Dentist Lakewood Ranch
Dr. O'Brien is a dentist practicing in the Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Sarasota and the Myakka areas. Her dental office, Dental Health and Wellness, provides a full range of dental services including preventative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, TMJ treatment and dental implants.
Dental Training & Experience
Dr. O'Brien earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. She then received additional training in an Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at the University Hospital in Cincinnati where she had the privilege to serve the special needs community in a hospital setting. Currently, she is on staff at the Manatee Surgery Center where she regularly treats patients on an outpatient surgery basis.
Dr. O'Brien's post-graduate training includes hundreds of hours of advanced dental education at the renowned Dawson Academy. She is a member of the American Academy for Oral and Systemic Health, an organization that promotes collaborative care between dentists and physicians.
Dr. O'Brien is a Bioclear Certified Dentist enabling her to offer patients alternatives to traditional crowns and veneers.
Professional and Dental Affiliations - Dentist Lakewood Ranch
- Dawson Academy Scholar and Ambassador
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
- Bioclear Certified Dentist
- American Equilibration Society
- American Academy of Oral Systemic Health
- Manatee Surgical Center, Staff Physicians, Dentistry
- Sarasota County Dental Society
- Manatee Dental Society
Volunteer Work
In addition to her professional service, Dr. O'Brien is active in the local Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club. She also enjoys volunteering for environmental causes like Save Our Seabirds, Sarasota Bay Sea Grass Surveys, and local beach cleanup events.
Dr. O'Brien has made mission trips to implement oral hygiene programs in villages of Central America, most recently in the jungles of Belize.
In her free time, Dr. O'Brien enjoys outdoor activities, golf, travel, water sports, and the company of her dog, Bella.