Your Dedicated Dental Team in Newnan, GA
Dr. Thomas Marchman, DMD
He then obtained his DMD degree from the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University. There he was recognized for his dedication to excellence in dentistry by winning the Academy of General Dentistry Senior Student Award and was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Upsilon Phi, a service and leadership society. Dr. Marchman believes in providing comprehensive, patient-centered care. His goal is to create a comfortable and trusting environment for his patients so they can leave confident and cared for.
Dr. Marchman and his wife, Claire, have a son, and they are thrilled to be joining the Newnan community! When he’s not in the office, Dr. Marchman loves spending quality time with his family, watching football, baking in the kitchen, and hitting the golf course.
Dr. Steven Umberger, DMD
Dr. Rima B. Patel, DMD, MAGD
Dr. Patel is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Patel stays current with new technology and evolving dental care through continuing education courses. Because of her commitment to her profession, Dr. Patel was awarded her fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 2018 and her Masters in the Academy of General Dentistry is 2020. Only 2% of general dentists have received this honor. The Mastership Award is the highest honor available in the AGD and one of the most respected designations in the profession. This accomplishment meets the highest criteria for professional excellence. To accomplish this, Dr. Patel completed more than 1,100 hours of continuing dental education in the 16 disciplines of dentistry, including 400 hours dedicated to hands-on skills and techniques. As a recipient of this award, Dr. Patel has joined 2,208 members of the dental community who understand that great smiles and good oral health for their patients are the result of going above and beyond basic requirements.
Family is the most important part of Dr. Patel’s life and a great source of happiness. Dr. Patel is happily married and the mother of 2 beautiful daughters. In her spare time, Dr. Patel enjoys playing tennis, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family!
Dr. Steve Gorman, DDS, AACD
Dr. Gorman emphasizes custom smile design in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He is licensed in Georgia and Minnesota and is one of only 10 dentists accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) in Georgia and is a founding Member and past president of the Minnesota Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (MACD).
Dr. Gorman’s AACD accreditation is a testimony to years of experience in complex dentistry, requiring a keen and exacting eye. As an extremely active member of the AACD, Dr. Gorman regularly attends annual international meetings where the “best of the best” come together to share the latest in cosmetic dentistry. The AACD is the world’s largest organization dedicated to advancing excellence in comprehensive oral care.
Dr. Gorman and wife Connie moved to Serenbe to be near his daughter Maddie and her family, and has enjoyed getting acquainted with neighbors, new friends and the dental professional community.
Formal Education:
University of Notre Dame 1977, Bachelor of Arts
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry 1981, Doctorate of Dental Surgery
Formal Post Graduate Education: Pankey Institute, Dawson Center for Advanced Dentistry, Las Vegas Institute, Spear Learning Center
Professional Affiliation:
Spear Study Club Network
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry – ACCREDITED MEMBER
American Academy of Oral Systemic Health – FOUNDING MEMBER
Minnesota Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry – FOUNDING MEMBER AND PAST PRESIDENT
Dr. Frank Egan, DDS, ABO
Dr. Egan completed his education in dentistry and orthodontics at the School of Dental Medicine at Stony Brook University in New York. He went on to teach orthodontics to doctors in the same postgraduate orthodontic program for over 10 years. While there, he created and taught the Clear Aligner Orthodontic Treatment course. Dr. Egan now teaches at the Georgia School of Orthodontics in Sandy Springs and Duluth. He has published original research in The American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and has over 1500 hours of continuing dental education since graduating. Dr. Egan practiced in New York for over 25 years. He and his wife Christine raised three children there before moving to Serenbe.
After becoming a Diplomate of The American Board of Orthodontics, Dr. Egan dedicated himself to becoming as expert with clear aligners as he already was with braces. He also lectures on using new technologies to re-invent the patient experience. Dr. Egan has been recognized as a top provider of Invisalign, Dental Monitoring, and Spark aligners.
Besides making smiles, Dr. Egan enjoys running, hiking and snowboarding. You can often find him running the trails of Serenbe.