About Your Dentist

Richard Schalk, DMD

"Dentists make The World a better place on smile at a time!"

My Mission

“My mission is to serve my patients and the community, both inside and outside of the practice. Each patient is unique, presenting with his or her own set of challenges. My goal every day is to address those challenges and successfully foster a trusting relationship that allows my patients to receive the best possible care – which they deserve.”

Education & Continuing Education

General Practice Residency
Palmetto-Richland Memorial Hospital – Columbia, South Carolina

Doctor of Dental Medicine
Medical College of Georgia – Augusta, Georgia 

Bachelor of Science
University of Georgia – Athens, Georgia

Certified in oral and IV sedation, each year Dr. Schalk attends multiple continuing education courses in the areas of sedation, implant dentistry, Invisalign aligner therapy, and oral surgery.

Professional Memberships

Dr. Schalk is a member of the American Dental Association, the Georgia Dental Association, and the Hinman Society.

Life & Hobbies

Since becoming a father to the two most amazing children, Madden and Adelaide, with his beautiful wife, Sidney, most of Dr. Schalk’s hobbies have focused on spending time and traveling with his family. When time and babysitters allow, he enjoys going to films, music festivals, and sporting events. Go Dawgs!

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Claudia Kremer, DMD

“A beautiful smile starts with a healthy smile.”

My Mission

“My mission is focused on building lasting relationships with my patients while working together to optimize their oral health. My goal is for patients to feel they have received their dental care in a gentle and compassionate manner.”

Education & Continuing Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine
Medical College of Georgia – Augusta, Georgia

Bachelor of Science
University of Central Florida – Orlando, Florida

Dr. Kremer completed the Clinical Mastery Series and is a Certified Invisalign® Provider. She attends the Hinman Dental meeting yearly to stay up to date on the latest techniques and technologies in dentistry.

Professional Memberships

Dr. Kremer is a member of the Hinman Society.

Life & Hobbies

Outside of the office, Dr. Kremer enjoys spending time with her husband, Travis, and their two kids, Liam and Hannah. They love traveling to the mountains, Disney World, and the beach as often as they can.

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Naghmeh Majdi, DMD

“For there was never yet philosopher who could endure the toothache patiently.” – William Shakespeare

My Mission

“My mission is to advocate for my patients by listening to their needs and desires and be a guide to them in dentistry. I strive to be exceptional in my pursuit of excellent patient care through practice and continuing education.”

Education & Continuing Education

General Practice Residency
University of Colorado – Denver, Colorado
 
Doctor of Dental Medicine
Medical College of Georgia – Augusta, Georgia 

Master of Science, Oral Health
University of Louisville – Louisville, Kentucky
 
Bachelor of Science
Georgia Institute of Georgia – Atlanta Georgia
 
Dr. Majdi holds a sedation license and has received multiple honors, including the Presidential Undergraduate Research Award, the Excellence in Prosthodontics award, the Smile Award and the Golden Molar award. She is a member of the Spear Study Club and has completed Hinman and Dental XP continuing education courses, as well as a Dental Mastery program. 

Life & Hobbies

In addition to spending time with family and friends, Dr. Majdi enjoys cooking, exercising and painting. She and her husband have a baby girl, Paris, and a 16-year-old terrier, Tohneh.

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Chandni Patel, DMD

“Life is short, smile while you have teeth.”

My Mission

“My mission in dentistry is to provide exceptional care to my patients while building lifelong relationships. I desire to improve the quality of health for my patients by providing them with personalized treatment plans while being an educator for them.”

Education & Continuing Education

Doctor of Dental Medicine
Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University – Augusta, Georgia

Bachelor of Science in Biology
Georgia State University – Atlanta, Georgia

Dr. Patel earned an Advanced Education in General Dentistry during her residency at NYU Langone in Atlanta, Georgia. She has also completed continuing education through the Alabama Implant Institute.

Professional Memberships

Dr. Patel is a member of several professional dental organizations including the Georgia Dental Association, the Georgia Indian Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the Academy of Laser Dentistry.

Life & Hobbies

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Patel enjoys traveling, hiking, spending time with her friends and family, cheering on Atlanta sports teams (Go Atlanta United FC!), and trying out new restaurants. She is a self-proclaimed foodie and swears she has the “biggest sweet tooth ever.” 

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