Dr. Ronald A. Eichel
Dr. Theodore Levitas
Dr. Mitchell D. Vaughan
Dr. Priya Dixit-Chitre
Dr. Petula Hom-Minniti
Dr. Saba Sarraf
Dr. Sharon M. DeSouza
Dr. Adesegun “T” Tewogbade
Dr. Yoo Mee Kim
Dr. Sakita N. Brown
Dr. Shiva Hejazi-Werner
Dr. Hans Andringa
Dr. Alan Goldman









Dr. Ronald A. Eichel, D.D.S., M.S.D. (Top)
President and Founder

Dr. Ronald A. Eichel is founder and president of The Children’s Dental Center of Atlanta. Born in New York City, Eichel has lived in several U.S. cities. He attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville from 1959-1962 for pre-dental studies before earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 1965.

Following graduation, Dr. Eichel entered the U.S. Army as a Captain in the Dental Corp and served in both France and Germany. After completing his tour, he received his Masters Degree in Pediatric Dentistry at the Indiana University School of Dentistry. He then established his private pediatric dentistry practice in Dunwoody in 1969. Dr. Eichel is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Georgia Association of Pediatric Dentists, American Dental Association and the Georgia Dental Association.






Theodore Levitas, D.D.S., M.S.D., FACD, FICD (Top)
Director of Special Care Dentistry

"Dr. Teddy" is a native of Atlanta. He received his undergraduate, dental and post-graduate training at Emory University. He has been in the exclusive practice of Pediatric Dentistry since 1959 after spending nine years in a pediatric - general dentistry practice. In 1963, he re-entered Emory University Dental School on a part-time basis to secure his MSD degree.

He completed that course in 1966. For the last 18 years, his emphasis has been devoted to the care of Special Needs and Medically Compromised Children. He is a Diplomate of The American Board of Special Care Dentistry. “Dr. Teddy” has lectured extensively both nationally and internationally as well as having contributed to literature.

He is privileged to have served as President of The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, The American Society of Dentistry for Children and as the first dentist to become President of The Medical-Dental Staff of Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital... now known as Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. He has been recognized by many dental organizations for his contributions to the profession. “Dr. Teddy” and his wife Miriam have six sons, one daughter, two daughters-in-law, one son-in-law and four grandchildren.





Mitchell D. Vaughan, D.D.S. (Top)
Clinical Director

Dr. Mitchell D. Vaughan earned his B.A. in biology at Hendrix College in Arkansas. He graduated from the University of Tennessee’s College of Dentistry in 2001 before joining the faculty for one year as a clinical instructor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry.

Following his two-year residency in pediatric dentistry there, Dr. Vaughan joined The Children’s Dental Center of Atlanta in 2004.

He is an active member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Georgia Dental Association, Northern District Dental Society and the Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry.








Priya Dixit-Chitre, D.D.S., M.P.H. (Top)
Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Priya Dixit Chitre completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Natural Sciences. Following this, she received a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health with a focus on community health services.

In 1998, she earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. She then completed a two-year, specialty-training, program in pediatric dentistry at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2000.

Dr. Dixit Chitre joined the Children’s Dental Center of Atlanta after spending five years in private practice in Pittsburgh, PA and also as Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. She has been a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry since 1998.







Petula Hom-Minniti, D.D.S. (Top)
Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Petula Hom-Minniti completed her undergraduate studies at University of Maryland Baltimore County in 1992 with a B.S. in biological sciences. In 1996, she earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland Dental School.

After four years of general practice, Dr. Hom-Minniti received specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at Howard University College of Dentistry, graduating with honors in 2002.

Dr. Hom-Minniti is a member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Hom-Minniti is fluent in Chinese (Cantonese).







Dr. Saba Sarraf, D.M.D., M.S.D. (Top)
Pediatric Dentist

The daughter of two Middle Eastern doctors, Dr. Saba Sarraf earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree from the University of Pittsburgh Dental School in 1998. She completed a two-year pediatric dentistry residency at the University of Maryland Dental School in 2003.

She also earned a masters degree in dentistry from the University of Maryland Dental School, focusing her research on the development of early childhood caries in preschool children. Dr. Sarraf is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association and the Georgia Dental Association.

