BEAUMONT FAMILY DENTISTRY - Key Persons
Dr. Danielle O'Brian fell in love with dentistry watching her father, an orthodontist, at work. She enjoys helping her patients create healthy, happy smiles and giving them more confidence to improve their lives. Dr. Danielle spends much of her free time with her family, Dr. Turner O'Brian and their daughter.
Dr. Danielle O'Brian grew up in Fishers, IN, where she watched her dad's career as an orthodontist. She fell in love with the profession and the joy of transforming a patient's smile into something they are happy and proud of. It is a truly rewarding job! Dr. Danielle graduated from Miami University in Ohio in 2015 and went on to the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, where she earned her dental degree in 2019.
Dr. Danielle understands that the dentist office is not everyone's favorite place, but she works hard to ensure your comfort and to listen carefully to your needs and concerns so that you feel at ease while in her chair. Dr. Danielle is trained in Invisalign, oral sedation, and restoring implants. She also has extensive oral surgery experience.
The best part of Dr. Danielle's job is helping people. She knows that she can not only get her patients to a healthier smile, but she can help her patients feel more confident and happy. After all, a person's smile is everything! A smile can give you a relationship, job, health, self-worth, and more. She feels blessed to be in a position where she can help her patients achieve all of those things.
In her free time, Dr. Danielle enjoys hanging out with friends and family, especially her husband, Dr. Turner O'Brian. Their little girl keeps her busy running around outside and coming in to play dress-up. She hopes to continue to grow her family alongside the Beaumont Family Dentistry crew.
Dr. Danielle O'Brian is trained in Invisalign, oral sedation, and restoring implants and has extensive oral surgery experience. She enjoys giving patients the confidence to enjoy the quality of life they deserve by helping them build healthy, happy smiles. Dr. Danielle spends much of her free time with her family, Dr. Turner O'Brian and their daughter.
Dr. Dustin Mayrand loves continuing his education so he can provide the best, most up-to-date care possible. It's why he pursued a one-year general practice residency with UK Healthcare, where he furthered his skills in IV sedation, dental implants, and surgery. With IV sedation, he can help fearful patients get the healthy smiles they deserve.
Dr. Dustin Mayrand is a passionate dentist with a specialized focus on dental implants and advanced surgical procedures. Committed to patient comfort, he takes pride in offering sedation dentistry for those with heightened anxiety, ensuring a calm environment and stress-free experience. Driven by the rewarding opportunity to empower patients with the dental care they deserve, he takes joy in helping individuals achieve and maintain beautiful, confident smiles.
Dr. Dustin Mayrand grew up in Somerset, KY and graduated from Southwestern High School. He attended the University of Kentucky for both his undergraduate education, where he graduated with honors obtaining his bachelor's degree in biology, and for dental school, where he graduated with high distinction. During dental school, he received the Academy of General Dentistry Award and the Restorative Clinical Achievement Award, and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society.
Following dental school, Dr. Dustin completed a one-year hospital-based general practice residency as part of UK Healthcare. During his residency he received advanced training in many different areas of dentistry, including IV sedation, dental implants, and surgical procedures. Dr. Dustin has taken particular interest in various surgical procedures and is passionate about dental implants. He enjoys being able to offer IV sedation to patients with high dental anxiety so they can get the dental care they need. He is very driven to continue furthering his education, as it allows him to provide his patients with the best care possible.
In his free time, Dr. Dustin likes to spend time with his wife, Hannah, their son, Luke, and their goldendoodle. He loves to play golf and enjoys boating on Lake Cumberland.
Dr. Erica Higginbotham is an award-winning Kentucky-native professional with a dedicated passion for dentistry. Dr. Higginbotham has been actively involved in organized dentistry for over a decade, serving in various leadership roles, including executive board member for the Kentucky Dental Association and secretary for the Kentucky Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Dr. Erica Higginbotham is a native Kentuckian who graduated with her Bachelor of Science in biology from Georgetown College. She later graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in 2003, where she was honored with the Quintessence Award in Periodontology and the Award for Oral Diagnosis.
Dr. Higginbotham has been very active in organized dentistry over the past 10 years. She has served as an executive board member for the Kentucky Dental Association, secretary for the Kentucky Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and board member and vice president for the Bluegrass Dental Society. She is a Fastbraces® affiliate and also a Preferred Provider of Invisalign. She has also volunteered her time serving underprivileged areas in Kentucky and Mexico.
Dr. Jill Miller was born, raised, and educated right here in Lexington, KY. She attended Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and then received a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Kentucky. From there, she attended the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, where she excelled in patient care. Since graduating, Dr. Miller has been striving to provide the best oral health care to her patients and loves serving her community.
Dr. Miller has advanced training in laser dentistry, implant dentistry, endodontics, and cosmetics. She has an Associate Fellowship with the World Clinical Laser Institute and is a member of the American Dental Association, the Kentucky Dental Association, and the Bluegrass Dental Association.
