About Us
Clinical Excellence and Compassionate Care
Our Mission at North Georgia Oral Surgeon
Welcome to Georgia's premier oral surgery center, where we are delivering concierge-level care and providing our patients with an exceptional experience while transforming their smiles. We pride ourselves not only on our high standards of clinical excellence, but on our ability to make patients feel heard, respected, and cared for. Our highly skilled dental team serving Dawsonville and Gainesville has a combined 28 years of experience in oral surgery and we go above and beyond to ensure that your experience with us is top notch in every aspect. We are passionate about improving our patients’ lives through artful dental work, state-of-the-art equipment, and high quality materials. The purpose that drives us and the main goal of every treatment is to give you a healthy smile that makes you feel confident — and to empower you to care for your dental health along the way.
Dr. Abtin Shahriari
Dr. Abtin is a highly skilled board-certified oral maxillofacial surgeon. He has completed a combined eight years of specialty training at some of America’s top institutions, including an Ivy League degree from the University of Pennsylvania and residency training at Emory University, where he was mentored by some of the country's best known surgeons.
He has performed thousands of surgeries, from outpatient procedures performing facial and oral implants, facial cosmetics and rejuvenation, corrective jaw surgery, and pathology, to extremely complex facial reconstructions and high-risk trauma cases in the area’s Level 1 trauma centers.
Dr. Abtin’s core philosophy is that a patient's concerns should always be heard and that no patient should ever feel like they are not a part of their own treatment planning process. He genuinely cares for his patients in Dawsonville and spends most of his consultation time listening to their concerns.
Education
- Emory University School of Medicine Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study July 2004 – May 2008 Atlanta, Georgia
- University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine D.M.D. – August 2000 – May 2004 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business Wharton Management Program (WMP) Candidate- 2002-2004 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pending completion.
- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University M.P.H. in Epidemiology and International Health August 1995 – May 1997 Atlanta, Georgia
- Emory University- College of Arts and Sciences B.S. in Biology August 1991-May 1995 Atlanta, Georgia
- Atlanta North Fulton High School Magnet Program May 1990
Your First Visit
What to Expect
Our team understands that oral surgery can feel intimidating. That’s why we’ve cultivated a compassionate team and comfortable atmosphere to help you feel well taken care of — from the moment you walk through the door for your first appointment. We take the time to get to know you and your dental health, ask questions about your oral issues and your goals for the future, and give you all of your options for treatment. We take a communicative approach to explaining your oral surgery and let you know exactly what to expect at our Dawsonville practice.
Modern Care to Transform Smiles
Comforting Amenities
Our office is equipped with modern amenities to make you feel at home, and our friendly team takes the intimidation out of oral surgery. Unwind and turn on your favorite show, enjoy the coffee and tea at our beverage station, listen to tunes with our headphones, and stay cozy with warm towels. Don’t hesitate to let us know if there’s anything else we can offer to make your visit more comfortable!
