Our Newnan, GA dentists offer experience and compassion and place a strong emphasis on research. They welcome the opportunity to provide comprehensive dentistry to you and your family based on expertise and these important values.
Dr. Charles Smith is the founder of Southern Rivers Dental. He is a second generation dentist. He holds degrees in biology and chemistry from Georgia College & State University, is a graduate of Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, and received advanced education in general dentistry from South Texas Veterans Affairs. He enjoys making a difference in peoples lives through dental health.
Dr. Smith believes that a smile makes a great first and long-lasting impression, and he wants to help make that first impression a great one for his patients. His goal is to improve each patients oral health care and further the Kingdom of God through his dental talents. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Kyndall, his two daughters, Olivia and Hensley and son, Levi.
Dr. Franklin Perlis graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Biological Sciences. He then attended Augusta Universitys Dental College of Georgia and graduated with Doctor of Dental Medicine. Following dental school Dr. Perlis completed a residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in Hospital Dentistry and received a certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry. Dr. Perlis believes a healthy and confident smile plays an important role in the health and well being of the whole body.
Lisa enjoys seeing patients smiling faces after receiving exceptional dental care. She likes to make sure that patients are always comfortable and relaxed in our dental office. She loves the people she works with and feels blessed to be part of such a great group.
Emily is one of Southern Rivers' dental assistants. Emily enjoys helping Dr. Perlis make our patients feel good about their teeth and overall oral health. Emily is a life-long resident of Newnan, Georgia. In her spare time, Emily likes to hunt, fish, watch football and hang out with her friends.
Katelyn Bedrosian is a dental hygienist who has been with our practice since 2012. She received her training at West Georgia Technical College. She is also certified by the Georgia Board of Dentistry.
Katelyn loves spending time with patients, building relationships with them and explaining the importance of oral hygiene. She makes sure every patient is well-informed about their oral care, and she is always happy to answer any questions or address any concerns. Making patients feel welcomed and assuring them that they are receiving quality care is very important to her.
When Kellie is not working, she enjoys being home with her sons. The boys keep her busy and fill her heart with love and laughter. She also likes to work out at OrangeTheory Fitness as an approach to personal wellness.
You know how your afraid to go to the dentist? Well, I'm that guy. Its been a while since I've been but couldn't take the pain any longer so I went to Southern Rivers. I must say I was terribly nervous but the staff was unbelievable. They are totally professional and thoughtful about their patients and Dr. Smith, well I can't say enough about him other than he was sensational at his job. -James