Meet the Doctors
Proudly Serving the Community for Over 20 years
Melissa Gessling, DMD
Dr. Gessling was born in extremely rural Northeastern California. She moved to slightly-less-rural South-Central Montana as a young teen. In high school, she worked in her father’s dental office as a dental assistant and lab technician and decided to follow in his footsteps. She went to undergraduate school at Concordia College in Moorhead, a school that both her grandmother and great-grandmother attended.
After graduating, Dr. Gessling moved to Augusta, Georgia, where she continued her work as a lab technician at the dental school of Augusta University. It was there that she realized her passion for helping people and her technical skills could be combined into a great career. She graduated from the Medical College of Georgia and has been working as a general dentist since. She is passionate about life-long learning and continuously strives to learn something new in dentistry. Her passion for taking care of people comes through in all of her interactions with patients. She currently resides in Atlanta and enjoys reading, cooking, photography, and cycling.
Ala Yassin, DDS, MSD
Dr. Ala Yassin is a highly accomplished and board-certified periodontist. She moved to the United States in 2008 and embarked on her professional journey in dentistry after graduating from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in December of 2015. She remained in Colorado, where she practiced until 2017. She joined the Periodontal Residency Program at Anschutz Dental and Medical University and graduated from the residency in June of 2020. She attended the American Association of Periodontology and became a Certified Periodontist in August of 2021.With a solid foundation in periodontology and dental implant surgery, she has continuously strived to enhance her skills and knowledge over the years.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Dr. Yassin leads a fulfilling life outside of the office. During her free time, you can often find her engaging in various physical activities such as Zumba and hiking. A lover of nature, she cherishes the opportunity to immerse herself in the beauty of Georgia’s landscapes. Dr. Yassin possesses a passion for culinary arts, finding joy in exploring new recipes and creating delicious meals. She speaks English and Arabic.
Jinah Yang, DMD
Dr. Jinah Yang is passionate about providing exceptional dental care and believes in the importance of building lasting relationships with her patients. With a focus on restoring both function and aesthetics, she is dedicated to helping patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. Her approachable and compassionate nature allows her to connect with individuals from all walks of life, ensuring they feel comfortable and well cared for during their visits.
When Dr. Yang isn’t caring for her patients, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, daughter, and their playful dog, Molar. An avid traveler and baker, she finds joy in exploring new places and whipping up delicious treats in the kitchen.
Dr. Yang looks forward to working with you to create a dental experience that is both positive and personalized.