Meet Our Team

Scott Burke has wanted to be a dentist since the sixth grade. He believes that dentistry is “a beautiful marriage between art and science – a challenge to the mind and the hands.”  He enjoys how mouths that function well are also aesthetically pleasing.

With more than three decades of experience at our dental practice, Scott has developed a style of relational dentistry that helps him connect to his patients personally. This approach allows him to communicate with patients regarding their dental health, potential problems, and treatment options.

Once a patient has explained his or her health goals, Scott focuses on accomplishing them in a way that is best for the individual, while addressing priorities.

“I discuss each treatment option with my patients so they understand what I recommend and why,” he explains. “Then we move forward with the best treatment plan to achieve the patient’s goals.”

Scott earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Maine and his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Tufts University. He completed a residency program at the University of Vermont. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of General Dentistry.

Scott enjoys actively participating in his church, cycling, and scuba diving.

Tom Corwin has worked in private practice since 1983, first in Texas, and then joining us in 1993. He thinks it’s important to visit with patients and get to know them on a personal level, so they know he will be attentive to their needs – and all the details. “Everyone is different as far as their goals, needs and values, and those change at different stages of our lives,” Tom says. “Working on building strong relationships with our patients every day is central to doing the best job we can.”

A Texas transplant, Dr. Corwin earned his undergraduate degree in Biology at Texas A&M University and subsequently received his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Baylor College of Dentistry (now renamed Texas A&M College of Dentistry) in 1983.

He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD). He is a member of The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the American Dental Association, the Maine Dental Association, and The Greater Portland Dental Society.

Dr. Corwin is a Consultant Examiner for the Commission on Dental Competency Assessment (formerly the Northeast Regional Board of Dental Examiners). He gives back to the community through Donated Dental Services, a humanitarian service to the disabled, elderly, and medically compromised.

Dr. Corwin is an educator in his field and speaks to hospital, physician, dentist and dental school groups about how oral appliances can help people with sleep apnea.

He is the only dentist in Maine to be both board-certified by the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and accredited by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Visit his sleep apnea website at www.SleepApneaMaine.com.

“Our expertise is knowing what can happen long-term,” Leigh explains. “We counsel people on what to expect and provide information to help them make decisions that are best for them.”

He says this style of dentistry is good for the doctor as well as the patient, as it allows the dentist to do solid work that will last a long time and provides the patient opportunities to express their hopes and needs.

Leigh completed his undergraduate degree at Bowdoin College and received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania, where he also completed a general practice residency.

Recently, he was certified in the use of Diode Lasers which can be used for soft tissue and gum procedures and has completed his Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry.

Leigh regularly participates in the Dental Lifeline Network, a humanitarian service to the disabled, elderly, and medically compromised.

Becoming an oral and maxillofacial surgeon requires an additional 4 to 6 years of hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training on top of dental school, so after graduating from the Creighton University School of Dentistry in 1981, Dr. Gass entered into a surgical residency at the University of Connecticut. After completing the program in 1984, he did an externship at the Queen Mary Hospital in London before returning to the U.S. to practice.

Should you or a loved one ever require any kind of oral surgery, you can trust that you’ll be in good hands with Dr. Gass. He is a Diplomate, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery; has been inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon – the National Dental School Honor Society; and is an Anesthesia Review Committee Member.

Dr. Gass has more than 30 years of experience. He considers it both an honor and a privilege to serve the people of greater Portland.

Bethany graduated from the University of New England with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1999. She has been taking care of patients in our office since 2009. Bethany finds it rewarding to work with patients to help them achieve and maintain their oral health.

Bethany has a B.A. in Dental Hygiene from the University of New England. She has been practicing for more than 10 years.

