Dr. Robert Burks has been creating Beautiful Smiles in Winter Springs since 1980. He has devoted his career to helping patients 
enjoy all the benefits of a healthy, beautiful smile. The art and science of dentistry continually evolve and Dr. Burks and his staff devote a great deal of time throughout the year to study all that dentistry has to offer. Dr. Burks completes over 100 hours of Continuing Education courses each year and is a member of the Seattle Dental Study Club.
Dr. Burks is proud to participate in the “Give Back a Smile” program offered through the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. and the "Donated Dental Services through the Dental Lifeline Newtwork. Through these programs, volunteer dentists restore smiles to those who have suffered from dental neglect either from physical abuse in the past or from illnesses that have kept them from recieving needed dental care. There are no words to describe how it feels to give someone a reason to smile again!
He also participates in the Donated Dental Services program offered though the National Foundation of Dentsitry for the Handicapped. This program provides needed dental services to those in our community who, because of physical handicaps, have not been able have acces to dental care in the past.
Dr. Burks is a graduate from the Emory University Dental School in Atlanta, GA, and completed his undergraduate studies in biology and chemistry at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL.
Active and Involved
Both Dr. Burks and his wife, Allison, have enjoyed a lifetime of service to their church and community. On his days off, you may find Dr. Burks providing dentistry to patients at the Homeless Shelter or the Dental Assistant program at the Vocational School, where he also serves as Treasurer.
Dr. Burks’ involvement in his church has included serving as a Lay Eucharistic Minister, Bible study class leader, Vestry member and Cursillo team member. He is currently taking a four year graduate level course in theology, Education for Ministy, through Sewanee Episcopal Seminary, a part of the Universiry ot the South.
His favorite past-time is being "Poppy" for his grandchildren, Reagan, 2 1/2 years old, and Noah, 8 months old. His other hobbies include: staying fit, reading, building most anything, woodworking and his computer. In his spare time, you will find him remodeling the home that he and Allison share with their two miniature Dachshunds, Hannah and Maddie, a Bishon Frise, Murphy, and several cats.