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Valdosta Dental Associates
103 W. Cranford Ave.
Valdosta, GA 31602
Phone: 229-249-0717


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Dr. Tim Grantham
was born and raised in metro Atlanta. After finishing college at Georgia State University, he enrolled in dental school at The Medical College of Georgia. He graduated and received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree in 1987. After practicing in Atlanta for a short time, he moved to Valdosta in 1989. He has been meeting the dental needs of our community since then. He has been married for 19 years to Susan Grantham. They have two daughters: Taylor, who is 12, and Maggie, who is 10. Dr. Grantham is a member of First Baptist Church of Valdosta. In his free time he enjoys golf, bicycling and running.

Dr. Jason Holloway
was born in Eastman, Georgia. He graduated from Dodge County High School in 1991 and earned a degree in Biology from Kennesaw State University in 1996. He received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree from The Medical College of Georgia in 2000. Since then Dr. Holloway has maintained a full-time practice and become ingrained in the Valdosta community. He has been married to Shelley Holloway for four years. They have two children: Isabella, who is 2, and William, who is 1. Dr. Holloway and his family are members of First Baptist Church of Valdosta.

Dr. Joel Stites
was born and raised on a farm in Wauseau, Ohio. He graduated from The University of Toledo with a BA double major in Biology/Chemistry. He then attended Ohio State University, where he received his doctorate in Dental Surgery. Dr. Stites was awarded a scholarship from the United States Air Force. He spent one year as chief resident at Wright Patterson Air Force Base and then practiced at Moody Air Force Base as a captain for 2 1/2 years. After finishing his appointment with the military in 2003, Dr. Stites transitioned to Valdosta Dental Associates. He is married to Kristina Stites. Dr. Stites is an active member at First United Methodist Church and is the boys' basketball coach for Southland Christian School.

Dr. Jason Lairsey
was born and raised in Moultrie, Georgia, and graduated from Colquitt County High School in 1995. He next attended The University of Georgia and earned a degree in Biology. Dr. Lairsey completed his dental education at The Medical College of Georgia and received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine in 2004. Jason married the former Leslie McDaniel in 2002. They moved to Valdosta 4 years ago. They have one son: Bennet, who is 1. Dr. Lairsey is a member of First Baptist Church of Valdosta. He enjoys hunting and anything related to The University of Georgia, especially football.

Dr. Matthew Carter
was raised and still resides in Adel, Georgia. He graduated with honors from Cook High School in 1999. He then obtained his BS in Biology in 2003 from Valdosta State University. He graduated from The Medical College of Georgia with his Doctorate in Dental Medicine in 2007, at which time he received an honor from the American Academy of Orofacial Pain and an honor from the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. Upon graduation, he decided to continue his education in the Advancd Education in General Dentistry program at MCG to obtain additional clinical experience in areas such as dental implants and I.V. conscious sedation. Dr. Carter is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, and Georgia Dental Association. He enjoys hunting, fishing, watching college football, and spending time with his family.

Dr. William Kapgan
is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from The University of the Pacific in 1997. He later did his post-doctoral training in Oral Surgery at Emory University. He is married to Dr. Inessa Plavnik, a general dentist. They have two children.

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