Our Dental Team
Please take the time to get to know us. You will see by our bios that once you come to Buckhead Dental, you stay. By reading about us, we hope you will better understand our philosophy on patient care.
Our Doctors
Richard Weinman, DMD
Richard Weinman, DMD, an Atlanta native and graduate of Northside High School, obtained his BS degree from Tulane University in 1973 and his Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta in 1976.
Dr. Weinman served as President of the Northern District Dental Society from 2001 to 2002 and as President of the Georgia Dental Association from 2005 to 2006. He is a clinical instructor at the Medical College of Georgia Department of Community Dentistry. He has served as a dental volunteer at the Ben Massell Dental Clinic since 1977 and is a member of the clinic's Executive Council. Dr. Weinman was named Northern District Dental Society's (Greater Atlanta) 2007 Dentist of the Year.
Dr. Weinman is married to general dentist Dr. Rebecca Weinman, and they have a daughter, Melissa, and a son, Paten. Dr. Weinman enjoys running, reading, spending time with his family and bike riding with his son.
Rebecca Weinman, DDS
Dr. Rebecca Weinman began her dental career in 1973 as an orthodontic assistant before completing dental hygiene school in 1977. She graduated from the Emory University School of Dentistry in 1985. An active member of local, state, and national dental associations, she currently serves as chair of Membership Services Committee for the Georgia Dental Association and an alternate delegate for the Georgia Dental Association's Northern District. Dr. Weinman also instructs and administers testing for dental assisting certification. She is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the Hinmann Dental Society of Atlanta, which are continuing education centered organizations. She was inducted into the Pierre Fauchard honorary Dental Society in 2007.
Dr. Weinman volunteers her dental services for the Face to Face Program of the Partnership Against Domestic Violence to help rebuild the smiles of domestic abuse victims. In 2007, she was given the Hope Award for her dedicated service to the Partnership Against Domestic Violence. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Weinman is a volunteer for Ahisma House, a rescue and foster organization for animal victims of domestic violence. She has volunteered and served on the board of directors for the Georgia chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, and is a member of the Temple, where she serves on the Interfaith Committee.
In her spare time, she can be found in her flower garden with her dog Betty. She especially enjoys spending time with her children Paten and Melissa and her husband, Richard.
Jason Myerson, DMD
Dr. Myerson has been in private practice since 2005 after graduating in the top of his class from the Medical College of Georgia and then completing a residency in Advanced General Dentistry at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He was awarded the Senior Dental Student Award for showing the greatest potential in the field of general dentistry in 2005 and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society by his professors. After associating with different practices in his hometown of Atlanta, he was recruited to Buckhead Dental Associates to succeed retiring dentist Dr. Bill Callahan.
Since joining the practice in 2007, he has been fortunate to develop a wonderful group of dedicated patients. Dr Myerson prides himself on providing the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable setting. Don't be surprised if he begins singing along to the background music while he is working…and his assistant, Zoya, may even join the fun! Dr. Myerson's expertise ranges from tooth colored fillings, crown and bridge work, cosmetic veneering and bonding, periodontal therapy, and invisible braces.
Dr. Myerson serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Oral Rehabilitation at the Medical College of Georgia. He volunteers monthly at the Ben Massell Dental Clinic, providing help for those in need. Dr. Myerson, along with Dr. Richard Weinman and Dr. Rebecca Weinman, participates in the Face to Face Program for women who are victims of domestic violence. Together, they reconstruct these women's mouths while they work to reconstruct their lives. He is an active member of the Georgia Dental Association and Hinmann Dental Society.
Dr. Myerson is originally from Atlanta and graduated from The Westminster Schools. He attended college at Tufts University in Boston prior to returning to Georgia for his dental training.
In his spare time, Dr. Myerson enjoys spending time with his wife Alyson and their daughter Naomi. He attempts to sneak in a round of golf or a tennis match on the weekends. He enjoys listening to music, watching television, exercising, and attending local sporting events. His current goal is to be a contestant on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire"!
Hygienists
The dental hygienist and the dentist work together to meet the oral health needs of patients. Whether you visit your dental hygienist twice a year or more frequently, they are an integral part of your dental care. The roles of the hygienist include but are not limited to:
- Assessing oral health conditions and reviewing health history
- Probing and charting periodontal pockets
- Taking and developing dental x-rays
- Removing calculus and plaque (hard and soft deposits) from teeth surfaces
- Applying preventive materials to the teeth (sealants, fluorides, and antibiotics)
- Helping patients learn oral hygiene strategies to maintain optimal oral health
Donna Baggett
Donna is a Registered Dental Hygienist who has been practicing hygiene for thirty years. She came to our office in 1996. She lives in Dallas and is single. In her spare time she loves to shop and go out with her close-knit group of friends.
Lynn Bryan
Lynn is one of our veteran hygienists and has been with the Buckhead Dental family since 1988! She has her Associate of Science Degree in dental hygiene from DeKalb College. Lynn has been a member of the American Dental Hygienist's Association since 1986.
Lynn is a true southern lady having grown up in Calhoun, Georgia. She currently lives with her husband Darryl in Peachtree Corners. They have two children: Savannah who attends Georgia Southern University and Dallas who is a high school student at Norcross High.
Pam Cleveland
Pam is a graduate of DeKalb College earning an Associate of Science degree in dental hygiene in 1989. Like many of the Buckhead Dental team members, she has been with the office for almost twenty years. In that time, she and her husband have had three daughters.
