Welcome to Lagos Dental Centre

A dentist who chose this work on purpose

Dr. Innocent Nwanya grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, where he initially set out to study medicine. It didn't take long to realize that dentistry offered something medicine couldn't: the ability to see real, positive change in a patient's life in real time, without hospital calls, without the rigidity, and with the freedom to build something truly his own. He earned his BDS with distinctions from the University of Maiduguri, and his path through dental school was shaped by more than lectures and clinics. When regional conflict displaced communities near the university, Dr. Nwanya and his classmates stepped in to provide essential dental care to those affected. After graduation, he continued that work, volunteering with the Nigerian Red Cross to serve internally displaced people in Abuja during his postgraduate training.

He later earned his DDS from New York University College of Dentistry, obtained his U.S. license in 2022, and has spent seven years building a practice philosophy rooted in evidence-based dentistry and comprehensive patient assessment. He is a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and has participated in advanced training at the Kois Center. Lagos Dental Centre is the practice he has been working toward: one where he chooses the materials, builds the team, and delivers care the way he believes it should be done.

A team and a space designed to make you feel at ease

At Lagos Dental Centre, the experience starts before anyone picks up a handpiece. The goal, from the first phone call to the final appointment, is for patients to feel that this practice was built specifically for them. Care here is unhurried. Explanations are clear and honest. No one is rushed through a visit or handed a treatment plan without understanding exactly what it means and why it matters.

The office itself reflects that same intention. The design draws on deep slate navy, warm honey oak, and brushed brass accents, a space that feels grounded and calm rather than clinical. One of the standout features is the Zen Suite, a dedicated treatment space designed with comfort and anxiety relief in mind. For patients who have avoided the dentist because of nerves, this is a room built with you in mind. The practice also offers CBCT technology, giving Dr. Nwanya the diagnostic precision to plan treatment thoroughly and confidently from the start.

From implants to everyday care, all in one place

Lagos Dental Centre is built around a comprehensive approach to dentistry, with a particular focus on dental implants and restorative care. Dr. Nwanya places and restores implants and offers everything from single-tooth implants to full-arch treatment for patients who need a complete solution. He also performs extractions, including wisdom teeth and impacted wisdom teeth, and provides full and partial dentures, crowns, bridges, and fillings. For patients dealing with dental anxiety, minimally inhaled sedation with nitrous is available to make treatment more comfortable.

Beyond restorative and implant care, the practice offers preventive services, cosmetic treatments including whitening, bonding, and veneers, clear aligner therapy, root canal therapy, occlusal guards, and same-day emergency appointments. Whether you are coming in for a routine cleaning or exploring options for a full smile restoration, Lagos Dental Centre is equipped to meet you where you are and build a plan that makes sense for your life.

Ready to experience dentistry that actually feels different?

If you are in Olney, Sandy Spring, Leisure World, Layhill, Brookeville, Ashton, or anywhere in northern Montgomery County, Lagos Dental Centre is open and welcoming new patients. Dr. Nwanya and the team are here to offer care that is warm, transparent, and clinically excellent, on your schedule, without the rush. New patients are invited to take advantage of the $99 New Patient Special, which includes a cleaning, exam, and X-rays. To schedule your first visit, connect with us at (301) 969-2290 or reach out at hello@lagosdentalcentre.com. We look forward to meeting you.