Dr. Kevin M. Brown’s conservative dental approach yields extraordinary results.
Dr. Brown in his element
Dr. Kevin M. Brown knew he wanted his new office to look different from most dental offices.
“Even down to his business cards,” said Director of Operations, Tammy Gemmer, DAADOM. “He said he didn’t want to see a tooth anywhere on there.”
Dr. Brown attended the University of Washington School of Dentistry and has been in private practice in Bellevue, Washington, since graduating in 2006. He quickly fell in love with the art of direct composite bonding and the versatility of composite resins, developing his composite handling skills through the accreditation process of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Racing lights liven the large reception desk. Training area behind
When it came time to design his cosmetic, restorative, and preventive dentistry practice, he drew inspiration from an unexpected source: Formula One. As an avid fan of the sport, he aimed to capture the essence of car racing. From the red stitching in the dental chairs to the vibrant artwork and racing lights at the reception desk, he has created an atmosphere that feels fresh and exhilarating.
“I want it to be something completely unique and different from everything else. Not necessarily feel like a dental office.”
Formula One Racing-inspired office sign.
He also wanted it to be a place where it would be fun to work all day. A Burkhart customer from the start, he worked with his Equipment Specialist on the new space. They expanded from eight ‘really small’ operatories to ten large, spacious ones. Instead of cramming in 12 or 15 operatories, they prioritized space. The restorative operatories are designed to be comfortable for patients and their accompanying family members. One of these rooms is even large enough to host live demonstrations, accommodating up to 12 observers watching on the monitor during the procedure.
“I’m so thankful for the amazing team at Burkhart that’s been so wonderful and helpful, and I attribute much of this amazingness to you guys. So, thank you.”
In addition to also having state-of-the-art digital equipment, his office also includes a photo studio and a 12-seat training room.
“I like to share what I have learned and what I know, and so I love teaching and sharing and helping other people figure out how to do things easier than the way I figured it out.”
Hygiene operatory.
Dr. Brown enjoys teaching. His work has been published in numerous dental journals, such as the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry, and he has written numerous articles, including for Dentistry Today. He regularly gives webinars and in-person hands-on lectures in his training room, preferring not to travel.
Dr. Brown is an expert in direct composite bonding, a challenging procedure to master. He performs this technique regularly and shares examples of his work on Instagram (follow him @dr.kevinbrown).
Dr. Brown enjoys learning & sharing what he knows with others. You can see his techniques on Instagram @dr.kevinbrown.
Most of his work involves orthodontic and restorative procedures. For children with issues like peg laterals, diastema, or missing teeth, he says porcelain isn’t ideal due to its cost and the likelihood of breakage. Instead, Dr. Brown uses composite materials, which are noninvasive. This procedure involves layering different shades of composite to achieve a natural look.
Mastering this technique is difficult and requires extensive practice. Dr. Brown dedicated countless hours to perfecting his craft, practicing on plastic dentiform models over and over to ensure he could deliver high-quality results for his patients. Luckily, he was learning photography at the same time, which allowed him to better critique his work with detailed images revealing imperfections not visible from a distance.
“I wanted to have a teaching space because I do like to teach… I do not like traveling, so I figured, hey, if I build this, it will let people come see me instead.”
Dr. Brown experimented with various composites to understand their strengths in different situations and practiced creating the desired surface texture trying different burs. He built a library of photographs of both beautiful and worn-down teeth to use as references for his work. He says he enjoys the work of blending and feathering composite materials to recreate the natural appearance of teeth, and believes it is truly an art form.
Large restorative operatory has room for family members or hosting viewers of training demonstrations.
The office often sees patients dissatisfied with their teeth after orthodontic treatment. Patients are able to have conservative and more affordable alternatives to porcelain veneers or crowns, with his composite techniques making subtle improvements. Orthodontists appreciate this ability to deliver excellent results, which enhances their reputation as well, and as a result has developed strong relationships with many local orthodontists who refer patients to him.
“I think we do really, really good care for people without over-treating.”
“It’s a nice thing to be able to provide great care, have awesome staff, help take care of them, and you know we’re not into selling dentistry,” says Dr. Brown.
In office photo studio
To learn more about Dr. Brown’s practice, visit KMBDDS.com
Written by Dawn Kahl
Published in Catalyst – Q2 2025.
Category: Office Planning & Design
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