Dr. Ross Russell graduated from Auburn University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree and was awarded the distinction of Magna Cum Laude due to his high level of academic achievement. In 2000, he earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He also received many distinctive awards during his academic career and was one of a few students inducted into the National Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. After graduation, he studied an additional three years to earn a certificate of orthodontic specialty and a master’s degree in dental materials from the University of Kentucky in 2003.
He has practice orthodontics exclusively in the Atlanta area since 2003, is Board Eligible with the American Association of Orthodontists and a member of many local, regional and national dental organizations. Dr. Russell served as the recent past president of his local regional dental society. Dr. Russell has also gained national recognition for publishing scientific papers and lecturing at orthodontic conferences.
The Albany native now resides near Athens with his wife, Missi and is looking forward to establishing themselves in the community. He enjoys spending his free time playing golf, fishing and inventing.