"We take pride in caring for the whole person with compassion, understanding and a commitment to the better health of our patients. Our motivation is inspired by the love we have for what we do as it pertains to the care we give to others."

William R. Birdwell DDS

About Us

Our Mission

“We take pride in caring for the whole person with compassion, understanding and a commitment to the better health of our patients. Our motivation is inspired by the love we have for what we do as it pertains to the care we give to others.”

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, prior to opening his private dental practice in Bryan-College Station in 1976.

Since he's been in the Brazos Valley, Dr. Birdwell has helped establish a local dental clinic that bears his name, which provides dental services for the underserved and uninsured. He also helped create a dental hygiene school at Blinn College to help address the shortage of dental hygienists in Texas. 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 holds fellowships in the Academy of General Dentistry, the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists. He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and past president of the Brazos Valley District Dental Society. Dr. Birdwell is also a board member and past president of the UT Dental Branch Alumni Association and was chosen Alumnus of the Year in 2005. In 2008, Dr. Birdwell and his team were chosen Best Dentist in the Brazos Valley.

Dr. and Mrs. Birdwell are members of the first United Methodist Church in Bryan, where they have sung in the sanctuary choir for over 33 years. They helped establish the Wesley Sunday School Class and continue to serve the church in its local ministries and international mission efforts. They are the parents of Bonnie and Will (deceased) and grandparents of Caroline and William.

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. He serves the Foundation as President in 2009. 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.

 

Our Staff

When we hire a staff member, we look for enthusiasm and empathy for patients before we look for experience because that's something we can't instill. That's not to say we're short on experience because our staff is highly competent and trained. In fact, our staff has about 220 years of combined experience. Several have been with us up to 25 years, and we think their loyalty to this practice is the best recommendation anyone can give.

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.”
Tracy, Dental Hygienist Tracy came to us from a great practice in Austin, but when she returned to her roots in B-CS we had an opportunity for her in our practice.  She has been a hygienist since 1991 and "enjoys meeting new people, and educating our patients on how their dental health is related to their overall health."  She "loves to see patients embrace new information and improve their lifestyle choices."
CJ, Administrative Assistant CJ 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!”
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.”
Sarah, Hygiene Assistant "I love working with our hygienists in giving our patients the tools to help and maintain their beautiful smiles. Everyone deserves a beautiful smile!"
Dena, Administrative Assistant Dena began her career in dentistry in 1987. She came to Texas from Michigan in 2006. She is "proud to be a part of a practice that shares my values of care and commitment to the patient in all aspects of their dental care needs."
Kitri, Clinical Assistant Kitri has been in dentistry since 2005. She grew up in the Brazos Valley and graduated from A & M Consolidated. She "enjoys building relationships with patients that join our dental family."
Renee, Clinical Assistant Renee came to us from another quality practice in B-CS and prior to that she worked for a friend and colleague in Tyler.  She has been in dentistry since 2003 and enjoys "helping our patients achieve the beautiful smiles they want and deserve."
Stephanie, Clinical Assistant Stephanie has been a registered dental assistant since 2008 and lives in Caldwell.  She "loves cosmetic dentistry because of what it does for a person's self-esteem, knowing that when they leave our office they will have a beautiful smile."

In 2001, Dr. Birdwell was chosen Texas Dentist of the Year for his exceptional dentistry and for contributions to his profession and community. For you, the patient, this means you couldn’t be in more competent hands. If you’re looking for exceptional dental care in the Bryan - College Station area, we invite you to visit our office. Call our Bryan, TX dental office today and make an appointment for a thorough exam and cosmetic evaluation.

2705 Osler Blvd • Bryan, TX 77802 • Phone: 979-776-4843
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