William R. Birdwell, DDS

Dr. Birdwell graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1969 with a BA in English. In 1973 he graduated from the UT Dental Branch at Houston with a DDS degree. He was commissioned in the U.S. Air Force Dental Corps and served at Beale AFB, California until he opened his private dental practice in Bryan in 1975.

Since he’s been in Bryan, Dr. Birdwell has helped organize a local indigent care dental clinic staffed with volunteer dentists and auxiliaries. He also helped create a dental hygiene school at Blinn College to help address the statewide shortage of dental hygienists. He mentors many pre-dental students at Texas A & M, and speaks regularly to their pre-dental society.

In 2001, Dr. Birdwell was named the Texas Dentist of the Year by his peers. He served for six years on the Bryan ISD Board of Trustees, two years as President. He is the immediate past president of the Bryan Education Foundation. He also serves on the troop committee of Boy Scout Troop 977 and on the board of Crestview Retirement Community. Dr. Birdwell is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists and past president of the Brazos Valley District Dental Society.

He and several team members traveled to Guatemala on a medical/dental mission trip in 2002. They treated many patients in the indigent hospital located in Antigua.

Dr. Birdwell is a member of the First United Methodist Church - Bryan, a member of the sanctuary choir and is a founding member of the Wesley Sunday School Class. He serves as Chairman of the Administrative Board. He has been married to Susan for 33 years. They are the parents of Bonnie and Will (deceased).

Stephen Wright, DDS

Dr. Wright was born in Honolulu, Hawaii at Tripler Army Hospital. After spending the majority of his childhood, and graduating from High School, in Harlingen, Texas, he then attended Furman University where he earned an undergraduate and graduate degree in Chemistry. In 1995, he moved to College Station, where his father was working as an orthopedic surgeon at Scott & White.

While in College Station, Dr. Wright worked for a local medical office and volunteered at the Emergency room gaining valuable experience in the health care field. During this time, he also met his wife, Allyson, at Grace Bible Church. Dr. Wright spent 3 years teaching Chemistry and Physics at Highland Park High School and then entered dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. During Dental school, Dr. Wright took the opportunity to serve others by going on Medical Mission trips through the Christian Medical and Dental Association. Upon graduation, Dr. Wright and his family moved back to College Station to be close to family and to build a practice in a community where family is so valued.

In addition to working and raising his family (one daughter and two sons), Dr. Wright has quickly gotten involved in the community. He is involved with the Brazos Leadership program of the Chamber or Commerce and serves on the Education Foundation for the College Station Independent School District. With his personal time, he is very committed to Grace Bible Church where he enjoys leading Bible Studies and serves as a deacon. Dr. Wright is excited to be a part of our practice because it allows him to practice dentistry the way he believes is best. He strives to give every patient a thorough evaluation, using the latest and most up-to-date methods. He then helps them achieve a healthier smile in a caring and compassionate way.

Sharon, Business Manager

Sharon has been in dentistry since 1975 and been on our staff since 1976 except for a 1 year sabbatical in Austin! She enjoys “being an advocate for each patient’s pursuit of health, and helping to make their dentistry affordable.”

Carol, Registered Dental Hygienist

Carol has been a dental hygienist since 1967 and been on our staff since 1976. Carol feels it’s important to “form a relationship of trust in order to help patients understand and accept the need for proactive dental care, whether it is preventive or restorative.”

Cathy, Registered Dental Hygienist

Cathy has been on our staff since 1996. Her reward is found in “motivating our patients to value their dental health and providing the tools to help them achieve dental health.”

Connie, Hygiene Scheduling Coordinator

Connie has been in dentistry since 1991 and been on our staff since 1999. She enjoys “helping to design the daily schedule so that all patients are seen on time.” She just enjoys “working with people.”

Chelsi, Hygiene Assistant

Chelsi is a graduate of an established school for dental assisting and commutes every day from The Woodlands.  She has been in dentistry since 1998.  She loves dentistry because of “what it does for a person’s self esteem when they leave the office with a healthy mouth or a pretty smile.”

Ashley, Clinical Assistant

Ashleyhas been in dentistry since 1995 and been on our staff since July, 2002. She finds dentistry rewarding “because we are often able to see the results of our work in just a short time. We also share in the patient’s satisfaction when we create a healthy, happy smile.”

Connie, Administrative Assistant

Connie brings over 30 years of experience in dentistry to our office and is excited about returning to the Brazos Valley from Lubbock.  She describes her commitment to our patients in this way:  “My job--to ‘serve’ our patients--is my blessing; to ‘know’ they receive excellent dental care from our great doctors and staff is my passion!”

Lauren, Administrative Assistant

Lauren is a recent graduate of Texas A & M in Public Health.  She is excited about the opportunity to work in a health care environment that focuses on the whole patient.  She says, “My passion is to help people understand and appreciate their health.”

Tory, Clinical Assistant

Tory has been in dentistry since 2003. She came to us with excellent experience from a premier dental practice in the Houston area. She enjoys dentistry "because we can create a healthy, beautiful smile for every patient.”

Cindy, Clinical Assistant

Cindy has been in dentistry since 1996. Cindy reveals that "getting to know our patients is my favorite part of my job. I am a people person, and I enjoy making each patient comfortable--both physically and emotionally."

Elizabeth, Clinical Assistant

Elizabeth came to our practice in May from a premier practice in Michigan. She is fast becoming acquainted with Texas while her husband accomplishes his degree work at Texas A & M. She "enjoys the challenge of providing our patients with the highest quality of service and care."