Find Atlanta’s Top Mom-Approved Dentists and Orthodontists 2025
Atlanta Parent asked our readers – moms and dads just like you – to nominate the best dentists, orthodontists and oral surgeons around Atlanta.
Here are more in-depth profiles on highlighted dentists from our February issue.
Pediatric Dentists
Orthodontists
Family/General Dentistry
Atlanta Parent readers have also nominated the best health professionals, pediatricians, OB/GYNs, and more from around Atlanta. Click here for those listings.
Featured Dentists and Orthodontists:
Pediatric Dentistry
Chang, Sarah, DDS
Post Oak Pediatric Dentistry, Avalon Pediatric Dentistry and Sedation Center, Halcyon Pediatric Dentistry
From scheduling, to follow up and cleaning, we give this practice a five out of five! Laura M.
Christianson, Judy, DDS
Brookhaven Children’s Dentistry
Dr. Judy is so kind and great with kids. Everyone in the office was very gentle, patient and informative. -Janet C.
Dhawan, Hemant, DMD
Cumming Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Crabapple Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics and North Atlanta Kids Dentistry
Before, my child was nervous about going to the dentist, and now he feels confident and comfortable. So glad we found Dr. D. and his team! -Amanda H.
Hassan, Zeyad, DMD
A to Z Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Z is an amazing dentist. The energy and attitude he exudes is infectious and always puts my son and at ease. -Christopher B.
Nia, Azi S., DMD
Nia Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
We brought our baby here for her first cleaning. Dr. Nia and her staff were so friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and efficient! -Alicia T.
Schwartz, Aaron, DDS
Schwartz Dentistry for Children
Super cool circus themed office, gentle cleaners, exceptional service, kind owner. Dr. Aaron is a great dentist and his staff is top tier. -Jenny L.
Vahid, Sheh, DMD
Woodland Pediatric Dentistry
Everyone is super nice & friendly – Dr.Sheh is amazing with kids and we love going to see her! -Jennifer. M.
Orthodontics
Ceneviz, Caroline, DMD
Chamblee Orthodontics
I feel like we are getting first class care and I am delighted with the progress of my daughter’s smile! -Laura T.
Francis, Oral, DDS
Decatur Orthodontics, Inman Park Orthodontics
My daughter loves seeing Dr. Francis – he encourages good habits regarding her braces care and she complies. The service is top-notch! Jane. W.
Mathieson, Michelle, DMD
Harmony Orthodontics
Not only are my kids patients of theirs but I am as well! Exceptional service, very flexible hours and very friendly. -J. Cerda
Yavari, Javid, DMD
Cumming Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Crabapple Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics and North Atlanta Kids Dentistry
The entire staff is amazing, patient and caring. We’re so happy to have our daughter receiving care for her orthodontic needs here. -Bonnie S.
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
Aaron, Zina, DMD. Rose Dental, Tucker
Alford, Jessica, DDS, Dr. Kwon Pediatric Dentistry, Dacula
Allen, Nelson, DDS, East Cobb Dentistry for Kids, Roswell
Bongiovi, Jason, DMD, The Whole Tooth, Dunwoody
Bradberry, R. David, DMD, Bradberry Pediatric Dentistry, Atlanta
Camp, Laneshia, DDS, Decatur Camp Kids Pediatric Dentistry, Decatur
Cassinelli, Aimee, DMD, Peak Pediatric Dentistry, Atlanta
Chang, Sarah, DDS, Post Oak Pediatric Dentistry, Avalon Pediatric Dentistry and Sedation Center; Halcyon Pediatric Dentistry, Marietta and Alpharetta
Christianson, Judy, DDS, Brookhaven Children’s Dentistry, Atlanta
Dhawan, Hemant, DMD, Cumming Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Crabapple Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics and North Atlanta Kids Dentistry; Cumming, Alpharetta and Duluth
Hamilton, Dylan, DMD, Children’s Dental Zone, Johns Creek
Hassan, Zeyad, DMD, A to Z Pediatric Dentistry, Atlanta
Howard, Jaha, DDS, A+ Pediatric Dentistry of Atlanta, Atlanta
Jordan, Teresa, DMD, East Atlanta Pediatric Dentistry, Atlanta
Kimathi, Travis, DDS, Dentistry for Children, Douglasville
Kong, Jeni, DDS, Apple Tree Pediatric Dentistry, Lawrenceville
Nia, Azi, DMD, Nia Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Marietta and Canton
Paschal, Lori, DDS. Great Expressions Dental Center, Stockbridge
Persaud, Mark, DDS, Tongue Tie Laser Center of Atlanta, Sandy Springs
Schwartz, Aaron, DDS, Schwartz Dentistry for Children, Smyrna
Shah, Shrenik, DMD, Flossophie Children’s Dentistry, Duluth
Shoemaker, Andrew, DMD, Shoemaker Pediatric Dentistry, Kennesaw
Shotwell, Nikky, DDS, Kids Dental Studio, Atlanta
Tewogbade, Adesegun, DMD, First Class Pediatric Dentistry, Snellville
Vahid, Sheh, DMD, Woodland Pediatric Dentistry, Marietta
Vaughn, Mitchell, DDS, Peachtree Hills Pediatric Dentistry, Atlanta
ORTHODONTICS
Ceneviz, Caroline, DMD, Chamblee Orthodontics, Covington Orthodontics; Atlanta and Covington
Francis, Oral C., DDS, Decatur Orthodontics, Inman Park Orthodontics; Decatur and Atlanta
Freedman, Bret, DMD, Village Orthodontics, Dunwoody
Green, Noam, DMD, Green Orthodontics, Decatur
Hall, Denise, DMD, Hall Orthodontics, Marietta
Kaplan, Jason, DDS, Kaplan Orthodontics, Dunwoody
Mathieson, Michelle, DMD, Harmony Orthodontics, Canton
Mathieson, Michelle, DMD, Harmony Orthodontics, Canton
Vu, Anna, DMD, Pediatric Dentistry of Johns Creek, Johns Creek
Yavari, Javid, DMD, Cumming Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Crabapple Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics and North Atlanta Kids Dentistry
FAMILY/GENERAL DENTISTRY
Aaron, Zina, DMD, Rose Dental, Tucker
Clayton, Frank, DDS, Clayton Dental at Village Grove, Suwannee
Hom-Minniti, Petra, DDS, Alpharetta Comprehensive Dentistry, Alpharetta
Myerson, Jason, DMD, Buckhead Dental Associates, Atlanta
Nguyen, Van, DMD, Duluth Dental Associates, Duluth
Won, Jennifer, DDS, Cedar Creek Family Dental, Winder