3 Best Kids Dentists in Athens, GA

“Dr. Michelle Harmon graduated with the highest honors from Georgia Tech before pursuing her education at the Medical College of Georgia. During her time there, Dr. Harmon discovered her passion for working with children and guiding them in developing good dental habits, which she found incredibly fulfilling. Dr. Harmon practices at Athens Dentistry for Children, where she warmly accepts multiple insurance plans, making her services more accessible to a broader range of patients. Dr. Michelle and her team aims to provide quality, comprehensive dental care to their patients in a loving environment and to emphasize education and prevention of dental disease.”

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“Dr. Jennifer Wells began earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the prestigious Medical College of Georgia. With nearly twenty-five years of experience in dentistry, Dr. Jennifer Wells has honed her skills and expertise. Her interest in dentistry sparked as an orthodontic patient in 7th grade. Now, she practices in Healthy Smiles Children Dentistry. Dr. Jennifer Wells and her team are dedicated to treating people as they would want to be treated: with empathy, compassion, warmth, and understanding. They know that early dental experiences have a lasting impact on children, so they ensure every visit is filled with laughter and encouragement.”

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“Dr. Melissa Shaw graduated from Oconee County High School and pursued her BA in Biology at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia, graduating in 2002. Later, she completed her dentistry studies at the Medical College of Georgia, earning her DMD degree in 2007. Dr. Shaw underwent two additional years of specialized training in pediatric dentistry at MCG and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Now, she practices at Athens Dentistry for Children. Dr. Melissa and her team live here, raise their families here, and are proud to be a part of this vibrant and growing community. Athens Dentistry for Children believes every child is entitled to a beautiful, healthy smile, and their mission is to make a difference in each patient's life.”

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