Children have very different dental needs compared to adults, such as a still-developing smile with a balance that could be disrupted if a baby tooth is lost too early. And of course, even as an adult your needs can still change over time; for example, as a senior youll generally be more likely to need to think about forms of tooth replacement. Dr. Marable has the skills and knowledge necessary to treat a wide variety of patients, so you can bring the whole family to our dental office.
If you look at other dental offices in the county or within a 15 to 20-mile radius, youll find that none of them have the same advanced technology that youll find at Fantastic Smiles. Keeping up with the latest advances in the dental field allows us to diagnose oral health issues with greater accuracy, plan more efficient treatments, and keep your discomfort to a minimum. You and your loved ones can enjoy all the benefits of seeing a skilled dentist who takes advantage of all that modern dentistry has to offer!
The last thing you want during a dental emergency is to not have a clear idea of who youre supposed to call. All emergencies particularly time-sensitive ones such as knocked-out teeth are best dealt with right away, and Dr. Marable will strive to be available as soon as possible whenever you need urgent care. Thanks to the various dental services we offer, were well-equipped to help you deal with whatever dental crisis you and your loved ones might be suffering from.
For Dr. Marable, becoming a dentist was all about family. His father and aunts/uncles went to college at a time when many African Americans could not financially or physically afford to commit to an education beyond high school. In fact, many of them became educators, as that was the most affluent career afforded to African Americans in the rural south. His uncle, Lawrence Marable, was the first dentist in the family. This different career path was not due to an epiphany or academic enlightening, but rather through a simple question from one of his classmates, named Dr. Keith McCrae.
Dr. McCrae hailed from a family of physicians and dentists and was no stranger to the aspirations of a doctoral education and career, much unlike Dr. Marables uncle. His comment was no slight to Agriculture Education, but it did make his uncle stop and ask himself: Why cant I? The rest is history. From that simple classroom conversation, Uncle Lawrence set a new course for the family, prescribing a new task for his lineage and a new purpose for the gifts theyd been blessed with. Over the next 35 years, he would be the first of 10 dentists in two generations. Who could have written such a script that Dr. Marables grandfather, Ulysses Marable Sr (a man with a 7th grade education), would raise a family of 10 dentists in a farming community in rural South Georgia? Today, Dr. Marable continues to be extremely proud and grateful for his path in life, as well as the family members who came before him.
Dr. Marables college career started at Fort Valley State University, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture as an Animal Science Major. Upon graduation, he attended the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in Augusta, completing his DMD. Upon leaving the school, he also underwent a General Practice Residency at the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in Bronx, New York. While there, he was able to practice dentistry in a hospital setting and learn much more about the first-hand dental/medical applications of healthcare.
Today, Dr. Marable continues to pursue advanced education and further expand his clinical skillset. He has received extensive training in dental implant planning and placement through Zimmer Biomet and the Trinnon Collegium Practicum. He is a current member of the American Dental Association and Georgia Dental Association.
Dr. Marable has a wonderful and loving family that consists of his wife and three kids. As a group, they enjoy worshiping God and praising Jesus together, fishing, playing sports, watching movies, and (above all else) eating! As for his own personal hobbies, he regularly works in his church, particularly the Mens Ministry and the Mens and Mass Choir. He is also an active member with his fraternity (Phi Beta Sigma), serving as treasurer as the coordinator for their Sigma Beta Club. He likes to work in the yard, tinker with his old truck/cars, and work on his marksmanship. Hes definitely passionate about cooking, grilling, smoking, frying tooyou name it and he can do it!
At his core, Dr. Marable is definitely a Good Ole Country Boy. One thing that many of his patients are interested to learn about him is that he grew up working on a farm, helping with crops like peanuts, soybeans, tobacco, corn, watermelons, and every vegetable you can name. They also raised lots of big hogs.
Alecia studied at Clark Atlanta University and has her Masters in Leadership, as well as advanced training in OSHA, CPR, First Aid, and customer service work. As our dedicated office manager, she really enjoys meeting and getting to know all of our wonderful patients here at Fantastic Smiles!
Alecia has one son who is currently attending the University of Alabama, as well as a wonderful extended family. When she isnt busy at the dental office, she enjoys getting together with loved ones, curling up with a good novel, and listening to all different genres of music.
Deeniaya attended both Fort Valley State University and Central Georgia Technical College for her education. Today, what she really enjoys about being a hygienist is helping others feel more confident by being allowed to improve their smile!
Adrianna studied dental hygiene at Wiregrass Technical College. In fact, she took one of her dental hygienist boards during her last trimester of pregnancy! Today, she loves being able to interact with patients so closely while also learning from Dr. Marable.
