Dr. Barry Brooks began Brooks Dental in Winthrop back in 1959. Little did he know that he had just begun a long legacy of exceptional dental care. The day his son, Dr. Howard Brooks, decided to pursue the same profession, it made complete sense to Dr. Barry, who had always noted his sons skill in working with his hands.
Upon graduating from the Boston University School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Howard joined his father at Brooks Dental in 1987 to continue the tradition of excellence in dental care. Dr. Howard Brooks applied similar principles while providing a modern approach by offering the latest advancements in dental care. The two have since worked side by side, providing high-quality cosmetic and general dental services.
Our #1 mission is to provide our patients with outstanding dental care in a comfortable, calm, and supportive environment. We offer a wide range of dental services under one roof for patients of all ages. Whether you need a basic checkup, a cleaning, or a more complex procedure, such as dental implants or orthodontic treatment, we can accomplish it all.
Dr. Brooks was lucky to grow up with Dr. Barry Brooks as his father, who created a wonderful family environment in his practice and had a genuine love for the profession. Additionally, Dr. Brooks had a lifelong love of working with his hands, fixing things, and communicating with other people all of these elements can be found in the dental field, and he realized early on that this career with the right path forward for him.
After attending the University of Massachusetts for his undergraduate degree, Dr. Brooks achieved his Doctor of Dental Medicine at Boston Universitys Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 1987. He understands how dentistry continues to change over the years and the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest developments, which is why he also attends continuing education courses on a yearly basis, which have included the following topics:
Dr. Brooks met his wife Debby while in college, and they have three grown children named David, Stephanie, and Leah. Dr. Stephanie joined Brooks Dental in July of 2018 and is now the 3rd generation dentist in the practice! David and Leah both work and live in Manhattan, NY.
When he isnt busy at work, Dr. Brooks enjoys spending quality time with his loved ones, skiing, golfing, exercising, doing yoga, traveling, and cheering on the Red Sox. He is also an avid gardener and loves growing exotic hot peppers in particular. He even creates and bottles homemade hot sauces!
Dr. Barry Brooks started this practice in 1959 in his hometown of Winthrop. He graduated from Loyola Dental School in Chicago in 1957 at the top of his class. Dr. Brooks spent two years in the Army Dental Corps honing his skills and then began his dental office. He did his undergraduate studies at Harvard College, Class of 1953. Dr. Brooks hobbies include collecting, reading, skiing, movies, traveling, and sharing time with his wonderful wife, Elly.