Wesley D. Powell, D.D.S., M.S., P.C.
Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Powell graduated from the McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He then attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where he earned a degree in Anthropology. He attended Columbia University School of Dentistry and Oral Surgery in New York, New York for his dental training. Dr. Powell then completed a three-year residency program in Pediatric Dentistry while earning a Masters Degree in Clinical Dentistry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

During this time, Dr. Powell completed his thesis, "Human Salivary Immunoglobulin and Antigen-specific Antibody Activity after Tonsillectomy." This thesis has been published in the journal Oral Microbiology and Immunology.

Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Powell practiced for two years in suburban Washington, D.C. at a pediatric/orthodontic practice before relocating to Atlanta. While there, he was on staff at Arlington Hospital.

Dr. Powell is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association and the Better Business Bureau. Dr. Powell served as the Atlanta representative for Crest, Proctor and Gamble for Children’s Dental awareness month speaking to inner city children and also appeared on local television to promote dental health. He is currently a member of Gnathos, a continuing education organization that deals solely with the orthodontic treatment and clinical modification of growth and development of growing children and teens.

Dr. Powell resides in Buckhead with his wife Sarah, their son Pearson, and their two Jack Russells Sophie & Cowboy. He enjoys golf, travel, snow skiing, and fly fishing. He and his wife are active in the community with numerous art foundations including the National Black Arts Festival as well as being a member of Peachtree Presbyterian Church helping with pre-school children.