Dr. Starling earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Emory University in 1985. Dr. Starling practiced general dentistry for five years before returning to Emory University School of Post-Graduate Dentistry for a certificate in orthodontics in 1992. Dr. Starling became board certified in March 2007.
Dr. Starling is an active member of many professional organizations at the local, state and national levels, including the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Hinman Dental Society, the Georgia Association of Orthodontists and the Gwinnett Challenge Study Club. He was previously the president of the Georgia Association of Orthodontists and currently serves as treasurer of the Gwinnett Challenge Study Club. Dr. Starling served on staff at Scottish Rite Childrens Medical Center as a member of the craniofacial/cleft palate team. He offers continuing education classes and workshops for dental staff in the area. Dr. Starling and his team are available to lecture at health fairs and elementary school puppet shows and visits.
Dr. Starling is an Atlanta native who attended Marist School and Georgia Tech, where he received a Bachelor of Science in chemistry. He resides in Grayson with his wife, Flo, and their three children, Grace, Kent and Patrick. As an Eagle Scout, Dr. Starling has been active in scouting as an assistant scoutmaster. He is also involved in the community as a youth baseball coach. He was a member of the parents council at Agnes Scott College from 2012-2016. Dr. Starling and his family regularly volunteer at the Central Presbyterian Mens Shelter in downtown Atlanta. In his spare time, he enjoys sailing, skiing, mountain biking, and spending time with his friends and family.
Dr. Pete N. Bougas Jr. joined our office in December 2021. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine in 1981 from the Medical College of Georgia, ranking third in his class of 64 students. In 1983, he graduated from the University of Florida College of Dentistry, and in the same year, he began working in a private practice and has been doing so ever since. During this time, Dr. Bougas has treated the families of over 40 dentists.
Dr. Bougas constantly attends seminars for continuing education, which helps him stay well-informed about the latest orthodontic techniques. What he enjoys most about working at Starling Orthodontics is practicing in a comfortable environment with a well-respected and excellent orthodontist. He works hard to continue to deliver high-quality care, as he has been doing since 1983.
Dr. Bougas grew up in the Atlantic area, graduating from Briarcliff High School in 1975 and graduating manga cum laude from the University of Georgia in 1978. Dr. Bougas is married to his wife, Salli, and they have three children, Nicholas, Emily and Anna. In his free time, he enjoys golfing and spending time with his family.
Our entire team maintains the highest standards within the orthodontic field. Our team members, all experienced orthodontic professionals, are routinely updated in courses to serve you with the newest techniques in all phases of treatment. Our entire team is highly trained and dedicated to providing a superior level of orthodontic treatment. Our clinical team is certified by the State of Georgia to perform expanded duties. We follow the procedures recommended by the American Dental Association for sterilization and infection control, assuring your health and safety. We attend continuing education classes and the Southern Association of Orthodontists annual meeting.
Cay has been with our team since July 1979! She is a team player and is always going above and beyond to do her job to the best of her ability. She loves working with Dr. Starling and the whole Starling Orthodontics family. Cay is married with three grown children, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and the cutest dog in the world, Zoe. She enjoys shopping, spending time with her family and watching General Hospital. If she could have any superpower, she would learn to slow down time.
Sundae joined Starling Orthodontics in May of 2011 and has been delivering exceptional customer service since day one. It is important to her that each patient receives the ultimate customer experience from beginning to end. She loves how close our team is here, and how well they work together to ensure that each patient has a rewarding experience on each visit. Sundae has two beautiful children, and when shes not at the office, she enjoys volunteering at their school and spending time with her family. She is also a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, extending her passion for health and fitness both to her patients and to her personal life. Growing up, Sundaes favorite movie star was Tom Cruise, and if she could choose one superpower, she would choose insight. Having the vision to see what is before you and what the future holds would be incredible.
Kathy loves working with a team she considers her friends and has been an important member of Starling Orthodontics since 2001. She tries to make each patient feel like they are important to us by taking time to talk with them. When shes not working, Kathy is spending time with her husband, two children and a black rescue cat named Stealth. Her son recently graduated from GA Tech, and her daughter recently graduated from UGA. She loves to travel anywhere she can reach via cruise ship and her favorite movie is Sweet Home Alabama! Kathys choice for a superpower would be the ability to heal any illness. How marvelous would that be?
