Michael J. Brenegan, DDS

Michael J. Brenegan, DDS

Dr. Brenegan is a board-certified periodontist in Cary, North Carolina. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Wisconsin. Prior to attending dental school, Dr. Brenegan spent several years working as a surgical assistant for an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Raleigh, N.C. where his family has called home since 1985.

During this time, he met his wife, Colleen, while she completed her graduate studies at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Chapel Hill. Dr. Brenegan continued his education at New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry, where he earned his Doctoral of Dental Surgery (DDS) and participated in an honors program in Esthetic Dentistry. After completing a 3 year post-graduate residency program specializing in Periodontics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB School of Dentistry), Dr. Brenegan moved back to the Triangle area to practice Periodontics.

As a board-certified periodontist who has made significant achievements in the specialty, and undergone rigorous examinations by a board of highly respected peers, he has achieved Diplomate status with the American Board of Periodontology, one of nine specialty boards recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA). As a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, Dr. Brenegan provides his patients the highest quality and most up-to-date care through ongoing professional development and certification maintenance.

In addition to spending time with his family, Dr. Brenegan enjoys golf, running, traveling, and watching ACC basketball. Also active in local, regional and national professional group, he is currently the President of the North Carolina Society of Periodontology and the Treasurer of the Piedmont Periodontal Study Club.

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