Dr. Brent Fossum, DDS, Austin Dentist

Background and Credentials

Dr. Brent Fossum, DDS has been practicing dentistry for over a decade. Dr. Fossum went to Texas Tech on a baseball scholarship and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. He received his DDS Degree in Houston at the University of Texas Dental Branch in 2010. Dr. Fossum has since worked as an associate in Houston, Harker Heights and Austin.

Dr. Fossum stays on top of the latest in dentistry by regularly enrolling in continuing education courses, broadening his knowledge in all aspects of the field. That includes learning the latest techniques and procedures. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association and the Capital Area Dental Society.

Dr. Fossum was born and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota. He also lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico and several cities throughout Texas. He currently lives in Northwest Austin with his wife, Meg, and their dog, Ella.

A Sincere Passion for Dentistry

Dr. Fossum’s extended family includes six other dentists. All three of his older brothers practice dentistry in Texas – one is an endodontist. Three of Dr. Fossum's great uncles, also brothers, were dentists dating back into the 1800's.

In His Free Time

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Fossum likes to golf, try new restaurants, go to sporting events, play ping pong and chess and watch movies at the Alamo Draft House.