ATEN & GAROFALO DENTISTRY - Key Persons
Dr. Garofalo began his dental care career by joining a private dental practice in the prestigious community of East Hampton, New York. During this time, he was also a part-time associate professor at New York University. Dr. Garofalo brought a youthful perspective as a professor and his enthusiasm for supporting optimal oral health led him to be awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Clinical Teaching.
Dr. Deborah Aten is a highly recommended dentist in Ballantyne, NC. Dr. Aten received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Ohio State University in 1993. While at Ohio State, she was selected to serve as one of the team dentists for The Ohio State Athletics Department. She then continued her post-graduate training at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC by earning her certification in a general practice residency.
After her residency training, Dr. Aten joined the faculty at Carolinas Medical Center in the Department of Oral Medicine and served as the GPR Assistant Program Director for many years. From there, Dr. Aten worked as an associate in a busy Charlotte general dentistry practice. Leveraging her broad experience, Dr. Aten opened Aten Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in 2001 to provide Ballantyne area residents with oral expertise and care in a dental practice that is conveniently located close to their home and office.
In addition to offering the highest quality dental care borne of many years of experience, Dr. Aten continues to focus on post-graduate education by attending numerous continuing education courses focusing on comprehensive cosmetic, reconstructive, and preventive dentistry. She is a proud member of the following:
American Dental Association
North Carolina Dental Society
Charlotte Dental Society
Outer Loop Education Study Club
Dr. Aten served as the President of the Second District Dental Society and North Carolina Dental Society Board of Trustees. When she is not busy supporting the optimal oral health of her patients, Dr. Aten enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, engaging in outdoor activities, and cheering for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
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At Aten & Garofalo Dentistry, we provide cosmetic dental work in Ballantyne. We strive to give our patients beautiful, healthy smiles through our comprehensive dental services. Whether you need a routine cleaning and exam or cosmetic treatments for smile enhancement, we will work with you to develop your dental treatment plan.
Dr. Deborah Aten, DDS is one of the very first dentists to establish a comprehensive dental practice in the Ballantyne area in 2001. She envisioned a conveniently located dental practice with a warm, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere. She hoped to create a general dentistry practice that combined years of experience and empathy to help patients with dental anxiety feel at ease while providing optimal oral health care.
Dr. Aten also aims to provide all patients of Aten & Garofalo Dentistry with convenient access to dental work and the peace of mind that their family's oral health is in good hands.
Today, Aten & Garofalo Dentistry continues its commitment to providing the highest quality oral care and bringing back more smiles to the world, one patient at a time.