Dr. Wesley D. Powell D.D.S., M. S., Dentist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Wesley D. Powell D.D.S., M. S.

Dentist

5/5(42)
2244 Henderson Mill Road Suite 300 Atlanta Georgia, 30345
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5/5

About

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.

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Education and Training

Columbia University

Board Certification

American Board of Pediatric Dentistry- Pediatric Dentistry

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 28 years of experience
Dr. Wesley D. Powell D.D.S., M. S.
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

Pediatric Dentistry

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

Dr. Wesley D. Powell D.D.S., M. S.'s Practice location

2244 Henderson Mill Road Suite 300 -
Atlanta, Georgia 30345
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New patients: 770-934-5900
Fax: 770-493-6599
www.childteendentistry.com

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Patient Experience with Dr. Powell


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Dr. Wesley D. Powell D.D.S., M. S. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 42 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Dentist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl

1364 CLIFTON ROAD, NE ATLANTA GA 30322

Head southeast on Henderson Mill Road Northeast 552 ft
Go straight onto Briarcliff Road Northeast 1463 ft
Turn left onto Lavista Road (GA 236) 1553 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1738 ft
Merge left onto Perimeter (I 285) 4169 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards US 29: Lawrenceville Highway 1553 ft
Keep right at the fork 225 ft
Go straight onto Lawrenceville Highway (US 29) 2.0 mi
Continue straight onto Scott Boulevard (US 29) 2210 ft
Continue straight onto Scott Boulevard (US 29) 423 ft
Keep straight at the fork onto Scott Boulevard (US 29) 3366 ft
Turn right onto North Decatur Road 1.9 mi
Turn right onto Clifton Road Northeast 585 ft
Turn left onto Fishburne Drive 237 ft
Make a slight right onto Asbury Circle 247 ft
Turn right 430 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

7.5 miSee direction

DEKALB MEDICAL CENTERl

2701 N DECATUR ROAD DECATUR GA 30033

Head southeast on Henderson Mill Road Northeast 552 ft
Go straight onto Briarcliff Road Northeast 1463 ft
Turn left onto Lavista Road (GA 236) 1553 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1738 ft
Merge left onto Perimeter (I 285) 4169 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards US 29: Lawrenceville Highway 1553 ft
Keep right at the fork 225 ft
Go straight onto Lawrenceville Highway (US 29) 2.0 mi
Continue straight onto Scott Boulevard (US 29) 2210 ft
Continue straight onto Scott Boulevard (US 29) 423 ft
Keep left at the fork onto Church Street 2952 ft
Turn left onto North Decatur Road 627 ft
Turn right onto Wash Lively Circle 501 ft
Turn right onto Rufus Evans Drive 149 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

5.5 miSee direction

CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA AT EGLESTONl

1405 CLIFTON ROAD, NE ATLANTA GA 30322

Head southeast on Henderson Mill Road Northeast 552 ft
Go straight onto Briarcliff Road Northeast 1463 ft
Turn left onto Lavista Road (GA 236) 1553 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1738 ft
Merge left onto Perimeter (I 285) 4169 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards US 29: Lawrenceville Highway 1553 ft
Keep right at the fork 225 ft
Go straight onto Lawrenceville Highway (US 29) 2.0 mi
Continue straight onto Scott Boulevard (US 29) 2210 ft
Continue straight onto Scott Boulevard (US 29) 423 ft
Keep straight at the fork onto Scott Boulevard (US 29) 3366 ft
Turn right onto North Decatur Road 1.9 mi
Turn right onto Clifton Road Northeast 2079 ft
Turn right 264 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

7.7 miSee direction