6570 Shallowford Road • Lewisville, N.C. 27023
Phone: 336.945.5555 • Fax: 336.945-0125
Our Dental Staff
Dr. Tom Browder
Dr. Tom Browder grew up in the quiet countryside of rural Davie County in Advance. He went to Shady Grove Elementary and then graduated from Davie County High School. From there, he went to Wake Forest University where he graduated with a BA in Political Science. Dr. Browder received his dental education at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. After graduating from UNC, Dr. Browder practiced dentistry in Taylorsville, NC for nine years. In February of 2006, he opened and still maintains a private practice in his hometown of Advance.
Dr. Browder maintains memberships in most every major dental organization including the American Dental Association and the North Carolina Dental Society, as well as local dental societies. In August of 2006, Dr. Browder received his Fellowship status in The Academy of General Dentistry and is currently working toward his Masters. He is an alumnus of The Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida where he has completed their entire post-graduate dental continuum. In December of 2009, Dr. Browder will complete a rigorous 10-month continuum in dental implantology, the AAID Maxi Course that is given through the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Browder is also a member of The Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS) and holds North Carolina permits for conscious sedation.
Dr. Browder's commitment to dentistry runs very deep. He is extremely active with The UNC School of Dentistry where he is an Adjunct Professor with the Department of Operative Dentistry. In addition to his teaching duties at UNC, Dr. Browder also works closely with The Dental Foundation of North Carolina. In 2001, Dr. Browder and his wife established The James B. Hancock Memorial Scholarship to honor their good friend and mentor who had recently passed away. That scholarship now provides thousands of dollars each year to a deserving dental student at UNC.
Having grown up just across the river in Davie County, Dr. Browder maintains strong family and personal ties to the local community. He is the son of Ben and Ann Browder of Advance. His paternal grandparents are the late Tom and Jessie Browder of Baltimore Road in Advance and his maternal grandparents are Walter and Lucille Orrell of Advance.
Dr. Browder is married to the former Deana Hartman from Yadkinville and they have two children, Sydney and Hart. When not pursuing professional interests, Dr. Browder enjoys spending time with his friends and family. He and Deana find most of their time consumed with their children’s activities which have become too numerous to mention. Dr. Browder and his family attend Center Grove Baptist Church. When possible, they enjoy getting away to cheer on the Tar Heels.