MEET OUR WOODSTOCK DENTISTS

Dr. Bivins brings over 13 years of experience, as well as a warm and friendly personality, to our team.  Dr. Bivins is a talented and accomplished dentist who approaches his profession with passion and humility.  Dr. Bivins was raised in a very structured environment by his grandparents in rural South Georgia. Dr. Bivins attended undergrad at Fort Valley State University, receiving a B.S. degree in Animal Science in 2001.

After graduating from Fort Valley State, Dr. Bivins was accepted to Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, D.C., where he excelled as a dental student, graduating with his Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree in 2005.

Upon graduation, Dr. Bivins moved directly into private practice in Washington, D. C., where he practiced for 2 1/2 years. Dr. Bivins also provided dental care in the underserved areas of Washington, D.C., where he observed an abundance of neglected dental health, lack of dental knowledge, and medically compromised patients.  This experience fueled Dr. Bivins’ passion, as he realized his purpose in life is to serve his community with exceptional dentistry and to raise awareness of the importance of good dental health.

Dr. Bivins returned to his home state in 2007 to provide his services to the wonderful citizens of Georgia. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Georgia Dental Association, International Association for Orthodontics, and the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (D.O.C.S.) Dr Bivins has completed countless Continuing Education courses over his 13 year career. The knowledge gained from these courses has increased Dr Bivins’ capacity to treat complex cases and to provide more specialty services to his patients.

Dr. Bivins has served on the teaching faculty at the highly esteemed Center for Aesthetic Restorative Dentisty (C.A.R.D.) in Dallas, TX since 2015. This organization teaches Dentists all aspects of Dentisty with a focus on treating complex dental cases. Dr. Bivins is very happy to join Byrd Dental Group and hopes to gain the trust of the citizens and communities of Woodstock and to provide them with exceptional dental services.

Working with Byrd Dental Group since 2013, both in Towne Lake and Northpoint, Dr. Jim Harris brings vast experience with a gentle, caring touch to our practice. He has over 3000 hours of Continuing Education over his career, focusing on an array of topics from Cosmetic to Temperomandiblar Joint disorders, to orthodontics and Implants. He is current involved in a course curriculum with the Kois Institute of Seattle. This is a comprehensive curriculum of over 250 hours, focusing on total care for each and every patient, including the most challenging restorative cases.

Dr. Harris obtained a degree in Biology from Georgia State University before continuing his studies in Dentistry at The Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Although born in Philadelphia, he has lived most of his life in Georgia. Graduating in 1981, he spent 4 years in the U.S. Army Dental Corps, fulfilling his health professions scholarship obligations. The first 3 years were in Bremerhaven, Germany, where his first daughter, Jessica, was born.

Dr. Harris has 2 daughters and 3 granddaughters, with a fourth on the way. He and his wife, Vicky, enjoy tennis, cooking, finding great new restaurants, traveling, and taking their dog, Enzo, for long walks.

Dr. Harris is available for appointments Monday- Thursday from 7am- 4pm.

Dr. Timothy N. Byrd, President and CEO of Byrd Dental Group, brings over fourteen years of experience to his practice and feels fortunate to do what he loves every day. While he enjoys the procedures, medicine, and diagnosis involved with dentistry, he cherishes the relationships he develops with his patients the most.

Dr. Byrd first emerged as a leader while pursuing undergraduate studies at Lee University (BS Biology, 1994). As alumni coordinator, he led a campaign to raise over $80,000.00 to build a clock tower which still serves as a focal point for the campus today. He later attended the University of Alabama – Birmingham School of Dentistry and graduated in 1998. During his time at UAB, he was elected by his classmates to serve as ASDA (American Student Dental Association) representative for four consecutive years. He represented the state of Alabama on the national level each year to vote on important issues and also organized local events. After graduation, he completed a one-year residency in Dental Surgery at the University of Vermont College of Medicine, a level one Trauma Center. During his residency, he set a production record in the program for the amount of crown and bridge completed. Other accomplishments include: achieved status of Chief Resident, passed certification for Advanced Cardiac Life Support, completed a rotation in general anesthesia, treated fractures of the mandible and maxilla, sutured facial lacerations, performed numerous surgical extractions, and he became efficient in molar root canal therapy and restorative dentistry. Dr. Byrd annually exceeds the mandatory hours of continuing education to stay abreast of the most recent advances in the field, and recently spent time in Dallas, Texas for in-depth training and certification for E4D CadCam dentistry.

He volunteers regularly at the Ben Massell Dental Clinic where he provides free dentistry to impoverished patients. He also works with Smile Train to provide free surgery to children with cleft lip and palates. Dr. Byrd also actively donates to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, High Museum of Art and St. Jude’s Hospital. In November 2011, Dr. Byrd was recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle 40 Under 40 as one of Atlanta’s rising business and community leaders.

When he is not working, he enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, swimming, attending sports events, and playing classical guitar. His favorite activity outside of work is spending time with his wife of 12 years, his 5 year old son, and his 2 and a half year old daughter.

Dr. Mehraban received his dental degree from University of Pittsburgh, school of dental medicine in 1993. His practice focuses on comprehensive reconstruction, implants, cosmetics and sedation dentistry. Upon completion of his dental degree he sought more advanced training in general dentistry as a GPR (General Practice Residency) at Genesee Hospital, the School of Medicine and Dentistry at University of Rochester, NY.

Due to his interest in comprehensive dentistry and the field of surgery, he went on to specialize for three additional years after his GPR residency in Implantology and Periodontics at Eastman Dental Center, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, one of the pioneer centers in clinical research.

His commitment to continuing education has led Dr. Mehraban to participate in advanced courses in his field to bring the latest, most advanced techniques and technology to his patients. He is the founder and director of Johns Creek Seminars, a study club that provides a variety of seminars in advances in the field of dentistry to local dentists and their teams.

Dr. George T. Mitchell attended the University of Georgia where he graduated Cum Laude with a B.S. in chemistry. He received his D.D.S. degree from Emory University in 1978 and continued his post-graduate education, receiving a certificate as a specialist in orthodontics in 1980. He served as an associate clinical professor in the Department of Orthodontics of Emory University School of Dentistry from 1980-1982. He currently serves as a trustee on the Emory University Dental Alumni Executive Committee.

Dr. Mitchell has been practicing quality orthodontics in this area for over 30 years. He is widely known for using the latest techniques and providing stable, superior results at affordable fees. Dr. Mitchell and his skilled staff provide each individual with personalized, professional attention win a warm and friendly atmosphere. We would love to have you in our orthodontic family!

Dr. Mitchell and his wife, Beth, have been married 42 years and reside in Gwinnett County. They have four children, Chip, Cari, Meredith, and Mary Katherine, and three amazing grandchildren, Colton, Caden, and Addison. They attend Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Stone Mountain, where he is an Elder and his wife is a Deacon. He loves spending time with his family, and adores his grandchildren! He enjoys grilling, rotating, landscaping, tailgating, and of course, attending UGA games! He also loves when he can get a game of golf in!