Meet the Dentist

Meet General Dentist John Burkett

Dr. John Burkett completed his undergraduate work at the University of Maryland College Park in 1985 before moving on to study dentistry at the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland at Baltimore, and earned his doctorate in dental surgery in 1989.  After working as an associate dentist in Elkton, Maryland for three years, Dr. Burkett and his wife opened Burkett & Burkett, DDS, PA in 1992.  He works hard to stay abreast of the latest advances in dental care and participates in regular continuing education seminars and symposiums.  It is because of his dedication to improvement and growth in a variety of technologies, treatments, and procedures that our dental patients receive the most modern, efficient, and effective general and restorative dental care available.

Dr. Burkett is active in his community as a member of the Salisbury Rotary Club since 1993, where he has served as President, Secretary, Seargent at Arms, and on its board of directors.  He is a four time Paul Harris Fellow, and was awarded the rotarian of the year award in 1998.  He is also past president of the Eastern Shore Dental Society, and has served also in its house of delegates, and as trustee to the Maryland State Dental Association.

John contributes  to huminatarian causes, both here in Salisbury and abroad.  A fluent spanish speaker, Dr. Burkett travels yearly to remote areas of developing countries in Central America to provide free dental care to the indigenous population, and was awarded the International Humanitarian Award by the American Dental Association.  In addition, in 2011 Rotary International inducted him as a Guatemala Literacy Fellow, which promotes literacy in that country as a means of escaping poverty.

Meet Prosthodontist Brenda Burkett

Dr. Brenda Burkett started her academic career with the goal of becoming an artist.  After two years pursuing that aspiration she decided to switch gears and go into dentistry.  In 1984 she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Maryland Dental School.  After practicing in Washington, DC she discovered that her passion for dentistry was not being fulfilled in the dental hygiene profession, and re-enrolled at the University of Maryland.  In 1989 she received her doctorate in dental surgery.  During her education she felt that her skills in art would not be fully utilized practicing general dentistry, so she enrolled in a post graduate specialty program in prosthodontics.  She received her certification as a specialist in prosthodontics in 1991, also from the University of Maryland.  One of the recognized specialties in dentistry, prosthodontics involves restoring beauty and function to the debilitated dentition using dental implants, crowns, bridges, veneers, and removable dentures.  For more information on what a prosthodontist is you can visit www.gotoapro.org

Dr. Burkett is a member of the American Dental Association, the American College of Prosthodontists, and the Academy of Osseointegration.   In her free time she enjoys spending time with her twin daughters, and showing off her artistic talents by designing and decorating elaborate cakes.  However, her greatest passion is horseback riding and dressage on her beloved horse Gia.

The Burkett & Burkett, DDS, PA Team

At Burkett & Burkett, DDS, PA each member of our Family and Prosthodontic dental team is hand selected by Drs. Burkett based on his or her credentials, chair-side demeanor, and passion for providing the very best personalized dental care.

From our front denk staff to our dental assistants and hygienists, every member of our team is dedicated to ensuring the total comfort and satisfaction of each of our patients.

Whether patients visit us for a routine examination and cleaning, or for more complex cosmetic, reconstructive, or dental implant treatment, they can rest assured that they will receive the most thorough care available from our friendly and knowledgable team.