Dr. Stephen C. Brown, D.D.S., was raised in Newport News, Virginia. Childhood years were enjoyed in the greater Tidewater area. He graduated as Valedictorian of his high school class (1 of 367) and then received early acceptance to the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.

He completed undergraduate studies with honors in only three years at the College of William and Mary. He was a member of the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society and the Phi Sigma Honorary Science Society. Dr. Brown subsequently entered the Medical College of Virginia for another four years of study. He received numerous awards to include the coveted A. D. Williams Scholarship in both his junior and senior years. He was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Dental Society. Dr. Brown received his DDS degree as valedictorian of his class (1 of 108).

Upon graduating from the Medical College of Virginia, Dr. Brown entered another year of advanced training in a general practice residency at Malcolm Grow Medical Center in Washington, D.C. During this year of advanced training, he requested and accomplished a double rotation in oral maxillofacial surgery which became his passion for career and for life. He completed this year of advanced training and was promoted to Chief of Hospital Dental services at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, South Carolina.

Dr. Brown continued his early career with the United States Air Force. He moved to San Antonio, Texas to begin a four year oral maxillofacial surgery residency at Wilford Hall Medical. He was privileged during those years with specialized surgical rotations in both Texas and California hospitals. The four years of residency culminated in Dr. Brown becoming Chief Resident during his final months of training.

Subsequent to successful graduation from surgery training, Dr. Brown became staff member and soon advanced to Assistant Chief, Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery at Barksdale Regional Air Force Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was also appointed to the position of clinical instructor for interns in the Dental General Practice Residency Program for the hospital facility.

Mrs. Belita Jean is the Clinical Nurse Specialist in the oral-maxillofacial surgery offices of Dr. Stephen C. Brown. She is a native of Virginia and received her Bachelors of Nursing from the Medical College of Virginia. After several years of critical care and intensive care experience at MCV, she returned to school. She received a Masters of Nursing degree from the University of Maryland as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in critical care. She has since held positions in criticalcare and emergency/trauma nursing. Additionally, she has held positions in the university setting as clinical instructor and academic professor.

As a clinical nurse specialist in our practice she a is a valuable patient advocate and care provider. Her expertise is also advantageous in resolving clinical concerns, insurance questions, and scheduling options. She will facilitate and coordinate clinical and surgery services as needed by the patient. Should questions arise, please contact our office and she will be happy to provide assistance

Toothaches, decay, and wisdom teeth create dental pain on a sudden and unexpected basis. Toothaches can be very painful and disrupt work, school, sleep, and daily activities. Our goal is to help you smile again! Urgent and same day advanced dental care is available to our patients. We strive to provide immediate dental surgery to alleviate pain, minimize stress, and improve your quality of life.

Decay damages your teeth and destroys your smile. Wisdom teeth can abruptly and suddenly begin to hurt. Traumatic injuries occur unexpectedly and require prompt dental care or emergency extract. Some or all of your teeth may need to be removed. Single, multiple, or full mouth extractions can be accomplished on an outpatient basis in a pleasant environment while you sleep. Dentures or partials can be coordinated for immediate return of the smile that you deserve.

Oral surgery tooth extractions in this office can be accomplished while asleep. Sedation or general anesthesia are both available. These modalities are provided in a safe and comfortable environment. The stress, anxiety, and pain often associated with tooth extractions and oral surgery are therefore eliminated. Our services are provided in an office of optimum safety that utilizes modern monitoring equipment and staff that are experienced in surgery and anesthesia techniques. Dr. Brown is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and is ACLS certified. Dr. Brown also employs a full-time registered nurse (RN) who has a masters degree (MSN) in critical care.