Most of her free time is dedicated to her girls, attending sporting events such as crew, ballet, and soccer.
Natalie Geter
Natalie obtained her Associates Degree in dental hygiene in 1993 from Clayton State College. She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association. Natalie has been with our office since 1993.
Natalie has been married for fifteen years. She and her husband, Joe, have two sons, Bailey who is 12 years old and John Michael who is 7 years old. Natalie enjoys volunteering at both schools where her boys attend. She is also very active in her church community and co-teaches a lady's Sunday school class. In her spare time, Natalie enjoys reading historical fiction. Surprisingly she also has a motor cycle, which she rides…chaps and all!
Tiffanni Graham
Tiffanni graduated from Georgia Perimeter College in 2001 with an Associates Of Science degree in dental hygiene. She is also a registered CPR instructor. Tiffanni has been with Buckhead Dental Associates for seven years.
She is married and is the mother of two boys, Ashton Chandler, 11 years old, and Lawrence Chase, 2 years old. Tiffanni is from Mobile Alabama and enjoys participating in their annual Mardi Gras celebration. She also loves to travel and attend the boy's sporting activities.
Lesley Madden
Lesley graduated from Georgia Perimeter College in 2001 where she received her Associates of Science degree in dental hygiene. She has been with Buckhead Dental Associates since 2001.
Lesley currently lives in Loganville with her husband of ten years. They have two boys and stay very active with their extracurricular activities.
Dental Assistants
The dental assistant works closely with the dentist and the dental hygienist to help provide optimal care for patients. Roles of the assistant include but are not limited to:
- Working with the dentist with dental procedures
- Taking impressions of the patients' teeth for study models and whitening trays
- Making temporary bridges and crowns
- Taking and developing dental x-rays
- Assisting with sterilization to ensure infection and contaminant control
- Helping patients achieve and maintain a maximum level of comfort during the dental visit
Viktoriya Avino
Viktoriya has been a certified dental assistant since 2003. She has been at Buckhead Dental for six years. She currently works with Dr. Rebecca Weinman as well as the other doctors.
She moved to the United States in 1998 from Moldova, a small eastern European nation. Viktoriya is married and has two beautiful daughters who keep her very busy!
Kimberly Cousins
Kim has been a certified dental assistant for twelve years. She has been with Buckhead Dental since 2008 where she primarily assists Dr. Richard Weinman in addition to the other doctors. She received her training through the Red Cross Dental Assisting program in Okinawa, Japan. Kim has supported our military's troops for the past ten years working as a contracted assistant. She has worked in Okinawa, Japan, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and the Pentagon.
She is an Illinois native and moved to Atlanta three years ago. She lives in the Smyrna area with her son Kyle who is a junior in high school. In her spare time, Kim loves cooking and spending time outdoors.
Zoya Ilyabayeva
Zoya has been at Buckhead Dental Associates for over fourteen years. She currently serves as Dr. Myerson's assistant as well as helping out the other doctors. She also serves as the office's OSHA officer.
Prior to moving to the United States in 1993, she lived in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. She and her husband have two sons, Ilya and David. Zoya enjoys traveling and spending time with her extended family in Atlanta and New York.
Sue Strollo
Sue is one of Buckhead Dentals most seasoned assistants…she has been with the office for over 20 years! She works with Dr. Richard Weinman along with the other doctors. Sue is also in charge of the daunting task of supply manager.
Sue is originally from Illinois but has been in the Atlanta area for over twenty years. She currently lives in Alpharetta and has two children, Alexandra, 15 years old, and Michael Chase, 13 years old. She also has a dog, Sophie.
Tamara Yakubeskaya
Tamara has been with Buckhead Dental for 6 years. She is from Minsk, Belarus and was granted her American citizenship in 2003. She loves to travel in her spare time.
Front Office Staff
Pat Collins
Pat has been with Buckhead Dental Associates for fifteen years. She serves as the office insurance coordinator. Patients and staff affectionately refer to her as "Mama Pat".
She lives in the McDonough area and has two children and three grandchildren who are the light of her life. In her spare time, Pat enjoys spending time with her family, attending church, gardening, reading, and decorating.
Kim Green
Kim has been in the dental field for over sixteen years. She has been at Buckhead Dental Associates since 2004 where she serves as the office hygiene appointment coordinator.
She enjoys traveling to her native island of Jamaica with her son Austin as well as going to the beach.
Juanita Smith
Juanita has been at Buckhead Dental since 2008 but has been in the dental field for over 40 years. She has been a chairside assistant as well as a hygienist. She currently serves as our doctor's appointment coordinator.
Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Juanita has been in the Atlanta area since 1992. She has a grown daughter and two granddaughters. She is a very active member of Holy Cross Anglican Church in Loganville. Juanita is also a very talented seamstress and crochets for fun.
Stephanie Wilson
Starting in February of 2009, Stephanie is the newest member of Buckhead Dental Associates. She serves as the office financial coordinator.
Prior to working in the dental field, Stephanie worked in the retail private sector and has an extensive background in small business management. She graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in 2001 from the University of Georgia…Go Dawgs!
Born and raised in Atlanta, Stephanie is a very active member of the community. She has previously served as her high school's alumni class agent, co-chair for the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, and board member of the non-profit group E.D.I.N. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, and walking her Havanese dog, Annabelle.