There’s a lot to love about being a pediatric dentist in Dr. Kristin’s eyes, but one of her favorite moments is being able to watch a child who initially came in anxious leave the dental office with a big smile! She always goes the extra mile to make dentistry fun and not intimidating in the least for every special patient. If you’d like to learn more about her, just keep reading below.
Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?
Ever since she can remember, Dr. Kristin has been interested in helping people and pursuing a career in healthcare. As a kid, she always liked going to the dentist, and the idea of focusing on one specific portion of the body (the mouth) appealed to her. To top it all off, she’s always loved working with children too, so becoming a pediatric dentist turned out to be the perfect fit!
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Georgia, Dr. Kristin achieved her dental doctorate and her certificate in pediatric dentistry at the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University. Today, she is proud to be a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist! She is additionally a member of the following organizations:
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
Dr. Kristin’s parents live in Johns Creek, and her younger brother (a civil engineer) can be found in Atlanta. She has a Maltipoo named Bear at home. Some of her favorite hobbies include watching college football (GO DAWGS), supporting/watching the Braves, hanging out with friends and family, taking Bear on walks, and watching movies/reality TV.