Meet the Doctors
Dr. Karen L. Brune
Dr. Brune received her dental assistant certification and dental hygiene degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston in 1978. After practicing dental hygiene for eight years, she pursued her dental degree and graduated from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston in 1990. Dr. Brune has been recognized as the only individual to ever complete the University of Texas Dental Branch's dental assistant, dental hygiene and dental programs. Upon graduation, Dr. Brune completed a one year Fellowship in one of the only cosmetic dentistry postgraduate programs in the United States. She has lectured locally and nationally on cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. Brune retains an associate professor position at the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston. She is a longtime member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Greater Houston Dental Society, and the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals. She and her husband, Tim, have three children—Katy, Kevin, and Madeleine.
Dr. Amanda K. Juarez
Dr. Juarez received her Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M in 1996 and in 2001 was awarded her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She was born and raised in Houston and subsequently moved to Arizona where she owned and operated a private, cosmetic-focused family dental practice. She has extensive experience and training in cosmetic and laser dentistry as well as general dentistry. In 2009, she returned to Houston to be closer to her family. She and her husband, Ruben, have three sons - Reagan and twins, Jackson and Lincoln.
The dental care you need with experience you can trust. Meet with our team at Houston Uptown Dentists to find out how our cosmetic dentistry and general dentistry services can deliver the smile you have always wanted. Located in the heart of the Galleria/Uptown Houston district, our office is waiting to welcome you and your family. Call our Uptown Houston, TX dental office today to schedule your personal smile consultation with Dr. Brune or Dr. Juarez.
