Our Practice
Capital Dental sees patients from three years old and up, offering the services, new technologies, and expertise you need for an exceptional smile and excellent oral health.
John F. Conaghan, DDS
Dr. Conaghan is a general and cosmetic dentist with advanced training and interest in aesthetics and smile makeover dentistry. Originally from Potomac, he now lives in Bethesda, Maryland. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Maryland Dental School. He is also a graduate of the Advanced Anterior Aesthetics and Neuromuscular Occlusion programs at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Dr. Conaghan participates with various volunteer programs in and around the state of Maryland each year, and volunteers his time each month to take care of the dental needs of children in Montgomery County’s child welfare program. In his spare time, as a member of the Chevy Chase Club, Dr. Conaghan enjoys golfing, as well as running half marathons and spending time with his family.
Stephen W. Varney, DDS
Dr. Varney is a general dentist with interests in family, cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry. He has special interests in oral medicine and adult orthodontic treatment with Invisalign. Dr. Varney is on the medical staff and regularly sees patients at Sibley Memorial Hospitals. He keeps current in all of the latest advances in the dental field by attending numerous continuing education courses and is a member of several study clubs. He is a graduate of Georgetown University and the University of Maryland Dental School. He was born and raised in Bethesda, Maryland, and graduated from Walter Johnson High School. He and his family now reside in Kensington. His outside interests include competing marathons and spending time with his wife and three sons.
John T. Corrigan, DDS
Dr. Corrigan is a general dentist with interests in family and reconstructive dentistry. Dr. Corrigan was born in Maryland. He received his dental degree at the University of Maryland Dental School. He also is consistently continuing his education to stay on top of the latest changes and developments in the field of dentistry. Dr. Corrigan is a respected member of the American Dental Association and enjoys running, working out at the gym, and spending time with his family in his free time. He is recognized for the individualized attention he gives all his patients and the effort he takes to make their experiences as comfortable as possible.
Parvati L. Gopalan, DDS
Dr. Gopalan is a general dentist with an interest in family dentistry. Dr. Gopalan was born in Virginia. She received her master’s in biomedical science with an oral biology concentration from Rutgers University and completed her dental degree from West Virginia University. During her studies, Dr. Gopalan was awarded the International College of Dentists’ Humanitarian Award for her dedication to humanitarian outreach. She completed advanced education in general dentistry (AEGD) at the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where she had the honor of serving our nation’s veterans. The residency program focused on treating medically compromised patients and restoring full form and function. Dr. Gopalan actively pursues continuing education to keep abreast of the latest developments in dental innovation and technology. She is a member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. She enjoys spending time with her family, exploring Washington D.C. and hiking.
Jerry Palacios, DDS
Dr. Jerry Palacios is originally from Reading, Pennsylvania, where he grew up assisting in his dad’s dental practice. He knew he wanted to be a dentist by the time he was 16, and he could not be more fortunate to be fulfilling that dream working alongside his wife and treating our wonderful patients every day.
He thoroughly enjoys meeting the incredible people that visit our practice each day and learning about the interesting lives they lead. He loves practicing dentistry, helping patients feel comfortable in the dental chair and maintaining their beautiful smiles. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, skiing, playing soccer, watching movies and spending time with family and friends.
Education:
- University of Arizona – BS
- Western University, Pomona, CA – MS
- University of Maryland, Baltimore – DDS
