Meet Our Staff

Meet Our Staff

Dental Dream Team: We've Got

Your Smile

Dental Dream Team:

We've Got Your Smile

Dental Dream Team: We've Got

Your Smile

About Us

Meet Our Staff

My Promise to Our Team

My Promise to Our Team

My Promise to Our Team

At Bender Dental Associates, all the Ladies and Gentlemen in our team deserve utmost respect throughout our practice.

We will all foster a work environment where diversity is valued, quality of life is enhanced, and individual aspirations are fulfilled.

By following demonstrated instincts toward trust, honesty, respect, integrity and commitment, we will nature and maximize talent to the benefit of each individual.

You are the most important resource as we endeavor to provide the highest level of service to our patients.

We are all Ladies and Gentleman serving Ladies and Gentleman.

Baxter T. Bender, DDS

Gianna McCown - Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Gianna McCown - Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Dental Hygienist

Gianna has been a dedicated dental hygienist for over 25 years, where she has built meaningful relationships with her patients throughout her career.

She has been an integral part of Bender Dental Associates for over 20 years, known for her big personality and unwavering commitment to excellence and skill. Originally from Northern California, Gianna earned her bachelor’s degree in biology before graduating from dental hygiene school in Albany, Georgia.

She takes great joy in the connections she forms with her patients and values the time spent with her family.

Jennifer Cook - Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Jennifer Cook - Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Dental Assistant

Jennifer joined Bender Dental Associates with over 20 years of experience in the dental industry.

A native of Georgia, she has called Alpharetta home for the past nine years. She has quickly become an invaluable part of our practice, known for her great energy, teamwork and excellent patient care.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, exercising, exploring nature and following her son’s career in the United States Air Force.

Regan Retzloff

Regan Retzloff

Practice Administrator

A Texas native, Regan moved to Atlanta in 2009.  He came to the Bender Dental Associates team during the spring of 2022, bringing with him more than 25 years of experience in general and specialty dentistry.  Regan utilizes these years of experience and knowledge to ensure that patients receive the utmost care and attention.  He is an expert at treatment planning and helping patients utilize their dental benefits to their maximum potential.  He strives to provide compassionate, direct communication about procedures and transparency about finances and dental benefits with patients.

He enjoys working with Dr. Bender because of the passion he demonstrates in his work, the personable manner in which he communicates with patients and his dedication to providing the best dental care possible.

When not working, Regan enjoys city life in Midtown, spending time with his Labradoodle Tank, Australian Cattle Dog Lucas, cooking at home and traveling.

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Office Hours

Monday

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

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Office Hours

Monday

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

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Office Hours

Monday

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tuesday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

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