Dr. Vason is passionate about the beauty in a smile that functions properly and is aesthetically appealing. The relationship between the function of a patient’s teeth and the appearance of their smile are intimately connected. This philosophy allows him to prioritize someone’s health and aesthetics at the same time, giving them the best result possible that doesn’t just look good, but that will last. To learn a little more about Dr. Vason ahead of your visit, read on below.

Why Did You Decide To
Become a Dentist?

Doctor Carlisle Vason smiling while standing with his arms crossed

Dr. Vason decided to become a dentist late in his college career. Initially, he majored in Finance and International Affairs, but he found himself wanting to do something more tangible. He felt that dentistry would allow him to work with his hands and build relationships at the same time. After realizing that dentistry checked all of his boxes, he dove in head first!

Dr. Vason has been especially impacted by dental mission trips with Medical Campus Outreach to Haiti and Romania, where he served alongside Kelsey, a Nurse Practitioner. These experiences reinforced his commitment to compassionate, thoughtful dentistry and to caring for patients as whole people. He is also an active member of Atlanta Westside Pres, where community involvement and service continue to inform his approach to care.

Where Did You Study
Dentistry?

After graduating from The Westminster Schools in Atlanta, Dr. Carlisle Vason attended the University of Georgia, where he earned degrees in Finance and International Affairs, graduating Magna Cum Laude and receiving honors including Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, and induction into the Blue Key Honor Society.

Dr. Vason earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Dental College of Georgia in Augusta, where he received the Junior Esthetic Dentistry Award and the Senior Comprehensive Care Case Award. He was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the national dental honor society recognizing the top 15 students in each graduating class. Following dental school, he completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, receiving advanced training in comprehensive care, implant placement, IV conscious sedation, and oral and periodontal surgery.

Dr. Vason is deeply committed to lifelong learning and clinical excellence. He has completed the Essentials Curriculum at the Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida, where he also serves on the Advisory Board, and has trained at the world-renowned Kois Center in Seattle. He hosts a monthly restorative study club that brings dentists together to collaborate on complex cases and continually raise the standard of care. Dr. Vason has a particular interest in comprehensive treatment planning and complex dental rehabilitations, with a focus on long-term function, comfort, and oral health.

On top of this, Dr. Vason is also a member of several professional organizations:

  • American Dental Association
  • Georgia Dental Association
  • Hinman Dental Society

Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?

Doctor Vason with his wife and two children

Outside the office, Dr. Vason is an avid reader and lifelong learner who enjoys staying current with advances in dentistry while also making time for cooking, exercise, and time outdoors. He and his wife, Kelsey—whom he met at the University of Georgia—are raising their three children: Shepherd (5), Bailey (3), and Hamilton (1).

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