Dr. Brilliant loves to create beautiful, healthy smiles for his patients. After growing up in Long Island, NY, he attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor where he received his Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Resource Ecology and Management.Dr. Brilliant continued his education at the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. He then continued onto a residency at the San Diego Veterans Administration Hospital.Over the past few years he has practiced in Santee and most recently in Ramona.
Dr. Brilliant is committed to continuing his education and is active in the dental community. He is an active member in many organizations including the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, San Diego County Dental Association. He considers himself a lifelong learner and frequently attends conferences to remain up-to-date on the latest diagnostic and treatment advances.
Outside of the office, Dr. Brilliant enjoys living in the Rancho Bernardo Area of San Diego where he lives with his wife Sharon and two school-age sons Jonah and Cameron. Dr. Brilliant loves to follow many professional sports, but escapes to the beach for runs whenever he can. He also enjoys playing golf and spending time outdoors. Dr. Brilliant enjoys humor and has recently found a creative outlet for expressing his interest. He enjoys making quirky pictures, videos and sculptures about family, friends and dentistry.
Joey joins our team with over 18 years of dental experience and truly loves all aspects of managing a dental practice. With her combined back and front office experience she can help answer any of the patients questions or concerns. Joeys top priority is to create exceptional patient experiences with compassion and honesty. When Joey is not working she is spending her time with her husband of 20 years and their three children.
Bethany joined our team in early 2017 as a Registered Dental Assistant. With knowledge ranging from cosmetic to surgical dentistry she is our lead assistant and keeps our back office running smoothly. In her free time she enjoys competing on her horse and spending time with her husband and their two dogs
Maureen first started in the dental field as an assistant and, after completing further training, has worked many years as a hygienist. Maureen and her husband are longtime residents of Escondido and together they have a daughter and son-in-law. Outside of work she enjoys traveling, hiking and playing her latest sport -- pickleball! She is happy to be a part of the Brilliant Dental team where she can continue the practice of quality and caring dentistry.
Sharon Beth assists with business development and growth. She is passionate about ensuring that patients have the best possible dental experience. Sharon Beth has been married to Dr. Brilliant since 2009 and the couple have two young sons together. Sharon Beth is also a practicing speech-language pathologist. In her free time she enjoys dancing, hiking and learning about wellness.