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Phone: 410-643-5500

Hours of Operation

Mon.-Thurs. 7a-7p
Friday 7a-2p

Administrative Leaders

Karen Lode’, Practice Manager

Karen joined Eastern Shore Dental Care, in 2004, as a Patient Coordinator. Since 2014, she has overseen the day-to-day operations as Practice Manager. There is nothing more that Karen enjoys than spending time with her family. In her spare time, Karen enjoys crafting, boating, and traveling.

Anna Miles, Dental Assistant Team Leader

Anna joined the Eastern Shore Dental Care team as a Dental Assistant in 2015. In 2018, she was promoted to Dental Assistant Team Leader. Born and raised on the Eastern Shore, she follows in the foot steps of her mother and grandmother, who were also dental assistants. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her husband and daughter. When she is not working or relaxing at home, you can find her enjoying the outdoors fishing and boating.

Mariah Wood, Patient Coordinator Team Leader

Mariah joined the Eastern Shore Dental Care team in 2022 as a Patient Coordinator and was promoted to Patient Coordinator Team Leader in 2025. She is passionate about creating a welcoming and smooth experience for every patient. Outside of work, Mariah enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters.

Tad Rutledge, Hygiene Team Leader

Tad graduated from the University of Maryland, School of Dental Surgery in 2002 and joined Eastern Shore Dental Care in 2020. While in school, he completed his clinical hours at the Naval Academy dental clinic and the Maryland School for the Blind. He currently resides in Chester, MD with his family and loves catching some live music while watching the sun set over the bay.