Atlanta Downtown Dentist – Dr. Jaffe

Atlanta Downtown Dentist – Dr. Jaffe was a dental practice established by Dr. Dennis B. Jaffe, DMD, located at 98 Broad St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Dr. Jaffe, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Dental School, practiced general dentistry in downtown Atlanta for over three decades. He was particularly recognized for his artistic approach to custom designing gold crowns, partials, and dentures, earning him the moniker "the father of Afrodontics" by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The practice offered a range of dental services, with a notable focus on individualized gold dental work, catering to clients seeking unique aesthetic styles, including options for white or 22-karat yellow gold. Dr. Jaffe attended Hofstra University for his undergraduate degree in Biology before pursuing his dental education. His website, jaffe-dentist.com, previously highlighted his commitment to helping individuals and families improve their oral health and appearance. However, in 2015, Dr. Jaffe's practice faced significant legal challenges. He was convicted of misuse of Medicaid funds, pleading guilty to criminal charges and civilly settling allegations of fraud for over $324,000. The investigation revealed that Dr. Jaffe had knowingly billed for services on days he was not present in the office, with unqualified staff performing procedures, and had also engaged in "upcoding" — exaggerating the complexity of surgical tooth extractions for higher reimbursement. As a result of these legal proceedings, Dr. Jaffe surrendered his dental license and agreed to a five-year exclusion from all federally-funded healthcare programs, including Georgia Medicaid. The practice, as associated with Dr. Dennis B. Jaffe, DMD, is no longer operational under his direct licensure or participation in federal healthcare programs.