Two board-certified oral surgeons lead Oral Surgery Specialists of Atlanta: Andrew C. Aiken, DMD, MD, and Drew Shessel, DMD. The practice operates across two Atlanta-area locations, one at 3280 Howell Mill Rd NW, Suite 240 in Atlanta, and a second at 4700 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Suite 400 in Dunwoody. Together the surgeons report performing over 42,000 teeth extractions and placing a substantial volume of dental implants.
The full spectrum of surgical services includes wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, bone grafting, general tooth extractions, full arch implant solutions, oral pathology evaluation, impacted tooth exposure, pre-prosthetic surgery, and pediatric oral surgery. The practice also performs scar revision and provides clinical resources on opiate reduction strategies, emphasizing non-opioid pain management for post-surgical recovery.
Advanced imaging technology is a core feature of the practice’s diagnostic process, with 3D CT scanning and digital surgical planning integrated into treatment protocols. Patients receive multiple anesthesia options ranging from local anesthesia to intravenous sedation, with sedation plans personalized prior to surgery. Pre- and post-operative instruction resources are available on the website.
The Atlanta office holds hours Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Dunwoody office is open Monday through Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM; closed Thursday. Online appointment booking is accessible through the practice website. Patients can also reach the Atlanta location at (404) 351-5335 and the Dunwoody location at (470) 300-2616.
The practice accepts referrals from dentists throughout the metropolitan area and also schedules direct patient appointments. Patient education materials, including frequently asked questions and step-by-step surgical guides, are published on their site.