MAPLES DENTAL - Key Persons

Dr. Brian Maples was born in Minnesota and grew up in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Dr. Maples attended the Episcopal School of Jacksonville and graduated in 2003. Despite his love for northeast Florida, Dr. Maples decided to move to New England after high school, where he attended Boston College and studied Biochemistry. It did not take long for him to fall in love with New England and he spent four additional years at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. After graduating from dental school, Dr. Maples completed a General Practice Residency at Fletcher Allen Health Care/University of Vermont, in Burlington, VT. Dr. Maples moved back to Jacksonville in 2012 to start working with his brother, Andrew. They have worked together at Maples Dental ever since. Throughout all of his career, Dr. Maples has enjoyed learning and completing different dental procedures but above all he has appreciated being able to develop relationships with his patients. He enjoys and values staying current in all fields of dentistry by completing many continuing education courses including classes on topics like implant dentistry, aesthetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, and TMJ disorders.

Katie Robbins, CRDH was born in Connecticut and lived in New England her entire life. She married her high school sweetheart, Brandon, and they have three children, Ben, Sophia, and Emma. Katie devoted 12 years to animal medicine including veterinary technician, wildlife rehab and running a 501C3 animal rescue. In 2006 the family moved to Jacksonville to advance her husband's career. In 2007 Katie started a pet sitting business which she ran for 6 years before deciding to go back to college for a new career. Katie graduated from FSCJ's School of Dental Hygiene with honors and certification in local anesthesia. In her spare time, Katie enjoys living on the intercoastal with her family and 5 dogs. Fishing, kayaking, paddle-boarding and watching her children play travel soccer are some of her favorite pastimes. Katie's favorite part of dentistry is her volunteer work. Giving back to the community is a huge source of pride for her. She also loves the lasting relationships she creates with her patients, they really feel like family to her. She is very honored that they trust her to help guide them with improving their oral health.