Dr. Sarraf is currently Board Eligible by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.







Dr. Sharon M. DeSouza, D.M.D. (Top)
Pediatric Dentist

Dr. DeSouza completed her undergraduate degree, dental school, and a 2-½ year pediatric residency in India. She moved to the United States in 1996 and graduated with honors from Boston University School of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.).

She was awarded a lifetime membership to O.K.U, a dental Honor Society. She and her husband and daughter love to travel together. Together, they have lived in and visited over 5 continents and 16 countries.










Dr. Adesegun "T" Tewogbade, D.M.D. (Top)
Pediatric Dentist

A native of Lithonia, GA, Dr. T attended the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he majored in Chemical Engineering.

He then went to the Harvard School of Dental Medicine where he received his doctor of Dental Medicine Degree. After completing dental school, he attended the Baylor College of Dentistry where he received his Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. T is an active member of The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the American Dental Association.










Dr. Yoo Mee Kim, D.D.S. (Top)
Pediatric Dentist

Born and raised in Guam, Dr. Yoo Mee Kim left home at 14 to attend Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH. Since then, she’s moved every fours years to a new city.

She received a degree in English literature from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University in New York City, and completed her pediatric dental residency at the University of Southern California – Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. She enjoys music, reading, traveling, and spending time outdoors.

Her most recent travel was to South Africa and Kenya for dental missions. She is excited about acquiring an African drum of which she has yet to learn. She is an active member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.







Dr. Sakita N. Brown (Top)
Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Sakita N. Brown is originally from Lexington, KY. She received her bachelor’s of science in biology from Spelman College, in Atlanta, GA. She then completed her dental degree at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, in Lexington, KY.

Devoted to her passion of working with children, Dr. Brown worked as part-time faculty at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry on a mobile Ronald McDonald Dental Van. She then pursued her residency in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Dental School, where she was appointed Chief Resident. While in Birmingham, Dr. Brown had extensive training at the Children’s Hospital and served as a fellow with special training at the Sparks Center working with children and adults with special needs.

Dr. Brown has been an active volunteer for the Special Olympics, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure as a 5K runner, and a spokesperson for oral healthcare by giving classroom demonstrations at various elementary schools in Kentucky and Alabama.

Dr. Brown’s professional focus is to treat every child as if they were her own, giving each child undivided attention and service, while also having fun in the process – she loves to sing for her patients!

In her spare time, Dr. Brown enjoys volunteering in the community, jogging, and spending her time with family and friends.







Dr. Shiva Hejazi-Werner (Top)
Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Shiva Hejazi-Werner completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto, Canada in 1992 with a B.Sc. double majoring with Distinction in Biochemistry and Human Biology. In 1996, she earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from New York University and was selected on the Dean’s List and was awarded membership to O.K.U., a dental Honor Society. In 1998, she completed a year of General Practice residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (U.A.B.). In 2001, she earned a Master of Public Health degree (M.P.H.) with concentration in Epidemiology from U.A.B. After 6 years of General Private Practice in Birmingham, AL and Atlanta she returned to school and completed her pediatric dental residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital, CT in 2006.

Dr. Hejazi-Werner is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr Hejazi-Werner, her husband Karsten and their newborn son Christian live in Woodstock, GA.







Dr. Hans Andringa (Top)
Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Hans J. Andringa received his dental degree (D.D.S.) in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and practiced General Dentistry in Holland and in Germany for 8 years. He obtained his Pediatric Dentistry certificate (P.D.), and acquired his U.S. Dental degree (D.M.D.), plus his Masters in Oral Biology (M.S.) at The Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. Dr. Andringa is a member of the American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Andringa is dedicated to providing the highest quality dentistry possible. He also makes every attempt to make your child’s dental visits as pleasant and positive as possible.










Dr. Alan Goldman (Top)
Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Goldman received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Birmingham Southern College. He later attended the University of Alabama, where he received his D.M.D. He completed his Pediatric Dental Residency at The Children’s Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Goldman served as a Captain in the US Air Force. He was the past president of the Georgia Society of Pediatric Dentistry and the South Fulton Study Club. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Northern District Dental Society, and the Southeastern Society of Pedodontists.