Karen Bruggers, DDS, MS received a BS degree in Microbiology from Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, and an AS degree in Dental Laboratory Technology and a DDS from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. She received her MS in Prosthodontics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Bruggers is on the editorial review board for the Quintessence of Dental Technology and has memberships in the American College of Prosthodontics, where she is on the Board of the ACP Educational Foundation, the ADA, and the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics.

Dr. Bruggers taught dental ceramics at LSU prior to attending dental school and after completing her Prosthodontics training, she taught full time in the Prosthodontic Department at UNC for three years. She has been in private practice since 1991 and is an adjunct Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at UNC School of Dentistry, primarily teaching in the graduate program. Dr. Bruggers has lectured throughout the United States.