Dr. Tia Harding

Kennesaw, GA Dentist

Dr. Tia Harding is originally from Marquette, MI. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Marquette University School of Dentistry. In 2007, she moved to the Atlanta area and currently lives in Marietta with her husband and their sons Cole and Easton, and their two dachshunds. Dr. Harding is a current member of the American Dental Association and the Georgia Dental Association. She love traveling. Formerly from Edge Family Dental and Family Dentistry at Seven Hill, now joins West Cobb Dentistry as her new home.

Dr. Mark Dagher

Kennesaw, GA Dentist

Dr. Mark Dagher was born and raised in Marietta, GA. He attended the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2022. Following this, he completed an AEGD residency in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Dagher now resides in the Atlanta area with his wife, Sarah, and their daughter, Emilia. Proud of his Lebanese heritage, he is fluent in Arabic. In his free time, Dr. Dagher enjoys golfing, grilling, and spending quality time with his family.

David L Goettee, DDS

Kennesaw, GA Dentist

Dr. David Goettee graduated from Emory University Dental School of Medicine in 1977. A Florida native, he joined the Navy for 4 years and then settled down in Smyrna, Georgia to begin his dental career. After both his daughters graduated high school and headed off to college, Dr. Goettee and his wife, Pat, moved to West Cobb to begin another new practice.  With 40 years under his belt, Dr. Goettee has both the experience and the knowledge to help give his patients top notch dental care. Dr. Goettee is now semi-retired. He is still practicing on a limited basis. Dr. Goettee is widely known for in this area for his amazing partial and denture work but also loves family dentistry. Dr. Goettee opened his first dental practice in Smyrna in 1979.

Kellie Guffin-Giese

Administrator/CFO

With a business and marketing background from KSU, Kellie built both of Dr. Goettee’s dental practices. She then decided to join Dr. Goettee in 1994, as part of his dental staff.  As a manager for over 29 years with WCD, Kellie is very hands on with all the patients in treatment planning, scheduling and insurance coordination. Kellie also manages oral surgery and endodontics practices within the complex. Kellie and her two children, Hunter and Bailey are involved in the Cobb and Paulding community. .

Steve

RDH

With 20 years of experience, Steve rejoins WCD. Steve and his wife Janine are very active in the community along with their four boys.

Tara

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Tara graduated from Florida State University in 1996.  After practicing for 3 years in Pensacola, Tara moved to Georgia and joined West Cobb Dentistry and has been here with us since 1999. Tara has a faithful following here with her patients and many travel for miles to see her.

Brittany

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Brittany is going into her 11th year as a hygienist. A graduate from West Georgia University, Georgia native, Brittany and her husband Kyle welcomed their first son, Ethan last year.  Brittany joined us in 2012 has been a wonderful addition to West Cobb Dentistry.

Beth

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Beth is also a Georgia native, as her parents were teachers for many years in Cobb County. Beth graduated from Columbus State University and bring 26 years of experience to the practice.  Since joining us in 1999, Beth acquired most of Dr. Goettee’s hygiene patients from his Smyrna practice, that still continue to come see her every 6 months.

Charlene

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Charlene brings over 27 years of experience in dental hygiene, joining us from Cherokee Family Dental. A graduate of NLU in Louisiana, Charlene has been dedicated to providing exceptional patient care since 1997. Originally from New Orleans, she has lived in Georgia for the past 15 years and currently resides in Acworth with her husband, Mike, their two children, and their dog.

In her spare time, Charlene enjoys photography, hiking, and has recently developed a passion for tending plants—a hobby inspired by her husband. Although new to golf, she is an avid player and loves spending time on the course.

Brandee

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Brandee brings over 24 years of experience as a dedicated dental hygienist, with 10 of those years also serving as a teeth whitening specialist. Before entering the dental field, she spent a decade in retail and banking management, building strong skills in customer service that now help her create a welcoming and comfortable environment for every patient.

Brandee is passionate about brightening smiles—not just through cleanings and whitening treatments, but also by making each visit a positive experience.

Outside the office, Brandee enjoys a creative and active life with her husband Michael and her 23-year-old son, Jacob. Whether she’s dancing, traveling, or working out with her husband, she loves staying active and making healthy meals.

Brandee finds true joy in helping people feel confident about their smiles, and she looks forward to making your next visit a great experience from start to finish.

Kimberly

Kimberly is originally from Philadelphia PA and moved to Georgia in 2007. She graduated from Star Technical Institute as a Medical Assistant in 1997 and started working in Dental oral surgery doing IV sedation. Upon moving to GA, she went on to further her knowledge with the Georgia Dental Association and earned her expanded functions Certificate.

She has a natural gift for making patients feel at ease, whether it’s offering a reassuring smile or taking the time to answer questions. She has experience in all specialty areas of dentistry and a deep understanding for the needs of patient care. She loves dentistry and transforming peoples lives through their smile.

Outside the office, Kimberly enjoys spending time with her two sons, Cheering on her Philadelphia Eagles and the GA Bulldogs. She loves finding creative ways to brighten someone’s day—both in and out of the dental chair.

Amber

Amber, a Georgia native, has always been passionate about helping others, which led her to graduate from the Dental Careers Institute and embark on a rewarding career as a dental assistant. With 7 years of experience. She loves the hands-on work of supporting patients and making a difference in their smiles. Amber is also a proud mom to a little boy, who keeps her days full of fun and laughter. When she’s not at work, Amber cherishes spending time with family and friends, enjoying life’s simple pleasures and creating memories with the people who mean the most to her .

Jenny

Jenny has been with us for 15 years as a dental assistant. She is happily married with two boys, Silas, and Isaac.

Savanna

Savanna was born and raised in Georgia where she attended Dental Assistant School of Georgia and Georgia Highlands college. She went on to further her knowledge with the Georgia Dental Association and received six expanded functions certifications; through this experience she has rotated through every dental specialty acquiring well-rounded dental knowledge. Savanna works with our Oral Surgeon, Dr. Cho, on the weekend. When she isn’t working she enjoys reading, tending to her farm animals, and going to thrift/antique stores & yard sales.

Sheri

Front Desk Staff

Sheri has been part of the West Cobb Dentistry staff since 1999 after moving her family from Florida. The patients love seeing Sheri every time they walk through the door.  She has the biggest smile and takes the time to find out all their insurance benefits and scheduling needs. 

Deanna

Front Desk Staff

Deanna has 10 years of experience working in and around dental care. Both General Dentistry and Oral Surgery. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, fishing, and riding on the boat! Also, she loves cheering on her GA Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves!