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Dr. Chris Rautenstrauch, DMD, MAGD

Dr. Chris Rautenstrauch is a 1989 graduate of the University of Florida and a 2002 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry.

Dr. Rautenstrauch is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and a Fellow of the International College of Dentists. He holds memberships in the Georgia Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the Hinman Dental Society, and is President of the Metro Atlanta Study Group for continuing dental education. Dr. Rautenstrauch serves as a trustee on the Board of Trustees for the Georgia Dental Association and has been listed in Atlanta Magazine as one of Atlanta’s top dentists. He has also served on the board of directors for the Boys and Girls Club in Cherokee county. Dr. Rautenstrauch is married, has two sons, and enjoys mountain biking and fitness.

Dr. Jacob Sluder, DMD

Dr. Jacob Sluder graduated Summa Cum Laude from Kennesaw State University in 2012 and graduated with honors from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. Dr. Sluder and his wife live in Downtown Woodstock.

Dr. Sluder and his wife live in Downtown Woodstock with their 2 dogs, and his wife is an optometrist with Milan Eye Center in Canton. In 2022, Dr. Sluder was named one of the “Top 10 in 10” young professionals in Cherokee County. Dr. Sluder is very involved with IN WDSTK, Young Professionals of Woodstock, and the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Sluder was on the Executive Council of the KSU Student Government and was a strong advocate who helped lobby to bring football to Kennesaw State. He is a member of the Georgia Dental Association and American Dental Association. He is also a member of the Academy of General Dentistry. He enjoys being active and being outdoors. Among his favorite activities are exercising, biking, and fishing.

Dr. Emily Ann Galloway, DMD

Dr. Emily Ann Galloway is a 2016 graduate of the University of Elon and a graduate of The University of Louisville School of Dentistry.

During her time at Elon University, Dr. Galloway completed an undergraduate research fellowship in the biology department. At University of Louisville she was an active member of the school’s chapter of the American Association of Women in Dentistry and received funding through the Indian Health Services for dental outreach on the Navajo reservation. Dr. Galloway is a member of the American Dental Association, the Georgia Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.

When she’s not doing dentistry, Dr. Galloway likes to play sand volleyball, cook, and spend time with her husband and their dog, Derby.

Dr. Kenneth Kligman, DDS

Dr. Kenneth Kligman is a 1977 graduate of Emory University and a 1981 graduate of Emory University School of Dentistry. He has maintained a private dental practice in Woodstock, Georgia since 1984 and retired June of 2024.

He is a member of the American Dental Association and Georgia Dental Association. He also participates as a Clinical Investigator for the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network and serves on the Practice Advisory Committee for the South Atlantic Region. An active 30 year Rotarian, he is a Paul Harris and Will Watt Fellow. Dr. Kligman is on the board of Flying Doctors of America, for which he participates and leads international medical and dental missions.

Active in Community affairs, he is also an Executive Board member for Woodstock’s Downtown Development Authority. Team Dentist at Kennesaw State University 28 years, and has been listed in Atlanta Magazine as one of Atlanta’s Top Dentists.

Dr. Kligman is married, has two daughters, and is an avid outdoors enthusiast. He also has three beautiful grandchildren and spends as much time as he can with them.

Lura Schrampfer, RDH

Lura has been with Dentistry of Olde Towne since 1985.

She earned her degree in Dental Hygiene from Clayton State College in Atlanta. Growing up in the Decatur area, she and her husband now reside in Kennesaw. She has three sons and three grandchildren. Lura enjoys spending her off time babysitting her grandchildren and spending time with family and friends.

Shanda Champion, RDH

Shanda’s career began with Dentistry of Olde Towne in 1989.

She is a 1994 graduate of DeKalb College with an Associate of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. She was born and raised in Woodstock. Shanda currently resides in Canton. She is married, has a son, twin daughters and a grandson. She enjoys spending time outside, antiquing, crafting and enjoying her family and friends.

Audra Mathews, RDH

Audra joined Dentistry of Olde Towne in 2007, however, she has worked in dentistry since 1994.

She is an Indiana native and moved to Georgia in 1986. She returned to Indiana for college and graduated from the University of Evansville in 1993. She earned her degree in Dental Hygiene in 2002 from West Central Technical College. Audra has traveled with Dr. Kligman to Panama for Flying Doctors of America medical/dental mission work. She raised her niece, Emily, who now lives and works in New York City and is a Children’s Wear fashion designer.

