'I love performing all aspects of dentistry. I get a great deal of satisfaction helping my patients with their basic dental needs and I get very excited when my staff and I provide our patients with the great smiles they always wanted either through aesthetic dentistry or orthodontics or implant dentistry. Another aspect of my work that provides me with great satisfaction is when we convert scared dental patients to patients who feel good about seeing the dentist.'
'I am extremely proud of our very talented and experienced staff. We have several staff members whom have been with us for over 10 years and a few for over 20 years! Their top priority is to take great care of our patients by being sure that they are comfortable and that their needs are being met. We treat all of our patients the way that we would like to be treated.'
1981 - Bachelor of Science, Zoology, University of Florida 1985 - Doctor of Dental Surgery, Emory University School of Dentistry Member, American Orthodontic Society, Board of Directors 2003-2007 Member, American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) Member, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) Member, American Dental Association (ADA) Member, Georgia Dental Association (GDA) Member, Northern District Dental Society Member, Hinman Dental Society Graduate, Medical College of Georgia, Implant Maxi Course 2004 Volunteer, Good Samaritan Dental Clinic, since 2000
'I was born here in Atlanta, Georgia and attended the University of Georgia and Emory University Dental School. After Attending Naval OCS, I was commissioned and officer with the U.S. Navy and was attached to the 1st Marine Air Wing in Vietnam for 12 months. I participated in the U.S. Pacification Project and was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal. I returned to Atlanta to practice Dentistry in 1970. Since 1978 I have studied and attended post-graduate courses concerning Temporo-Mandibular Disorder. I have lectured to many different professional organizations about TMJ disorders.'
Dentistry is a combination of art and science, two fields which have always fascinated me. After receiving a Bachelors degree from Georgia State University in Biological and Chemical Sciences, I pursued my dental degree at Georgia Regents University, college of dental medicine, formerly the Medical College of Georgia.'
Patient care and comfort are my top priorities. I believe that dentistry is a life-long commitment for both the patient and the dental provider. Through these relationships, I am able to express my passion for complex restorative and cosmetic dental cases. It is also important for me to educate patients, so that they are able to make the best possible decisions. I am excited to join the Drescher & Cohen team and look forward to giving you a brighter smile!
'I grew up in Atlanta and graduated from Lakeside High School and then Georgia Tech with a degree in Biochemistry. I went on to attend The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for dental school and continued my education in Augusta, GA completing a 2 year General Practice Residency. This residency program focused on sedation and implant dentistry as well as the management of medically complex patients. Over the past 2 years I performed conscious sedation on over 150 patients and placed implants on more than 100 patients. '
'After being around dentistry my entire life I am honored to now practice alongside Drs. Drescher and Cohen! I look forward to all of the relationships that will be made and patients that I can help for the years to come. I am very excited to be a part of the team!
'My goal is to improve the life of every patient I care for, helping patients move past their anxiety to make a lasting impact on their oral health is my favorite facet of dentistry. Listening carefully to patients ' concerns, providing detailed explanations, and learning to speak Spanish are some of the ways that I have worked to combat patient fears, I care very deeply about continually improving my skills and seek to provide care at the highest level of excellence.'
'l am a native of Newnan, Georgia. I attended Georgia Institute of Technology for my BS in Biology and attended University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry for my doctoral degree. After dental school, I joined my husband Brian in Nashville, TN where I practiced until we moved home to Georgia.
Member, American Dental Association (ADA) Member, Georgia Dental Association (GDA)Member, North District Dental SocietyMember, Academy of General Dentistry(AGD)Member, American Association of Facial Esthetics(AAFE)
'My name is Tammy, but everyone calls me T.J. (a nickname I acquired many years ago while working at Steak & Ale). I have been working in the dental profession 30 plus years and I have been with the Drescher & Cohen Team since April Fool 's Day 1992! Such a fitting anniversary date! For over 12 of those years I was a Dental Assistant but since November 2004 I have been the Practice Administrator. This change has been an exciting and challenging learning experience. I am privileged to be a part of this amazing team and have a job and workplace that I love. I am fortunate to have made many wonderful, lasting relationships throughout the years with our staff and patients and look forward to making even more.'
'I have a wonderfully amazing husband that loves to cook! I am a mother of three grown boys (men). I enjoy doing projects around the house, being outside, boat rides, living the 'lake-life' and my husband 's cooking!'
'Hi! My name is Patrick, and I am a Neuromuscular Massage Therapist (NMT). I have been treating acute and chronic muscle pain in this office since 1997 and in Atlanta since 1987. I specialize in the treatment of Temporal Mandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ).'
