Dr. Tim Brooks – Top Dentist in Bloomington, MN
Dr. Tim Brooks – Top Dentist in Bloomington, MNDr. Tim Brooks is a Family and Cosmetic Dentist who has a passion for creating healthy and beautiful smiles; he is here to help patients achieve their dental goals. Dr. Brooks’ 20+ years of experience and extensive training in Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry will keep you looking and feeling your best. He believes strongly in the value of preventive care when it comes to maintaining lifelong dental health!
Thanks to his advanced training and extensive experience with Invisalign invisible braces, porcelain veneers, and creating bridges and crowns using CEREC 3D® Technology, Dr. Brooks will take care of all your family’s dental needs.
Dr. Brooks has a friendly personality and our patients are quickly put at ease when they meet him. He provides all options when recommending treatment but will let patients know what he considers the best choice. Though, he understands it is ultimately the patients decision and will not judge you if you choose differently. He and his wife, Kathy, one of our dental hygienists, have 3 grown daughters. In his free time Dr. Brooks loves to travel, fish, watch NFL/Timberwolves games and spend time with his family.
If you’re looking for a dentist in Bloomington MN, Dr. Brooks can provide you with a smile that’s beautiful, functional, and healthy.
Kathy: Dental Hygienist
Kathy is a dental hygienist and graduated from UMD. She has over 25 years of experience in the dental field and has been with the practice since 1999. Kathy has quite a following with our high anxiety patients and has a gentle touch. She uses her sense of humor to help relax the patients and enjoys getting to know them. She is married to Dr. Brooks and has 3 daughters, 2 cats, and a dog. The pets were all strays. Kathy enjoys reading and traveling in her free time.
Deanna: Clinical Assistant/ Administrative Assistant
Deanna: Clinical Assistant/ Administrative AssistantDeanna attended Century College and graduated with a degree in dental assisting. She has over 25 years of experience in the dental field. She works both chair side with our patients, as well as at the front desk where she is very knowledgeable about insurance and explaining treatment plans. Deanna and her husband have two sons. Deanna’s quick wit and comebacks keep everyone on their toes. Our patients look forward to seeing her, not only for her extensive dental skills and knowledge, but to enjoy her sense of humor. In her spare time, Deanna enjoys working out, golfing and spending time with the family.
Amber: Dental Hygienist/ Administrative Assistant
Amber: Dental Hygienist/ Administrative AssistantAmber graduated from Argosy University with a degree in Dental Hygiene in 2012. She joined our team in 2013 and loves her job now just as much as she did on day one. She loves all aspects of dentistry. Her favorite part of her job is working one-on-one with patients helping them strategize the best way to keep their teeth healthy. Amber likes helping patients feel comfortable and is non-judgmental in a setting that isn’t always a fun place to be. Amber is married and has two daughters and a dog named Haylee. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, playing on her co-ed softball team and going for daily walks with her family.
Stephanie: Administrative Coordinator
Stephanie: Administrative CoordinatorStephanie is our Administrative Coordinator and has 13 years of experience in the dental industry. Steff wears many hats in this role but she most enjoys interacting with patients. Steff will likely be the smiling face you see when you check in to the office. She is our “go-to” for sorting out insurance, scheduling visits, and treatment coordination. Steff works hard to assure things run seamlessly and that our patients and staff members are happy.
Steff grew up in a large family here in Bloomington. She and her husband Sully are empty nesters and have 4 grown children. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys teaching fitness classes at the YMCA, traveling and hanging out with her family. She is also a licensed Nail Technician.
Lauren: Administrative Intern
Lauren: Administrative InternLauren has been part of the Smiles for Life team since she joined as an administrative intern in 2017. Now, as our administrative assistant, she is one of the smiling faces you will see at the front desk when you come in. She graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a Bachelors of Science, in Dec 2019.Lauren will be happy to help you schedule your dental appointments and check your insurance benefits.
Lauren grew up in Red Wing, Minnesota and is the baby of the family with two older sisters. In her free time, Lauren likes to exercise, read bake, and travel. She is a huge animal lover and has 2 cats, a tortoise and a dog.