Meet Our Team

Our treatment team is among the most dedicated and educated. As a result, our patients receive the best state-of-the-art dental care from the entire staff.

They are knowledgeable and experienced, caring and compassionate. You can always count on them for a smile and a clear answer to your questions. They understand how you feel, pay attention to your needs, and call out a cheery hello when you walk in the door.

They bring you the benefits of the most current techniques in all facets of dentistry. Our team stays well abreast of advances and innovations in the field. All team members regularly attend accredited continuing education sessions sponsored by professional organizations including the American Dental Association.

The Health of Your Smile Is Our Top Priority!
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Dental Hygienists


Our four Registered Dental Hygienists bring over sixty years of combined professional experience. All bring clinical expertise with a gentle touch along with a commitment to partnering with patients in order to achieve excellent oral health.

Atlanta Dental Hygenist, Karen

KAREN

A native of Atlanta, Karen, with over 25 years at Colony Square Dental Associates, is a member of our team of Registered Dental Hygienists. She prides herself in working with her patients to ensure their smile is a ‘happy, healthy one’ by not only providing excellence in oral hygiene care but also, by sharing tips and techniques for patients’ home care regimens. And when patients are in need of care, she is on hand to help explain their needs. She is a graduate of Clayton State College and the University of Georgia.

When not busy with her patients, Karen is on the ‘run’ in many Atlanta events and with her team of joggers. She also enjoys traveling and the latest movies.

PHYLLIS

Phyllis Dental Hygienist

Originally from North Carolina, Phyllis has lived in the Atlanta area since she was ten years old. Working with Dr. Hochberg since 1984, and helping him begin Colony Square Dental Associates in 1986, she is a very familiar face at our practice. After taking a 6 1/2 year leave of absence, as her children are now grown, she happily returned to her rightful place here at CSDA! For those of you who may not know her, Phyllis attended Georgia Southern and graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the Medical College of Georgia; she has over 39 years of experience in Dental Hygiene! She loves her job, and her long-time relationships with her patients, and they in response, love her laughter.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, family, and friends, cheering on UGA football, and of course her dogs and grand-doggies!

TRISHA

Trisha, a native Georgian originally from Morrow, Georgia, brings her southern hospitality to our practice. With over 35 years as a dental hygienist, she shares with us that the most rewarding part of her job is the relationships she forms with her patients.

When Trisha is not providing tips and techniques to patients to enhance their oral health, along with dental hygiene care, she can be found teaching a variety of fitness classes. Along with staying busy in these two facets of her life, Trisha spends her free time with her four children and her grandchildren. Both Trisha and her husband enjoy DIY projects, golf, and most of all – traveling the world.

KATIE

Katie was raised in Warner Robins, Georgia and moved to McDonough several years ago. She has been working as a dental hygienist for over 4 years and recently obtained a degree in Healthcare Administration. Katie’s favorite thing about working in the dental profession is helping her patients feel confident and fall in love with their own smile. Katie also enjoys building relationships with her patients to ensure their comfort when having routine dental cleanings.
When Katie is not educating and caring for patients, she spends her time hiking with her dog, traveling with her fiancé, and spending time with family.


Dental Assistants


Our three Certified Expanded Duty Assistants not only offer an extra pair of hands to help our dentists, but they are also available to answer questions, help review home care instructions following procedures, and offer the TLC that our office is known for.
Dental Assistant in Atlanta, Ezel

EZEL

An Alabama native, Ezel moved to Atlanta in 1987. With Expanded Duties certification, Ezel has been a loyal assistant to Dr. Hochberg and all of the patients at Colony Square Dental Associates for over 25 years. Through her longevity in the practice, Ezel has built close relationships with patients and understands their dental healthcare needs and concerns. To Ezel, it’s “her pleasure” to ensure each visit is the best experience possible for the patient.

Cooking, traveling, and spending time with close friends and family are a few things she enjoys in her spare time.

KARREN


Our Expanded Duties, dancing assistant, also known as ‘K2’, welcomes her patients with a big smile and a dance. She has been an assistant for over 25 years, 15 of those in our practice. She says that a beautiful smile gives a person confidence and makes a significant difference in how they feel about themselves. “It is very rewarding to be a part of that experience”.

Originally from Fort Myers, FL, (Go Gators!) her pride and joy are her 3 sons and her passions include working with her church, sports, and reading.

