Meet The Cornelia Team

Cornelia Dental's team of dentists and staff are passionate about what they do and want to give you the best experience they can while you are with us. Meet our team!

Meet The Cornelia Team

Cornelia Dental's team of dentists and staff are passionate about what they do and want to give you the best experience they can while you are with us. Meet our team!

Meet The Cornelia Team

Cornelia Dental's team of dentists and staff are passionate about what they do and want to give you the best experience they can while you are with us. Meet our team!

Meet Our Staff!

Dr. Darren Owens, DDS

Dr. Darren Owens received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Meharry Medical College in 1998. He has been practicing dentistry in Georgia for 21 years. Dr. Owens is committed to providing the best dental care for his patients. Dr. Owens is a member of Prince Baptist church in Athens. He has a 15 year old son, Blake, who plays football for North Oconee High School. Dr. Owens enjoys playing golf, playing chess, and spending time at the beach with his son.

Dr. Norman Peets, DDS

Dr. Peets obtained his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Emory University and his Bachelor of Science from Mercer University. He has over 500 hours of General and Cosmetic Dentistry education, an additional 500 hours of Dental Implant education, and is one of a select group of dentists nationwide to receive the Academy of General Dentistry's Prestigious Fellowship Award. He also won the Gold Medal in the 13th Annual Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry's Smile Gallery Competition. The AACD is the largest international dental organization dedicated to advancing excellence in the art and science of cosmetic dentistry. A native of Brookhaven, Mississippi, Dr. Peets has been in private practice in Georgia since 1993 and is a member of the American Dental Association. He is a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is also a member of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation and is licensed to perform sedation in the State of Georgia. Outside of the office, Dr. Peets loves spending quality time with his two daughters, Marett and Catherine.

Colby

Office Manager/Certified Dental Assistant

Colby is our Office Manager and a Certified Dental Assistant. She has been with us since March of 2016. She received her certification through Dental Careers Institute in Buckhead. She received her Expanded Duties Certificate in February of 2019.

Colby and her husband, Thomas, have been married since September of 2018 and currently reside in Rabun County. They enjoy spending time with their sons, Rylan, and Rhett. Colby also enjoys the beach, Georgia football, and spending time with her friends and family.

Abbey

Financial Coordinator/Certified Dental Assistant

Abbey is our Financial Coordinator and a Certified Dental Assistant. She has been with us since July of 2020. She received her certification in 2018 through Dental Careers Institute in Marietta. She has been serving in the dental field since 2018 doing both assisting and financial coordinating in Woodstock and Marietta. She recently moved back to her hometown Rabun County, GA in the spring of 2020.

Abbey enjoys going to the pool during the summer, wineries, spending time with friends, and ALL THINGS FALL.

LauCreesha

Hygiene Coordinator/Certified Dental Assistant

LauCreesha graduated from the Accelerated Dental Academy in March of 2020. She has been with us since April of 2021. She enjoys getting patients back in the office and on track for their oral health care. LauCreesha and her husband, Brad, have been married since September of 2013. They have four kids, Alexis, Kayla, Brevin and Jaumaurion. She enjoys shopping, singing, and spending time with family.

Marilu

Registered Dental Assistant/Social Media Coordinator/Lead Assistant

Marilu graduated from Lanier Technical College in 2018. Her favorite part of being in the dentistry field is getting to know a patient as an individual. Marilu has a daughter, Leilany. On time away from the office, she enjoys working out and spending time with friends and family.

Jesus

Registered Dental Assistant

Jesus graduated from UNG in 2019 with an associates degree in biology and graduated from Athens Tech in 2022 with his dental assisting certification. Jesus hopes to help others become confident with their smiles and wants to better assist patients in their everyday oral hygiene. He enjoys hanging out with his friends, playing golf, working out, and watching UFC

Crystal

Registered Dental Hygienist

Crystal graduated from Athens Technical College in 2018 where she obtained her Dental Hygiene Degree. Crystal joined our team in April 2022. She enjoys bonding with her patients and helping them achieve their oral hygiene goals. She has a passion for food and loves eating all the sweets. Crystal likes summers on the lake, hiking, traveling, and spending quality time with her daughter Ava.

Claudia

Claudia graduated from the Accelerated Dental Academy in 2021. She enjoys patient care. Her favorite procedure to assist with are extractions. She loves her family and making memories with them is what she values most. She has a golden fur baby named Baylee, he is her soul dog and is spoiled rotten. She is getting married to the love of her life on November 18, 2023 and she cannot wait for this new phase in her life. God first over anyone or anything!

Mary

Registered Dental Hygienist

Mary graduated from Lanier Technical College in 2021 with her Dental Hygiene Degree. Mary joined our team in January 2024. She loves Jesus & spending time with her husband Ian and son Stetson. She has such a passion for helping her patients create & maintain oral health goals! God Bless & Go Dawgs!

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