West Paces Ferry Orthodontics - Paul Yurfest
Specialties
- Adult Braces
- Ceramic Braces
- Clear Braces
- Invisalign
- Metal Braces
- Orthodontics
- Orthognathic Jaw Surgery
- Rentention
About
Dr. Yurfest began his working career at
the ripe old age of seven, where he helped in the family
grocery business and was instilled with a strong work ethic. This
work ethic paid off, as Dr. Yurfest worked his way through
dental and orthodontic school (along with the help of scholastic
scholarships).
In 1975, Dr Yurfest was recruited by a professor to come to Atlanta,
GA to join the practice of Dr. Marvin Goldstein, who was the
world’s pioneer in adult orthodontic treatment. Today in 2007
Dr. Yurfest is still in the same location, and he's still a specialist in adult orthodontics
as well as many other specialties. These specialties include: leading provider
of Invisalign braces in the nation, specialist in early orthodontic treatment
for children, TMJ specialist, and specialist in accelerated orthodontics.
Along with his professional advancement, Dr. Yurfest is
a proud dad of three children, a husband, and an active member
of the Atlanta community where he donates time and talent to
various organizations in need of his expertise.
Dr. Yurfest can be found singing, telling
jokes, and having fun daily at work, a job he still has a passion
for after all these years!
Dr. Yurfest was educated at:
- University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland: BS, Psychology
- Howard University, Washington, DC: DDS
- Boston, Veteran Administration Hospital: Rotating Internship
- Howard University, Washington, DC: Certificate Program in Orthodontics
Board Qualifications:
- American Board of Orthodontics, Diplomate
Awards and Scholarships:
- Louis C. Ball Fellowship for outstanding academics
- Outstanding Research Award for Jaw Orthopedics
Faculty Appointments:
- Clinical Associate Professor of Orthodontics, Medical College of GA
- Director of Orthodontics, Ben Massell Dental Clinic
Professional Societies:
- American Dental Association
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Georgia Dental Association
- College of Diplomates-American Board of Orthodontics
- Georgia Society of Orthodontics
- International College of Dentists
- Founding Chapter Member- American Lingual Society
Corporate Group Practice:
- Director of Orthodontics and Chairman of the Board, Dental One Associates
Private Practice:
- Atlanta, GA since 1975
- Invisalign Preferred Provider Elite: Nation's Leading Invisalign Provider since 2003 and Certified in Accelerated Orthodontics