Dr. Schwendiman began working in a dental lab at the age of thirteen, and continued in the field throughout high school and into college. Born in the great state of Idaho, Dr. Schwendiman earned his undergraduate degree from Idaho State University in 1996. He was accepted into the dental program at the University of Louisville, where he graduated with his DMD in 2000. Since then his practice has been focused in esthetic dentistry. Dr. Schwendiman also decided to further his education, returning to school in 2006 to earn his MBA at the University of Phoenix.

Dr. Schwendiman earned the prestigious Fellowship position in the Academy of General Dentistry - an honor achieved by only 7% of dentists. He was a founding member of the Dominion Study Club, and a co-founder of the P.U.R.E. Dental Group, a continuing education roundtable. Dr. Schwendiman maintains professional memberships in the Academy of General Dentistry and the Georgia Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Schwendiman is an outspoken advocate for continuing education, and personally participates in more than 100 hours per yearfive times the amount required by the state of Georgia.

As a former faculty member at the Nash Institute for Dental Learning, Dr. Schwendiman provided instruction in dental materials and esthetic services. He has lectured nationally on several dental-related topics and spoken at the annual meeting of the prestigious American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Schwendiman was a regular contributor to a column, 'EFDA,' published in CDA. He has developed a continuing education video in conjunction with the National Dental Network discussing composite restorations. He is a product reviewer for both Dental Product Shopper and Contemporary Product Solutions. Dr. Schwendiman served as a board advisor to Dental Service Group, a large national dental laboratory chain. He is currently considered a Scholar with the Gerson Lerhman Group, and regularly conducts surveys for companies considering investments in dental-related products and services.

In 2006, Dr. Schwendiman was voted by his peers, as a 'Top Dentist' in both the Washingtonian and Northern Virginia magazines. He was a top vote recipient for 'Top Cosmetic Dentist' in the Northern Virginia Magazine.

Dr. Schwendiman loves to enjoy life. He believes in treating his patients the same way he would family, often becoming fast friends with them. Dr. Schwendiman likes to spend time with his family and kids when he is away from the office.

Dr. Troy Davidson was born and raised in Orem, Utah. After graduation from high school, he studied at Brigham Young University (BYU), served a two-year church mission to the people of Paraguay (becoming fluent in Spanish along the way), and returned to graduate from BYU with a Merit Scholarship to study dentistry at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

After graduating, and receiving his DDS from UCLA, Dr. Davidson chose to further his education attending the General Practice Residency at the University of Virginia (where he served as the chief resident) and, soon afterward, decided to specialize in the field of pediatric dentistry. Dr. Davidson sought and was awarded the highly coveted single resident position in the Pediatric Dental Program at Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. During this training, he simultaneously completed a multidisciplinary post-doctoral fellowship in neurodevelopmental disabilities. Shortly after completing his formal training, Dr. Davidson was awarded Diplomate status by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, the highest distinction in this specialty.

Dr. Davidson, combines extensive training and experience with a compassionate, fun, and professional approach. He takes great satisfaction in helping children have a positive, healthy dental experience, founded in a relationship of trust. As the father of four young children, Dr. Davidson relates to parents and their desire that their children receive the best possible dental care.

Dr. Michael Crosby was born - the second of eight children - in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mike got to know the family orthodontist well, as seemingly each of his siblings - including himself - went through the office for orthodontics.

After a rich and varied undergraduate experience that included academic work at the University of Utah, a five-month study abroad in Israel at the BYU Jerusalem Center, and a two year church mission serving the people of Brazil, Mike began his graduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He excelled both academically and clinically during Dental School and earned several awards and recognitions. One important recognition involved Mike's selection as mentor and guide to other dental students in their educational progress.

Dr. Crosby graduated dental school cum laude in 2005 and entered the University of Nebraska Medical Center for his orthodontic residency. He is one of the few students to complete his orthodontic training in conjunction with a Master of Science Degree. His thesis involving the use of computer models to better understand the physics and pathology of TMJ was recognized with the Charles Schultz Resident Scholar award, and Dr. Crosby has coauthored many papers based on the findings of this research.