Sara Farmer, RDH

Sara has been with Dentistry of Olde Towne since 2016.

Sara earned her associate’s degree in dental hygiene from Clayton State University in 1999 followed by a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene in 2006. Sara and her husband, Cory, live with their 2 sons in Canton, GA. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, playing tennis, bring outdoors, and loves to cheer on The Georgia Bulldogs every Fall.

Heather Adams, RDH

Heather has been at Dentistry of Olde Towne since 2022.

Heather grew up in Virginia Beach, VA. She graduated Cum Laude with a BS in dental hygiene from Old Dominion University. Heather moved to Woodstock in 2002 and worked here for a period before taking time off to raise her two children, Ryan and Kaitlynn. Heather now resides in Canton with her husband, Rob. She is an active member of Woodstock First Baptist Church and her other full time job is raising her dogs.

Ashley Holder

Ashley has been with Dentistry of Olde Towne since 2007 when she started here with her first job at the age of 18.

She has since continued to learn and expand and is the insurance coordinator for our practice. Ashley uses her clinical knowledge to help our patients receive the maximum benefit available from their dental insurance. You can be assured she will always give her best for our patients and exceed your expectations. Ashley resides with her husband and children in Canton.

Melissa Bedingfield

Melissa joined Dentistry of Olde Towne in 2014.

As part of our front office team, she is ready to greet you with a smile and assist you with any of your scheduling or insurance needs. Melissa resides in Ball Ground with her husband and their three sons. In her spare time she enjoys attending her sons’ baseball games, gardening and hitting the road on her motorcycle.

Lori Cone

Lori started working with Dentistry of Olde Towne in 2022.

Lori grew up in Indiana before moving to Woodstock 33 years ago. Lori is married with 2 kids and a dog, and lives here in Woodstock. She enjoys reading, walking (especially for causes such as the Georgia Walk for Breast Cancer), and volunteering in the community.

Maya Arabia

Maya joined the Dentistry of Olde Towne team in 2019 bringing her marketing and healthcare background with her.

Maya has over 15 years experience in healthcare administration and marketing. She is a Georgia native, born and raised in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia where she attended college and earned her degree in Healthcare Administration. She now resides with her husband, Al, here in Woodstock, GA and her son attends Georgia Southern University. In her free time, Maya enjoys being on the lake, hiking and spending time with her family and friends.

Yeni Parada

Yeni began working at Dentistry of Olde Towne in 2022.

Yeni began working with us her senior year of high school as part of the work-based learning program through River Ridge. Starting out as a sterilization technician, she then progressed to an assistant, and has now switched to the front office. She is also in school and pursuing a degree in radiologic technology.

Pam Coats

Pam started with Dentistry of Olde Towne in 2014.

Pam worked for several years as a dental assistant with us before taking time off to pursue other endeavors and adventures. She has since returned and joined our front office team. Pam is passionate about DIY projects, adventures of all kinds, and exploring new cultures with her husband, Ian, and two kids. If you call in and talk with Pam or see her on your visit, you may also pick up on her Scottish accent. Pam and her husband emigrated from Scotland many years ago, and she is always happy to share more about her family and cultural ties to her birthplace.

Heather Sylvester

Heather has been a dental assistant with Dentistry of Olde Towne since January 2006.

She graduated Dental Careers Inc. in 2006. A native and resident of Ellijay, she has also traveled outside the U.S. with Dr. Kligman and Flying Doctors of America. She is married with 3 children and loves time with family, traveling and serving as a partner in her church.

Terri Thurman

Terri has been a dental assistant with Dentistry of Olde Towne since 2014.

She graduated Dental Careers Inc. in 2002. She is a Kennesaw native and resides in Euharlee with her two sons. She enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her family.

Andee Morris

Andee joined Dentistry of Olde Towne in June of 2020.

She grew up in Hickory Flat and went to Cherokee High School. She has worked her way up from doing COVID screening, to sterilization tech, and now to assistant. She lives with her boyfriend and dog, Duke!

Vanessa Satterfield

Vanessa joined Dentistry of Olde Towne in 2022.

Hailey started out working at a co-op through River Ridge High School as a senior, and she has been able to stay on our team throughout her time at Kennesaw State. She is majoring in Biology and wants to go into the medical or science field in some capacity.