SHARLENE

Atlanta Dental Assistant, Sharlene
With 13 years as a valued member of the CSDA team, Sharlene has over 20 years of experience in dental assisting. Valuing continuing her education, she has obtained certification as an Expanded Duties assistant in Georgia. She’s on hand to help her patients remain comfortable during procedures, assist the doctor, and ensure all questions are answered – with her wonderful southern accent and charm – before her patients leave. Her goal is to help patients maintain beautiful, healthy smiles.

In her spare time she enjoys sports – Go Braves and Go Dogs!! – and spending time with family.

MISHELLE


Mishelle, also known as “Shelle”, a native Georgian from Decatur, has been a dental assistant for over 3 years. She is passionate about working with patients to both optimize their oral health and be a part of the process of providing smiles her patients are proud to share. Skilled and energetic, Shelle has experience in both general dentistry along with expertise as an assistant during endodontic treatment. Not only is she an Expanded Function Dental Assistant, she holds additional certifications in dental radiology and the provision of nitrous oxide. Her upbeat demeanor is contagious; her patients appreciate the opportunity to have her by their side during dental care.

Shelle also works as a craft mixologist and as she enjoys all types of food, deems herself a foodie. In her time away from work, she enjoys being outdoors and traveling.


Front Office


COREISHA

Coreisha Front Office Staff Hailing all the way from the “First State” of Delaware, Coreisha has been living in Georgia for 10 years. With more than 25 years of customer service experience, she brought her charisma to CSDA in 2012. Married to her husband of 15 years, they have 2 beautiful children together. Their 12-year-old son loves to read, play basketball and hang out with his friends. A ray of sunshine, their daughter is a busy 5-year-old.

Coreisha serves as a member of the PTA board at her son’s school, she also loves to shop, roller skate, and spend time with her family. CSDA is truly her home away from home.

SHARON

Front Office Staff, Sharon, Atlanta Dental Office

After a cold, 15-year stay in Kansas City, Sharon returned to Atlanta and joined our front office team in 2015. With 20 years of experience in the healthcare arena, her passion is getting to know patients, assisting them with scheduling needs, answering questions, and helping ensure their experiences are positive.

Sharon, and her husband of 40 years, enjoy city living, visiting with her East Coast-based family, and taking frequent trips to California to visit their West Coast children and their two beautiful grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and hiking trails on both coasts.

LATOSHIA


Latoshia, originally from Indiana, moved with her family to Georgia over three years ago. Her career began as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant in 2013, choosing dentistry because of her love and passion for helping people. After years of assisting, she moves into the administrative aspects of dentistry bringing her knowledge to the front office of the patient’s treatment needs and procedures.

In her spare time, Latoshia enjoys spending time with her husband and children, as well as shopping, hiking, and traveling. What is one of her favorite purchases? Lipstick to help make a beautiful smile more so!

DENISE

Denise is originally from south Florida but took an eleven-year detour to Las Vegas, Nevada. She was thrilled to relocate to Georgia in 2007 to be closer to family and is happy to be a member of the CSDA team. Denise has over 30 years of experience in the legal field, including practice management, advocacy, and customer service.

Married to her husband over 25 years, they have 2 grown sons who work in the engineering and computer science fields. Denise’s pride and joy is her labradoodle, Prince. In her spare time, she works as a high school substitute teacher and a high school mock trial coach. She enjoys organizing, listening to audiobooks, musical theater, and following Formula 1 racing.

MONTRICE

Montrice, also known as “MJ”, is originally from New York City, the Bronx.  MJ has lived in Atlanta since 1998.  With over 20 years in the customer service industry, and 4 years working in the dental insurance field, her administrative expertise is a great asset to our team.

In her free time, you will find MJ cooking, shopping, and playing golf.  She also loves to travel.

SHANA

Originally from St. Petersburg, Florida, Shana recently relocated to Atlanta. She brought with her over 25 years of clinical and administrative experience in oral-maxillofacial surgery, which includes knowledge of dental implant placement and restoration, gained from years of working in her father’s oral surgery practice. Shana also is also knowledgeable in orthodontics and general dentistry. Along with administrative experience in the dental arena, she is a Registered Nurse, working in gastroenterology for over 15 years with a focus on nutrition and the management of gastrointestinal diseases.

In her free time Shana serves as a Health and Wellness Coach, guiding families in selecting wholesome food options and imparting knowledge on achieving optimal health, wellness, and chronic disease management. For relaxation, she enjoys spending time with family, especially her two grandchildren, is passionate about advocating for patients in underserved communities and finds joy in activities such as shopping and traveling abroad.