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Get to Know Eric Burns, DMD
Dr. Eric Burns is a dedicated associate dentist serving patients at Bell Road Dental Care and Queen Creek Complete. He is passionate about developing lasting relationships with his patients through personalized care, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to improving their oral and overall health.
Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?
Dr. Burns first became interested in dentistry while attending Loyola University Chicago. After shadowing his childhood dentist, he saw firsthand the meaningful impact a dentist could have on patients and the surrounding community. Inspired by the relationships his dentist built and the challenges he helped patients overcome each day, Dr. Burns knew he wanted to pursue a career in the field.
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
He went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Midwestern University in Glendale. Dr. Burns is a member of the American Dental Association, the Arizona Dental Association, and the Academy of Laser Dentistry. He remains committed to continued learning and providing thoughtful, patient-centered dental care.
Originally from New Carlisle, Indiana, Dr. Burns is the middle of three brothers and remains very close with his parents and grandparents, whom he considers some of his greatest role models.
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
Outside the office, Dr. Burns enjoys golfing, hiking, traveling, cooking, and discovering new restaurants. Naturally curious, he loves learning about other cultures, experiencing different ways of life, and will try almost any food at least once. He is also a former Division I track athlete who, at one point, ranked among the top 25 long jumpers in the United States.