Dr. Derek D. Mason, DDS

Dr. Mason began his high education at Morehouse College where he earned his Bachelors of Science in 1993. After graduating Dr. Mason decided to attend Meharry Medical College where he graduated in 1999 with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Mason then went on to complete a general practitioner residency in 2001 at Kings County Hospital and pediatric residency at Miamonides Medical Center in 2003. Dr. Mason then started his pediatric dentistry career in 2004.

Dr. Mason is a member of the following associations:

• American Association of Pediatric Dentistry
• National Association Dental
• Georgia Dental Society
• West Georgia Study Club
• American Dental Association

Dr. Mason was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2005 he moved to Villa Rica, GA with his wife Vanessa. They share one daughter, Myla.

When Dr. Mason is not practicing dentistry, he enjoys traveling with his family and is an avid tennis shoe collector. His favorite sports teams are the Tennessee Titans (NFL), Atlanta Hawks (NBA), Atlanta Braves (MLB), and the Arsenal (English premiere league).

Dr. Erin Redwine

Dr. Erin Redwine grew up in Inkster, Michigan and moved to Georgia in 2004, where she has been practicing pediatric dentistry ever since. Dr. Redwine graduated from Spelman College in Atlanta, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and she obtained her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Meharry Medical College, School of Dentistry, in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Dr. Redwine knew at an early age that she wanted to become a dentist and made it her goal to help children enjoy their dental visits! After working in dentistry for a while, Dr. Redwine completed additional training to increase her skill set and enhance her practices for working with children.

She attended the University of Michigan and earned a master’s degree in pediatric dentistry, as well as a specialty certificate in pediatric dentistry at Mott Children’s Health Center and Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan.

Dr. Redwine maintains her membership in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, National Dental Association, Georgia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.  Dr. Redwine is also a Diplomate with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and maintains privileges at Wellstar Hospital for children who may need general anesthesia for their dental needs. She stays current with her certification in pediatric advanced life support, as well as her certification with the board to administer oral sedation for children. 

Dr. Redwine loves to give back and she does this by being active in 2 of her favorite service organizations: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Incorporated and The Links, Incorporated. It is through her commitment in these organizations that she is able to give back to her community through education and service projects. When she is not at work or serving the community, she is an avid Detroit Pistons and Detroit Lions fan but has been known to root for the Atlanta Hawks or the Atlanta Falcons when they are not playing her home teams. Dr. Redwine also loves shopping, traveling and entertaining family and friends at her home- especially on game nights!

Dr. Gwendell Thompson

Dr. Gwendell Thompson, with 29 years of anesthesia experience, specializes in ambulatory and hospital-based anesthesia. She moved her practice from Dallas/Fort Worth to Atlanta in 2019, focusing on office-based and ambulatory anesthesia.

Dr. Thompson earned her medical degree from Texas A&M University Health Science Center and completed her anesthesia residency at Baylor College of Medicine. She is board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and holds PALS and ACLS certifications.

She is an active member of the American Society of Anesthesiology, Georgia Society of Anesthesiology, Atlanta Medical Association, and the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia.

Dr. Thompson enjoys family time, travel, and outdoor activities like hiking.

Dr. Joseph

Dr. Joseph is a board eligible oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Atlanta, GA. He attended the University of Richmond on a football scholarship for his undergraduate degree. Once completed, he opted to attend the Meharry Medical College, School of Dentistry. At Meharry, Dr. Joseph served as Mr. Meharry for Pre-Alumni Association, and President for the Class of 2019. Dr. Joseph developed a great passion for oral and maxillofacial surgery during dental school, and confirmed his interest following a dental mission trip in Jamaica, where he realized the importance of representation and serving underrepresented through oral health. Upon graduating from Meharry Medical College, Dr. Joseph then completed a 4-year residency program in oral and maxillofacial surgery and a 1-year fellow in facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He is a member of the National Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, National Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Outside of the office Dr. Joseph enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, shoemaking, and traveling.

Fun and Friendly Children’s Dentistry in Carrollton, GA

Your child deserves a healthy and happy smile. So, don’t wait–schedule an appointment for your child at Smiles-R-Us for Kids Pediatric Dentistry today. We can help your child get the oral care they need in a fun, friendly, and inviting atmosphere.

Parents can reach our Carrollton pediatric dental center to schedule appointments or gather more information by calling (770) 214-5555 now.