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.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 108 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestRebecca Batten
a year ago
We absolutely love Southland Children's Dentistry!
sandra venegas
2 years ago
Simply the best dentist for little kids...very patient people..i was totally impressed with the treatment my little girl (4 year old)received in here..we brought her before to 4 other dentistry offices and all of them failed just to take a simple x-rays, and in here they all worked so kind and patient with my kid. We are more than pleased with their service and environment in this office
Amber Anderson
2 years ago
Dr.Sellers and his assistant Anthony was great with my son. My son has autism and made him feel very comfortable. This is an awesome staff from the beginning to the end. Very well trained with children thank you Southland staff.
Jenn Riley
2 years ago
I am so incredibly grateful for Dr. Shields! We were visiting Albany over the holiday weekend when my son broke his tooth. Dr. Shields talked with our pediatric dentist from our hometown, coordinated a care plan, and then came in to do the procedure after hours. My son was upset and I was so stressed, but he made everything go as smoothly as possible. I couldn't have been in better hands!
Britanny Tait
2 years ago
I absolutely love love love this pediatric dental office!!! The staff is so caring, loving, and welcoming. The doctors honestly and truly want what is best for you child!! My children will go here until they are all adults!! My children always have a wonderful experience and they do not fear going to the dentist. Thank You Southland for loving and taking care of us!
Yareth Reyes
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) Excellent service, always very attentive and my children always happy to go to the dentist. (Original) Excelente servicio, muy atentos siempre y mis hijos siempre contentos de ir al dentista.
Britanny Tait
3 years ago
I absolutely love love love this pediatric dental office!!! The staff is so caring, loving, and welcoming. The doctors honestly and truly want what is best for you child!! My children will go here until they are all adults!! My children always have a wonderful experience and they do not fear going to the dentist. Thank You Southland for loving and taking care of us!
courtney cowart
3 years ago
My daughter was terrified of her previous dentist. He is harsh and has no business dealing with children. My daughter has had medical issues since birth which have resulted in catheterization, bloodwork, an endoscopy and colonoscopy, trips to out-of-state doctors, and countless tears shed. When my best friend suggested S. Ga Pediatric Dentistry I was so excited! Her first appointment was a little scary for her, but the staff was beyond amazing. The second visit was a little less scary. The third visit was a piece of cake! My daughter has never liked anyone in any sort of medical field. They hurt. This is the best experience she has ever had! Five stubborn baby teeth pulled (she's 11) and no tears at all! Thank you a million times for your care, patience, unwavering kindness, and love that we have felt from the second we step foot in the building!
Bethany Shiver
3 years ago
My 3 kids have been going here for 5 years! They are amazing! My kids actually enjoy going to the dentist and have never left unhappy, it's always smiles. Highly recommend Southland!
Micro loc'd Beauty
3 years ago
Nice,friendly, and caring staff! Wouldn't take my child anywhere else!!
Carlee Burke
3 years ago
VERY NICE ! WORKED MY BABY IN WITH NO PROBLEM! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Lashawnda Hall
3 years ago
I have been bringing my children here for years and last week I had to bring my two year old to have crowns put on two front teeth in which I was extremely overwhelmed with having to do. The staff was very helpful and reassuring and even kept me informed during the procedure which I really appreciated. Dr. Sellers did an AMAZING JOB with my baby and I can't even tell which one's have the crowns. I am one happy momma and I'd definitely recommend this dentist!!!
courtney cowart
3 years ago
My daughter was terrified of her previous dentist. He is harsh and has no business dealing with children. My daughter has had medical issues since birth which have resulted in catheterization, bloodwork, an endoscopy and colonoscopy, trips to out-of-state doctors, and countless tears shed. When my best friend suggested S. Ga Pediatric Dentistry I was so excited! Her first appointment was a little scary for her, but the staff was beyond amazing. The second visit was a little less scary. The third visit was a piece of cake! My daughter has never liked anyone in any sort of medical field. They hurt. This is the best experience she has ever had! Five stubborn baby teeth pulled (she's 11) and no tears at all! Thank you a million times for your care, patience, unwavering kindness, and love that we have felt from the second we step foot in the building!
Lashawnda Hall
4 years ago
I have been bringing my children here for years and last week I had to bring my two year old to have crowns put on two front teeth in which I was extremely overwhelmed with having to do. The staff was very helpful and reassuring and even kept me informed during the procedure which I really appreciated. Dr. Sellers did an AMAZING JOB with my baby and I can't even tell which one's have the crowns. I am one happy momma and I'd definitely recommend this dentist!!!
Carlee Burke
4 years ago
VERY NICE ! WORKED MY BABY IN WITH NO PROBLEM! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Micro loc'd Beauty
4 years ago
Nice,friendly, and caring staff! Wouldn't take my child anywhere else!!
Bethany Shiver
4 years ago
My 3 kids have been going here for 5 years! They are amazing! My kids actually enjoy going to the dentist and have never left unhappy, it's always smiles. Highly recommend Southland!
Mechelle H. Braswell
4 years ago
The whole group at Southland Children's Dentistry is outstanding!! From the front office people to the dentists, there is not one sour face in the bunch. And they are all just excellent with your child.
Kimberly Goodson
4 years ago
I don't know what to say except that if you ever had bad experiences as a kid at the dentist and don't want your kids to have the same then please, come here. The staff is kind and courteous, everyone I met there is great with kids of all ages, and when I say great with kids I mean it. They're patient, sweet, and learn YOUR child and how to work with them. A+, 11/10, bring your babies here.
Amanda Massa
4 years ago
This place is amazing! The staff is consistently sweet and kind and knowledgeable. So SO good with children, and parents too. Office staff, hygienists, and dentists are all wonderful!! Also important is it's so clean and bright!
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