Cosmetic, General and Implant Dentistry in Acworth Georgia

Terry O’Shea, D.D.S., F.A.G.D.
Dr. O’Shea has been practicing in Cobb County since 1982. Originally from Detroit, Michigan he has degrees from the University of Michigan and the University of Detroit Mercy Dental School. Dr. O’Shea is very active in continuing education to better serve our patients. He is an alumni of the Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, and member of the Hinman Dental Society and Cherokee Study Club. He is a past member of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Dental Association and in 2001 he was awarded Honorable Fellowship status in the GDA. Terry and his wife, Debby have five children between them, Sean, Ryan, T.J., Meg and Daniel. They live in Bentwater Subdivision in Acworth. Dr. O as he is frequently called and Debby love to travel the world. Debby was raised in Hawaii and Dr. O’Shea speaks Spanish so it makes it that much easier. Dr. O’Shea also enjoys gardening, sports and literature. Most of all Dr. O’Shea loves dentistry and serving his patients with his incredible team.

Lisa Stewart
Lisa is from Snellville, Ga. She worked as dental assistant for four years before she was married in September of 2007. She and her dog, Jaxon, moved out to Dallas with her husband Brett in September. They love to go horseback riding with their horses as well as excercise. Lisa is very excited about starting her new life here with Dr. O'Shea and his team. She loves working in the dental field with such wonderful patients. She is here to make your dental experience as comfortable as possible.

Sue Perkins
Sue is originally from Jacksonville, Florida and has lived in Marietta since 1983 with her husband, Tom. She has worked in dentistry since 1984 and started working with Dr. O’Shea in 1987 as a Chairside Assistant. She participates in continuing education courses every year at The Hinman Dental Society Meetings and she attended and completed a higher education course for Dental Assistants at the Pankey Institute in Miami, Florida. She loves working in dentistry and with our patients as much today as when she started in 1984! Sue is extremely grateful that she has been able to travel with Dr. O’Shea to Central America on several Mission Trips where she has been able to share some of her dental talents with others. Sue and her husband have two grown sons and 5 grandchildren whom they adore and spend as much time with as posssible.

Donna White - Registered Dental Hygienist
Donna joined Dr. O’Shea’s dental team in May 2006 relocating to Acworth from Henry County, Georgia. She started her career in dentistry as a chairside assistant and front office manager in 1981 in a general dental practice. In June of 1989, Donna received her degree in dental hygiene from Clayton State University in Morrow, Georgia. Her previous experience includes charirside assisting and dental hygiene in a periodontal office as well as general practices. Upon graduation from Clayton State University, Donna served as President of both the South Metro Dental Hygine Association and the honorary dental society Alpha Alpha Xi. She was honored to become a clinical instructor and share her skills at Clayton State University during the year following her graduation. More recent experience prior to her moving to Acworth include working in general practices where she developed techniques to aid her patients in maintaining the health of their teeth and gums. Her focus is primarily on preventative dentistry and patient education and she individualizes each patient’s need to prevent tooth loss and ensure the best periodontal health possible. She strives to make dental visits as painless as possible. Donna is proud to be a member of Dr. O’Shea’s outstanding team. Donna has two adult children and three grandchildren. She enjoys spending time with family, researching genealogy, hiking, fishing, and outdoor sports.

Becky Lutes - Office Manager Appointment Coordinator
Becky moved to Georgia in 1989. She has been in dentistry for more than 20 years and part of our practice since 1990. Becky worked as a dental assistant early in her career. She is well versed with dental procedures and has taken many continuing education courses to further her abilities. She served as an assistant in this practice for more than ten years before changing carreer directions and transferring to the business office. She now serves our office as Manager and Appointment Coordinator. She has a true love of patients and dentistry and always looks forward to meeting new people. Becky is married to Morris "Moose" Lutes, they have two children and two grandchildren. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, boating, antiquing, decorating and all summertime activities.

Kimberly Walker
Kim is proud to have joined Dr. O'Shea's dental team in June of 2007. She earned her B.S in Dental Hygiene in 2007 from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Prior to pursuing her dental hygiene career, Kim completed a B.S. in Business Administration at Reinhardt College. While studying at Reinhardt, Kim also worked as a dental assistant. During that time Kim realized her true passion lies in educating and assisting patients in obtaining optimal oral health. Kim maintains membership in both the American Dental Hygiene Association and the Georgia Dental Hygiene Association. Kim is originally from Ellijay, Georgia and has recently moved to Dallas, Georgia with her husband Josh. Josh and Kim recently married in May, 2007. Kim loves to cook, read, and spend time with friends and family.