Olney’s dental homeEmpathic care. Clinical excellence.
A practice made for you.
A practice made for you.
Lagos Dental Centre is a brand-new practice rooted in one simple idea — that exceptional dental care should feel personal, empathetic, and built around you.
Quality Care in Olney, Maryland
Welcome to Lagos Dental Centre
where every patient feels like the only patientServing Olney, Sandy Spring, Leisure World, Layhill, Brookeville, Ashton, and beyond
Lagos Dental Centre was built from scratch because Dr. Nwanya believed northern Montgomery County deserved something more: a practice where patients are never rushed, diagnoses are always evidence-based, and the care is as warm as it is clinically excellent. Whether you're a long-time Olney resident, part of the Leisure World community, or a young family putting down roots in Sandy Spring, this office was designed with you in mind. We offer extended evening hours on Tuesdays and Saturday availability — because your schedule matters. From routine cleanings to full-arch implant restorations, we're here for the whole picture, not just the next appointment.
The doctor behind the practice
Dr. Innocent Nwanya, DDS
Dr. Nwanya's path to dentistry spans two continents and a decade of clinical growth — from earning his BDS with distinctions at the University of Maiduguri and volunteering compassionate care to displaced communities with the Nigerian Red Cross, to completing his DDS at NYU College of Dentistry and earning membership in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. An active participant in advanced training at the Kois Center, one of dentistry's most respected continuing education programs, he remains committed to evidence-based dentistry and the latest clinical protocols. For Dr. Nwanya, practicing dentistry the right way means grounding every decision in scientific evidence, using the best materials, staying at the forefront of implant and comprehensive care, and delivering the compassionate care that reflects his belief that the relationship matters long after the appointment ends. That philosophy is what Lagos Dental Centre was built on — and it's what sets this practice apart.
What we do best
Exceptional care from day one — and every appointment after
Restore what's missing
Dental implants
Whether you're replacing a single tooth or exploring full-arch treatment, dental implants offer a permanent, natural-feeling solution that supports your health long after treatment is complete. Dr. Nwanya places and restores implants in-house, bringing a focused, comprehensive approach to every case from the first consultation through long-term maintenance.
We're here when it matters most
Emergency dentistry
Dental emergencies don't follow a schedule, which is why Lagos Dental Centre prioritizes same-day appointments for patients in pain. Call us — we'll get you in, assessed, and on the path to relief as quickly as possible.
A straighter smile, on your terms
Clear aligners
Clear aligner therapy lets you work toward a straighter smile without the brackets, wires, or disruption to your daily life. Dr. Nwanya takes a comprehensive approach to aligner treatment, ensuring your bite and overall oral health are part of the picture from the start.
Your comfort, by design
Step into the Zen suite
The Zen Suite at Lagos Dental Centre was designed with one goal: to make dental care feel nothing like what you've come to expect. From the moment you settle in, every detail of the environment is calibrated to ease anxiety and help you feel genuinely at ease throughout your visit.
Calm by design
Warm tones. Considered details. A room that breathes. The Zen Suite exists because Dr. Nwanya believes your comfort should be felt before your appointment even begins.
Built for patients who've avoided the dentist
The Zen Suite isn't an afterthought — it's a deliberate choice to serve patients who've put off care because appointments felt overwhelming. You'll leave wondering why you waited.
An experience worth returning to
When the environment feels right, patients show up, follow through with care, and build the kind of consistent dental relationship that actually improves their health over time. The Zen Suite exists to make that possible.
What sets us apart
The technology, training, and time to do it right
Dr. Nwanya built this practice on a straightforward belief: patients deserve evidence-based care, advanced technology, and a dentist who actually takes the time to explain what's happening and why. He invested in the tools and training to handle complex cases with confidence, so patients spend less time being referred out and more time getting real answers.
CBCT imaging
Cone beam CT technology gives Dr. Nwanya a three-dimensional view of your teeth, bone, and surrounding structures that a standard X-ray simply cannot provide. For implant planning and complex treatment decisions, this level of detail means more precise outcomes and fewer surprises.
Kois Center participating dentist
The Kois Center is one of the most rigorous continuing education programs in dentistry. Dr. Nwanya's ongoing training there means you're receiving care grounded in the latest evidence and techniques.
Evening hours
Open until 7PM on Tuesday evenings, so you can see us without disrupting your workday. We built our schedule around your life.
