Andrew G. Briese, D.D.S.

Dr. Andy Briese joined the staff of the Dental Arts Clinic in August, 2007.  He began his dental career in his home town of Bogalusa, Louisiana following his graduation from LSU Dental School in New Orleans in June, 2004.  After Hurricane Katrina devastated the region in August, he and his wife, Laurie, relocated to Arkansas where he worked in several dental offices before choosing NW Arkansas as his new home. 

Dr. Briese is enjoying getting acquainted with the area and caring for his new patients. Dr. Briese believes in a cutting edge but conservative approach to overall whole body wellness.  When he is not practicing dentistry, Dr. Briese enjoys golf, hunting, fishing, cooking, reading, and music. Some of   the highlights of his profession and personal life are:

Personal: Married, 1 daughter

Education:

• The St. Paul’s High School, Covington, LA – Graduated 1995 as Salutatorian
• Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN – 1995-1999
• B.S. Biology
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude
• Member of Varsity Golf Team, 1995-1996
• Member of Sigma Alpha epsilon Fraternity
• Louisiana State University – New Orleans, Dental School –       2000-2004
• Winner of International College of Dentistry Award -  The award recipient is chosen by LSU faculty and is awarded to a graduating dental student for outstanding leadership and professional excellence.
• Member of C. Edmund Kells Honor Society
• Member of Psi Omega Professional Dental Fraternity

Professional:

• Grant Recipient for $5,000 Esthetic Dentistry Course of Study
• Member of Dental Student Mission Team to Atoyac de Alvarex, Mexico
• Member, American Dental Association
• Member, Arkansas Dental Association
• Member, Northwest Arkansas District Dental Society
• Member, Academy of General Dentistry
• Certified in Invisalign
• “Double-Board-Certified” by the Louisiana Sate Board of Dentistry in May, 2004 and by the Arkansas State Board of Dentistry in June, 2006