She lives with her husband, Craig, and two daughters, Lauren and Sydney. She enjoys many activities: running, reading, cooking, travel, Disney, playing with her girls, sewing and scrap booking. When Bethany isn’t at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. Together they spend a lot of time watching the girls play sports. They also like to go on vacations, kayaking, snowshoeing, and to find new adventures. Bethany gets a lot of great vacation and day trip ideas from talking with her patients.

Erin has more than 20 years of experience in dental hygiene and has been part of our team since 2003.

She graduated with a degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of New England in 2001, while also holding a B.A. in Marketing from the University of Maine.

Erin lives locally in Portland with her two daughters. She enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Tammy previously worked as a dental assistant before graduating from the University of New England in May 2000.

She has been with us as a dental hygienist since 2003.

Tammy lives in Yarmouth with her family. She enjoys spending time with her children, gardening, and early morning walks.

Meghan joined Restorative & Aesthetic Dental Associates in 2014. She received her Dental Hygiene training from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

Meghan grew up in Salem, MA and moved to Maine in 2012.

She lives with her husband and three children in Brunswick. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Tammie has enjoyed assisting her favorite dentist, Dr. Burke, since 2003.

When she’s not helping patients feel comfortable in the dental chair, Tammie is volunteering at a local animal shelter. Devoted to her two dogs at home, Tammie makes sure their teeth are brushed too!

Julie has worked with Dr. Corwin as his clinical assistant for more than 20 years. She not only assists with restorative dentistry, but is also an expert in the clinical aspects of oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea.

Julie enjoys creating artwork as well as gardening, travel, and spending time with her two adult children.

Betsy has been a dental assistant for more than 20 years and has been Dr. Philbrick’s assistant since 2015.

When the weather permits, Betsy loves to ride her scooter to the office.

Robin has an A.S. in Applied Science (dental laboratory technology) from N.V.C.C. in Fairfax, VA. She is a Certified Dental Lab Ceramist and has been in the dental field for over forty years.

Robin is instrumental in engineering case design and does all diagnostic “wax-ups” for patients. This ensures the case is designed properly for function and esthetics and allows the patient a visual concept of proposed treatment.

Karen has a B.A. in Social Sciences from USM. She has also taken several courses in gemology and metalsmithing from the Gemologist Institute of America, Portland School of Art, and Humboldt University.

A dental lab technician for 15 years, Karen does our gold and metal work, as well as preliminary preparation for implant prostheses.

Reneta has been a part of the Restorative & Aesthetic Dental Associates team for more than 45 years, as a dental hygienist, dental lab technician, front desk person, and manager.

“Getting to know each patient by genuinely being interested, sincere, and sympathetic to their concerns, creates a comfortable environment for them and us. Each time a patient visits, we routinely pick right up where we left off,” she explains. “Keeping our clients with the same dentist and dental hygienist helps with consistency and familiarity.”

Reneta holds undergraduate degrees in Applied Science (dental hygiene), Business Management, from University of New England, and a certificate in Human Resources from the University of Southern Maine. She is also a past president of the Maine Dental Hygienists Association.

She lives with her husband, Stephen, golden retrievers that she trains as therapy dogs, multiple rescue pups, and three cats (also rescues). She also enjoys her self-restored, antique Greek Revival home, landscaping, and her diesel John Deere tractor.

Deborah has an undergraduate degree from Keene State College in New Hampshire. She spent 36 years as a real estate paralegal with two, prominent law firms in Portland.

Deborah volunteers for H.A.R.T. in Cumberland and has seven rescue kitties of her own.

She spends her spare time playing with her grandson and sewing cat and dog beds.

Lori works as an office administrator, sleep apnea insurance specialist ,and occasionally as a dental assistant.

She loves spending time with her family, especially watching her son play hockey.

Laurie joined us as a scheduling/billing coordinator for our business administrative team in 2017, bringing more than 15 years of administrative/scheduling experience working in the medical field.

Laurie loves spending time with her family and friends. She’s a big fan of going to restaurants and supporting live music! She also enjoys going on small adventures and road trips to new places.