Meet Us – Dentistry of Olde Towne

Dentists | Hygienists | Business Office | Assistants

Dentists

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.

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, three dogs and is an avid outdoors enthusiast.

Dr. Chris Rautenstrauch, DMD

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 Fellow 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 delegate for the Georgia Dental Association and has been listed in Atlanta Magazine as one of Atlanta’s top dentists. He also serves 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 golf.

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 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. Dr. Sluder is an active member of the Young Professionals of Woodstock. He enjoys being active and being outdoors. Among his favorite activities are exercising, biking, and fishing.

Hygienists

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 two 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.

Kimberly Holland, RDH

Kimberly started in the dental profession in 2006 as a surgical assistant for an oral and maxillofacial practice.

As her passion for dentistry grew, she realized that she wanted to treat and educate patients of all ages on the importance of their oral health. As a dental hygienist, Kimberly places value in patient relationships, compassion and sets a high standard for quality care. She is a native of Woodstock and a graduate of Georgia Highlands College, Dental hygiene Program. She currently resides in Cartersville with her husband and has three boys and two dogs. They enjoy living life to the fullest.

Business Office

Kim Jeffrey

Dentistry of Olde Towne considers itself lucky to have Kim join us in 2014, bringing with her over 24 years of experience in the dental field.

As your Billing coordinator and Insurance Claims Specialist, Kim will personally help you navigate your way through the sometimes complicated realm of dental insurance. She will use her expertise to help you resolve all of your insurance and billing needs. Kim and her husband reside in Marietta. She has 5 grown children and 13 wonderful grandchildren.

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 risen through the ranks 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.

Anita White

Anita has been with Dentistry of Olde Towne since 2008 serving as front Office Coordinator with over 20+ years in the dental field.

Anita excels at getting to know our patients and personally treating them like family. she looks forward to getting to know you too! She is a native of Canton, married and has one daughter and two grandsons.

Assistants

Pamela Coats

Pamela joined Dentistry of Olde Towne in March 2014 as a dental assistant.

She graduated from the Langside College of Dental Nurses in Glasgow, Scotland UK. Born in and raised in Scotland, she and her husband moved to the United States in 2002. A mother of two, Fraser and Grier, she also enjoys running, the outdoors and traveling.

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.

Lindsey Andrews

Lindsey joined Dentistry of Olde Towne in April 2016.

She grew up in Montgomery, AL where her Dad is a dentist, so she has practically been in Dentistry since she was born. She attended Auburn University of Montgomery and has worked as a dental assistant since 1997. Lindsey is married and the mother of 4 boys. She moved to the Woodstock area 4 years ago and enjoys the outdoors, tennis and watching her boys play sports.