Ahna Kelley, DDS
Dr. Ahna Kelley has earned a reputation as one of Metro Atlanta’s most caring and patient-centered dentists—a clinician known not just for her skill, but for her warmth, compassion, and dedication to healing. At Modern Dental Atlanta, she is recognized for her ability to combine gentle hands with a deeply intuitive approach to patient care.
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For Dr. Kelley, dentistry has never been simply a profession; it’s the pathway through which she fulfills her life’s purpose. She believes the smile is the truest reflection of health and steps to strengthen the norm with each patient, for life from the start for good.
Dr. Kelley often shares that her greatest goal is to bring comfort, clarity, and confidence to the people she serves. She views the oral cavity as a gateway to overall health—a place where signs of systemic disease, infection, or imbalance can be detected and treated before they can impact the rest of the body. Her clinical focus includes health issues that address tooth structure, function, helping her patients understand how dental treatments can have a bigger role in their total health. Her caring nature and focus on details have made her a trusted figure for patients who require both aesthetic enhancement and truly supportive dental experience.
A proud graduate of top institutions in Georgia, Dr. Kelley earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2012. Her academic background laid the groundwork for her interest in the biological and systemic aspects of oral health. After graduating, she began her journey in dentistry as a chairside assistant in a private practice in Metro Atlanta. Under seasoned mentorship, she developed strong technical skills and an early understanding of how exceptional patient care looks like in real time.
Eager to broaden her perspective, Dr. Kelley spent the next year working as a highly motivated temporary assistant, supporting dental and surgical practices throughout Atlanta area. This exposure provided invaluable perspective, influenced her treatment philosophies, clinical standards, and patient care. She values the varied experiences she gained throughout her early career in dentistry—one she grounded in empathy, attention, thoughtful communication, and professional growth.
With four years of hands-on experience under her belt as an assistant, Dr. Kelley then received her professional journey: she matriculated for her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the prestigious Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington DC. Her training, steeped in medical clinical skills, strengthened her view of how dental care and good health are truly linked, and deepened her desire to return to Atlanta and provide care to the people who shaped her earliest experiences. She believes that dental care is most effective when doctors genuinely listen, encourage collaboration, and honor the individuality of each patient.
Dr. Kelley takes time to understand each person's concerns, goals, lifestyle, and comfort level. Her patients describe her as attentive, reassuring, and exceptionally thorough—a dentist who always explains the “why” behind every recommendation and makes sure her patients feel empowered throughout their treatment.
Whether you’re looking for preventive care, restorative treatment, or a provider who simply takes the time to truly care, Dr. Ahna Kelley is ready to welcome you. Schedule your appointment today—your smile, health, and peace of mind are in excellent hands.