Dr. Bolivar Luperon was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico. He received his undergraduate training from the University of Puerto Rico (UPR). He then attended the University of Puerto Rico School of Dentistry where he received his D.M.D. degree in 2003. In his last year of dental school, he received the General Academy of Dentistry Award. This award is given to the student who excelled in all aspects of dentistry. Right before his graduation, he realized there were areas of dentistry that he wanted to explore more. He applied to the, then, Medical College of Georgia Prosthodontics Residency. He was admitted and decided to move to Augusta, GA. There, after three years of post-graduate studies, Dr. Luperon received his Prosthodontist Certificate. During his residency, he received extensive training in; implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, removable complete and partial dentures, veneers, inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges and full mouth rehabilitation. He loves every aspect of the profession, especially prosthetic, implant and cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Luperon currently resides in Suwanee. He is happily married and has three precious kids and a dog.  In his spare time, he enjoys going to church, playing the guitar, watching sports, fixing computers and spending time with his family. 

DR. MICHELLE PATERSON

Dentist in Buford, GA                  

Center For Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry

Dr. Michelle Paterson graduated Cum Laude from Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, GA where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. Following her undergraduate studies, she received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University in Augusta, GA.

During her time in Dental School, Dr. Paterson received many awards and scholarships,and was elected into Omicron Kappa Upsilon; the National Dental Honor Society in which membership is by invitation only and based on high academic achievement, contributions to the advancement of dentistry through service, and outstanding character.

Dr. Paterson enjoys spending her free time painting and traveling with her husband, Adam.

MEMBERSHIPS

• Academy of General Dentistry
• American Dental Association
• Georgia State Dental Association

Dr. Nooredin Nurani is a graduate of Emory University and the Medical College of Georgia. He has been in private practice in the Atlanta area since 1990. Dr. Nurani has taken extensive advanced training in the areas of cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, orthodontics, and sedation dentistry with special focus on the treatment of complex dental problems, full-mouth reconstructions, and smile makeovers.

He has trained with Dr. Frank Spear at the Seattle Institute for Advanced Dental Education and with Ross Nash at the Nash Institute - both centers providing extensive continuums in cosmetics, occlusion, and smile makeovers. In addition, he has trained through the Medical College of Georgia Maxi Implant course in the placement and restoration of dental implants.

He received further training in implants and bone grafting through Dr. Mike Pikos, Dr. Maurice Salama and Dr. Arun Garg. Dr. Nurani received training in sedation dentistry from the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS) which has allowed him to provide dental care for his apprehensive patients. In fact, he was one of the first in Gwinnett County to offer sedation dentistry to his patients. In addition, Dr. Nurani is a certified Six Month Smiles provider.

Dr. Nurani is committed to providing optimum dental care for his patients in an environment which focus on patient comfort. Since 2007, Dr. Nurani and his team have hosted an annual charity event-Community of Smiles as a way of giving back to the community and helping the needy. Dr, Nurani and his team believe that serving ones community is both a civic duty and a blessing. Over the years they have helped hundreds of patients get a healthier smile.

In his spare time, Dr. Nurani enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, traveling, playing tennis, and is an avid skier.

MEMBERSHIPS

• American Dental Association
• Georgia State Dental Association
• Academy of General Dentistry
• Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
• American Academy of Implant Dentistry

Dr. Ravikanth Kallu originally received his dental degree from NTR University of Health Sciences, India in the year 2000. His research interest in oral health took him to Belgium, where he pursued his research at School of Dentistry, Katholieke University of Leuven (KU Leuven). While at KU Leuven, Dr. Kallu did interdisciplinary research on “Tooth Transplantations” in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and the Department of Restorative Dentistry. His thesis and research findings are published in the prestigious International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He received a Master of Oral Health Sciences magna cum laude. He is actively contributing to the research at KU Leuven.

In 2003, Dr. Kallu came to United States as a research scholar at Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Georgia where he received a Master of Nutrition. In 2005, Dr. Kallu moved to New York and further continued his education in clinical dentistry. In 2008, he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from New York University College of Dentistry with honors.

Upon graduation, Dr. Kallu returned to Georgia and is in private practice. He has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education in all disciplines of dentistry including endodontics, oral surgery, cosmetic dentistry, temporomandibular joint disorders, pediatric dentistry and implant dentistry.

Dr. Kallu is married to his wife, Anitha. They have two young children. In his free time, he enjoys being with his family & friends, playing tennis, travelling, listening to music and watching movies.

MEMBERSHIPS

• American Dental Association
• Georgia State Dental Association
• Academy of General Dentistry
• American Academy of Implant Dentistry 

RACHEL - OFFICE MANAGER

Rachel has been with the CCSD family for eight years. She believes in making sure all of our patients are served with the highest quality of care available and making sure the office runs smoothly. She enjoys interacting with our patients as well as welcoming new patients to our practice.

In her spare time, she enjoys fishing, boating and hanging out with her husband and son.