Meet The Doctors

Dr. Vadria

Dr. Vadria graduated from the prestigious Western University of Health Sciences in Southern California where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Vadria was a member of the aesthetic honors program where he displayed his meticulous skill and keen eye for beauty and artistry. He placed at the top of his class in clinical experience with multiple awards around cosmetic dentistry. He is an avid member of multiple dental associations and enjoys all facets of general dentistry.

Dr. Vadria is a skilled and compassionate dentist who prioritizes providing the highest quality care for his patients. He understands that visiting the dentist can be stressful, which is why he places a strong emphasis on building strong, trust-based relationships with each and every one of his patients. Dr. Vadria takes the time to understand his patients’ individual needs, concerns, and goals for their dental health, and he works closely with them to develop personalized treatment plans that will help them achieve and maintain a healthy, beautiful smile.

Fun Facts

Dr. Vadria enjoys playing basketball and traveling in his free time.
He is an avid foodie and loves exploring different cultural cuisines.

Dr. Freddie Wakefield Jr.

Implantologist, Sedation and Advanced Oral Surgery

Dental School: Medical College of Georgia, 1992 – DMD
Georgia Health Sciences University, 2011 – Post-doctoral in IV Sedation
Undergraduate School: Fort Valley State University 1988 – BS Zoology
Oral and Implant Surgery
Board Permit for IV Sedation
Accreditation for Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Dr. Wakefield was born in Sandersville, Georgia and grew up in Quitman, Georgia, where he was President of the Student Government, awarded the J.B. Stevens Award for Best All-Around Student, captain of the football team, and the recipient of numerous academic awards and scholarships. While attending Fort Valley State University, he was Drum Major for the “Blue Machine” Marching Band, member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society. At the Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Wakefield was President of the Student National Dental Association. When not seeing patients, he can be found at weddings, churches, and Jazz clubs playing saxophone, or at charity golf tournaments.

Fun Facts

Dr. Wakefield loves to ride his Harley Davidson Motorcycle
He enjoys playing golf.
His favorite football team is the Atlanta Falcons.
He enjoys playing the saxophone.
He loves spending time with his two sons and family.

Dr. Ronald M. Wand

D.D.S

“It is my goal that every encounter with our office and staff exceeds your expectations. We go out of our way to deliver the level of dental care and compassion that we would want for our own family. I have always based my measure of success on the quality of relationships I have with my patients along with the quality of service we provide.”

Dr. Ronald Wand received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Washington University in St Louis with a double major in psychology and biology. He then went on to dental school at Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin(the city in which he was born and raised) where he received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery(DDS) graduating with honors.

After graduation, he was fortunate enough to have the experience of a General Practice residency at William Beaumont General Hospital in El Paso Texas followed by serving 2 years as the chief dental officer at Fort Gillem in Atlanta.

In mid-1970’s he began his private practice along with teaching clinical dentistry for 10 years at Emory University as a part-time faculty member. Dr. Wand has since continued his education with more than 1000 hours of post-graduate courses in restorative, implant, and cosmetic dentistry.

He is a member of the American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, Hinman Dental Society, American Academy of General Dentistry, and the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity.

Dr. Wand and his wife Linda have been married for 32 years and have 5 children between them.