Dr. Angela is from Decatur, GA. She attended Druid Hills High School in Decatur and received a B.B.A. degree from the University of Georgia. Dr. Angela obtained her Doctor of Dental Medicine from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she was awarded an academic merit scholarship. Following graduation, she completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency program at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. During Dr. Angelas residency, she received advanced training in Complex Case Treatment Planning, IV and Oral Sedation, Implant Placement and Restoration, Periodontal Surgery, Oral Surgery, Root Canal Treatments, Full Mouth Reconstruction, among many other procedures.
She enjoys educating her patients about their dental health and has a strong focus on providing patients with the highest quality of comprehensive dental care. Dr. Angela is an active member of the dental community and obtained a Fellowship from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) and a Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). She has taken over 1000 continuing education (C.E.) courses and continues to remain informed of the latest research to provide her patients access to the most advanced dental procedures. She is also an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry. In addition to English, Dr. Lu is also fluent in Korean and Chinese. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and cooking.
Dr. Sonia attended Georgia State University where she received B.S. degree in Biology. She obtained Doctor of Dental Medicine from Tufts University, where she was awarded an academic merit scholarship and The Joseph R. Evans Endowed Prize Fund in Clinical Operative Dentistry. While in dental school, Dr. Sonia was involved in community outreach program serving children and special needs patients.
She enjoys educating her patients about their dental health and has a strong focus on providing patients with the highest quality of comprehensive dental care. Dr. Sonia continues to advance her skills by actively continuing her education. Dr. Sonia is an active member of the Georgia Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the Northern District Dental Society. In her spare time, Dr. Sonia enjoys time with her family and friends, taking her dogs out and hiking.
Dr. Hodges is a graduate of Emory University School of Dentistry and a member of the American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, Northern District Dental Society and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Hodges has been serving the Atlanta, Marietta, and Smyrna areas since 1977.
Dr. King is a graduate of Emory University School of Dentistry and a member of the American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, Northern District Dental Society and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. King has been serving the Atlanta, Marietta, and Smyrna areas since 1977.
Originally from a suburb of Dayton Ohio, Carla has lived in the Atlanta area for more than 25 years. She has worked with this delightful merged practice for over 18 years. Carla is knowledgeable in insurance benefits, treatment plans and assists her patients with financial options to meet their needs. She enjoys working with her wonderful patients and genuinely cares about each one. In her spare time, Carla enjoys spending time with her son, golfing, spending time outdoors and ballroom dancing.
Amanda has been a part of the Lake Park Dental team since 2015. She has been in the dental field for over 16 years. Amanda enjoys being the first person to greet you at our amazing office; she is committed to ensuring each patient is provided with exceptional dental care and customer service. In her free time Amanda enjoys spending time with family and friends, shopping, kayaking, traveling and attending Atlanta United, Falcons or Braves games!
Ashley graduated from West Central Technical College with an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene. She has practiced hygiene for over 18 years. As a hygienist, Ashley is very involved with maintaining optimal patient dental health. She enjoys educating her patients, so that every person leaves with a healthy mouth and beautiful smile. Patient success is the most rewarding part of her career. Ashley has lived in Georgia most of her life. She loves spending time with her family and friends. Georgia football season is her favorite time of the year!
Heather is a registered Dental Hygienist. She went to Georgia Southern College in 1988. Heather then attended DeKalb College from which she graduated in 1993 with an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene. Heather enjoys getting to know all of her patients and educating them in oral health. Her goal is to motivate her patients to have better oral hygiene which leads to a healthy life.Heather grew up in East Cobb. She has a son and two daughters. When Heather is not working she loves spending time with her children, family, and working in her yard.
Mandi is Dr. Angela Lus main dental assistant. Shes been in dentistry for 17 years and loves it. She has been with Lake Park Dental for the last 3 years. Mandi enjoys informing her patients on their treatment and does what is needed to ensure their comfort before and during treatment. Her goal is for every patient to look forward coming back to the dentist. Mandis been married for 8 years and has a blended family. She and her husband love to travel since theyre empty nesters.
Dee has been in the dental field for almost 10 years. She graduated from Medix Technical School in November of 2008 with a Dental Assistant Expanded Duties Certificate. She loves working in the dental field and interacting with her patients. She cannot see herself doing anything else. Dee has lived in Georgia all her life, but have seen the whole Western and Eastern Coast. She has a handsome 4 year old son that is starting pre-k this August.
Cathy has been in the dental field over 10 years. She graduated Dr. Ericson's Dental Institute in 2006. Cathy loves positive interaction between herself and the patients. Her top priority is for the patients to have an enjoyable experience while in our office. Cathy and her daughter, Ava enjoy knitting and walking their three dogs. She loves volunteering at Best Friends and also fosters dogs for Angels Among Us.