He completed his orthodontic residency at Indiana University School of Dentistry. Prior to his orthodontic residency, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from the University of Vermont where he was captain of the cross country team, the ski team, and the track team.
He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ohio State University where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society and upon graduation became a clinical instructor at the OSU College of Dentistry.
Dr. Cook continues to be a leader in the field of orthodontics. He has been a frequent lecturer, sharing his orthodontic expertise at dental study clubs and dental offices throughout the state.He was a founder of the Down East Dental Seminars study group.
He lectured at the University of San Francisco Dental School.He is a past president of both the Maine Association of Orthodontists and the Kennebec Valley Dental Society. He has been a member of the executive council of the Maine Dental Association. He currently is an active member of:
Dr. Cook is also very active in the community as a board member of the Maranacook Education Foundation and past president of the Ladd Recreation Center. He has been a youth soccer and ski coach.He and his wife, Jan, have two children, Jeni who is a physical therapist and Brian who is better known around the office as Dr. C! In his spare time, Dr. Cook enjoys playing golf and skiing with his family. His interests include working in his yard and building furniture in his wood shop.
Throughout college and dental school, Dr. C was involved in a wide variety of dental research projects ranging from molecular genetics to stem cells to dental instrumentation. He presented results from his research at four different American Association of Dental Researchers annual meetings. His molecular genetics research was published in the March 2010 issue of the Journal of Bacteriology.
Dr. C enjoys almost any activity that keeps him outdoors. Depending on the season, you can find him playing golf, waterskiing, running, hiking or alpine skiing. He and his wife Devin are avid travelers and aspiring photographers.
We understand you have a choice about who will provide orthodontic care for you and your family. Thank you for taking this opportunity to get to know us. Here are just a few things that we believe best describe what sets us apart:
Although there are dental professionals who do provide orthodontic treatment, Drs. Thomas and Brian Cook are orthodontic specialists who pride themselves on limiting their practice strictly to orthodontic care. This means that 100% of the doctors and their staffs focus is on staying on the cutting-edge of the latest advancements in the field of orthodontic care so we can ensure our patients receive optimum results.