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Karyl Patten

  • Department of Pediatrics
    Assistant Professor
  • (404) 373-6614
  • kcpatte@emory.edu
  • Whitefoord, Inc
    Dental
    35 Whitefoord Avenue
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Overview

Whitefoord Inc. Dental clinics founded to address the dental needs of
the of the East Atlanta community. These clinics place priority on patient information, consultation, and explanation of treatment plans and follow up after the treatment. Whitefoord Dental Clinics strive to provide quality dental care.

Dental Sites:
Whitefoord Early Learning Academy
King Middle School
Toomer Elementary School

Dr. Karyl Patten graduated from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Patten holds faculty positions - Assistant Professor Emory University School of Medicine, Clinical Assistant Professor at Augusta University School of Dentistry.

Expertise:
The clinic offers general dentistry including deep cleanings, fillings, partials, dentures, crowns and oral surgery.

A licensed dental hygienist staffs our hygiene department. We strive to improve overall dental hygiene teaching oral care techniques. Our goal is to impart knowledge, preparing patients to maintain teeth health for their lifetime.


Our Aim

Our aim is to provide quality care for a wide range of patients, recognizing the need to increase access to oral health care.

Our Strengths
A team of young, enthusiastic and efficient doctors who provide exceptional dental treatments
A state of the art dental clinic with all the latest and necessary modern equipment
Patient Safety: We practice universal precautions as recommended by the ADA. We autoclave (steam sterilize) our hand pieces (drill) and instruments. Those few items, which cannot be autoclaved, are either disposable or cold sterilized using chemical solutions. All surfaces in the treatment rooms are cleaned and disinfected after each patient
No compromise on our services

Academic Appointment

  • Clinical Assistant Profession, School of Dentistry @ Augusta University
  • Assistant Professor, Emory University School of Medicine

Education

Degrees

  • JM from Emory University School of Law
  • MPH from Emory University/Rollins School of Public Health
  • DDS from Meharry Medical College
  • BA from Fisk University
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