The entire staff at Smiles of Dripping Springs is so amazing!!! They are the most accommodating, polite & over the top orthodontist in the surrounding area. They are so knowledgeable & caring. Both my daughter & I are patients, and their work is a 10 out of 10. We are both so happy with our beautiful smiles!!

I cant praise the entire team of Smiles of Dripping Springs enough, from the initial consult and the layout of my program, to the wonderful care I have been given from the ortho assistants. They are a hoot! Do yourself a favor and let these people straighten up your crooked teeth. You wont regret it, I sure dont. Thanks Smiles!

My five kids have grown up in this practice, both for dental and orthodontic work, and we have had 14+ years of nonstop positive experiences. The staff is excellent proficient and smart, but also loving and genuinely interested in the well-being of the families they serve. I absolutely recommend Smiles of Dripping Springs.

The Smiles of Dripping Springs integrated approach means that your child will be assessed and treated from both orthodontic and preventive standpoints. This means that your child will never have to go to a separate orthodontics office to get the care they need!

Did you know that the same orthodontists who straighten your childs teeth can straighten yours, too? Smiles of Dripping Springs treats orthodontic patients of all ages, using a range of expert techniques and state-of-the-art treatment methods.

In operation for nearly 25 years, Smiles of Dripping Springs has been caring for growing smiles and even straightening ones of all ages! We follow our Total Smile Treatment philosophy, which provides gentle pediatric dentistry and cutting-edge kids and adult orthodontics in one convenient location.

Smiles of Dripping Springs relentlessly pursues excellence by upholding the highest standard of care, understanding needs, and exceeding the expectations of each patient. We treat PEOPLE, not just teeth.

The SMILES philosophy is this: We treat people, not just teeth. This isnt just a cute phrase we throw around our entire business model is based on this idea. What does this mean for our pediatric dental patients?

When you walk through our doors, youll instantly become part of the Smiles of Dripping Springs family! Our team has been together for many years, making it easy for you and your child will get to know and trust each and every one of our dental professionals.

Our combination dental and orthodontics office is built with patient comfort in mind. Each exam room offers atelevision with streaming services, blankets, headphones, and pillows.If your child suffers from dental anxiety or has special healthcare needs, our team is here to recommend a safe sedation option customized to their needs!

I always knew I wanted to pursue a career in the health care field. The big decision was medical or dental school? That decision was influenced by my friendship with Dr. Franklin, my wife Tara, who started a career in dentistry in high school, the desire to have more family/free time, and by reminiscing about my experiences at the dentist as a child.

I want my enthusiasm for creating a positive experience for each of my patients to be felt instantly. My goal for every patient that walks through the front door is to make them feel special and provide them with the best care available anywhere.

A perfect day at work for me would be, regardless of the procedures performed, having parents, patients and employees happy and exuding positive vibes. I want them to know that every member of the Smiles family cares about them as human beings. As our saying goes, Its so much more than teeth.

Dr. Collins completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Utah and subsequently relocated to Texas to manage a family business and attend dental school. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2003 and specialty diploma in pediatric dentistry in 2005, both from the University of Texas Dental School at San Antonio. During his residency, he completed extensive research in the area of cleft lip and palate. While in San Antonio he created an oral health community education program for preschool children and their parents.

I adore my family. Each of my four children are unique in their personalities, interests, and desires. My wife Tara is so good at capitalizing all of their strengths and making them feel loved. My only complaint is that they grow up too fast. Im constantly trying to convince my wife to have more.

My hobbies are usually the activities that my children enjoy. I try to align my interests with theirs. Occasionally, my desires take over and my interests which include the beach, fishing, golfing, and boating win out and my family pretends to have fun.

I am routinely looking for opportunities to give back. I have been blessed beyond belief in my life and I want to share my happiness with others. All volunteer service provides me with the same level of satisfaction, but one that I have been overly passionate about, is a dental clinic outside of Chennai, India that my family has developed and operates. That place gives me the opportunity to forget about my needs, desires, and wants, and focus my heart and talents on others. I also try to take every opportunity to help those in our own community who suffer from and experience natural catastrophes and mishaps outside of their control.

I am thankful this profession allows me to use my God-given talents and provide service outside of my office, to those who are less fortunate and would otherwise not receive the care they deserve. Ive always been passionate about community projects on behalf of childrens dental health.

Another activity that seemed to make dentistry a natural calling was his enjoyment of working with his hands and attention to detail. It was building model cars and airplanes in his childhood, today its creating beautiful healthy smiles.

After his third year of dental school he decided that the two aspects of dentistry he enjoyed most were pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, so he decided to specialize in both and completed an additional four years of school. He began his full-time private practice in orthodontics and pediatric dentistry in 1996, opening offices in Austin and Dripping Springs.

My goal for each patient that comes to Smiles of Austin and Smiles of Dripping Springs is for them to know that we truly care about them and want to give them the best treatment possible. I love creating life-changing smiles through the art and science of orthodontics and the relationships that are built through sincere care and trust. Seeing former patients stop by to visit us reminds me the relationship is what means the most!

A perfect day at work would be one where every patient had excellent oral hygiene, no broken brackets and 100% compliance on rubber band wear. We strive for 100% satisfaction with the care and service our office gives each day! I love my job and making others feel special.

A Texas native, Dr Franklin received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas Dental School at San Antonio in 1990. After completing his advanced training in pediatric dentistry in 1992, he then went on to receive his diploma in orthodontics from the University of Toronto in 1995. He was awarded diplomat status by the American Board of Orthodontics in 2007. He enjoys treating children with special needs and has extensive experience with cleft lip and palate. As a member of the Texas Orthodontic Study Club, he has won numerous awards for excellence in clinical orthodontic treatment. Even with so many accolades his favorite aspect is the patients. He takes great joy in watching his patients grow up in the practice, treating them from infancy to young adulthood.

I am blessed to have an amazing family! In 1986 while attending the University of Texas, I met my incredible wife, Sherry and we have three wonderful children, Jenna, Jace, and Josh. They are the perfect combination of love and grace. I have always loved Austin, the hills, lakes and natural beauty. I am so thankful to call it my home and raise my family here.

My dad instilled a love for the outdoors in me and I have tried to pass that on to my children. I love to hunt and fish with my family. And when time permits, watching the sun rise on any lake is what soothes my soul. Im a pretty simple guy.

I spend most of my free time volunteering as a coach and mentor. I love helping boys develop into young men who will someday lead their families and communities well. I also enjoy participating in community service projects with my church, Austin Ridge Bible Church.