Praneetha Kumar, DMD
“I want to welcome you to our website and invite you to visit our office. After touring the office you will quickly see why so many families in Buckhead, Vinings and Sandy Springs choose Powers Ferry Dentistry for their dental care. My team and I are committed to your comfort and to delivering the most comprehensive dental services available. We go the extra mile to create a pleasant experience for all of our patients, including children and adults of all ages.” ~ Dr Praneetha Kumar
Get To Know Dr Kumar
A native of McDonough Georgia, Dr. Kumar graduated with a Bachelor in Political Science Emory University. She obtained her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the Georgia Regents University.
Subsequently, she completed a year of residency in the Advanced General Dentistry program at the Veterans Hospital in Birmingham, with extensive training in dental implants, cosmetic and complex full-arch restorations, surgical procedures, endodontics and management of medically compromised patients.
She was appointed as the Program Director for the Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the Veterans Hospital in Birmingham. During her tenure as the director of the AEGD, Dr. Kumar worked closely with AEGD residents, Oral Surgeons, Orthodontists and Periodontists to support a multidisciplinary approach for treatment of medically compromised patients requiring complex implant therapy and dental rehabilitation. She continues to serve as an Adjunct Faculty Member at UAB School of Dentistry.
She has extensive experience and knowledge in treatment-planning and restorative aspects of implant dentistry including all-on-four, fixed hybrids and multi-units. She is also well versed in various current esthetic dental treatments.
Dr.Kumar continues to lead multi-disciplinary study clubs residents and fellow practitioners. She is dedicated to the highest level of care for her patients. Dr. Kumar has a history of participation in research and community programs.
Dr. Kumar is fluent in Spanish and Telugu. Outside work, she enjoys exercising and spending time with her family and friends.
Education
University of Georgia School of Dentistry (DMD)
Emory University (Bachelor of Political Science)
Licenses and Associations
Licensed Dentist in the state of Georgia
American Dental Association (ADA) Member
Georgia Dental Association (ADA) Member
CPR certified
Hinman Dental Society
Lecturer on Implant Dentistry for Nobel Biocare® and Biohorizons®.