Brian D. Tucker, DMD, FAGD
Dr. Tucker was born and raised in Cinnaminson, New Jersey. He received his Baccalaureate of Science in Biology at The College of New Jersey. Dr. Tucker went on to the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey where he received his Dental degree as a Doctor of Medical Dentistry. During his senior year, Dr. Tucker was one of five students chosen to participate in CODE, an advanced clinically oriented program. Dr. Tucker graduated in the top 10 of his class, and was chosen for the Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Alumni Membership. Induction into OKU, the Dental Honor Society, is a prestigious award given to those who excel not only academically, but also clinically throughout their dental school career. Dr. Tucker was recognized at his OKU Awards Ceremony as the highest earner of performance competencies in recent years at UMDNJ.
Dr. Tucker continued his education at the University Of Nevada School Of Medicine General Practice Residency Program. During his Residency in Las Vegas, Dr. Tucker gained valuable clinical experience in all aspects of dentistry, including implants, IV sedation, cosmetic dentistry, and complicated exodontia. During that time Dr. Tucker also worked part time at a local clinic serving underprivileged youth.
Dr. Tucker moved to Austin in 2006 and has since been in private practice. Because of the constant advances in dentistry, he considers being a dentist a lifelong learning process. Dr. Tucker is a firm believer in continuing education as a means to maintain and advance his expertise in cutting edge technologies and techniques. He has demonstrated this interest and commitment to dentistry by not only having completed the rigorous criteria to be awarded the FAGD, Fellowship of the Academy of General Dentistry in July 2009, but also by being one of the youngest recipients of this distinction. The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Fellowship was created more than 50 years ago to honor those who clearly recognize and embrace the professional obligation to remain current in their knowledge and skills in order to insure delivery of the highest quality oral healthcare and to better serve patients. Fellowship in the AGD has evolved today into the most recognizable designation within the dental profession of commitment to continuing education, and it serves as a model by which to measure professional excellence. Although Dr. Tucker is immensely proud to have attained such a distinguished award as the FAGD, he does not consider this achievement as the culmination of his educational efforts, but rather as a marker and acknowledgement of his enduring commitment to maintaining his expertise in general dentistry.
Dr. Tucker enjoys spending his free time outside and can be seen running at Lady Bird Lake (Town Lake) with his dog, Riley. He also enjoys many of the outdoor and entertainment venues that Austin has to offer.
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Dr. Tucker’s interests include kayaking, basketball, working out, and taking his dog to all the outdoor venues Austin has to offer.
How To Choose A Dentist
Selecting a dentist best suited to meet your particular dental needs requires an introduction to the various fields of dentistry. The more you understand the differences between the dental fields, the more successful you will be in your search for the right dentist.
Usually, the best place to start your search is with a family or general dentist. A general dentist is licensed to diagnose dental issues and oral conditions, develop treatment plans and provide certain treatments. When necessary, general and family dentists may refer you to a more specialized dental practitioner. Qualified dentists are designated as either DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine).
Dentists provide treatment with help from dental assistants. A dental assistant may assist a dentist during a procedure, set up anesthesia, expose and develop radiographs or perform other general tasks. In accordance with U.S. law, dental assistants must work under the supervision of a dentist.