Dentistry of Hockessin

06/11/2026

I am incredibly honored and grateful to have been voted a Top Cosmetic Dentist in Delaware for 2026 by my fellow dental professionals.

Being recognized by my peers is especially meaningful because it reflects the trust, respect, and dedication shared within our profession. I am fortunate to have an outstanding team at Dentistry of Hockessin, whose commitment to excellence helps make this recognition possible every day.

Most importantly, thank you to our patients for placing your trust in us. It is a privilege to help you achieve healthy, confident smiles, and we remain committed to providing the highest level of care for our community.

Thank you for your continued support.

06/05/2026

Check out this article in Delaware Today

One of the most important factors when choosing a dentist is knowing who owns the practice. Many dental offices today are backed by large corporate or private equity groups, where business decisions take priority over patient relationships.

At Dentistry of Hockessin, we are proud to be independently owned and operated by Dr. Brink. Our practice is built around providing exceptional patient care, investing in advanced technology, and making treatment decisions based solely on what is best for our patients—not outside investors.

We are committed to remaining doctor-owned and will never sell to a corporate or private equity group. When you visit us, you can be confident that your care is being guided by the same local dentist who has personally invested in the community and in the long-term success of the practice.

The Independent Dental Society of Delaware promotes the benefits of non-corporate dental practices through education and advocacy.

03/05/2026

This case is exactly why building a brand matters.
Anyone can shop around for the cheapest teeth. Dentistry has unfortunately become a commodity in many places — a race to the bottom where price is the main selling point. But life-changing dentistry isn’t built that way.

This patient came to us looking for more than just replacement teeth. They wanted confidence, function, health, and something that would truly last. From surgical planning to implant placement to the final restoration, every step of this case was completed right here by Dr. Brink with one goal in mind: delivering a result that looks natural, functions properly, and restores someone’s quality of life.

That’s the difference between being the cheapest option and building a trusted brand. One focuses on price. The other focuses on outcomes, experience, and life-changing results. This is why we do what we do.

Full upper and lower All-on-X transformation. Surgery and restoration by Dr. Brink.

Because great dentistry should change more than just a smile.

02/11/2026

Lower arches need love too.

This patient received a full-arch All-On-6 implant reconstruction completed entirely by Dr. Brink using a fully digital workflow — and most importantly, the patient never left our office without a fixed set of teeth attached to implants.

While the surgical portion of this case was very predictable, the medical complexity required advanced planning and coordination. The patient had a long history of Rheumatoid Arthritis and was taking Humira and Methotrexate, medications known to impact healing and immune response.

Several offices previously advised the patient that dental implants were no longer possible and recommended a traditional removable denture. After a comprehensive evaluation, our team collaborated directly with the patient’s rheumatologist to safely modify her medical protocol and allow implant treatment to be completed responsibly.

To further enhance healing, safety, and long-term success, we incorporated advanced biologic and surface technologies including:
• Implant plasma surface activation
• PRF membrane coverage over extraction sites
• PRF “sticky bone” grafting for defect reconstruction
• Carefully managed pre- and post-operative antibiotic protocols

This case highlights how complex medical histories do not automatically eliminate implant options when proper planning, collaboration, and technology are utilized.

Full-arch reconstruction can restore function, confidence, and quality of life — even in patients who have been told treatment is no longer possible.

01/19/2026

Take a look at our feature in the January edition of Delaware Today.

At Dentistry of Hockessin, Dr. Garrett Brink and his team specialize in full-mouth reconstruction, dental implants, and cosmetic dentistry.

12/09/2025

This case highlights truly comprehensive esthetic dentistry performed in my office. The patient initially presented with the chief complaint: “I’ve had several attempts at a root canal by my previous dentist and a single veneer, and I hate my smile. My old dentist doesn’t know why black stuff is coming out of my tooth.”

A CBCT (3D X-ray) revealed that tooth #8 exhibited external root resorption and had a hopeless prognosis. Further discussion of the patient’s dental history uncovered significant past trauma to the upper anterior teeth, which had been splinted together—likely contributing to the resorption. We also determined that teeth #9 and #10 were necrotic and required root canal therapy.

Comprehensive Treatment Plan:
-Extraction of tooth #8 with immediate implant placement and immediate temporization. The patient never left the office without a front tooth secured to the implant.
-After three months of healing, root canal therapy was performed on teeth #9 and #10.
-Final restorations included Artist Series e.max veneers and an e.max screw-retained implant crown on #9.

Using immediate implant therapy with an immediate load protocol, as well as a fully digital workflow, we maintained/improved the patient’s gingival architecture around the implant and seamlessly transferred this digital record to my ceramic artist. The result was a harmonious, natural-looking smile that the patient truly loves.

Note the proper tooth size ratios and corrected occlusal plane. This was an exceptionally challenging case—made even more so by the patient’s very high esthetic expectations—but the outcome speaks for itself.

All surgical and restorative treatment completed by myself.

12/04/2025