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Dr. Browder & Staff Complete Advanced Training in Sedation Dentistry

You don’t need to be afraid of going to the dentist anymore!!! For many Americans, going to the dentist is a frightful event, even though dentistry has changed tremendously in the past several years. A visit to the dentist can now be relaxing and fun. Unfortunately, this is not enough for the approximately 145 million people who avoid the dentist due to fear.

Advance dentist Dr. Thomas S. Browder and his caring clinical staff recently completed special training that allows them to treat these fearful people. Prompted by recent changes in the law enacted by the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners regarding sedation dentistry, Dr. Browder and team spent three days learning better how to manage and keep people comfortable using oral sedation. Dr. Browder comments, “I have always been very sensitive to my patients with high fear and apprehension. Now I can offer them a safer and more comfortable experience. I feel many people are avoiding needed care due to fear. I look forward to helping these people receive much needed dental care with this safe and wonderful technique of anxiety-free dentistry.”

Dr. Browder is a member of the fastest growing organization of its kind in dentistry, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation – DOCS. The purpose of DOCS is to provide the education necessary for dentists to provide needed care in a safe and comfortable environment to the large population of people who are avoiding the dentist. “Dentistry is very high tech today with all sorts of gadgets and techniques that get the job done better and quicker, but now with anxiety-free dentistry I can bridge the gap between technology and comfort,” said Dr. Browder. He added, “You should see the look on the faces of patients when they complete their care and they have a healthy mouth and don’t even remember having the treatment done.”

In addition to receiving advanced training in sedation dentistry, Dr. Browder and his team received updates on the management of serious and life threatening medical emergencies. Although he feels fortunate to never have experienced a serious emergency in his practice, Dr. Browder and his staff are equipped and prepared to handle most any situation. “It never hurts to be prepared,” he stated.

Dr. Browder and his team are proud of their commitment to our community and to quality dental care. They can be reached at 336.998.9988 with any questions regarding anxiety-free dentistry or any other aspect of family, cosmetic, or reconstructive dentistry. You can also find out more at www.browdersmiles.com.

Dr. Browder and Clinical Staff Return from Pankey Interdisciplinary Level-II Course

Dr. Browder recently completed the Interdisciplinary Level II course at the Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida. Accompanied by two of his clinical staff, Jennifer Smithey and Janice Crews, they spent the week learning some of the latest techniques in dentistry with a concentration on dental implants. While in Key Biscayne, Dr. Browder took part in an interactive class designed to help dentists develop deeper relationships with patients and learn the most advanced dental techniques.

This was the eighth course in a nine-course continuum. In this class, Dr. Browder learned how to work with dental specialists on complex implant cases. Dr. Browder learned to create team synergy to increase patient health and happiness. Teams clarified their vision, common goals and responsibilities, and left feeling ready to work together as a unit.

The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education offers a comprehensive learning experience for dentists and other dental professionals. Its courses of study are recognized by leading dental associations and attract students from all over the world who want to provide their patients with top-quality, personalized care. Its state-of-the-science facility, curriculum, and renowned faculty make The Pankey Institute the premiere post-graduate experience in dentistry.

Emma Slabach, Famous sport stacking niece of Dr. Browder, wins coveted RELLY AWARD in New York

Next time you throw a big dinner party and need some pretty fast hands to help out with the cleaning duties, give Emma Slabach a call. For the past year, Emma, niece of Dr. Browder, has been tearing up the record books with the latest rage called Sport Stacking. In case you haven’t seen or heard about it, you take a stack of special plastic cups and as quickly as possible stack them up into different configurations only to then tear them back down again into simple stacks.

Just how good is Emma? Well, this past April in Denver, Colorado at the World Sport Stacking Championships, she literally blew the competition away and now holds all three world records for her age group. Since that time Emma has made numerous guest appearances on news shows, daytime talk shows, mall events, newspapers, and promotional flyers. Her latest honor came on September 22nd at the annual Relly Awards that were held in New York City. Named after hosts Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa, Emma won in the category of “Best Junior Achiever” and was selected based on voting results from viewers from across the country. Escorted by her Mother Angie Slabach and Aunt LuAnn Parker, she walked the red carpet and was even interviewed by Joan Rivers.

So what’s next for Emma? Well, Dr. Browder has promised her a position in his office one day. Imagine getting your teeth cleaned by the fastest fingers in the world!! In the meantime, Emma will continue to do promotional appearances when not attending kindergarten at Shady Grove Elementary. And at night, she always gets to clean and stack the dishes!!!

Dr. Browder Accepts Part-Time Faculty Position at UNC Dental School

Dr. Browder has accepted the position of Adjunct Assistant Professor at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. He will begin his part-time duties there on September 12th and will be working with the Department of Operative Dentistry.

The UNC Dental School is the only dental school in North Carolina and enjoys a reputation of being one of the leading dental educational institutions in the world. It attracts the brightest students from across the state and country and is a traditional four-year program that is continuously ranked among the best in the country. Besides training future dentists, the school also has programs in dental hygiene and dental assisting as well as graduate degree programs in all recognized specialty areas.

“I feel extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to work with the students who will be leading the dental health of others in the years to come”, comments Dr. Browder. “The educational process has been very important to me as a dentist. The full-time faculty at UNC do an excellent job at providing the academic and technical expertise to the students. I am hopeful that I can provide a unique perspective as to what it is like to be in private practice. I feel sure I’ll also have the opportunity to learn and grow from them as well.”

Dr. Browder maintains his private practice in Advance, N.C. and sees patients there every day except for Tuesdays when he travels to Chapel Hill.

Advance Dentist Receives Prestigious Fellowship from Academy of General Dentistry

Chicago (August 22, 2006) – The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is pleased to announce that Thomas S. Browder, DDS, of Advance, N.C., received the prestigious Fellowship Award during the Convocation ceremony held at the AGD’s Annual Meeting & Exposition on August 5 in Denver.

The Fellowship Award is granted to dentists looking to provide the highest quality of dental care by remaining current in their profession. In order to receive this great honor, Dr. Browder completed 500 hours of continuing dental education, passed a comprehensive written exam and fulfilled three years of continuing membership with the AGD. As a recipient of this award, Dr. Browder has joined an elite group of more than 14,000 general dentists. The Fellowship Award symbolizes excellence in the dental profession and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

“By completing the rigorous requirements for a Fellowship award, each dentist distinguishes himself from others in the profession, “ says AGD President Bruce A. Burton, DMD, MAGD, ABGD. “Becoming a Fellow means that Dr. Browder has made a commitment to offering his patients a better variety of diagnosis and treatment choices.”

Dr. Browder gradated from the University of North Carolina in 1996 and currently practices dentistry in Advance, N.C. In addition to the AGD, Dr. Browder is a member of the American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society and LD Pankey Institute Alumni Association.

Dr. Browder is married to Deana and has two children, Sydney and Hart.

The AGD is a professional association of more than 35,000 general dentists dedicated to staying up-to-date in the profession through continuing education. Founded in 1952, the AGD has grown to become the world’s second largest dental association, which is the only association that exclusively represents the needs and interests of general dentists.

More than 758,000 persons are employed directly in the field of general dentistry. A general dentist is the primary care provider for patients of all ages and is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management, and overall coordination of the general dentist through financial support of scientific, educational services related to a patient’s oral health.