Southland Childrens Dentistry of Valdosta (formerly South GA Pediatric Dentistry)

Southland Childrens Dentistry of Valdosta (formerly South GA Pediatric Dentistry) - Pediatric dentist in Valdosta, GA
3227 N Oak Street Extension a, Valdosta, GA 31605
Open
Closes at 5:00pm
SundayClosed
Monday8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday8:00am - 5:00pm
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed

Dr. Ron Fields was born and raised in South Georgia just east of Albany, in McRae. He grew up playing every sport available but especially loved football, baseball and tennis. A passion of his youth that has remained a constant is his love of the outdoors. Every moment he was not in school or on a sports field, he was hunting and fishing.

Dr. Fields graduated with honors from Telfair County High School in 2003. Throughout high school, he worked a range of jobs, from being the chef at a local pizza place and working at the local hardware store, to loading watermelons for local farmers and working for Coca Cola. Following his first year of college, Dr. Fields volunteered for two years as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, in London, England.

After returning from England, he graduated from South Georgia College, in Douglas, with an Associate of Science degree and then again with the highest honors from Valdosta State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, in 2009. During his college years, he served as a college senator, president and vice-president of dental clubs, a liaison between the dental and medical clubs, and founder of the dental club at Valdosta State University. Dr. Fields was accepted into dental school at MCG in 2010. While in dental school he was voted by his peers and professors to receive the Ralph McKinney Omicron Kappa Upsilon - Professionalism Award, which is given to a student based, in part, on the following traits: Positive Role Model, Ethical, Moral, Trustworthy, Honest, Attitude of Service, A classmate that consistently conducts their self with class and humility, and is always willing to take time to help others, even without being asked to do so.

Following graduation from dental school, he was accepted into the pediatric dental residency in Augusta where he received specialized training in the treatment of healthy children and those with special needs. A component of this program was working at Scottish Rite and Egleston Hospitals in Atlanta, GA, where Dr. Fields became particularly well versed in the care of children with special needs and special health concerns.

Throughout all of this, factors that have remained a constant have been a love of God, family and the great outdoors! Dr. Fields chose to come to Albany so that he would be back home in South Georgia and have the convenience of a thriving city with wonderful southern hospitality!

Dr. Fields is married to Jessi Fields, from Douglas, Georgia. Jessi also graduated from the Medical College of Georgia as a physicians assistant and then specialized in dermatology. Their sons, William- born in September of 2015 and Ryan-born May of 2019 are the lights of their lives!

Dr. Ken Sellers path into dentistry has been very unconventional. He was born in Hazlehurst, GA, where he grew up loving sports and anything outdoors. He graduated with honors from Jeff Davis High School and then attended Mercer University for two years before transferring to the University of Georgia, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.

For the next 17 years he started up and sold several businesses, including a coffee roasting company, an unfinished furniture manufacturing plant, and a large cabinet company. On October 31, 2009 everything changed when he lost his cabinet company in a fire. Faced with starting over he made the decision to go back to school and become a dentist.

At 40 years of age, Dr. Sellers was accepted into the MCG School of Dentistry, where he completed dental school. He then was accepted into the Pediatric Residency Program in Augusta, where he spent the next 2 years in intensive training learning how to treat pediatric patients, ranging from the healthy to the medically complex with special needs. A segment of his training was completed at Scottish Rite and Egleston Hospitals in Atlanta, where he became adept at treating medically complex children in conjunction with the other members of their health care team. His training includes over 300 cases that were treated under general anesthesia in the OR at these institutions.

Dr. Sellers is married to Angie Sellers and they have three children: Abby, Trey and Peyton. When he is not treating children he is playing golf, hunting with his kids or training his Boykin Spaniels. He loves being back in South Georgia!

We realize how important of a decision it is in choosing the right pediatric dental office for your child. We are confident that you will be more than satisfied with choosing our office for all your childs dental needs. We take pride in the high standard of dental care we provide for infants, children, teens and special needs patients in an environment especially created with them in mind!

Our experienced staff is especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your childs needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment. Our staff is trained and skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient.

We promise to speak candidly with you about your childs dental health and treatment, and encourage you to ask questions. We will work with your child individually to help them understand the importance of good dental health, and the steps they can take at home to keep their smiles beautiful and healthy for a lifetime.

Reviews

Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 96 reviews

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Laura Clements
a year ago
We drive 75 miles one way... worth every mile! Friendly and knowledgeable! Donna and Maggie are Awesome!


emily crawford
a year ago
My 7 month old had been ignored by several professionals about a lip and tongue tie. Dr fields actually listened to me and fixed the issue. My son also has a bad reaction to the twilight sedation and both dr chamberlain and dr fields were SO on top of it and checked in with me frequently. So grateful I chose them.