At home, Adrianna has a baby boy named Karsen and a dog named Izzy. In her spare time, you can often find her playing summer league kickball and church league softball. Whenever she has downtime, her top priority is being with loved ones.
A Fort Valley native, Amber studied at Central Georgia Technical College. She actually wanted to become a marine biologist in her younger days, but life had other plans. Today, what she enjoys most about being a dental assistant is getting to interact with such great patients every day!
Amber recently married her boyfriend in July of 2020, and they have a young daughter together. Her family is truly everything shes ever dreamed of. When she isnt working, she enjoys going on ATV rides, playing golf, and (of course) dedicating her time to her loved ones.
Briana is originally from Kamuela, Hawaii, and she studied at Fresno City College in California. Today, her career in the dental field covers nearly five years. In addition to her dental assistant training, she has extensive experience as a front-desk receptionist in both the medical and dental fields. What she enjoys most about her job today is helping make sure our patients are well taken care of for any needed dental services or emergencies. Her bubbly, energetic personality is a great fit for Fantastic Smiles.
Brianas husband currently serves in the United States Navy, and they have two young children named David and Natalia. Outside of work, she spends as much time as possible with her family! They enjoy hiking, swimming, soaking up the sun outdoors, and hosting BBQs and other small get-togethers with loved ones. They also always look forward to going to local festivals and fairs when they pop up.
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Rating 3.7 out of 5 based on 67 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestKayla Akridge
a year ago
10/10 don't recommend for young children WASTED mine & my daughters time! Had her appointment scheduled for months to get a cavity filled , went to said appointment for them to do NOTHING! Took my 3 yr old in the back without me, she wouldn't let them stick the needle in her mouth, because she was alone & scared! While they was talking my 3 yr old was walking around the back!! Asked if they could try with me( her MOTHER) back there & wouldn't. Then followed me out being rude saying I should her took her to the one I was telling my mother (as I was on the phone) instead of them!
Vianca Hicks
2 years ago
Today was my first time EVER getting a tooth pulled.. my first bad toothache and for 150 (in his voice) "i'm gonna take care of you and we're gonna slide that thing out." he did just that. Very professional and friendly staff. 10 stars if i could.
S Pitts
2 years ago
Highly recommended. I literally felt nothing when he pull my tooth. I was nervous at first he put me at ease. Staff was very nice and friendly also clean. Great environment!!!! I have found a new dentist!!!!!!
Sierra Allison
2 years ago
Called to reschedule an appointment. A colleague of mine experienced a death in the family this morning and I was called in earlier to relieve the person. I called to hopefully reschedule and was told I have to pay a cancellation fee of $50 in order to reschedule. $50 for what ? Where is the $50 going ? & Why was I not told about this before ? In this economy that's a lot. In this economy that's absurd!
Adasia Wheeler
2 years ago
Dr Marable is a phenomenal dentist! Very caring and professional. The office is just slow. I literally took a lunch to get a cleaning. I travel from afar and the wait time here is getting out of hand. I had to wait outside for an hour. I will be looking for a new dentist soon.
Jordan Gieras
2 years ago
I only had $150 to my name and a molar that was crushed to the gum line. Dr Marable is an angel helping the needy. Walk-ins show up early with $150 CASH. I had to wait a while because I was a walk in and had to run for cash... but the staff was caring, friendly and non judgmental. This is the best place for uninsured dental services.
Allison Ruiz
2 years ago
Very unprofessional! First visit when it was finally my turn to see the Dentist, one of the girls just pointed to me and motioned with her finger for me to come in instead of calling my name. I was in disbelief! After receiving a letter of approval from my insurance company for treatment I called to schedule an appointment and was told the dentist was negotiating fees with the insurance company. It's been 4 months since I was approved and NO ONE has even contacted me to provide the treatment my insurance has already approved!
MAMA the GOAT and BABY
2 years ago
I had plaque build up. They did a deep cleaning for me for a reasonable price compared to others in the area. They were so sweet and blessed me that day. I'm forever grateful.
