Dr. J. Reed Combs, DDS, MD, FACS

Dr. Brendan Bernhardt is a highly skilled and compassionate dental professional with extensive experience in providing exceptional care to his patients. Born into a family of dentists, Dr. Bernhardt was inspired by his father to pursue a career in dentistry. He began his journey observing his father's practice and eventually completed his dental school and prosthodontic residency.

Dr. Bernhardt further honed his skills by completing a year-long fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, specializing in maxillofacial prosthetics. There, he gained invaluable experience in creating prostheses for cancer patients, helping them regain their confidence and quality of life.

With a passion for treating complex cases, Dr. Bernhardt has acquired significant experience in handling all-on-four immediate dental procedures in his private practice. His dedication to providing exceptional care ultimately led him to join the team at the Alexandria Nuvia Center, where he strives to provide top-notch services to his patients.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Bernhardt is a devoted husband and father of two teenagers. He cherishes the time spent with his family, attending his children's soccer practices and games or enjoying various outdoor activities like skiing, paddleboarding, and kayaking.

Dr. Bernhardt's commitment to his patients is evident in his approach to care. He strives to create a comfortable and relaxed environment, helping patients overcome their fears and anxieties related to their oral health. With a focus on delivering aesthetically pleasing and functional dental solutions, Dr. Bernhardt is dedicated to transforming smiles and changing lives at the Alexandria Nuvia Center.

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Dr. Tippet’s love of working with his hands, desire to help others, and influence from some family friends lead him to pursue a career as an oral & maxillofacial surgeon.  

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He completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Dallas, TX. After residency, he joined the Navy where he is currently serving as a Lieutenant in addition to his work as an Oral Surgeon at Nuvia in Alexandria.

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Why Nuvia?

At Nuvia, Dr. Tippet is able to be part of a team that helps patients get permanent teeth in 24 hours.

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Traditional methods of dental implants usually involve patients wearing temporary teeth for what may be up to 10+ months. Nuvia’s advanced process and technology allow Dr. Tippet’s patients to receive their permanent teeth the day after their dental implants are placed. 

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Outside of Dentistry

When he isn’t working, Dr. Tippet keeps busy as the father of two young boys. With his family, he loves to go to the beach, enjoy the outdoors and go deep sea fishing.

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Dr. J. Reed Combs, grew up in a dual military family that required him to move around quite a bit in his early childhood.  In his later years his family settled in Colorado where he considers home.  Dr. Combs completed his undergraduate education at the University of Colorado and then went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery from UCLA School of Dentistry.  He earned his Medical Degree and completed a six-year Oral and Maxillofacial residency at the University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine in Dallas, Texas.  His professional affiliations are AAOMS, ADA, MAOMS, VSOMS and Associate Fellow American College of Surgeons.  He is also a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Above all else Dr. Combs is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.  In his free time, Dr. Combs enjoys the outdoors to include skiing and running.  He loves spending time with his wife and three children.

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