Karyn L. Stockwell DMD
Dr. Karyn Stockwell has been proudly serving the Cobb County community since 1982. Originally from Niagara Falls, NY, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Alma College in Michigan before graduating with top clinical honors from the Medical College of Georgia, where she received her dental degree.
For more than four decades, Dr. Stockwell has built a reputation for excellence, compassion, and dedication to her patients. Her commitment to providing outstanding dental care has been recognized with numerous awards and professional honors. She is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and has received Honorary Fellowship from the Georgia Dental Association. Dr. Stockwell is also a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists, Academy of Dentistry International, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy, where she was honored to serve as International President.
Dr. Stockwell is a leader in her field and continues to give back through active involvement in professional organizations at the local, state, and national levels. She has served on and chaired numerous committees within the Georgia Dental Association, Northwestern District Dental Society, Hinman Dental Society, and American Dental Association.
Outside the office, Dr. Stockwell is passionate about her community. She’s a member of the Kennesaw Business Association, supports local youth sports programs, and is an active parishioner at St. Catherine of Siena.
A huge animal lover, Dr. Stockwell also supports Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue in Kennesaw. When she’s not caring for smiles, you’ll often find her traveling, playing pickleball, or spending time with her beloved fur-kids…
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Dr. Claire Thornton DMD
Dr. Claire Thornton joined the practice as an associated dentist in December 2021. She graduated with a B.S. in Bible and Psychology from Columbia International University in South Carolina. After graduation, Dr. Claire was drawn back towards the dental profession as the daughter of a dentist and seeing how her parents used it to serve others in mission work in the US and overseas. She attended the University of Georgia for post-baccalaureate studies and received her dental degree from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in 2012. She completed a General Practice Residency at the University of Tennessee Medical Center from 2012-2013. In her residency training, Dr. Claire received advanced education in general dentistry, including treatment of special needs patients, treatment of emergencies in a dental setting, anesthesia, and forensic dentistry.
Dr. Claire returned to her hometown of Hiawassee, GA in 2013 and started her own dental practice. After marrying her husband, Andy, in 2017, Dr. Claire sold her practice in 2018 to move to North Carolina where Andy was practicing medicine. While in North Carolina, they had a son and daughter, and moved to Kennesaw in late 2021 to be closer to both of their families. Dr. Claire is happy to be part of a dental team that is committed to excellence.