Outside of work, Mike enjoys time with his family and playing sports. He is the undisputed ping-pong champion of his family, extended family, former classmates, and current coworkers. He recently purchased a table for his office at Johns Creek, and is up for a game anytime if you'd like to drop by and challenge him.

Dr Joseph Peluso graduated from the Medical College of Georgia with a DMD and moved to the Atlanta area for practice. He has been involved in practice growth and development for nearly a quarter century and is happy to have joined Dental Town in the Forsyth/Collections location.

In practice, Dr Peluso enjoys enhancing and improving smiles to create confidence in each person. Using many approaches, he works hard to collaborate with each patient to set individual goals based on their own expectations. Never in a hurry, Dr Peluso seeks to make each experience an enjoyable one his patients want to share with others.

Dr Peluso grew up in Columbus, Georgia where he excelled in high school academic and music programs, top-ranking in the State playing French Horn. He also played the trumpet, the mellophone in marching band and tenor sax in jazz band. This love for music translates to continued enjoyment of live music in many forms and a resurgent interest in vinyl records, rebuilding a long-forgotten collection.

Choosing to stay in his hometown and attend Columbus College, Dr Peluso graduated with a major in business and spent several years working with microcomputers when it was a new technology. He was fortunate to have traveled and developed computer applications in several new areas of business and research, including office automation, production and design, robotics, chemical assays and imaging analysis. Travel to such institutions as NASA in Huntsville AL, Yerkes Primate Labs and Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Oak Ridge National Labs in Tennessee, RTP in North Carolina and MOTE Marine Labs in Tampa all laid a foundation in the practical sciences and awakened a deeper interest in working in science and healthcare.

Dr Peluso returned to school and completed a Minor in Chemistry and then attended dental school at the Medical College of Georgia. He was fortunate to have served in several leadership roles throughout his time at MCG. A standout experience was working in dental implant research to determine integration characteristics of materials and coatings. This experience created an interest and enjoyment of working with dental implants as a strategy for replacing missing teeth.

Over the years, Dr Peluso has maintained a focus on giving back to the local community and in international outreach through foreign medical missions. Travel to the jungle environment of Ecuador kindled his compassion to provide care to those in acute need. His engagement locally with the Bald Ridge Lodge and Jesses House allows him to support kids in acute need. Past engagement with the Nicholas House in Atlanta allowed him to help families who fell on hard times navigate their dental care, knowing this is one of the first things to take a backseat to more immediate needs such as food and shelter for the family. Dr Peluso also sits on the Executive Board for the LRJ Foundation, which designs and administers educational programs as outreach to school-aged kids on mental health awareness and self-regulation.

As the grandson and son of Italian restauranteurs, Dr Peluso also enjoys cooking specialty meals and finding new foodie spots around town and while traveling. He will often engage many conversations around meals, cultural travel and share recipes and new spots. Favorite travel cities for foodie trips include Atlanta, New York, Chicago and almost anything coastal. Feel free to message him anytime for his latest find.

Upon graduating from highschool in 1976, he traveled one state north and attended University of Georgia where he was an honors graduate with a major in Chemistry. While at UGA, he was a member of the universitys wrestling team and was very active as a Big Brother, mentoring young, underprivileged boys.

Dr. Baine has been practicing dentistry for over 30 years and he still looks forward to going to work each day. He loves being able to help people and he enjoys the fellowship he shares with all his patients. For him, going to work is a privilege and not a chore.

Dr. Patel earned his dental degree (DMD) from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia. Upon graduation from dental school, Dr. Patel completed a comprehensive residency at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. During his last year of residency, he served as a chief resident in the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Dr. Patel currently holds a general anesthesia permit, affording him the ability to offer a wide range of anesthetic services. He is an active staff member of Gwinnett Medical Center where he serves on the Facial Trauma Service.

Dr. Patel remains active in continuing education, learning about the latest advancements in the dental field. He is currently a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Georgia Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the American Dental Association.

Dr. Jeremy Smith has over 20 years of private practice experience in Florida and Georgia. He is a native Kentuckian, who grew up in the Louisville area, majored in biology, and played college soccer while attending Union College and the University of Louisville. Dr. Smith met the early admittance academic requirements to the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 2000.

