Meet the Doctors
General, Cosmetic, and Restorative Dentistry
Meet the Doctors
General, Cosmetic, and Restorative Dentistry
Excellence in dentistry begins with a careful co-diagnosis and treatment plan to establish the goals we will achieve together. Communication and long-term relationships are important to us. Let us know what is on your mind and ask questions. We will help you realize an investment in yourself pays dividends for a lifetime. We are caring, skilled professionals, dedicated to simplifying what is often a very complicated and confusing area of health care.
Dr. Howard Brauer
Dentist
Dr. Howard Brauer
“Dr. Howie”
Dr. Howie Brauer attended Baylor University for his undergraduate studies and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. While attending Baylor he pursued his passion of running and was a member of two Southwest Conference Champion cross country teams. His passion for running evolved into a desire to compete in triathlons. He continued his interest in the sciences and working with his hands by attending the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry where he met his wife, Joy Brauer D.D.S. and earned his D.D.S. (Doctorate in Dental Surgery). His desire to practice dentistry revolves around the patient and service. Some of his hobby highlights include finishing the Arizona Ironman triathlon in 11 hours and 37 minutes in 2005 and a single digit golf handicap. His current passion is mountain biking. He recently finished the Leadville Mountain Biking race (100 miles in one day)! Lately he spends a lot of time caring for and playing with his young daughter who is the Drs. Brauers’ first child as of fall 2005. Dr. Howie Brauer is also a member of ADA (American Dental Association), AzDA (Arizona Dental Association) and AAGD (American Academy of General Dentists).
Dr. Joy Brauer
Dentist
Dr. Joy Brauer
“Dr. Joy or Dr. Brauer”
Dr. Joy Brauer attended both Washington University and Southern Methodist University for her undergraduate degrees. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. After college, Dr Brauer worked for several years in the dental field while continuing her education by working towards a Master’s degree in Cell and Molecular Biology. At this point in her life Dr. Brauer knew that she enjoyed the dental field and decided to attend dental school. Dr. Brauer completed her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) at University of Missouri Kansas City where she met her husband, Dr. Howard Brauer. They then moved to Arizona to be closer to family. When Dr. Joy isn’t in the office creating beautiful smiles, she is busy with her 3 daughters and their numerous activities. She is a member of The American Academy of General Dentists (AAGD), American Dental Association (ADA) and the Arizona Dental Association (AzDA). Dr. Joy Brauer is member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists (AACD) and she is currently working towards her accreditation.

Dr. Colleen Donnelly
Dentist
Dr. Colleen Donnelly, DMD is a caring and compassionate person, and she focuses her full attention, delicate touch, and excellent clinical skills to each patient she treats. Dr. Donnelly has her invisalign certification and is a member of many dental organizations including the Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the American Academy of Clear Aligners. She grew up in Connecticut where she attended Choate Rosemary Hall. She graduated Cum Laude from Brandeis University with a B.A. in Biology. She returned back to Connecticut for her dental degree, which she completed at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. Following graduation, she completed a general practice residency at the prestigious Mount Sinai Hospital on the upper east side in New York City where she obtained advanced training in all aspects of general dentistry. She stays up to date by participating in multiple continuing education courses every year. Dr. Donnelly decided to leave the cold winters of Connecticut and move to sunny and warm Arizona and absolutely loves it. She enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and spending time with her dogs Bondi and Kimba.
Our Practice & Core Values
Our belief is that the best oral care that you receive is at home where you are able to maintain your oral hygiene through proper brushing, flossing and control of your diet. We would like to see you maintain your natural teeth for the rest of your life. When this is not possible we will work with you to replace them with the best aesthetic and functional restorative dentistry that is available.
We will help to educate you on what is occurring in your mouth and will discuss how to maintain good oral hygiene or what is needed in order to get your mouth back to a healthy state. We encourage you to ask questions about the treatment that you need so that you will have a good understanding of your oral health. We will listen carefully to your needs and we will work together with you to find the best solutions for any dental problems that you may have. We would like to come to a mutual understanding that this is your mouth and we are here to help you maintain good oral health.
When you visit Seville Family Dentistry, located in Gilbert, your smile is our top priority. Dr.’s Howard & Joy Brauer and our entire dental team dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve.
Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information that helps them to make more informed decisions about their oral health needs. This website is a resource we hope you’ll find both useful and interesting.
We genuinely hope this site is helpful to you in learning more about our practice, dental conditions and treatments, dental recommendations, and more. Please browse through our website and be sure to give us a call if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment.
Sincerely,
Our Dental Team
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Office Location
3336 East Chandler
Heights Road,
Suite 107
Gilbert, AZ 85298
Call The Office
(480) 279-4790
Fax Us
(480) 279-9829
Visit
Mon 7am – 4pm
Tues 9am – 6pm
Wed/Thurs 9am – 6pm
Fri 8am – 5pm