'Hello! My name is Lyuba and I have been working with Dr. Drescher and Dr. Cohen since 1999 as a Dental Assistant. I have learned so many things from them and my co-workers. I enjoy working in dentistry because it offers me the opportunity to help people. I find it very rewarding to see people leave the office smiling and feeling good about themselves. I know that every patient that leaves our office leaves with the highest quality of dental care that is available today.'
'I was born and raised in the former Soviet Union, Russia. I moved to the United States in 1994 with my family. I am proud to say I became a U.S. Citizen in 2001. I have three wonderful kids, Mira, Irina, and Alex which are all currently in college. Outside the office I enjoy spending time with my family, sewing, knitting, dancing and playing with our dog Buddy.'
'Outside the office I play kickball on an all-female league. I enjoy yard sales, flea markets, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. I am married and we have a small home improvement business. We have a son that is in the Navy. He is married and we have 5 beautiful grandchildren!'
'Hi, my name is Tonya! I am a Registered Dental Hygienist and have been working in the dental field since 1995. I 've had the privilege to work with Dr. 's Drescher and Cohen since 2003. There is nothing more rewarding than helping our patients achieve their optimal oral health.'
'Hi! I 'm Kathy and I graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1985 with a Dental Hygiene degree. I have been very fortunate to work with Dr. Drescher and Dr. Cohen since I graduated from hygiene school. I love my job and my patients! It feels like home when I come to work here!'
'I am Erin and I have been a part of Dr. Drescher 's & Dr. Cohen 's since 2005. I love being a hygienist and feel honored to be a part of this great team. I treasure the relationships I have with the staff and my patients! When I am not working, I am a performer and improviser with Group Mind Productions. I enjoy writing, reading, yoga, vegan cooking and playing with my dog.'
'Hi, my name is Nancy and I am the Bookkeeper for Drescher & Cohen and have loved working with this wonderful team since 2014. I have been in the dental field since 1987 and have seen so many incredible advancements occur. I love that our patients always leave with a smile!'
'When Im not working I enjoy spending time with my family, dogs and friends. I am passionate about food and enjoy cooking. I am up for any kind of adventure, I also enjoy photography and attending concerts.'
'Hi! My name is Vy (pronounced 'V', the 'y' is silent). My parents are from Vietnam and I was born in Seattle, WA. I attended East Tennessee State University, where I achieved my B.S. in biology degree. I worked in an environmental lab during the week and helped my parents at the nail salon on weekends before I decided to move to Atlanta. I went to Clayton State University, where I graduated with B.S. in dental hygiene. I 've been making people smile as a registered dental hygienist since 2014. It is a rewarding experience for me to educate patients on oral health and good oral hygiene. I am super stoked to be part of the Drescher & Cohen family and hope to make you smile soon!'
'My name is Devan. I have been in Dental since 2010. I started out in the back office as an assistant and worked my way up front. I have a beautiful daughter Zoey. I am from GA but have moved around to some cool places. I lived in California for 4 years and moved to Hawaii for 3 years and ended back in my hometown.'
'Hi! My name is Giselle but everyone calls me Gigi! My family is from Colombia and I was born and raised here in Atlanta. I have been a Dental Assistant since 2011. I enjoy helping people and seeing them smile so I knew I picked the right field when I got into dentistry. I enjoy being part of such a great team here at Drescher & Cohen and I look forward to working with patients and seeing them leave satisfied and happy. '
'Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my wonderful husband Alex and our two German Shepherds. I also enjoy traveling, shopping, working out, exploring new restaurants, and museums, and spending time with family and friends'
Hi! My name is Keisha. I have been blessed to be working 20 plus years in the dentistry field giving me optimal customer service skills. I am very passionate and dedicated of what I do as the Insurance Coordinator. I love being able to help our patients get the maximum benefits out of their level of insurance for their dental needs. Along with my dental experience, I have my Associates degree in accounting. As you can infer, numbers and critical thinking are my strongest attributes.
Outside of the office, I enjoy watching movies, listening to music, spending time with my family & friends, and attend worship at Church of Christ. I have a wonderful husband, who I have been married with for over 25 years and together we have raised a beautiful son and daughter.
Hi! Im Gina. I was born in Arizona and moved here when I was two years old. Ive been educating patients on dental hygiene since 2016. I enjoy educating my patients and seeing improvement with their dental hygiene and overall confidence. My philosophy includes making patients feel at ease and being gentle as possible. I may even crack a few corny jokes here and there.
After work you can find me picking up heavy things and putting them downaka weightlifting. I like to offset all the sweets I eat. Thats rightI have a sweet tooth as well, so dont feel bad. My other hobbies include filming YouTube videos, discovering new restaurants, traveling, and staying out of trouble.