Meet the Doctor

Dr. Kumar J. Patel is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy, honors conferred upon dentists who show leadership in their field and in their community. Take a moment to meet him, and then call Newnan Dental Care Center for an appointment at (770) 251-2273!

Ask About Sedation

Dr. Patel is one of the few dentists in the state that is certified to offer IV sedation. Make your next dental appointment more relaxing and pain-free!

About Dr. Kumar J. Patel

Dr. Patel earned his undergraduate degree from King's College, London, and attended dental school at Nova Southeastern University in Florida. 

He completed specialty training in prosthodontics at the University of Alabama, where he also received a Master of Science degree. He has also trained at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York.

During his training, Dr. Patel received extensive training in implant reconstruction, esthetics/cosmetics, crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, complete and removable partial dentures, TMD/jaw joint problems, traumatic injuries to teeth and supporting structures, snoring and sleep disorders, post-cancer reconstruction, and continuing care. Prosthodontists are masters of reconstruction. 

Dr. Patel is a volunteer dentist at the Ben Massell Clinic in Atlanta, which serves nearly 6,000 patients annually by providing them with vital oral health care. He also teaches dental students on rotation from the Medical College of Georgia, is actively involved in teaching and research, and receives referrals from practicing dentists across the state.

Dr. Patel served as editor for the Georgia Dental Association. He’s involved with the Fellowship of the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists, an honor reserved for 1% of dentists for their service to the dental profession and their community. 

Dr. Patel also serves as a manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Prosthodontics, a premier professional peer-reviewed journal published by the American College of Prosthodontics. He resides in Marietta with his wife and two daughters.