Dentists in Marietta know to expect the unexpected. Imagine its Thanksgiving. Youre sitting down to dinner. Patient Bill calls. He was eating nuts and painfully broke a crown. Dr. Kenneth Youngs passion and longstanding relationships with his patients would usually lead him to his dental office in East Cobb despite the holiday. His teenage children, Dr. Jason and Dr. Julie, acted as assistants, learning from the best. It was his job and his hobby.

Young & Tanner General Dentistry was born out of a familial bond that began when Dr. Kenneth Young opened his dental office in East Cobb, fueled by an unparalleled passion for helping patients. Dr. Julie Tanner now serves patients alongside her brother, Dr. Jason Young, whos also an Air Force Reserves dentist where hes a major and drills in Charleston, SC. After all these years, a few moves, and major renovations, were proud to still be a diverse, relationship-driven dental home speaking both Spanish and Russian.

Having a safe, sanitized dental office in East Cobb is more critical than ever as all dentists in Marietta cope with enhanced regulations. Our updated health protocols are designed with your health and safety in mind. Everything we do, every added step we take, is to help you and your family. We want to reassure every patient that we never compromise when it comes to providing the very best for your oral and overall health.

Dr. Jason Young knows a thing or two about serving patients and their smiles in East Cobb hes practically been doing it since he was still saving teeth for the Tooth Fairy, alongside his sister, Dr. Julie Tanner.

Together, the brother and sister team, would spend hours with their father Dr. Ken Young in his East Cobb dental office over decades. Dr. Young was known for a legacy of true, compassionate dental care where you always felt at home. Its a commitment that Dr. Young and Dr. Tanner still carry on to this very day.

Dr. Young wasnt always sure he wanted to be a dentist like his Dad. He knew he liked working with his hands and completing tasks to perfection. He ended up at his fathers alma mater The Ohio State University where he graduated from the College of Dentistry in 2002 and would be putting his dental skills and talents into practice with his sister at Young & Tanner General Dentistry.

Dr. Young has been inducted as a Fellow into the International College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Hes also an inducted member of the Hinman Dental Society of Atlanta. Dr. Young is also currently serving as a Major in the United States Air Force Reserves as a dentist for the 315th AMDS at Joint Base Charleston, SC.

Hes been happily married to his wife Elizabeth for over two decades and the couple share two beautiful children. When hes not at the office, Dr. Young is usually spending quality time with his family, traveling, or hiking.

Dr. Julie C. Tanner is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in 2001. She prides herself on providing patients with a personal, special dental experience thats gentle and comforting. Its a little something she learned while working beside her father Dr. Ken Young when she was younger.

Dr. Young encouraged his family to be with him at his dental office, where he spent most of his time because helping people and their smiles was a true passion, something he passed down to Dr. Tanner. However, her father also encouraged his children, (Dr. Tanner and his son Dr. Jason Young) to forge their own path in life which is something they both did and it led them back to becoming family dentists just like dad. (Fun fact: Not before Dr. Tanner spent much of her teen years working as her fathers dental assistant so she could save up for her first car at age 16.)

Fast forward to today, and Dr. Tanner is working alongside her brother Dr. Jason still caring for patients and their smiles in East Cobb. Dr. Tanner is now an inducted member into the Hinman Dental Society of Atlanta. Shes been happily married to her husband Geoff since 1999 and the couple has two amazing children.

Dr. Lily Bock is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in 2002. While studying to become your East Cobb dentist, Dr. Bock met Dr. Tanner and the two were good friends. Fast forward to today, and now their co-workers.

Dr. Bock is committed to helping patients and providing dentistry thats gentle, compassionate, and dedicated to improving your oral health. She carries on the traditions and well-known level of personal dental care created by Dr. Ken Young so many decades ago.

When shes not busy being a dentist, Dr. Bock is usually spending time with her husband and their two sons and daughter. Shes also a fan of traveling and experiencing new places, cooking, reading, and gardening.

Christine is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and has been working in dentistry since 1999. Shes been working off and on at Young and Tanner for over 15 years as a fill-in hygienist and was eventually offered a more permanent position. Christine says she loves all of the various aspects of being a dental hygienist because she enjoys developing relationships with patients, getting to know someone on a more personal level. Christine finds it rewarding when a patient incorporates what you instruct them to do into their daily routine, and she notices improvements when they come to the office for a recall visit. She says that improving someones oral health is ultimately linked to improving their health in general. After having excelled in science when she was younger, Christine says she was drawn to dental hygiene because she didnt want to be a doctor but she still wanted to work in health sciences. Christine says shes never worked at a more friendly and honest dental office. The doctors and staff at Young and Tanner really care about their patients and coworkers. When shes not working, Christine is usually parenting and being a mom is her favorite title, by far. She enjoys CrossFit and T-Barre exercise classes, gardening, walking, and paddle boarding. Christine is genuine, hard working, empathetic, and strong.

Dawn is a graduate of the University of Iowa with a degree in nursing. Shes been working in the dental fields for three decades and has been with Young and Tanner for over 20 years. Dawn says what makes her job so special is obviously the patients, some of which have been with the practice for decades. Dawn first began her career in oral surgery. She loved it so much she decided to make the switch to the dental field. Coming to the office each day is special for Dawn because she says its truly like youre working with family, and because most of the employees have been here so long, theyve shared a lot of life events together over the years. If she wasnt working with Young and Tanner, Dawn says shed be living back in Hawaii. Dawn was Dr. Ken Youngs assistant for years before working for the front desk. She loved seeing some of the patients she got to assist with. Dawn is married with a daughter and a son. In her spare time, Dawn enjoys watching Green Bay football, spending time with family and friends, and thrift shopping.

