Dr. Michael Browning grew up in Winfield, Kansas, where he graduated from Winfield High. He attended Kansas State and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology. While at Kansas State, Dr. Browning started the KSU pre-dental club. He was its president for two years before graduating.
Then, Dr. Browning attended dental school at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln, Nebraska. Between his third and fourth years of dental school, he married Sarah, a dental school classmate. In 2005, both graduated from Nebraska with Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degrees.
Dr. Michael has always enjoyed working with children, which naturally led him into the field of pediatric dentistry. Immediately after completing dental school, Dr. Browning was accepted into the two-year pediatric dental residency at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas. This residency is partnered with two Dallas hospitals: Children’s Medical Center and the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. In addition to his training at the dental school and in community dental clinics, he gained valuable experience at these hospitals, which are both recognized nationally for their children’s medical care. He graduated in the summer of 2007, receiving his certificate in pediatric dentistry. Then, he and Dr. Sarah moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, to work in private practice.
While in private practice, Dr. Michael undertook the board certification process with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He successfully completed the two-part board certification process in March of 2008, at which point he became a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Browning received national recognition from the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry as a recipient of the Pugh Award. This is an annual award given to candidates who scored in the top 3 percent on the written qualifying examination. Additionally, Dr. Browning has been recognized as an active member with fellow status within the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD).
Both doctors, Michael and Sarah, are Kansas natives. Naturally, they were drawn back to Kansas when Dr. Michael decided it was time to open his own office. After moving back to Kansas Dr. Browning worked with the Douglas County Dental Clinic’s pediatric patients while he waited for the construction to be completed on Sunflower Smiles.
They have also been blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Carina. She was born in December 2010 and they are thoroughly enjoying parenthood. Dr. Michael is a man with many hobbies. His interests include traveling, archery, hunting, scuba diving, backpacking, camping and playing with his two golden retrievers. Doctors Michael and Sarah have also enjoyed volunteering their dental skills. They have volunteered at eight of the Kansas Mission of Mercy’s (KMOM) dental projects. Most recently volunteering with the Sunflower Smiles staff at the KMOM in Hutchinson, KS. The couple has also volunteered with four international dental missions: twice in Honduras, once in Guatemala, and once in the Dominican Republic.
Misty brings 11 years of dental office experience to Sunflower Smiles! She joined the team in April 2011 and is excited about working with our patients and their families. Misty is our dental insurance-guru and works hard to help families understand their benefits and coverage.
Misty and her husband, David, have a growing family. Their two boys, seven-year-old Austin and four-year-old Braden, recently welcomed a baby sister. Payton was born in October 2011. They also have two Bordeaux Mastiffs ("Turner & Hooch" dogs) named Trixie and Capone. Misty graduated from Seaman High School and then went to Washburn University. In her spare time she enjoyes playing softball, volleyball, and building things with her husband. She also loves country music!
Lindsey is the first person you see at Sunflower Smiles - she greets everyone who comes in! She joined the team in August 2011 and brings eight years of office experience to Sunflower Smiles. Lindsey takes care of scheduling our patients and is excited about working with kids.
Lindsey is a Seaman High School graduate and loves spending time with her husband, Tommy, and their two-year-old son, Brogan. They have a Pug named "Gus" and a Mastiff named "Bella". During football season, you'll find Lindsey tailgating with friends and family at K-State! Lindsey's also involved in community theatre and enjoys singing and crafting. She also likes hunting . . . for good bargains!
Tammy
Tammy has been with the Sunflower Smiles dental team since our opening in May 2009. She brings five years of prior dental experience as well as a degree in dental laboratory technology, a field that she also worked in for four years. When Tammy is away from work she stays plenty busy with her daughters Rhys and Marley, husband Ryder, one fat kitty named Max, and her dog Maggie. Tammy also enjoys gardening and photography in her free time.
Mindy
Melinda is the newest addition to the staff of Sunflower Smiles bringing two years of pediatric experience with her. She is a friendly, welcoming person who enjoys caring for our patients. Some of Melinda's best qualities are making a visit to the dentist a fun and comforting experience. She was born and raised in Topeka and is a loving wife and a proud parent of two. Some of the things she likes to do in her spare time are shopping, playing with her two dogs and of course being with her family and friends!
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