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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.

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Nardos A. Benton, DMD

With over 23 years of experience in dentistry, Dr. Nardos A. Benton has dedicated her career to providing exceptional oral healthcare to her patients. As a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Dr. Benton combines her extensive knowledge and expertise with a compassionate approach to patient care. She is passionate about helping her patients achieve beautiful smiles and improve their overall health.

Throughout her career, Dr. Benton has held various leadership positions, including serving as the President of the Student National Dental Association at the University of Kentucky. She has also contributed to the field of dentistry as an Associate Professor, guiding residents in general practice dentistry and training them in advanced techniques, including IV sedation and hospital setting dentistry for pediatric and disabled patients. In addition to her clinical skills, Dr. Benton has successfully managed and owned a private dental practice, her leadership and communication skills have been instrumental in building and maintaining strong relationships with patients and staff.

Dr. Benton is a proud mother of three beautiful daughters. Together, they enjoy traveling and exploring different cultures, with a particular interest in learning to cook dishes from around the world. Dr. Benton is fluent in English, French, Italian, and Tigrigna, and she is conversational in Spanish, allowing her to connect with a diverse patient base.

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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.

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Ravina Patel, DMD

Dr. Ravina Patel was born and raised in London, England and moved to the USA in 2005 where her interest in Dentistry sparked in high school and continued to flourish after. She attended Midwestern University Dental School in Arizona and after graduating she decided to return to Georgia to start her career as Dentist. Dr. Patel believes that every smile is unique to each person and enjoys working with her patients to help them achieve their oral health goals. She keeps up to date by going to conferences yearly, and being a member of the American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association and Academy of Laser Dentistry.

Outside of the Dental world, Dr. Patel loves to hang out with family and friends, lives an active lifestyle through traveling and exploring both in the USA and abroad and most of all is a huge foodie so she loves to cook new dishes and explore new restaurants!

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