Towne Centre Doctors

Dr. Nicolas C. deFabrique

Dr. Nicolas deFabrique was born and raised in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He attended the University of Miami, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree. Dr. deFabrique earned his DMD and several dental research awards from Boston University School of Dentistry in 1999. He completed an Advanced General Dental Residency Program at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. While in Boston, he served as a certifying instructor in Dental Radiology for the Dental Assistant program. Dr. Nicolas deFabrique is also fluent in French.

Dr. deFabrique currently serves as president of the North Palm Beach Dental Society and is a member of the Atlantic Coast Dental Association and the Florida Dental Association. When not in the office, Dr. Nicolas deFabrique stays busy with his wife, son and daughter. He enjoys fishing, traveling and reading. Dr. Nicolas deFabrique and his wife are active in their church and supporters of their childrens' school. His wife, Dr. Angela deFabrique is a Board Certified Orthodontist, so dentistry is a big part of the deFabrique family life!

Dr. Angela deFabrique

Dr. deFabrique received her BS in Biology and Primate Anthropology from the University of Miami. She received her DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA. She graduated receiving Magna Cum Laude honors with a Doctor of Dental Medicine. While at Tufts, she served as the President of the Hispanic Student Dental Association. Other honors: Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor society, the American Association of Oral Pathology Award, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Award, Merit Scholarship, & Colgate Palmolive Award of Distinction.

Dr. Angela deFabrique is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University with a Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. She is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Florida Association of Orthodontists and the Southern Association of Orthodontists. Dr. Angela deFabrique is a board certified orthodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.

Dr. deFabrique is also a member of Smiles Change Lives, an organization which provides low cost orthodontic care to deserving underprivileged children.

Dr. deFabrique is fluent in Spanish as well as English.

Dr. Angelos

Dr. Angelos graduated in 1983 from the University of Baltimore, College of Dental Surgery. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, Tri County Dental Society and the American Dental Association. He was the owner of a private practice 20 years before coming to Town Centre Dental Associates.

He is always committed to the highest quality of dental services, providing a full array of state of the art comprehensive services. He has been involved in implant restorative dentistry since 1986. He has lived in St. Lucie County for 28 years and is happily married with 3 grown children.

Dr. David B. Burke

Doctor David Brian Burke was born in Chicago, IL and originally went to school to become an auto mechanic. Tired of the cold and thirsting for a more personable career where he could still use his problem solving and hands on skills he discovered dentistry and moved to Arizona. Dr. Burke graduated from Arizona State University with high honors and moved to Florida to gain his Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree from The University of Florida. After graduating, Dr. Burke completed his Fellowship with the American Dental Implant Association and is an active member of several

dental societies. In his spare time Dr. Burke volunteers his services at a local public dental health clinic and has traveled as far as the Dominican Republic to help those in need. However, when he is not studying or practicing dentistry he’s probably gone fishing.

Dr. Travis M. Thompson

Doctor Thompson was born in Charleston, South Carolina, but moved to Satellite Beach, Florida at age 8. He entered the US Naval Academy for his undergraduate education and subsequently entered the University of Florida for dental school training. Upon finishing dental school, Dr. Thompson completed a four-year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Shands Hospital, also at UF. Dr. Thompson received the Award for Oral Surgical Excellence while in Dental School. During residency, he was part of the craniofacial team in addition to training and teaching at the renowned UF Center for Implant Dentistry and took part in a surgical missionary trip to the Dominican Republic.

Dr. Thompson is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a Fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. He holds membership in several other national and local organizations including the ADA, the Florida Dental Association and the Florida Association of Oral Surgery. In addition to co-authoring several papers, Dr. Thompson has lectured on numerous topics including post-traumatic oral reconstruction, mandibular tumor diagnosis and treatment and TMJ management options. Dr. Thompson was a past president of the North Palm Beach Dental Society and annually administers the oral surgery mock boards for the graduating residents from the University of Florida Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dr. Thompson has a son named Nikolas and enjoys triathlons, flying, fishing, and travel.

Towne Centre Staff

Rebecca, Front Desk & Insurance

I am originally from Brazil, moving to Miami at age 17. I graduated high school in Broward County in 2004. I received my AA degree from the America Intercontinental University in 2007. It was while I was obtaining my AA that I started working for Town Centre Dental in 2006. I speak 3 languages, Portuguese, Spanish and English. I have been married to my high school sweet heart for 8 years and together we have one beautiful child. All I can say is what a wonderful opportunity I have been given to grow and help make this a great place to work.

Julie, Front Desk & Insurance

I graduated in 1981 from Lewis & Clark Community College in Godfrey, IL with a Dental Assistant Certificate. I moved to Florida in 1982 and completed the Expanded Duties Course at the University of Florida in 1983.

I have worked for Town Centre Dental for 11 years.

Sue R.D.H., Dental Hygienist

I have 29 years of experience in patient care. I graduated from Hygiene School in Michigan in 1982 and moved to Florida. I have worked for Town Centre Dental for 11 years.

I have been married for 29 years and have 2 grown daughters.

Danielle R.D.H., Dental Hygienist

I have been in the dental field since 2001. I graduated IRSC in 2005 with my AS in Dental Hygiene. That was also the year I began working for Town Centre Dental.

I married my high school sweet heart in 2006. We have one beautiful daughter together.

Carol R.D.H., Dental Hygienist

I am originally from Ecuador. I came to the USA when I was 12. I started working for Town Centre Dental in 2006 while I was a senior in high school.

Since then I have received my B.S. from IRSC and I graduated May 2011 with my A.S. in Dental Hygiene.

Mary, C.D.A. Certified Dental Assistant

I currently hold my National Certification (C.D.A.) through the Dental Assisting National Board. I am a native Floridian and live in Stuart with my husband Don of 27 years. We have 2 grown children. I started working for the late Dr. David Murrin in 1984. I guess you could say that dentistry is in my blood, because after all these years I continue to be very passionate about helping people fulfill their dental needs. I cannot imagine working anywhere other than Town Centre Dental- the staff camaraderie and atmosphere is great. Come see for yourself!

Jessie Correa, C.D.A. Certified Dental Assistant

I was born in New York City and speak both English and Spanish. I moved to Port St. Lucie in July 1994. I graduated IRSC with a certification in Orthodontics in 2004 and Dental Assisting. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my 3 children, family and friends. I enjoy relaxing, traveling and going to church and listening to music. I love the dental field and helping others.

Gabi, Dental Assistant

Hi, my name is Gabriella. I was born in Hungary. I have two beautiful daughters, the oldest of which has blessed us with a grandson in January 2010. My youngest graduated June 2011 from college in Budapest. My career in Hungary was as a businesswoman, both for a company and as an independent. My husband and I have been married since 2004 and I moved to the USA in 2006. I recently received my US Citizenship November 2011. I speak Hungarian and English. I earned my Expanded Functions and Radiographer certificates within my first year of coming to the country. I worked at a very busy and high end practice in Jupiter for more than 3 years before joining the team here at Town Centre Dental. I really love my work and helping patients, and I'm enjoying contributing to a great team.