Dr. Powell is currently accepting new patients and taking appointments in April for West Wieuca. To make an appointment for your child, please call 770-934-5900.
Dr. Wesley Powell graduated from the McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He then attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where he earned a degree in Anthropology. He attended Columbia University School of Dentistry and Oral Surgery in New York, New York for his dental training. Dr. Powell then completed a three-year residency program in Pediatric Dentistry while earning a Masters Degree in Clinical Dentistry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Powell practiced for two years in suburban Washington, D.C. at a pediatric/orthodontic practice before relocating to Atlanta. While there, he was on staff at Arlington Hospital.
Dr. Powell is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association and the Better Business Bureau. Dr. Powell served as the Atlanta representative for Crest, Proctor and Gamble for Children’s Dental awareness month speaking to inner city children and also appeared on local television to promote dental health. He is currently a member of Gnathos, a continuing education organization that deals solely with the orthodontic treatment and clinical modification of growth and development of growing children and teens, Atlanta Dental Coordinator for the charitable organization Team Smile and the Atlanta Falcons. This organization teams with a local professional sports team to provide free dental care and screenings to children in many NFL/NBA cities including some colleges (including UGA!) around the country.
Dr. Powell resides in Buckhead. He has one son, Pearson, and two Jack Russells Sophie & Cowboy. He enjoys golf, travel, snow skiing, the outdoors and fishing. He is active in the community with numerous foundations and community service organizations including the National Black Arts Festival, Camp Sunshine, and Lanier Partners of North Georgia. Dr. Powell is a member of Peachtree Presbyterian Church and has participated with helping with pre-school children.
