About Dr. Tom Williams
Tom Williams came from a family of engineers. Originally, he was going to be an engineer, and excelled at it at Vanderbilt University. But Tom also genuinely likes people, and looked for a career that offered more personal service. As his patients will attest, they are glad he chose dentistry.
Though born in Wilmington, Delaware, he was raised and educated in Georgia. He graduated with honors with a bachelor’s in physics from Georgia State University, where he was elected to Sigma Pi Sigma National Physics Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Scholastic Honor Society and Blue Key National Honor Fraternity. He earned his master’s in Environmental Engineering at Vanderbilt, and was elected to the Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society. He graduated in the top 10 percent of his class at The Georgia Health Sciences University, College of Dental Medicine, and has taught in the dentistry school there. He recently completed a Certificate program in Computer Science at Mercer University.
As a dentist, he practiced orthodontics and pediatric dentistry in western Canada. He did an extended preceptorship with an orthodontic practice in Canada for 5 years and was trained in orthodontics by a Board Certified University Professor. Dr. Williams has completed many orthodontic cases at all levels of difficulty.
Dr. Williams continues his studies in dentistry, taking many hours of continuing education courses each year. His professional affiliations include memberships in the American Orthodontic Society, International Association for Orthodontics and Academy of General Dentistry. His primary areas of interest are in Orthodontics and Family Dentistry.
He earned Achievement and Fellowship Awards from the American Orthodontic Society and is Board Eligible. He has also been awarded the Certificate of Merit from the American Academy of Children’s Dentistry.
Dr. Williams is married to Diane, his office manager. Their children are Chuck, Keli and Brett. They have lived in Fayetteville area since 1985.
When he’s not treating patients, you might find Dr. Williams on a golf course, boating or scuba diving.
His practice continues to grow an average of 60 patients a month. He gives his patients appointment reminders, and the opportunity to tell him what they think of their experience through online evaluation. That input allows him and his staff to improve on their already great patient care.
So stop in to his office at 265-A North Jeff Davis Drive in Fayetteville. Check it out, then make an appointment.
Front Office Team
Diane Williams
Diane was born and raised on Long Island, New York. She moved to Augusta, GA in 1974 where she met Dr. Williams, then a senior in dental school, on a blind date. She and Dr. Williams married in 1975. They have three children and four grandchildren, and one spoiled little dog. Diane has been working with Dr. Williams, at Jeff Davis Dental, since the practice opened in 2001.
Diane is a Registered Nurse who worked in nursing for 33 years, retiring in 2000. Her primary experience is in the field of substance abuse and mental health. Her last position was as Director of a crisis stabilization program serving seven local counties in Georgia.
Assistants
Coty Kelly
Coty grew up in Newnan, GA and currently lives in Tyrone, GA. She graduated from Clayton State in 1999 and has worked as an assistant since. She has 5 years of dental lab experience and has been with Jeff Davis Dental since 2010. She has one daughter and enjoys painting and any outdoor activities.
Keli Compton
Keli has been a Dental Assistant since 1999. She has worked along side her father, Dr. Williams, in this practice since 2001. She is married and has twin boys. She enjoys attending their sports events and being involved with their school activities. Keli also enjoys walking, riding motorcycles with her husband, and scrapbooking. She attended Griffin Tech and received a degree in Computer Networking in 2000.
Lauren Holland
Lauren has been a Dental assistant for 4 years and started her career with Jeff Davis Dental. She graduated from a local technical school in 2007. She is continuously taking courses for Orthodontics. She was born in Stockbridge, GA and currently resides in Pike County. She is married and has one daughter and one step-daughter. She enjoys spending time with her family.
Registered Dental Hygienists
Cindy Boyd
Cindy grew up in the New Orleans area and has lived in Georgia now for 25 years. She received a Bachelor’s degree in education from Louisiana State University and earned a degree in Dental Hygiene from Clayton State College. Cindy lives in Brooks with her husband and 2 daughters. She has been with Jeff Davis Dental for 8 years.
Heather Santiago
Heather is originally from Massachusetts, but has lived in Georgia most of her life. She graduated from Clayton State University in 1999 and has been working at Jeff Davis Dental since 2001. Heather is married and has four children; her youngest are twins. She is very involved in her church and is one of the youth leaders there. Because of Dr. Williams’ passion for Vanderbilt, she has become a fan and enjoys going to Nashville for games with her husband. She also enjoys sports, camping and supporting her children’s hobbies and activities.
Kelly Christianson
Kelly was raised in Dalton, GA but has been living in Coweta County since 2006. She graduated in 2007 from West Central Technical College in Douglasville with a degree in Dental Hygiene. She has been with Jeff Davis Dental since 2007 and has been full-time since 2008. Kelly enjoys boating, camping, watching the Bulldogs and the Braves, and spending time with her family.
