About Us

Dr. Andrew Kokabi has lived in the Atlanta area for over 30 years. He grew up in Norcross and subsequently attended The Georgia Institute of Technology where he obtained his biological science degree. After graduating with highest honors, he then attended The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University (formerly known as the Medical College of Georgia) where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry.

Dr. Kokabi is a member of the American Dental Association, the Georgia Dental Association, & the Hinman Dental Society. He is a faculty member at The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, where he is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Oral Rehabilitation Department. He regularly volunteers at the Ben Massell Dental Clinic.

Dr. Kokabi & his wife have lived and worked in Brookhaven since 2009. They always knew they wanted to be a part of a vibrant neighborhood where they could serve the community. In his spare time, Dr. Kokabi loves spending time with his wife, sons & two dogs. He is an avid sports fan who loves all Atlanta teams. The Atlanta Falcons are number one in his heart, despite having repeatedly broken it over the years. Live music is another passion, having attended over 300 concerts. Some of his favorite bands are Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Oasis & Weezer. He always enjoys a good conversation about sports or music.

Dr. Maya Basu is originally from Cumming, GA. She attended the University of Georgia, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Genetics with a minor in Public Health. Dr. Basu then attended the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in Memphis, where she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery.

Dr. Basu is passionate about giving back to her community. She has volunteered numerous times for Remote Area Medical all across the United States. Also, once a year she travels to Jharkhand, India and puts her dental skills to use while volunteering at Satsang Charitable Hospital.

In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym, playing the flute, and spending time with family.

Dr. Andrew Monell is originally from Nicholasville, KY. He graduated from the University of Louisville and was a Vogt Scholar. He then continued his education at the Louisville School of Dentistry and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at the University of Texas School of Dentistry. He has received specialty training in complex oral rehabilitation and extractions.
After living in Austin for a few years, Dr. Monell and his wife relocated to Atlanta to be closer to family. They currently reside in Brookhaven. In his spare time, Dr. M enjoys golfing, spending time with family, rooting for the Cincinnati Bengals, and exploring all that Atlanta has to offer.

Jessica is one of our dental hygienists. She has been with us since 2012. Jessica genuinely cares about her patients and loves building relationships with them to ensure a comfortable dental experience. She grew up in Warner Robins, Georgia. Outside of the office, she enjoys exploring the great outdoors.

Lauren is one of our dental hygienists. She has been with us since 2017. Lauren enjoys getting to know her patients and educating them on how to keep their smiles healthy. She is originally from Bainbridge, Georgia. She is a big fan of all hip hop music, Matchbox 20, and the TV show Game of Thrones. In her spare time, she likes to hike, camp, and spend time at the beach.

Abigail is one of our dental hygienists. She has been with us since 2019. Abigail’s favorite thing about dental hygiene is the one-on-one time she gets to spend with her patients while providing personalized oral hygiene recommendations. She grew up on Lake Allatoona. Abby is a big fan of Taylor Swift, Star Wars, and is interested in all things nerdy :) She spends her time outside of work with her husband and their dogs Sophie, Stewart, and Jeff.

Reena is one of our dental hygienists. She has been with us since 2013. Reena enjoys building professional relationships with patients to help them achieve healthy smiles. In her spare time, she enjoys travel and spending time with her husband and dog.

Yaraisy is one of our dental hygienists. She has worked at our practice since 2016. She started as a dental assistant and then went on to dental hygiene school at Georgia State University. We were thrilled that she accepted a position at our practice after her graduation. She grew up in Chamblee and is a Cross Keys High School alumni. Yara speaks Spanish and is always happy to accommodate our patients who prefer to speak Spanish. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and family.

Angeline is one of our dental assistants. She has been with us since 2017. Angeline enjoys making a connection with our patients. She is from Dunwoody and attended Dunwoody High School. Angeline is a big foodie. She likes trying new food trends, exploring new restaurants, and is willing to travel for good food with her boyfriend.

Mary Beth is our lead front office coordinator. She has been with us since 2010. She likes learning about our patients and helping with any questions they may have. She grew up in Decatur, GA & graduated from Georgia State University. She & her husband have one daughter. She enjoys spending time with family & friends, kayaking, & playing soccer.

Liz is one of our front office coordinators. She has been with us since 2019. She helps ensure patients have a seamless visit with us. She grew up in Doraville, GA & attended Lakeside High School. She is fluent in Spanish and is always happy to assist with our patients who prefer to speak Spanish. In her free time, she enjoys visiting parks with her children, husband , & chihuahua. Her all time favorite TV show is Grey's Anatomy and she loves "pop punk" music.

Shere is our lead dental assistant. She has been with us since 2005. Her favorite part of dentistry is making the patients feel comfortable & putting them at ease. She is a Chamblee native & attended Chamblee High School. Shere is a true child of the 80s, her favorite musician is Madonna and favorite movie is Cocktail starring Tom Cruise.

Ana is one of our dental assistants. She has been with us since 2019. Ana enjoys seeing the positive impact dentistry makes on the lives of our patients. She is fluent in Spanish and is always happy to accommodate our patients who prefer to speak Spanish. She is originally from Mexico and now lives in Duluth, Georgia. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family.

Hiyab is one of our dental assistants. She has been with us since 2020. She is from Lawrenceville and attended Collins Hill High School. Her twin sister also works at our practice. They are both UGA grads and are looking forward to starting dental school soon.

Lindsey is one of our dental assistants. She is from Charleston, SC and has been with us since 2020. She is a big fan of 80s pop music and the TV show Stranger Things.