Meet Your Dallas Dentist
Drew Vanderbrook, DDS
When did you decide to become a dentist?
When Dr. Vanderbrook was just a little kid, he regularly saw an amazing pediatric dentist who helped him feel very comfortable during appointments. Those early positive experiences helped him develop a keen interest in the dental field, and once he was old enough to look into the career, he decided it was right for him!
Where did you go to school for dentistry?
Dr. Vanderbrook was born and raised in Mandeville, Louisiana, right outside of New Orleans. After working as a pharmacy technician throughout college, he chose to keep that job while starting to attend Texas A&M University. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and a Business minor, graduating with honors.
Once his undergraduate studies were finished, it was time to pursue his Doctor of Dental Surgery at Baylor College of Dentistry. During this time, Dr. Vanderbrook participated in the Department of Biomedical Science as a student researcher. Additionally, he was elected by his peers to serve as his dental school class president, student council president, and a representative for the Honor Council. Following dental school, he chooses to keep his skills sharp with regular continuing education courses at prestigious organizations like the Spear Center for Dental Excellence in Scottsdale, AZ. He has also completed his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 2018.
Today, Dr. Vanderbrook is proud to have been awarded the New Dentist of the Year award in 2015 by Dallas County Dental Society – an honor given to an outstanding dentist in Dallas who has graduated within the last ten years. He has also been awarded the Outstanding Young Alumnus award in 2019 by the Baylor College of Dentistry Alumni Association. He has been honored to be inducted in several dental honor societies including the American College of Dentists, The International College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He was also nominated for the Texas New Dentist of the Year award in 2015. Dr. Vanderbrook has been elected and served in many leadership roles in organized dentistry. In 2020, he served as President of the Dallas County Dental Society and in 2024 he served as Chairman of the Southwest Dental Conference. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Texas Dental Association. He continues to hold membership in the following organizations:
- Dallas County Dental Society
- Texas Dental Association
- American Dental Association
- Texas Academy of General Dentistry
- American College of Dentists
- International College of Dentists
- Pierre Fauchard Academy
- American Association of Clear Aligners
When you’re not busy improving smiles, what do you like to do?
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Vanderbrook loves spending time with his family and friends and cheering on Texas A&M and Dallas area sports teams. He actually met his wife Heidi in high school, who graduated from the University of Texas in Austin, completed a Master’s program, and is now a Family Nurse Practitioner. Together, they have a beautiful daughter and son. They also spend time outside of work as parishioners at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.