Dr. Brien Polk is originally from Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated with a degree in biology from Middle Tennessee State University and then went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He completed extensive training in sedation dentistry for adults and children through the Miami Valley Hospital in 2010. Dr. Polk has worked in pediatric dentistry for 14 years and was on staff at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital before joining Elite Dental Care.

Dr. Polk has two sons, Henry (11) and Thomas (9). His oldest attends Dyersburg Middle, and his youngest attends Dyersburg Intermediate. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, attending concerts, playing the guitar and spending time with his family and friends.