We take pride in our ability to make your child's trip to the dentist fun and educational while we provide the comprehensive care your child deserves! With years of experience serving Augusta and the greater CSRA, we would love for your family to join us! Dr. Kelly Hughes, Dr. Jennifer Bates, and our experienced team will make sure that your child's dental needs are met.
We take the time to build rapport with every child, earning their trust. This helps keep them looking forward to their visits. We strive to make each visit a fun, educational, and positive experience. At Southern Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, our goal is to create a positive, fun, and educational experience for our pediatric patients and their parents.
We take the time to build rapport with every child, earning their trust. This helps keep them looking forward to their visits. We strive to make each visit a fun, educational, and positive experience. At Southern Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, our goal is to create a positive, fun, and educational experience for our pediatric patients and their parents.
Services
Whether it's laying the foundation for a healthy smile or fixing something that's not quite perfect, we offer all of the dental services your child needs to look and feel their best. Scheduled twice a year, preventive care visits include oral examinations, cleaning, fluoride treatments and x-rays. This is a thin protective coating applied to the deep grooves of teeth to help prevent decay.
Dr. Kelly Hughes was born and raised in Augusta, GA, and has been in private practice in the Augusta and North Atlanta areas since 2005. She graduated with a bachelor's degree from Georgia College and State University, and completed her dental and advanced pediatric dental training at the Medical College of Georgia (now known as Augusta University) in 2003 and 2005, respectively.
Dr. Jennifer R. Bates is excited to practice dentistry in the same community she grew up in. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a degree in Microbiology (2009), she spent some time working in Charleston, SC. She then returned to Augusta to attend the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, where she completed her dental and advanced pediatric dental training in 2021.
If you're wondering about something related to our practice or your appointment, you'll find it here. Have a question not addressed here? Get in touch with us. As recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, your child should see a pediatric dentist when the first tooth appears, or no later than his/her first birthday.
We want your time with us to be as easy and as comfortable as possible. That's why we've compiled our patient instructions here so you can be prepared coming into your visit. Gauze should stay in place with gentle biting pressure. Change the gauze every 15-20 minutes until the bleeding subsides. If your child will not keep the gauze in his/her mouth, check the area(s) periodically until the bleeding has stopped.
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Breanna Baker
Jul 29, 2021
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Took my 3 year old for her first visit! The whole process from start to finish was FANTASTIC. No long wait times, the staff was great. Tiffany, the hygienist was AMAZING. My three year old is VERY shy and not very good with strangers. Tiffany was so sweet, kind, patient and just all around so great with my little girl. This is the BEST place to come for your little ones dentistry needs! We will definitely be back!
Nichole Brucks
Jul 06, 2021
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Meandra McCann
Nov 19, 2020
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I love this dentist. She is so amazing with children. She came in, talked with my son and made him feel comfortable before doing anything to him. Amy was awesome as well, she took the time to explain to a 4 year old what she was doing. That takes a lot of time and patience. My son was nervous in the beginning, but left not wanting to leave. That’s the way it should be. Dentistry, especially pediatrics is not easy by far, but they make it seem like a walk in the park.
Donna Oglesby Brookins
Nov 09, 2020
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Rachael Singletary
Nov 05, 2020
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Sarah Navarrete
Sep 26, 2020
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Cicely Loar Moehlman
Jul 22, 2020
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Our treatment at Dr. Hughes office was stellar-- both over the phone and in person. The hygenist Janelle was very personable and gentle, explaining to my daughter the process of cleaning and answering her questions in an age appropriate way. Dr. Hughes is warm, knowledgeable and welcoming right away. We know we're are in fantastic hands with the Southern Smiles team.
Megan Elizabeth Atkinson
Jul 10, 2020
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Terri Standard
Mar 28, 2020
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Hart
Sep 21, 2019
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Allison Chinnery
Sep 03, 2019
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Jessica Pharr
Aug 12, 2019
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Dr. Hughes is amazing. Our kids both see her and she's so sweet, thorough, and explains things so well. I bring both my kids there together and they're very efficient at getting us out. All the dental hygienists are so nice and make my young children so comfortable. We used to see Dr. Hughes at another practice, and I'm so glad we followed her over to Southern Smiles!
Cristie Brawner
Jul 20, 2018
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As always, the staff, team and dentist give top notch service. The continuity team is super important too. The kids always know who will be cleaning their teeth and takes any uneasy feelings away. Also love that the parent is brought back after the cleanings and not just told “all good” but a true explanation of what happened and where their treatment plan is at. Top notch all around.
Dasha Hardin
Jul 14, 2018
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We absolutely love Southern Smiles. My sons first visit was around two years old and they made him feel so comfortable and did not pressure us to do anything he was not comfortable with. Now him and his little sister have had many visits and the experience has always been pleasant. They have worked with us on scheduling and insurance issues and are always pleasant to interact with.