Danski joined the team in May 2015 and loves the familial atmosphere of Starling Orthodontics. She is always giving 100% of her attention to our patients and practice! Danski loves camping in the mountains and spending time with her family, including her spouse, two girls, and two Chihuahuas. She is a big fan of classic rock, the Grand Canyon, and the series Ozark. If she could have any superpower, Danski would turn back time.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 87 reviews
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2 years ago
Highly Recommend and came highly recommended to us by friends. Extremely kid-friendly team with best interest of of patient in mind. They could easily put my child in braces and do tons of work now but he instead made a carefully drawn out plan with time frame considering her specific needs, photos, x-rays, examples, rationale and all. No pressure, no rushing...exactly what we needed. We look forward to working with them in the future with both children. Update: Still prepping both children for braces. Have been working between Dr Bougas, our dentist and oral surgeon to make sure both are avoiding as much teeth drama as possible. Bougas knows his stuff. He will recommend pulling teeth crowding everything else and we watch as the teeth then do exactly as he predicted moving and even straightening into place. He always makes us laugh and the girls never fuss about seeing him. The entire team is wonderful. I hugely appreciate the safe environment they create for the children and I feel there won't be any big financial surprises. He's literally been prepping for over a year to help the girls AVOID unnecessary orthodontic work and has now given us a rough time frame for braces now, 4 mo retainer out then braces soon after, if the kids darn last teeth will loosen! We can prepare!
Ken Hobbs
2 years ago
I continue to highly recommend Dr. Pete Bougas Jr and his awesome team without reservation for their work and my son's care... Excellent service and care with a sincere authentic personal touch that can't be beat! #smiles #nobodybetter
portia Brown
2 years ago
Great professional service! I love the quality of the doctor's work. Great caring staff!
Julie Temples
2 years ago
My oldest daughter just finished her orthodontic treatment here and my youngest daughter is almost finished. We are all very pleased with the quality of Dr. Bougas' work and feel that we are treated fairly. Dr. Bougas' staff are nice, as well. The billing and payment structure is clear, concise, and easy to understand. I highly recommend!
Valencia Reels
3 years ago
My Sister found this location for my son to get braces. He loves it! He has not complained once about pain or discomfort. Dr Bougas made sure right after my son Dominique got his braces that he was ok and not having any problems. My Sister (Tekisha) called me so excited about Dr Bougas professionalism and caring spirit. For a mother and a loving Aunt this is so important for us. We want our children in the best care. Dr Bougas and staff is where l would recommend if you are looking for an orthodontist
Rama T Murphy
3 years ago
Professional, welcoming and thorough. My son had treatment here years ago. Never thought I'd be here but glad its with this practice. Looking forward to looking beautiful with my new smile
Julie Temples
3 years ago
My oldest daughter just finished her orthodontic treatment here and my youngest daughter is almost finished. We are all very pleased with the quality of Dr. Bougas' work and feel that we are treated fairly. Dr. Bougas' staff are nice, as well. The billing and payment structure is clear, concise, and easy to understand. I highly recommend!
portia Brown
3 years ago
Great professional service! I love the quality of the doctor's work. Great caring staff!
Ken Hobbs
3 years ago
I continue to highly recommend Dr. Pete Bougas Jr and his awesome team without reservation for their work and my son's care... Excellent service and care with a sincere authentic personal touch that can't be beat! #smiles #nobodybetter
sharon bryan
3 years ago
Dr. Bougas is very personable. Had a great visit and he knew exactly what I needed!!
Leslie Muus
3 years ago
We have been going to Dr. Bougas and his team since our son got his braces in 2015. Now he has been prepping our daughter for braces. He is very thorough and detailed and explains everything on a level as parents and kids understand. Our kids enjoyed and enjoy going there. The staff is always so friendly. Terri, the manager is always so helpful. I love the text and email reminders that is so helpful in our crazy lives keeping up with schedules. The office is very clean and you feel safe with social distancing. I would highly recommend Dr. Bougas for your child's braces.
Rama T Murphy
3 years ago
Professional, welcoming and thorough. My son had treatment here years ago. Never thought I'd be here but glad its with this practice. Looking forward to looking beautiful with my new smile
Gwinnett County Adult Basketball League
3 years ago
This is a great office. Dr. Bougas is amazing he's funny and he does his job extremely well. Mrs. Terri at the front desk is a superstar. She's so helpfully and willing to assist you in anyway she can. All of the assistants are great. They're good at what they do and make sure your comfort is most important. The office will make sure you are readily prepared when leaving. Thank you Dr. Bougas and staff!!! All of you guy and gals are superb! I would recommend this office to anyone and everyone! Top of the line service and care. Thank You, CG
Deisha Baker-Henry
3 years ago
The Doctor and staff are always friendly and informative
Mark Davis
3 years ago
Dr. Bougas and staff are very personable and professional. My wife, children, son in law and myself had braces installed by the good doctor and rate him and staff 5 Stars!
Valencia Williams
3 years ago
I had the best experience with this office and my daughter's love love love their smile. They have always been very helpful. It was worth every penny.
Marcia Credle
3 years ago
The front desk was kind. Dr. Bougas was kind, friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming.
Miranda Bieber
3 years ago
Great visit! My visit was at the end of the day and usually office staff are ready to leave to go home giving you a hurried visit (and I completely understand that since I also work in a medical office) but, not the case here. The Staff are very caring and seemed genuinely interested to give me the information to make the decision to proceed with orthodontics at the age of 50.
Tony DeCosta
3 years ago
Great place! Everyone there welcomes you with a big smile when you walk through the doors!
Anthony Wright
3 years ago
The staff is always very professional and extremely friendly . . . Even Dr. Bougas
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