Dr. Miller initially began her dental career in 1996 as a dental assistant working with Dr. Trish Takacs. Her love of people and passion for working with her hands led her into the field of dentistry. She enjoys learning and implementing new technologies into the practice. She loves to educate her patients and keep them involved with their care every step of the way.
She is also dedicated to staying current with cutting-edge procedures and technology. She has completed advanced training in sleep apnea medicine, implant dentistry, neuromuscular analysis, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, and full-mouth reconstruction. She is trained and certified in oral conscious sedation.
Dr. Takacs is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM). She's also a member of the Academy of GP Orthodontics, the Academy of Laser Dentistry, the Academy of Computerized Dentistry, the Bluegrass Dental Society, the Kentucky Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. She is the accomplished co-author of two Amazon best-selling books, Principles for Success, Vol. 2 and A Cup of Coffee with My Dentist.
As an Elite Preferred Invisalign Provider, Dr. Takacs has the highest status as an Invisalign provider and is in the top 1 percent of all providers in North America. She is a speaker, trainer, and Senior Master Provider of Fastbraces®. She is also certified in the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique and is a Lumineers certified doctor.
After attending West Virginia University, Dr. Takacs graduated with high honors from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in 1983. After graduation, she worked as an associate in a Lexington, KY practice until opening her own practice in 1984. Since then, she has also taught at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and coached dentists through a dental management company.
Dr. Takacs and her husband, Norm, have two wonderful children, Ryan and Kyle, both dentists at Beaumont Family Dentistry too. As a family, they enjoy outdoor activities and traveling. Dr. Takacs is an avid reader and lover of dogs.
Dr. Ryan J. Golibersuch is passionate about staying current on the newest techniques to best serve his patients with efficient, convenient care. He's a trainer for CEREC technology and certified in IV sedation so patients feel more relaxed during their visits. Dr. Golibersuch enjoys golfing, watching UK sports, and spending time with his wife, Hannah, their sons, Luke and Brooks, and their two Labrador retrievers.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Academy of GP Orthodontics
Dr. Trish Takacs opened her first practice over 35 years ago to reach out to everyone and improve their dental health in a comfortable, modern environment. Dr. Takacs is a strong advocate of patient education and enjoys getting to know each of her patients.
Dr. Takacs is dedicated to staying current with cutting-edge procedures and technology. She has completed advanced training in implant dentistry, neuromuscular analysis, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, full-mouth reconstruction, and sleep apnea medicine. She is trained and certified in oral conscious sedation.
As an Elite Preferred Invisalign Provider, Dr. Takacs has the highest status as an Invisalign provider and is in the top 1 percent of all providers in North America. She is a speaker, trainer, and Senior Master Provider of Fastbraces®. She is also certified in the Chao Pinhole® Surgical Technique and is a Lumineers certified doctor.
After attending West Virginia University, Dr. Takacs graduated with high honors from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in 1983. After graduation, she worked as an associate in a Lexington, KY practice until opening her own practice in 1984. Since then, she has also taught at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry and coached dentists through a dental management company.
Dr. Takacs is a member of the Academy of GP Orthodontics, the Academy of Laser Dentistry, the Academy of Computerized Dentistry, the Bluegrass Dental Society, the Kentucky Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM).
She is the accomplished co-author of two Amazon best-selling books, Principles for Success, Vol. 2 and A Cup of Coffee with My Dentist.
Dr. Takacs and her husband, Norm, have two wonderful children, Ryan and Kyle, both dentists at Beaumont Family Dentistry too. As a family, they enjoy outdoor activities and traveling. Dr. Takacs is an avid reader and lover of dogs.
Dr. Turner O'Brian grew up in a blue-collar family in a small town here in Kentucky. His parents encouraged him to go to college and search for a career that used his mind. After talking with their hometown dentist while he was still in high school, Dr. Turner realized that dentistry would perfectly combine his skill set with his passion for connecting with people. Dr. Turner carried his blue-collar mentality on his path to dental school and never looked back.
He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Eastern Kentucky University before moving on to the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, where he earned his DMD in 2019. Along the way, he met his wife (Dr. Danielle O'Brian), and together they joined the Beaumont Family Dentistry team in 2020.
Patients love that Dr. Turner listens well and helps them feel at ease in an uncomfortable situation. He enjoys getting to know his patients and building relationships that allow him to better understand the wants and needs of his patients. Dr. Turner is Invisalign certified and has experience with oral sedation and oral surgery.
Dr. Turner loves hearing the individual stories of his patients. He enjoys building those personal relationships and getting to know his patients' families, interests, and endeavors. At the end of the day, he wants to help you achieve your smile goals, but he also wants to become your friend in the process.
Dr. Turner enjoys family time, especially hanging out with his wife and daughter. He spends a lot of time outdoors enjoying activities such as skiing, fishing, and being on the lake. He is a sports fanatic and loves watching football and basketball on TV or in person. Go Cats!