Office Visit: Atlanta’s Reason to Smile by Kyle Patton, Editorial Assistant, Dentaltown Magazine

What was your biggest concern after you graduated? How has that changed?
My biggest concern after graduation was finding my niche in the field. After completing the masters program at University of Michigan, I knew that my passion in restorative cosmetic dentistry was truly going to be my niche.


Tell me about your practice. What’s your workflow like?
My office has 1 6 operatories. There are two general dentists and three hygienists practicing here every day. We also have three specialists who rotate through our office weekly.

What is your practice philosophy?
Great Expressions provides access to affordable dental care without sacrificing quality or convenience. Out team puts patients’ needs first because our patients rely on us to improve their oral health and we deliver it, one smile at a time.




Do you have partners or associates?
Yes. Great Expressions has a defined career path. As a partner doctor I am able to deliver all aspects of dentistry and advocate for clinical and operational protocols.

You’re a native to the Atlanta area. What is it like to practice in the community you grew up in?
I absolutely love practicing in the community in which I grew up. It affords me the opportunity to serve people who I’ve known for my entire life, as well as those newer patients who live or work in the community.

You focus on general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. What is your favorite procedure?
I thoroughly enjoy restorative and cosmetic dentistry. The most rewarding part of this aspect of dentistry is patients’ reactions to the beautiful work they see. Patients seem amazed at their beautiful, natural-looking new smile. Being able to recreate beautiful smiles in a painless environment fuels the passion I have for dentistry.

How do you set yourself apart among your peers?
I would say that patience sets me apart. I believe in making sure that all of my patients understand what we do and why we do it. It takes time to educate people, but I feel most patients truly appreciate it.

What do you enjoy most about working with Great Expressions?
The best thing about working with Great Expressions is that this model gives patients the best treatment options under one roof. Because specialists rotate through this office, our patients can receive all of their treatment in one location versus having to go outside the office for treatment. I believe patients love the convenience of seeing their general dentist and if needed, the specialist, at the same location.

Looking ahead, where would you like to see dentistry as a profession in five to ten years?
I would like to see the advancement of research-based technology. I am excited about what the new state-of-the-art modalities are in dentistry. From even more beautiful, naturallooking, single-unit aesthetic restorations to full-mouth implant restorative dentistry. I believe the next five to 1 0 years will prove to be a huge jump in all these areas.




When you’re not working what do you spend your time doing?
When I’m not working I enjoy spending quality time with my family, exercising at the gym and doing other fitness activities, attending music concerts and traveling.