Hoya Guru
2 years ago
First off, I've had more dental work than any 5 people put together, and that's not an exaggeration. I've had trouble all my life with Novocain not working on me very well. The dentist would give me 3 or 4 shots, leave me to wait for 5 to 10 minutes, test and see that I could still feel pain, more shots, and so on. I went to see Dr. Marable the other day with an emergency, I needed a tooth pulled. I explained my problem with Novocain, he said, "We'll take care of you". He gave me 4 shots, and in less than two minutes, I felt nothing. A minute later, the bad tooth was pulled, and I felt absolutely no pain. That was the fastest, easiest, and most painless dentist visit I've ever had. I was amazed! Dr. Marable is hands down the best dentist I've ever seen, and after a lifetime of seeing dentists, that's saying something. His staff was great too, they were able to get me in as an emergency, when they were extremely busy. Next thing I need done is a full set of implants, and I fully trust Dr. Marable to do a great job.
Iesha Hill
2 years ago
I would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Marble and his staff for seeing me today. I had an emergency wisdom tooth extraction done. I called and his receptionist told me to come in today instead of pushing me off until after Jan 1st. She was very accommodating. Dr Marble made sure I was comfortable the entire time. He assured me that he will take care of me and he did! He explained my X-rays to me thoroughly and I left his office pain free. I'm still pain free as I write this review and I'm very grateful. Dr Marble prices are affordable and he works with the uninsured without judgement. Not to mention he was teaching a student during my extraction. He was very hands on and made sure the student was understanding the process. I loved to see that and I respect him for willingness to teach. I can tell dentistry is a true passion for Dr. Marble. May God continue to Bless you Dr. Marble, your practice, family, and staff! Thank you for helping me today. And you have gained a new patient. 10 out of 10. Happy New Year
Akhim Johnson
2 years ago
The Dentist was beautifully talented. Dr Marable took that tooth out so fast it was unbelievable. He is great at what he does. He is full of life and energy. I could write pages on his personality and performance but to sum it up He was excellent! Thanks!
Emily Collins
2 years ago
Terrible. Took my mom here for a tooth to be pulled and waited over 6 hours in the parking lot with my 5 month old to been seen.
Maci Showalter
2 years ago
I had a great experience myself but ever since they saw me I've been getting ignored. I've tried getting my 5 kids in to be seen and sent in all the documentation like they asked but no response. They won't call me back or answer my text. I even tried them on Facebook and got left on read. The dentist himself was great but whoever he has at the front desk ain't doing their jobs.
broderick white
2 years ago
Doc was great at pulling my teeth, but his nurses can be rude, one of told me to stop looking in the other room, I'm like who is you? And the other nurse told me to stand outside until she brought me my change and receipt, WOW! Other than that, it was would have been a perfect visit.
Bryan Hudson
2 years ago
The staff is rude. Dr.Marable is a great dentist. However, the ladies working up front have a really bad attitude with patients.
Michael Smith
2 years ago
Dr.Marable was wonderful on pulling 2 of my husband's teeth and they were awesome on getting him in with an emergency appointment Staff was kind when we came there but afterwards.. I called days later about my husband still being in pain the whole weekend but I didnt have $150 to pay them for another visit. and I was told from a sweet lady that she would talk to the doctor about seeing my husband and see what they could do for him and call me back. I never got a call back so later that afternoon I politely called and asked if they had heard anything back from the doctor and a horribly rude woman by the name of ALICIA said there's no reason we need to speak to the doctor, your husband's not getting anymore pills! I said wow that was really unnecessary and rude and she said excuse me?? I had to hang up before I lost my mind. It's not even just what she said, as if just because my husband is in pain so he is now a suspected pill addict. It was the hateful tone she said it in. I cant even understand why you would have someone with no care or concern for your patients and a horrible ugly demeanor working at your front desk dealing with customers. Dr. Marable you should put that woman in the very back of the facility where she couldn't have contact with patients. Not only have my husband and I had a horrible experience just because of her attitude but there is plenty other reviews explaining situations where she was rude to them as well. She clearly hates her job, and without her your office would be five stars and spectacular. She's gotta go!!!!
John Kellum
2 years ago
Best I have been to I was in a very bad truck accident broke lot of my teeth off he help me get all my info done and all his work is great
Stacy Bensing
2 years ago
Spoke with someone on Monday and made an appointment for the following day and when I arrived I was not even on the schedule. No one in the building admitted to speaking with me on the phone. The dentist wasn't even there. Extremely unprofessional and I DO NOT recommend.
Willie Jordan
2 years ago
Dr. Marable and his staff are a excellent!!!!!! They are able to accommodate the whole families needs. We thank y'all so much for what your doing
Justin Harris
2 years ago
I'm so thankful for Dr. Marable and staff. I'm away in college. My mom schedule me an appointment. The staff was very accommodating to my college schedule. They schedule my appointment so I wouldn't miss class and would have time to drive 2.5 hours for my appointment. Thank you Dr. Marable and Staff !!!
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