Dr. Brian Anthony Prudent, DDS

Dr. Brian A. Prudent
Dr. Brian Prudent joined our team in 2003 and is now proud to be a partner with Dr. Jarrin. Dr. Prudent grew up in southern Illinois where he attended the Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. During that time he had the privilege of being a “Saluki” football player as well as an Academic All-American. He graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Physiology in1996. He then attended the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in Alton , Illinois. He graduated in 2001 and moved to the area where he lives with his wife and daughter.
Dr. Prudent is committed to providing high quality dentistry in a gentle manner. Continuing education is a high priority for Dr. Prudent. Dr. Prudent took a series of orthodontic courses at the United States Dental Institute in 2002 and moat recently became a Clear Correct “invisible braces” provider. In 2005, Dr. Prudent completed a 2 year program at the Dawson Center, in St. Petersburg, FL where he took a series …of courses that focused on total comprehensive care. This training not only taught him how to completely restore someone’s smile and dental health, but also how to present comprehensive treatment in an affordable and stepwise manner.
Dr. Prudent is also a highly trained Cerec dentist which allows a patient to receive a crown in one appointment as opposed to multiple visits. This is a Cad-Cam computer technology that takes a digital image of the tooth and mills a porcelain block to fit precisely. They are restorations that are durable and very biocompatible. These restorations also allow him to conserve more of the patient’s natural tooth as compared to preparing a tooth for a conventional crown “cap”. He also provides endodontic “root canal” services and extractions. Dr. Prudent is a member of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Academy of General Dentistry. He really enjoys cosmetic dentistry and takes pleasure in changing a patient’s life with his/her new smile.
In the last two years Dr. Prudent has further expanded his knowledge and skills. He completed training for the use of Botox to treat muscular problems involving the jaw joint. Also known as temperomandibular disorder (TMD) often leading to headaches and limited jaw mobility. He completed the training in New York City in 2009. He also has completed an implant maxicourse at the University of Puerto Rico under Dr. Hilt Tatum and Dr. Jose Pedroza. This was a unique maxicourse because over 40 surgeries were performed and over 400 hours of training were completed in a 10 month period. He also achieved his conscious sedation license which is especially beneficial for the anxious patient.
 Dr. Prudent is also progressive and will continue to learn the latest in dental technology. In the very near future the office will also provide laser technology for a wide variety of procedures. These range from treating painful cold sores, treating gum disease, and improving the appearance of the gums. He is very excited about the new horizons that dentistry is exploring and is committed to provide his patients with the best possible dental care. Dr. Prudent has been fortunate to have many experiences and is perhaps most grateful for the guidance from his mentor and friend, Dr. Jarrin.