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Choosing a dentist is one of the most personal decisions you can make, and the doctors behind your care matter more than any technology or amenity a practice can offer. When you walk through the doors at Brightworks Dentistry in Dunwoody, Georgia, you are placing your trust in two clinicians who have spent their careers doing far more than fulfilling continuing education requirements — they have pursued the kind of advanced training that fundamentally changes how they think, diagnose, and treat. Understanding who your doctors are, and what they have invested in to serve you better is the foundation of a great dental relationship.
At Brightworks Dentistry, that commitment to excellence is built into the practice’s identity. Recognized by Atlanta Magazine as a Top Dentist for multiple consecutive years, the team here combines deep clinical expertise with a genuine passion for the Dunwoody community. Whether you are exploring the reasons patients choose Brightworks over other practices or looking for a dental home that will serve your family for decades, getting to know Dr. Patrice Robbins and Dr. Preston Shurley is the right place to start.
Dr. Robbins is a Dunwoody native who returned to her community with a singular goal: to provide the kind of comprehensive, thoughtful dental care that patients rarely find in one place. She earned her Bachelor of Science with Honors from the University of Georgia and her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the Medical College of Georgia, but her education did not stop there.
Dr. Robbins has invested heavily in postgraduate education through Spear Education, one of the most respected continuing education institutions in dentistry. Spear’s curriculum is built around hands-on, clinically rigorous training, and Dr. Robbins has completed coursework spanning some of the most demanding topics in the field. She has participated in seminars and hands-on courses covering worn dentition, occlusion, facially generated treatment planning, airway-focused dentistry, and restorative design. These are not introductory subjects — they represent the kind of specialized knowledge that allows a dentist to manage complex, full-mouth cases rather than treating one tooth at a time. As Spear Education notes, postgraduate continuing education is essential for dentists who aim to move beyond survival mode and into clinical mastery.
Dr. Robbins has also completed coursework through the Georgia Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry with Dr. Kois, a globally recognized clinician whose influence on evidence-based cosmetic dentistry is well documented. For patients considering cosmetic dentistry options such as veneers, smile makeovers, or full-mouth restorations, this level of training means treatment is planned with precision and an eye for long-term stability, not just immediate aesthetics.
Dr. Robbins holds certifications that place her among a small group of dentists in the Atlanta area offering these services. She has been an Invisalign Pearl Provider since 2013, a designation that reflects hundreds of completed cases and a level of clinical experience that goes well beyond simply offering Invisalign treatment. She has been CEREC certified since 2012, which means patients have benefited from her same-day crown expertise for well over a decade. She is also certified through the American Academy of Facial Esthetics in Botox and dermal filler therapy, including treatment for TMJ-related pain, facial lines, lip enhancement, and facial symmetry — expanding the scope of what patients can accomplish at a single dental practice.
Atlanta Magazine has recognized Dr. Robbins as a Top Dentist for multiple consecutive years, a distinction voted on by her peers in the dental community. It is one of the most meaningful local validations a dentist can receive, and it speaks to the reputation she has built through decades of clinical work in Dunwoody.
Dr. Preston Shurley brings a background as unique as his approach to dentistry. A native of Dunwoody, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting before earning his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, where he graduated at the top of his class. His artistic foundation is not incidental to his dental work – it informs how he sees proportion, symmetry, and the details that make a smile look and feel natural.
During his final year of dental school, Dr. Shurley was selected as one of only six Diamond Scholars, completing the Advanced General Dentistry Residency curriculum alongside his fourth-year studies. He is a member of the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. Following graduation, Dr. Shurley commissioned into the United States Air Force as Captain Shurley, completing an Advanced General Dentistry residency at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas. That year included intensive training in surgical techniques, dental implants, complex rehabilitation, and orofacial pain management. He earned his credentials in conscious sedation during this time and served as the top dentist at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama, before returning home to Atlanta. For patients who require surgical care or complex implant work, this level of training matters considerably. He is also CBCT trained and SprintRay certified, bringing advanced 3D imaging and printing capabilities to patient care through the practice’s state-of-the-art technology.
Dr. Shurley continues to grow alongside Dr. Robbins through an active Spear study club, where both doctors meet monthly to review complex cases and refine their approaches alongside other elite dentists and specialists. This collaborative model ensures that every patient’s treatment plan benefits from two sets of expert eyes.
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1858 Independence Square Suite A
Dunwoody, GA, 30338
Email: info@brightworksdentistry.com
Tel: (770) 458-3600
MON – THU : 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
FRI – SUN : Closed