Joy has been working in dentistry since 2002 and shes been a part of the Young and Tanner family since 2010. Shes responsible for seating patients, preparing treatment rooms, and making sure patients feel comfortable. Joy says she was drawn to dentistry because she needed a versatile job that allowed her to work with people. She says being with the team at Young and Tanner is special because of how kind everyone is to our patients in listening to their needs and expectations. Joy is always fun, friendly, talkative, caring, and productive. With a total of six people, Joy lives with her rodeo family on a farm in Waleska. They are avid lover of all things outdoors including hiking, horseback riding, scuba diving, and whitewater rafting.

Kathyrn is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and has been immersed in the dental world since 2014 when started working at Young and Tanner. As a registered dental hygienist, Kathyrn gets the most rewards from getting to know her patients while also playing a huge role in their oral health. Kathryn says theres not a day that goes by on the job where she doesnt feel like shes helped someone in some way. Kathryn loves being a part of our team because she its such a joy to work for an office like ours. She feels like the entire team excels at making people feel comfortable and appreciated. Kathyrn has been happily married to her high school sweetheart since 2014. She has two precious little boys who make their lives extra fun. In her free time, Kathryn enjoys being with her family and spending time outdoors. She and her family are big Georgia football fans too. (Go Dawgs!)

Kym is a graduate of Kennesaw State and Lanier Tech. As part of her duties at Young and Tanner, Kym is responsible for insurance billing, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll. Kym says one of the best things about working for our office is that everyone is truly a team player, willing to step in and fill whenever theyre needed. She also says we have the best dentists who truly care about their patients. When you meet Kym, youll find that shes caring, honest, reliable, empathetic, and compassionate. She grew up in a family that was in the healthcare field, so Kym has always been drawn to it. Dental hygiene is an important part of our everyday health, and she enjoys knowing that shes part of a team whos helping to keep patients healthy. In her free time, Kym is usually with her kids in Canton with their three dogs and a fish. She also travels to North Carolina regularly where her fiance currently lives.

Logan is a graduate of the Dental Assistant School of Atlanta. When asked what Logan likes best about being a dental assistant, she says shes all about getting to know patients and helping the doctors, combining that with a great staff and she says Young and Tanner has an exceptional work ethic and environment. She admires how much the dentists truly care about their patients and staff. When you meet Logan, youll find that shes always caring, dependable, easygoing, kind, and admirable. When shes not taking care of teeth, Logan is usually spending time with family and friends, caring for her animals, traveling, and exploring new places.

Melinda is a graduate of Macon College and has been an integral member of the Young and Tanner family since 1994. She loves what she does because it allows her to get to know so many wonderful people in our community. Melinda appreciates the opportunity to help them take care of their oral health. She likes working one on one with patients, teaching them all of the best ways to care for their teeth at home. Whats kept her around for so long? Melinda will tell you its because of all of the people she works with and their ability to function both independently and as a team. Melinda also appreciates the dentists at Young and Tanner for being so kind and considerate in the way they treat both patients and staff. Outside of taking care of teeth, Melinda is married and has two grown daughters one who lives in Atlanta and the other lives in Los Angeles. She loves traveling, cooking, gardening, hiking, and photography.

Mimi is a graduate of the University of North Florida with a degree in psychology. Shes also a graduate of Florida Community College in Jacksonville where she received her dental hygiene degree. Mimi has been working in the field of dentistry since 2003 and shes been a part of the Young and Tanner family since 2014. She is usually busy throughout the day providing exceptional dental care and educating patients about their oral health. She loves listening to her patients but also she loves watching them get healthier as their treatment progresses. If she wasnt working as a dental hygienist, Mimi says shed probably still be a flight attendant. She says working with the team at Young and Tanner is a unique experience because of how well everyone appreciates and takes care of one another an example, she says, that was set by our amazing doctors. Mimi is loyal, chatty, happy, friendly, and determined. Outside of the office, Mimi is usually watching her son play baseball, volunteering at her kids school, hanging out with family and friends, and traveling.

Linda is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia with a bachelor of science in Dental Hygiene. She has postgraduate training at the Barney Fletcher School of Real Estate where she successfully obtained her real estate license. Linda has been a registered dental hygienist since 1981 and shes been with Young and Tanner since September of 2001. Some of Lindas most important responsibilities include: helping patients achieve good oral hygiene, reduce their gingival inflammation, and educate them on how to properly take care of their teeth/gums which leads to overall improved general health. She also takes x-rays, cleans teeth, applies fluoride, assists the dentist in treating the patient, sterilizes the operatory and maintains it, cleaning rooms and helps with instrument sterilization, and do anything else her awesome co-workers need. Linda says her career path was the perfect choice because she enjoys people and helping them. She says the office is unique because everyone genuinely cares about the patients and each other. The work at Young and Tanner is top notch, and she recommends the office with confidence. Linda truly loves being a dental hygienist and a realtor. Youll find that Linda is a problem solver, caring, fun, and friendly. Linda stays busy outside of work with her six children and grandchildren. She practices real estate in and around various Atlanta communities, spends time with her growing family, riding horses and bikes, reading, and traveling.

Brenda has been working in dentistry since 2014. At Young and Tanner shes responsible for managing our hygienists schedules. What she really enjoys is catching up with patients and hearing stories about whats new with their kids, jobs, and vacations. She says its these types of relationships that make her work so rewarding and fun. If Brenda didnt choose a career in dentistry, she says she would be fine working as a stay at home mom. Brenda was born and raised in North Texas and now resides in Woodstock, GA with her husband and three children. Outside of work, Brenda enjoys watching her kids play football, basketball, cheerleading, and softball. She also likes trying out new restaurants and foods.