Dr. Wesley D. Powell D.D.S., M. S.
Dentist
2244 Henderson Mill Road Suite 300 Atlanta Georgia, 30345About
Wesley D. Powell, DDS, maintains a private dental practice, Dentistry for Children and Teens, in Atlanta, Georgia. Over the course of his career Dr. Powell served as the Atlanta representative for Crest, Proctor and Gamble for Children�s Dental Awareness Month, speaking to inner city children, and also appeared on local television channels to promote dental health. He additionally a member of Gnathos, a continuing education organization that primarily deals with the orthodontic treatment and clinical modification of growth and development of growing children and teens. Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Powell also acts as the Atlanta Dental Coordinator for the charitable organization Team Smile and the Atlanta Falcons. This organization teams with a local professional sports team to provide free dental care and screenings to children in many NFL/NBA cities; including some colleges around the country.
Dr. Wesley D. Powell D.D.S., M. S.'s Videos
Education and Training
Columbia University
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry- Pediatric Dentistry
Provider Details
Dr. Wesley D. Powell D.D.S., M. S.'s Expert Contributions
For small kids how frequent should dentist visits be?
Hi, The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends all children see their Dentist twice a year for routine checkups, cleanings and exams. Some children require more frequent visits if they are more prone to cavities or have poor hygiene and need cleanings more than twice a year. Ask you Dentist what Is best for your daughter. Dr Wes Powell READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, Better Business Bureau
Articles and Publications
Journal of Oral Microbiology-The Effects of Tonsillectomy on the Immune System, 1999-2000
What do you attribute your success to?
He loves working with children.
Hobbies / Sports
- Golfing, Traveling, Hiking, Art
Favorite professional publications
- The Journal of the American Dental Association
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