Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Brooke Mahdavi
Dr. Brooke Mahdavi has dedicated her career to helping her patients achieve beautiful, healthy smiles. She received her Certificate in Orthodontics here in Atlanta, GA. Prior to that, she earned her DMD from the Nova Southeastern University, College of Dental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and a BA from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Mahdavi is the recipient of the Professional Integrity & Academic Achievement Scholarship from her orthodontic residency, demonstrating her commitment to excellence in her field.
Originally from Fort Myers, Florida, Dr. Mahdavi has found her home in Atlanta, where she feels extremely lucky to build relationships and journey with her patients on their transformative smile experience. Outside of her practice, she enjoys working out, going to music festivals, and traveling. Dr. Mahdavi enjoys spending time with her two beloved cats, Henri and Nora who she shares with her husband Dr. Ash Mahdavi who you may have also seen at Braces Braces.
Dr. Mahdavi is committed to staying up to date with the latest advances in orthodontic treatment and techniques, and regularly attends continuing education courses and conferences. She works closely with her patients to develop individualized treatment plans that will achieve the best possible outcomes.
Her expertise is not limited to the following:
- Invisalign and clear aligner therapy
- Child and adult braces
- Combined orthodontics and jaw surgery
- Growth modifications
- Impacted canine recovery
- TAD placement
- Laser treatment
- Dr. Mahdavi is affiliated with the following organizations:
- American Dental Association
- Georgia Dental Association
- American Association of Orthodontists
Dr. Kerisa Harriott
Dr. Kerisa Harriott is a Board-certified Orthodontist born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. Dr. Harriott first became interested in orthodontics during her teenager years after having braces for 4 years. She was able to get a first-hand experience of the smile transformation that orthodontics offered. She was convinced to pursue dentistry from that point.
Thereafter, she went on to attend Randolph-Macon College in Virginia as a scholarship recipient where she graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Chemistry. She would go on to attend Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, obtaining a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree also on a scholarship.
After dental school, Dr. Harriott completed a general practice residency (GPR) at Long Island Jewish Medical Center where she was awarded Resident of the year. She practiced briefly as a General Dentist before starting an orthodontic residency at Stony Brook University.
Her training at Stony Brook University included a wide array of orthodontic techniques but not limited to:
- Invisalign
- Ceramic braces
- Traditional braces
- TAD placement
- Propel for accelerated treatment
- Growth modification
- Inter-disciplinary treatment i.e. implant planning
- Jaw surgery treatment
In recognition of her hard work and talent, she was given the Turner Fellowship award for academic excellence. Dr. Harriott has several years' experience treating children, adolescents, adults and special needs patients utilizing the techniques she developed during her training.
Dr. Harriott is a member of:
- The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
- The American Dental Association (ADA)
- The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO)
- The National Dental Association (NDA)
She loves orthodontics and takes a patient-centered, gentle and compassionate approach while keeping abreast with the latest advances in the field. She considers it a privilege to be able to change lives one smile at a time.
Dr. Harriott participates in several outreach initiatives both locally and overseas such as dental missions, scholarship fundraisers, health fairs, charity fashion shows, among other efforts. Dr. Harriott is an avid dancer, philanthropist and lover of life.
Dr. Harriott recently relocated from New York with her family to enjoy Georgia’s beautiful weather. She is a new member of Mount Paran Church in Buckhead. On her off days, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Ebun and her two children Isaiah and Zuri. Dr. Harriott also enjoys cooking and exploring the city and trying out new cuisine.
Five (5) fun facts about Dr. Harriott:
- Dr. Harriott loves to dance and was the co-founder and captain of her college dance team.
- Dr. Harriott was a beauty queen and juggled her pageant responsibilities while in dental school.
- Dr. Harriott enjoys long scenic drives. So, she’s always down for a roadtrip!
- Dr. H has an eclectic musical ear. Her favorite musicians are reggae sensation Chronixx and rock star Lenny Kravitz.
- Dr. H is a big foodie and loves trying new cuisines. Her favorite all time dish is oxtail with rice & peas. Can you tell she’s Jamaican?!
Dr. Theodore Markos
Dr. Markos is a dual-trained specialists in Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry. He grew up in the Boston area, where he received his Bachelor's degree from Boston College and his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. After dental school, Dr. Markos earned certificates in both Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, while serving as chief resident. He subsequently became board certified in both specialties, an accomplishment achieved by only a small percentage of dentists in the country.
In addition to over 15 years of private practice experience, Dr. Markos has held faculty positions with Boston University and NYU Langone Medical Center. Dr. Markos is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Association of Orthodontics, the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Board of Orthodontics. He strives to create a harmonious multi-specialty approach to orthodontics treatment in order to provide the best possible outcome for his patients. When Dr. Markos is not creating beautiful smiles, he enjoys traveling, fitness, movies and staying up-to-date on the latest dental techniques.