As Prosthodontists in Atlanta, we provide the highest standard comprehensive dental services in a genuinely warm environment. Our commitment toour patients is to ensure a healthy radiant smile throughan enjoyable and comfortable experience.
The team of Smile Specialists at Georgia Prosthodontics is led by Carlos A. Castro, DDS, FACP,Prosthodontist in Atlantathe only Board Certified Prosthodontist cross-trained in Dental Implant Surgery. His credentials make himone of the most experienced and highly trained dentists in the area. We will work to address your unique needs, and help you achieve the smile youve always wanted.
Memberships: Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics, Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontics, Associate Fellow of the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, Member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Academy of Osseointegration, American Dental Association.
Awards: Finalist Frechette Research competition, International Association of Dental Research, Dr. Harold Litvak Fellowship Award, The Kenneth Adisman Award, Table Clinic award by the New York Section of the American College of Prosthodontics. Impact of Facial Asymmetries on the Plane of Occlusion: A Simple Solution to Correct!
Dr. Nick Miller grew up in Wooster, Ohio. Following dental school, he was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army at Fort Gordon, Georgia. The complexity of cases and the critical thinking involved with prosthodontics intrigued Dr. Miller, which motivated him to complete his prosthodontics residency while at Fort Gordon.
His first duty assignment post-graduation was Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colorado where he served as Chief of Prosthodontics and mentored residents. While at Fort Carson, he achieved Diplomate status with the American Board of Prosthodontics and became a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists. He was Honorably Discharged from the Army in 2021 after completing his commitment.
Dr. Miller is a member of the American Dental Association, American College of Prosthodontists, and American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics. He keeps up with the latest advances in prosthodontics and implant dentistry.
Awards: The University of Tennessee College of Dentistry Deans Award for Clinical Excellence 2018, American College of Prosthodontists Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement Award 2018, The American Academy of Periodontology Outstanding Achievement in Periodontics 2018 Dental Student Award. American Association of Endodontists Student Achievement Award 2018.
Dr. Brian Brodine grew up in Rochester, New York. He completed his undergraduate studies in Medical Informatics and Biomedical Science at Rochester Institute of Technology graduating in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science. That same year Dr. Brodine was accepted into dental school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center where he graduated in 2018 as a Doctor of Dental Surgery.
Following dental school, Dr, Brodine was accepted as a full-time prosthodontic resident in the Advanced Prosthodontic Training Program at the University of Tennessee in Memphis, TN. During his training, Dr. Brodine completed all aspects of treatment from surgical to laboratory procedures in the management of complex rehabilitative therapies for his patients. In addition, Dr. Brodine simultaneously completed a Master of Dental Science degree and was engaged in teaching throughout the undergraduate dental school curriculum in both fixed and removable prosthodontics. During this time Dr. Brodine also received additional training in the management of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD).
David is a talented, dedicated, and very fine detail-oriented technician. He completed his dental technology training in 2002. From 2008 to 2016 he lived in Alaska, where ran his own dental lab Micro Dental Art, specialized in Comprehensive restorative techniques.
We are proud to be recognized as members and fellows of the highest dental organizations and to have in our team the only Board Certified Prosthodontist with Fellowship in Implant Dentistry serving Atlanta and Georgia.
The process starts with proper diagnosis including models, radiographs and CT scan to determine the proper position and measure the amount of bone available to receive an implant. After proper planning, the surgery is very safe, done under local anesthesia and with complications in less than2% of the cases. Most of the patients do not swell or report mild pain after the procedure. Once the implant is placed, an appropriate time to heal between 3 to 6 months is required.
Prosthodontics is a dental specialty recognized by the American Dental Association. It is the art to replace missing teeth byprosthetics means, including Implant Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, and Oral Rehabilitation.
A Board Certification is a rigorous process that involves four stages, including oral and written examinations about Dental implants, Complete and Removable Implant dentures, Full Mouth Reconstruction, and Cosmetic Dentistry fromcases actually performed by the candidate.
If you are looking for the highest standard of care, are missing one or more teeth, have problems with the appearance of your smile, have complex dental problems, or need help with TMJ problems, then you are better served by a Prosthodontist.
If your general dentist offers a complete mouth reconstruction, he may be going beyond his scope of clinical training. Verify credentials and expertise before proceeding with actual treatment and feel free to obtain a second opinion. See how to choose a dentist from our blog.