During his time in Florida, Dr. Smith honed his cosmetic and reconstructive skills working with an instructor at the esteemed Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education. Continuing his practice experience in Georgia allowed him to become an even more complete dentist with Dr. Bill Williams a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, neuromuscular dentist, and a former TMD instructor. Dr. Smith helped Dr. Williams and his office achieve 8 straight Best of Gwinnett Awards, and was named to Gwinnett Magazine's People To Know.

Based on this wealth of experience and expertise, Dr. Smith is able to offer every aspect of modern dentistry, whether the need is veneers, Invisalign, implant restoration, laser dentistry, extraction, or root canal therapy. A perfectionist by nature, he ensures that each procedure or case is handled with the precision and the attention it deserves. Dr. Smith keeps current with the latest technology and progress in dentistry as a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Georgia Dental Association. At the same time, the heart of Dr. Smith's philosophy is his focus on building long-term relationships with his patients. He enjoys getting to know about his patients, their families, their likes and their dislikes.

Dr. Smith has given back to the community through his involvement in the Deserving Diva Foundation, volunteering his services at the Hebron Community Health Center, and providing dentistry to Russian orphans involved with the T.E.A.R. program. He has written for the Gwinnett Sports Medicine Magazine and has had several speaking engagements. Dr. Smith formerly served as a team dentist for the Gwinnett Gladiators and Georgia Force.

Outside of the office, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with his wife, Julie, a physician assistant in a family practice, and his children, Addison, Parker, and Isabella. His hobbies include weightlifting, running, and playing soccer on an amateur team in the Atlanta area. Dr. Smith is a huge sports fan and supporter of all of Atlanta's professional teams. His true love is anything associated with his beloved Louisville Cardinals.

Dr. Andrew Ray, originally from Norcross, Georgia, went to Brigham Young University on academic scholarship. After graduating with honors, he attended the Dental School at the University of Utah School of Dentistry. There, he received several awards and honors including the 'Excellence in Orthodontics' award, which is given to a student who excelled clinically in the field of orthodontics. Dr. Ray then returned to Georgia and completed an Orthodontic Residency at the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University.

Dr. Ray believes that a healthy, attractive smile achieved through dentistry and orthodontics can improve the lives of his patients. He continues to challenge himself and stay on the cutting edge of technology by attending various trainings, seminars, and being involved in many organizations. His passion for both dentistry and orthodontics shows in his dedication and love of his work.

Dr. Beeson grew up in Sammamish Washington just east of Seattle. Growing up in Washington helped him gain a love for the outdoors and all the activities the area had to offer. Skiing, trail running, hiking and biking occupied much of his time growing up.

After high school Dr. Beeson served a 2 year mission for his Church in Peru, where he gained a love for the people and a true appreciation for what he had been given. Following his mission he continued his education at BYU-Idaho where he met his amazing wife Melody. When she was accepted into a dental hygiene program in Utah, he transferred to the Provo Utah campus of BYU, where he earned a B.S. in Biology. Dr. Beeson is the proud father of 3, his oldest was just a baby while he attended Dental School at Marquette University School of Dentistry. As a student at Marquette he had many opportunities to volunteer and provide dental treatment and oral health education to residents of Milwaukee and the surrounding areas. Upon completion of graduation requirements Dr. Beeson completed an externship to expand his skills as a general dentist.

Dr. Beeson believes in a conservative approach to dentistry and strives to treat each of his patients as he would his own family. He is happy to offer a free second opinion and answer any questions you may have regarding your oral health.

Dr. Hansen grew up in Rialto, California, a small town right outside of San Bernardino. The son of an orthodontist, as soon as Dr. Hansen was old enough his father had him working in the office making all sorts of orthodontic appliances. He continued running an orthodontic lab through college to help pay the bills. Along the way, he also served a two-year mission to Sydney, Australia, before returning home to graduate from Brigham Young University in 1997 with a BS in Zoology. It was also during this time that Dr. Hansen met his future wife, Tiffany.