Michelle Harrison
2 years ago
This place is special. Welcoming from the start. My daughter was happy to find her name on the "welcome" board they had. Although she was nervous at first, Ms. Ansley was wonderful with her and had her at ease within a few seconds. The facility is so kid-centered and everyone was so patient, but also really good at explaining things and showing this in kid-friendly terms. Very happy with my daughter's treatment and care!


REBECCA WOODS
2 years ago
Fabulous, friendly staff!! Top notch!! Highly recommend!


Makayla Gilmer
2 years ago
Such a wonderful dentist office! Everyone was so nice and welcoming and they were absolutely fantastic with both of my autistic children. Best dentist office we have ever been to.


Rebekah Wilkerson
2 years ago
Amazing experience! From the moment we walked in the door, to the moment we left, they were nothing but amazing! They had patience and kindness regarding any questions or concerns! Both my children had an amazing experience with the hygienist and dentist.


Lindsey Anderson
2 years ago
My kids loved their visit today. This is a wonderful dentist office to bring your children. The staff is extremely friendly, the dentists and hygienists are very knowledgeable and the office is clean & decorated so cute!


Brennan King
2 years ago
We had a wonderful first dentist visit with our 2 little ones. I was worried my toddler wouldn't feel comfortable enough to cooperate but she did great! Our hygienist Amy was perfectly patient and gentle and explained everything making it a smooth first experience.


Tabitha Miller
2 years ago
Maggie did a great job with my one year old for his first cleaning! Dr. Sellers took the time to explain everything to me and address my concerns. I highly recommend them for your little ones! They have such a great welcoming atmosphere with friendly front desk staff. My son also got a prize, balloon, and goody bag!


Monique Vaughn
2 years ago
I normally don't leave google reviews but need I say visiting this dentist office with my one year old daughter was a wonderful experience..My daughter had surgery on her mouth, the staff and the doctor was wonderful, they treated me and my daughter like family from the time we got there from the time we left.. They made our stay at the office very pleasant.. Not to mention one of the staff members even reached out to check on my daughter to see how she was doing after hours... Thank you


Bryony Fowler
2 years ago
My baby's first visit was AMAZING. The atmosphere and decor was very child friendly and the staff was great. The techs and dentist were patient and gentle with my baby. Thank you for the awesome customer service!! Looking forward to our next visit!


Caitlyn Williams
2 years ago
This was the best experience for our little one! They were so kind and patient. We are looking forward to the next appointment!


Chelsea Spivey
2 years ago
I have had a difficult time trying to find a dentist for my kids. They are amazing, front desk, hygienists, and dentist were all extremely kind and helpful.


Chelsea Vigen
2 years ago
We had a wonderful first experience yesterday! Every member of the staff was welcoming and exceptional while interacting with my kiddos! My girls thought the dentist was so fun and are excited to return!


Tyra Middlebrooks
2 years ago
This was my 1 year olds first visit to the dentist and everyone was the sweetest! She only cried a little bit but they all made sure she was as comfortable as she could be! She got a toy and balloon! I love that they have TVs so the kids can watch while getting any dental work done.


Hillary Mizell
2 years ago
Amazing experience today with Lindsey, Donna and Dr. Sellers! So sweet to my daughter, communicated everything very well and made sure we knew exactly what to expect.


Lauren Castillo
2 years ago
The office is clean and comfortable with a very child friendly decor. The staff are friendly and greet you with a smile. They are extremely patient and kind. When you go back, there are tvs mounted over each chair where your child can pick a favorite show or movie to watch. This was my son's favorite part! He was so engrossed in his lego star wars that he barely noticed the cleaning and exam. The dentist is very knowledgeable and approachable. He is happy to sit with you and answer questions or explore concerns. My lil man actually loves going to the dentist thanks to the awesome experience he has each visit. I highly recommend their office!


Emily Millikan
2 years ago
I can't say enough great things about this office! From having our daughters name on the board when you walk in to welcome a new patient, all of the staff being so friendly and welcoming, to making her comfortable with ballon and headphones while she got her teeth cleaned! They were beyond amazing with her! I was worried with our daughter being 2 but Amelia did great thanks to them!


Destiny Gomez
2 years ago
So kind and courteous! They were very prompt with our time and were the sweetest of souls making sure my daughter was in a calm state of mind. And they give the kids balloons! Amazing experience!


Jenna Taylor
2 years ago
Won't take my babies anywhere else! Best service and best care ever!


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