Meet the Doctors
Dr. Thomas F. Brown – Owner and Dentist
Dr. Brown has enjoyed transforming patients’ smiles since 1985! He conveniently offers a variety of Dental Services in his private practice including, but not limited to Restorative Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, and more! Dr. Brown loves to learn and is always looking for ways to refine his professional skills with new dental advancements and different ways to care for his patients needs. He loves staying up to date with the latest dental technology and techniques and strives to make sure his patients are at ease while in his office.
Dr. Brown’s mission is to to provide exceptional and uncompromising dental care in a personal, professional, and efficient manner to all of his patients. He works diligently to be the very best oral health care professionals, with the best education, the best staff, the best service, and the most comfortable, family-oriented place for patients to be cared for.
Outside the office, Dr. Brown listens to audiobooks, jogs outside daily, studies dentistry, loves to travel, plays all kinds of sports, and spends time with his large family!
Education & Certifications
- B.S. Biology, Depaul University, Chicago, IL -1980
- DDS – University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry – 1984
- IV Sedation Certified at the Oregon Academy of General Dentistry
- Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI)
- Completed Level V training at Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education
- Dawson Series Academy Graduate
- Kois Center: Advancing Dentistry through Science, Graduate
- Botox® Certified Administrator
- Shatkin Mini Implant Specialist
- OsteoReady Implant Course Graduate
- Six Month Smiles Certified
- Clear Correct Braces Certified
- Minor Tooth Movement Certified
- Frontline Dental Sleep and Buxism Therapy Graduate
Dr. Marie A. Huguelet
Dr. Marie completed her undergraduate studies in Biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her Doctorate in Dental Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. She completed part of her studies abroad in NewCastle, England and also completed multiple volunteer trips to care for underserved communities in both Jamaica and Costa Rica. Similar to Dr. Brown, she is continually learning and expanding her skills to better serve her patients and provide quality of care with most up to date technology and techniques.
Dr. Huguelet aims to provide dental care in the most caring way possible. She enjoys “helping patients see the connection between oral and systemic health, all while making sure they are happy with their smile.” When Dr. Marie is not helping patients, she coaches high school varsity soccer, cooks with her husband, runs half/full marathons, travels, and spends time with her family!
Education & Certifications
- B.S. Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Illinois at Champaign – Urbana
- DDS – University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry
- Awarded UIUC Dr. Robert Memorial Award honoring her admirable concern for patients
- OsteoReady Implant Course Graduate
- Shatkin Mini Implant Specialist
- Six Month Smiles Certified
- Minor Tooth Movement Certified
- Botox® Certified Administrator
- Frontline Dental Sleep and Buxism Therapy Graduate
Dr. Kinnari Patel
Dr. Kinnari is a general dentist who lives for developing relationships with patients and providing personalized, creative and advanced solutions to day-to-day dental and oral health problems. She always knew she wanted to work in healthcare ever since her childhood dentist fixed her broken front tooth!
After completing her Masters in Biomedical Sciences, Dr. Kinnari completed her Doctor of Dental Science Degree at the University of Michigan. Since then, she has had extensive experience treating children, adults and geriatric patients and firmly believes in treating patients based on the highest ideals of dentistry, the way she would treat her family 😉
Dr. Kinnari is passionate about giving back to the community and has been actively involved in volunteering with programs such as Give Kids a Smile and Mission of Mercy. She even helped start a preventative dentistry outreach project to underserved areas in Ahmedabad, India!
When Dr. Kinnari isn’t working, she loves being outdoors in nature, hiking, traveling, reading, volunteering and spending time with family and friends. Her most memorable travel experience was watching the sunrise with her family at the Haleakala Crater in Maui. She is also an avid Michigan football fan. Go blue!
Education and Certifications:
- B.S. Biological Sciences, Wayne State University
- M.S. Biomedical Sciences, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Michigan School of Dentistry
- Invisalign Certified
- Implant Continuum Graduate