About the Doctors

Drs. Burk and Flinn are highly accomplished in modern orthodontic appliances, including clear braces, Invisalign®, self-ligating (high efficiency) braces, the Herbst (lower jaw advancing) appliance, lingual braces and mini implants. They have extensive experience in child growth and development treatment, adult orthodontics, non-extraction procedures and complex cases. Both have received many honors and distinctions within the orthodontic community, including being named "Top Orthodontists" in Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Burk was an Assistant Professor of Orthodontics at Georgetown University for many years and Dr. Flinn is a consulting doctor at the prestigious Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic.

Both doctors have been published in dental and medical journals internationally. In addition, Dr. Burk and Dr. Flinn enjoy lecturing regularly to members of the dental community.

Saul M. Burk, DDS, MS

Dr. Saul M. Burk has been practicing orthodontics exclusively for over twenty-five years. He was an Assistant Professor of Orthodontics at Georgetown University for many years, teaching dental students and orthodontic residents the science of dentistry and orthodontics. His peers have recognized Dr. Burk as an Orthodontist of Choice in the Greater Washington area in multiple publications of Washingtonian Magazine. Dr. Burk's professional education includes a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree from the University of Maryland, an internship from McGill University and a master's degree (M.S.) from Georgetown University where he received his orthodontic training. Commitment to continuing education has kept Dr. Burk on the cutting-edge of his profession, and he regularly lectures to both local and international dental professionals. He is an active member of numerous local and national professional organizations and has been featured on The Today Show. Along with lecturing and writing, Dr. Burk has been involved in new product evaluation and development with a leading international orthodontic company.

Outside of orthodontics, Dr. Burk enjoys exercising, golf and travel with his wife Debby. Dr. Burk is also an avid admirer of art and enjoys going to galleries with his wife who is an artist.

Wanda Flinn, DDS, MS

Dr. Wanda Flinn has been named a "Top Orthodontist" in both Washington Consumer Checkbook and Washingtonian Magazine. She has conducted research related to craniofacial growth which has been presented and published in medical journals internationally. She has also been invited on multiple occasions to serve as an international reviewer and judge for emerging research in the dental field. Dr. Flinn is a diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics. In addition, she is a consulting staff doctor at the prestigious Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic, where she treats patients with severe facial and orthodontic problems. She continues to expand her knowledge by taking advanced courses in topics including complex multi-disciplinary dentistry and cosmetic orthodontic technology. Dr. Flinn has completed several rigorous programs at the respected "Dawson Center for the Advancement of Dentistry," and the "Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education." She lectures frequently to members of the dental and medical community to share her expertise.

Besides teeth, love of music is Dr. Flinn's greatest passion. You will frequently find her performing locally with the British Players and the Victorian Lyric Opera Company. She also enjoys reading, hiking and traveling with her husband Ed, who is also an orthodontist.