All our professionals at Tioga Dental Associates maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry.
Get to Know your Dentist, Dr. Cynthia Brush:
Dr. Brush's goal when starting her own practice was to bring back customer service and concentrate on building long-lasting relationships with her patients. Since 2001, Dr. Brush's practice of general dentistry has also been driven by an ongoing need to expand her knowledge and grow in her profession. She has expanded Tioga Dental Associates into a thriving practice with the goal of achieving dental excellence with personal care.
Dr. Cynthia Brush earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Central Florida, (Cum Laude) in 1995 and her DMD from the University of Florida College of Dentistry in 1999. After working for another dental office in Gainesville for two years, she opened her own practice, Willow Walk Family Dentistry, in April 2001. Willow Walk Family Dentistry became Tioga Dental Associates in 2007, expanding their practice and offering patients a superior new facility.
The Tioga Dental Associates' state-of-the-art office has 12 treatment rooms, three private consultation areas, and a 20-seat conference room for lecture series and training sessions. The conference area, equipped with media equipment, gives Tioga Dental Associates the ability to host training courses for the University of Florida and other student programs.
Dr. Brush continues to give back to the community and is involved with many of the activities and fundraising events at Tioga Town Center. Her practice has contributed to many benefits such as the American Cancer Society Relay for Life and the annual Give Kids a Smile National Awareness Campaign, as well as providing select on-going pro-bono work. Outside of her career, Dr. Brush is the proud mother of daughter Payton, 10, and son Sim, 7, and is blessed to share her life with Matt Brush and his son Stone, 7.
Get to Know your Dentist, Michelle L. Orris, DMD:
Michelle L. Orris, DMD, is a general dentist practicing family and cosmetic dentistry at Tioga Dental Associates. She explains, ''I aspire to provide quality dental care, to enhance the smile, and establish good health among my patients." Dr. Orris believes in fostering relationships with each patient and their family.
Dr. Orris graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science, from Barry University with a Master of Biomedical Science, and from the University of Florida with a Doctor of Medical Dentistry. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, and Alachua County Dental Society. In addition, she is actively involved in the Gainesville and Jonesville communities, and supports and volunteers for various charitable organizations, such as Give Kids a Smile.
She began her career with Cynthia Brush, DMD, at WillowWalk Family Dentistry, where they were later joined by Britt Bovio, DMD. Since then, the practice has advanced, thus giving birth to the current practice of Tioga Dental Associates.
Originally from South Florida, she is married to Steve Orris, a strength and conditioning coordinator for the University of Florida athletic teams. The Orris' value their community, and are proud to call Gainesville home. They are excited to raise their family here, as they have welcomed their first child, Meilani Liu. Dr. Orris states, "It is my family at home and at work that inspire me, I am blessed because dentistry allows me to better the lives of others."
