Dental Staff

Dr. Marlon Brown

Dentist

Dr. Brown grew up in the metro Atlanta where he flourished as a student, athlete, and inspiring member of his community. Upon graduating from high school, he decided to pursue his undergraduate studies at Morehouse College. Dr. Brown was driven to follow his passion that he carried with him since the 10th grade; to be a dentist. He chose to continue his education at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in Nashville, TN. Upon completion, he returned to Atlanta and partnered in a practice as a General Dentist for three years.

Feeling compelled to serve others, Dr. Brown accepted a commission as an Officer in the United States Public Health Service in 1998. This assignment led Dr. Brown, his wife and two young children to relocate from Atlanta to Reno, Nevada. As Chief Dental Officer he oversaw the dental programs at Native American tribal health centers throughout northern Nevada. In addition to his patient care and administrative responsibilities Dr. Brown fulfilled his duties as a Commissioned Officer by being prepared for deployments to assist in rebuilding areas of the United States that were affected by major catastrophic events such as hurricanes Katrina, Harvey, and Maria. In 2018, with the rank of Commander, he retired from a fulfilling 20-year career with the USPHS.

Maintaining the belief that everyone is a lifelong student, Dr. Brown has pursued countless continuing education courses. He takes pride in earning well over 50 hours of continuing education credits per year. Dr. Brown enjoys staying up to date with the latest advances in oral health care. He has maintained membership with the American Dental Association (ADA), Georgia Dental Association (GDA), and the Association of General Dentistry (AGD) for the past 24 years.

Dr. Brown and his wife, Cheryl have two adult children, Kyla and Niles. In 2019, their small family grew by one as they welcomed their first grandson, Micah Rose. The family enjoys traveling, sport of all types (including curling), great food and spending time outdoors.

It is a pleasure to serve Bethlehem, Winder, Monroe and the surrounding areas. We look forward to making ourselves a part of the community.

Dr. Asif Taufiq

Oral Surgeon

Dr. Asif Taufiq is an Emory University Dental School graduate. He completed his residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Emory University Department of Surgery. Additional training included one-year Fellowship at Emory University with emphasis on TMJ disorders and cosmetic surgery.

• Chief of Facial Trauma, Northside Hospital Gwinnett
• Clinical Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Emory University
• Consultant, VA Hospital/Atlanta
• Diplomate, National Dental Board of Anesthesiology
• Diplomate, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr. Dhruvi Patel

Dentist

Dr. Patel, originally from Douglas, GA, is a proud graduate of Coffee High School. She pursued her undergraduate studies in Biology at the University of Georgia in Athens, where she developed a passion for healthcare. Dr. Patel then went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the Dental College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. During her time in school, she was actively involved in a variety of volunteer initiatives and community service efforts. She also contributed to several student organizations, including the Dental Multicultural Association, the Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry Club, and the Environmental Club.

A lifelong learner, Dr. Patel is committed to staying at the forefront of her field. She participates in numerous continuing education courses each year and is passionate about staying informed on the latest advancements in oral healthcare. Dr. Patel is also a dedicated member of both the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Georgia Dental Association (GDA).

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Patel enjoys spending quality time with her family, exploring her creative side through painting, and staying active with yoga and Pilates.