Dr. Heather Brown: May Achievement Award Honoree

Dr. Heather Brown is a dynamic orthodontist, business owner, educator, and mentor, recognized for her significant contributions to the field of orthodontics and her unwavering commitment to her community. As the owner of Dr. Heather Brown Orthodontics in Houston, TX, Dr. Brown has made a lasting impact not only through her clinical work but also through her charitable initiatives.
A graduate of Meharry Medical College with a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree and a post-doctoral Certificate in Orthodontics from Howard University, Dr. Brown’s exceptional academic journey led her to become Valedictorian of her class. Her career has been marked by a passion for helping underserved children, evident in the founding of the Houston Chapter of the Smile For A Lifetime Foundation, which provides free orthodontic care to those in need.

Dedicated to mentorship, Dr. Brown created a summer internship program that has helped high school and college students embark on careers in dentistry. Her efforts also led to the creation of the Academy of Orthodontic Assistants, a groundbreaking school in Texas offering specialized training to future orthodontic assistants.

Her remarkable achievements have earned Dr. Brown numerous accolades, including being named one of Houston’s Top 30 Most Influential Women and receiving the Houston Citizens Chamber of Commerce Pinnacle Award in 2012. She has been featured in major publications such as O Magazine and Entrepreneur Magazine and continues to serve as an adjunct professor and keynote speaker at her alma mater.

Dr. Brown’s dedication to the field and her community, alongside her focus on mentorship and education, makes her a true leader in the dental industry. She is married to LA Angels Coach, Bo Porter, and together they have three amazing boys. Visit Dr. Brown’s website to learn more about her work: www.drheatherbrown.com.