Atlanta Periodontal Group Dr. Marya J. Barnes

Atlanta Periodontal Group, founded and led by Dr. Marya J. Barnes, is a well-established periodontal clinic located in Atlanta, Georgia. The practice is dedicated to providing specialized care for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various gum-related issues, aiming to help patients achieve and maintain optimal oral health. Dr. Marya J. Barnes is a highly experienced and board-certified periodontist. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from Hampton University and her dental degree from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in 1998. She then specialized in Periodontology, graduating from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry in 2001. After her specialty training, Dr. Barnes served as a Staff Periodontist with the U.S. Air Force, where she was also a member of the Keesler Forensic Dental Team and the Dental Officer in charge of Infection Control. In 2004, she achieved Diplomate status with the American Board of Periodontology, a significant recognition of her expertise. Dr. Barnes also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Alabama faculty before establishing Atlanta Periodontal Group in 2011. She is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Periodontology, the North Georgia Dental Society, and the Southern Academy of Periodontology, and regularly attends seminars to stay current with the latest advancements in modern periodontal practice. Atlanta Periodontal Group offers a wide array of services designed to address various periodontal needs. These include, but are not limited to, periodontal maintenance therapy, scaling and root planing for deep cleaning, functional and aesthetic crown lengthening, frenectomy procedures, osseous surgery for advanced gum disease, and dental implant placement for tooth replacement. They also utilize advanced technologies such as LANAP® laser treatment, which is an FDA-approved, minimally invasive laser therapy for gum disease, offering quicker recovery and less discomfort. Patients consistently praise Dr. Barnes and her staff for their professionalism, caring approach, and ability to make them feel comfortable and well-informed throughout their treatment. The clinic emphasizes a gentle, comprehensive, and personalized approach to periodontal therapy, ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction are top priorities.