All Smiles At Our Family Dentist Office
Dr. Thomas A. Bowles & Associates strive for the highest quality of general, preventive, and cosmetic dental services to patients in Sarasota, FL and surrounding counties. Our services include teeth whitening, dental cleanings, extractions, fillings, root canal therapy, crowns, dentures, and more. Our friendly dentists, go out of their way to make every patient feel comfortable during their appointment.
When you come to Dr. Thomas A. Bowles & Associates, you will be treated like family!
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Proudly Serving the Greater Sarasota Area
We are a family dentist office and take great pride in keeping up with evolving technologies and techniques in the ever-changing world of general and cosmetic dentistry. Our staff at the office of Dr. Thomas A. Bowles & Associates has the knowledge and skills needed to maintain your dental health and keep your smile bright. We are committed to providing every patient with the highest quality of services and treatment available.
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About Us
Our staff brings impressive care and compassion to the field of dentistry. We have been providing patients of all ages with cosmetic and general dentistry services since 2005. When you come in for your appointment, you’ll be welcomed into our friendly, clean environment and be taken care of by our warm staff.
Each member of our staff will go above and beyond to make sure you have a comfortable and pleasant dental experience.
Do your teeth need a little TLC? Check out the services we provide!
Meet The Team!
Doctors
Thomas A Bowles, DDS
Education
- The University of Detroit Mercy, School of Dentistry – Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
- Oakland University, Rochester, MI
Thomas Bowles, DDS, believes that education is the foundation for good dental health. His beliefs in education, along with the support from his family, lead him to take a whole-hearted approach to patient education in dentistry. Dr. Bowles takes the time to get to know his patients and educate each one of their dental condition, needs and treatment options.
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Raised in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Bowles was inspired by his father, who was also a family dentist. Growing up, he admired his father’s ability to help his patients live healthier lives. This inspired him to follow in his father’s footsteps.
Dr. Bowles completed his undergraduate studies at Marquette University in Milwaukee and Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. He earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from The University of Detroit Mercy, School of Dentistry. Upon receiving his degree, Dr. Bowles joined his father’s practice in Flint, Michigan. His passion for continuing education brought him to Sarasota, Florida, and to the beginning of his thriving family practice here.
Traveling to Sarasota with his wife Jennifer to attend a mini-residency in TMJ Disorders, Dr. Bowles fell in love with the city. They took one look out over the city and bay from their hotel balcony and they knew they had found their new home. After moving to the area in 2005, Dr. Bowles opened his practice with a vision of providing high quality dental care with a very personal touch. He and Jennifer started their family and now have three children, Blake, born in 2006 and twins, Parker and Hayden, born in 2009.
Dr. Bowles approaches each patient with a goal of creating a total well-being of their oral hygiene and health. Focusing first on the foundation of dental health, soft tissue (gum) health, he creates an individualized plan that works both functionally and financially. Comprehensive examinations and patient education play key roles – ensuring each patient understands their dental condition, needs, and treatment options.
Garrett A Karow, DMD
We are excited to announce Dr. Bowles has an Associate! Welcome Dr. Garrett A. Karrow D.M.D., P.A.!
Dr. Garrett Karow’s mission is to give patients something to smile about! Every person is unique and so is their smile. He takes the time to connect with his patients as friends to understand their specific needs and goals, delivering individualized care and unique solutions.
Dr. Karow graduated from the top-ranking University of Florida College of Dentistry. Since then, Dr. Karow has completed advanced training in root canal therapy, aesthetic & complex restorative dentistry, oral surgery, implantology, sedation, orthodontics, laser dentistry, and digital dentistry. Dr. Karow has advanced certifications in E4D Planmeca CAD/CAM 3D, ALD laser certified, gold Invisalign provider, oral sedation permit, and is a fellow of the International Dental Implant Association.
Dr. Karow is a native Floridian and thus loves boating, fishing, and fun in the sun with friends and family! He also enjoys giving back to the community and has volunteered hundreds of hours to dental services at the Freedom Clinic, Sulzbacher Clinic, We Care, and Remote Area Medical Corps.
Staff
DESTANY SCATES
Hygienist
Native to Sarasota, I enjoy being outdoors either rollerblading or going to the beach. I have two fur babies who are 13 years old and they are Italian greyhounds. I obtained my A.S. in dental hygiene at State College of Florida graduating May-2017 after practicing as a dental assistant for four years obtaining my EFDA, CDA at MTI in 2012. My passion for dentistry has continued to grow since dentistry is an art and science. Our oral health has everything to do with our overall health and I enjoy educating my patients on that important correlation
ERIN HOWEY
Restorative Specialist
My name is Erin and I am a restorative dental assistant. I have been in dentistry for 5 years and recently graduated from UF with my restorative certification. I’m a dog mom to 2 miniature doxies and in my free time, my husband and i love to go to the beach
EMILY PRIOR
Treatment/Patient Coordinator
Born in Trenton NJ Emily moved with her family in 1988 to Florida where she now lives with her husband, two kids, and their 5 lb dog Joy in beautiful Sarasota. She’s been in dentistry since 2003 and has a passion to make people laugh and smile!
STACEY BLANKENSHIP
Insurance/Patient Coordinator
Hi I’m Stacey. I love my fur babies, Jalepeno and King! I moved from Maryland four years ago and worked for an oral surgeon which helped me discover my love for dentistry! I currently am the insurance coordinator and enjoy being a part of our awesome team!
JASMINE GIBBA
Extended Function Dental Assistant
Hi My name is Jasmine. I was born and raised in sunny Sarasota! I started at Dr. Bowles office as a sterile technician and worked my way up to dental assistant. Being a part of this vibrant team has been a great learning experience and I look forward to growing with the office. On my free time I very much enjoy collecting exotic house plants as well as exploring Gluten Free cooking!
EMILY ANDRESS
Certified Registered Dental Hygienist
Bio Coming Soon!
Our Commitment To Community
We always look forward to giving back to the Sarasota community in any way we can! You may have noticed Dr. Bowles and his team in the community sporting their Dr. Bowles Team shirts! Dr. Bowles is a proud and active member of the community.
We think community is everything, and strive to support ours every day. Check out some of our favorite community events and fundraisers.
Whether you are a new or existing patient, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Location
Dr. Thomas A. Bowles & Associates
5677 S. Beneva Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM