Our Doctors
Jay V. Patel DMD MS Orthodontist
“I am honored to be an orthodontist and endeavor to treat each patient like a family member – sharing in their concerns and goals throughout treatment. Orthodontics is a truly transformative process for people of all ages. I take immense pride in watching patients develop the confidence to express their happiness as beautiful smiles take shape.”
Originally from London, England, Dr. Jay V. Patel moved to Atlanta as a teen. After completing high school in Alpharetta, he harnessed his passion for art, science and happy people by completing the years of advanced training required to be a specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
Dr. Patel is an orthodontist, which is different from a general dentist. After graduating from dental school, orthodontists go on for another 2-3 years of specialty education just in orthodontics at an ADA accredited orthodontic residency program.
An active member of several professional dental and orthodontic associations, Dr. Patel is committed to advancing the field of orthodontics and providing patients with the highest level of care possible.
Dr. Patel approaches his career as an orthodontist with the philosophy that if you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life. When he is not in the office building beautiful smiles and relationships with patients, you will likely find him surrounded by family, friends, food and football (soccer!).
- Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics
Temple University School of Dentistry - Master of Science in Oral Biology
Temple University School of Dentistry - Doctorate of Dental Medicine
Temple University School of Dentistry - Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Georgia Institute of Technology
Justin Chong DMD Children’s (Pediatric) Dentist
“I chose to specialize in pediatric dentistry because I love working with children. I particularly enjoy having the opportunity to ensure they have healthy, beautiful smiles as children, while helping shape their future approach to healthy oral hygiene as an adult.”
Dr. Justin Chong is a true native Georgian with strong roots to this community. He was born in Atlanta and resided in Norcross and then Johns Creek, graduating from Chattahoochee High School. He attended the Georgia Institute of Technology and earned his engineering degree before he decided to pursue dentistry.
Moving to Augusta, Dr. Chong attended the Medical College of Georgia and received his Doctorate in Dental Medicine. He then went on to pursue his dream of working with children and was accepted into the Temple University Hospital – Episcopal Division program for Pediatric Dentistry in Philadelphia, PA. After two additional years of specialized training in treating children and earning the title of Chief Resident, Dr. Chong received his specialty certificate in Pediatric Dentistry and returned home to Atlanta.
At his practice of Georgia Orthodontics & Children’s Dentistry, Dr. Chong has found his niche as a pediatric dental specialist. He is able to serve the Atlanta community that he loves, especially building beautiful smiles in the young Georgians that are his patients, while staying close to his family and friends.
- Specialty Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry
Temple University Hospital – Episcopal Division - Doctorate of Dental Medicine
The Medical College of Georgia - Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology