Meet the Doctors

Dr Thomas A. Barnes

Born in Mobile, received his B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY.  After serving as a combat arms officer on active duty he returning to the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine Degree along with the Senior Oral Medicine Award.  He began private practice in Cullman and remained active in the Alabama Army National Guard as Detachment Commander of the 109th Evac. Hospital in Huntsville.

Post graduate continuing education includes:

¨     Graduate, Pankey Institute – Levels I  - VI   (www.pankeydentist.org )
¨     Graduate, LSU Cosmetic Dentistry Continuum
¨     Graduate, American Academy of Orthodontics 2-year Continuum (Dr. Bob Gerety)
¨     Graduate, U.S. Dental Institute Orthodontic Continuum
¨     Graduate, Mid-American Orthodontic Society Orthodontics / TMJ
¨     over 1500 hours of additional continuing education

Named by Consumer Reports as one of America’s Top Dentists

He has served as past President of the Cullman Dental Society and is currently serving as Vice President of the Practicing Dentists of Alabama working to improve dental health through legislation for Alabama Citizens.  Around the world Dr. Barnes has been active in mission projects in the Bahamas, Panama, Russia, Uganda and India. 

Dr Barnes gets great satisfaction out of changing people’s lives by giving them a pleasant dental experience and using his TMJ, orthodontic and Pankey training to deliver a functional occlusion that is compatible with a customized smile design.

 
Dr. Nicolas R. Brown

Nicolas Brown, DMD

Born and raised in Decatur, AL, I am thrilled to join Dental Arts.  This opportunity allows me to work with many friends and family in the area, while also meeting people in Cullman’s vicinity.  

While attending the University of Alabama from 1999-2003, I received a Bachelors degree in biology.   I graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry in 2009.  Following dental school, I continued my education through Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY.  Being highly involved with continuing education allows me to best treat my patients with innovative techniques, materials, and technologies.   I take courses in all facets of dentistry with the aim of providing well rounded care.

I have participated in numerous volunteer programs in the dental field, perhaps highlighted by a 2008 trip to Peru.  Through local community dentistry efforts and international work, I help people who otherwise may never receive treatment. 

Outside the dental field, I enjoy traveling and staying active.  I spend much of the summer at Smith Lake on the water.   Also, I am an avid snowboarder and enjoy hiking and mountain biking.