Dr. Hansen furthered his education attended dental school at the Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. Upon graduation, he was awarded the Army Health Professionals Scholarship, and had the opportunity to attend the advanced training of general dentists program in Landstuhl Germany. During his time in Germany, he was called into active duty in the Army and made Captain of the 561st Brigade. He received his certificate in advanced trauma life support, and Medical Management of the Chemical Casualty. These two trainings were required of all personnel called into duty for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dr. Hansen served the country as a Combat Dentist for 7 months in 2003, part of the jump platoon to provide forward support for the troops. He provided dentistry from a mobile dental clinic in Dogwood (south of Baghdad), Baghdad International Airport, Balad, and Mosul. Due to his exemplary service, Dr. Hansen was awarded the Silver Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency, the Global War on Terrorism Medal, and the Army Meritorious Unit Citation Ribbon.

Upon returning home from Iraq, Dr. Hansen decided he wanted to return to school and specialize in pediatric dentistry. He did so by attending the Medical University of South Carolina, located in Charleston. His intensive training included several areas of focus: Hospital treatment, Sedation, Care for Special Needs Patients, Growth and Development, Orthodontics, and Preventative and Conservative Treatments and Alternatives. He completed his advanced training and received his certificate in 2006.

Dr. Hansen was one of the first pediatric offices in the Atlanta area to allow parents back into the treatment rooms with their children. He felt this allowed greater patient comfort and the ability to discuss treatment options and outcomes for his patients more intimately. He has strived to be at the forefront of new research and ideas in making dentistry easier and more comfortable for his patients. This career-long professional focus has culminated in Dental Townan 'outside the box' dental office, where Dr. Hansen strives to provide an atmosphere in which patients and parents can relaxno white walls or white coat syndrome. He designed an office to look like a town, so that he could have different facades and boutiques for each treatment room. More than anything, he really just wanted a place to keep his giant lizards and turtles!

Outside of work, Dr. Hansen enjoys spending time with his wife and four kids. Each child was born in a different city (Cleveland, Birkenfeld, Charleston, Atlanta). He enjoys the outdoors, hiking, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, and gardening. He spends much of his time caring for and maintaining his reptiles. He also spends much of his time lecturing and doing other community outreach to thousands of students from local schools each year about the importance of good oral hygiene. He is currently serving as pastor to a local congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Dr. Taylor was born and raised in North Georgia and graduated from Creekview High School in Canton. Directly out of high school, Dr. Taylor completed a dental assisting course and was hired by Dental Town. There, he was mentored by Dr. Hansen, Dr. Davidson, and Dr. Schwendiman while beginning his undergraduate degree at the University of North Georgia. He later transferred to the University of South Florida where he completed his B.S in Biology. Dr. Taylor was accepted into LECOMs School of Dental Medicine in Bradenton, FL. While there, Dr. Taylor married his beautiful wife, Kelsey and gained an amazing stepson, Joel. He and his wife had their first child, Noah, together during his third year of dental school.

Since Dr. Taylor was mentored by the doctors at Dental Town, he received exceptional clinical guidance about the proper way to interact and treat patients as if they were his own family members. He implemented this approach while working in the clinics throughout dental school. He will continue to utilize this philosophy as a general dentist and strive to provide the best patient care possible. Dr. Taylor is extremely excited to be back with the Dental Town team and begin his career with such a great organization.

Dr. Marable is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist practicing in Woodstock, GA. She attended Tennessee State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science. Pursuing her dream of being a pediatric dentist, she attended dental school at Howard University College of Dentistry and earned a Doctor of Dental Survey (D.D.S.) degree. There, she received several recognitions and awards for academics, leadership, and service. She completed her pediatric dental residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She was able to work at Children's of Alabama Hospital, Alabamas Institute for the Deaf and Blind, Tuscaloosa Health Department, and Sparks Dental Clinic for special needs patients of all ages. Each of these opportunities helped her hone her skills and prepared her for a successful pediatric dentistry career.

Dr. Marables passion about pediatric dentistry shows in her commitment to helping children maintain a healthy, beautiful smile. She is dedicated to providing her patients with a safe andwelcoming environment where they can develop a positive attitude toward dentistry. Her focus on preventive care ensures her patients have a healthy smile that can last a lifetime.