Dr. Aierress H.
Dr. Aierress H. Davis, DDS, MHS, is a board-certified periodontist dedicated to providing exceptional periodontal and dental implant care. She combines advanced specialty training, a strong academic background, and a patient-centered approach to help patients achieve and maintain healthy smiles.
Dr. Davis earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree and Master of Health Science (MHS) with High Honors from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. She then completed her Certificate in Periodontics at the Dental College of Georgia in Augusta, where she served as Chief Resident. Prior to dental school, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from the University of Central Florida and completed double minors in Chemistry and African-American Studies.
As a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, Dr. Davis specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease and the placement and maintenance of dental implants. Her services include periodontal disease treatment, dental implant placement and therapy, bone grafting, soft tissue grafting, crown lengthening, periodontal surgery, conscious sedation, comprehensive periodontal evaluations, and implant maintenance and peri-implant disease treatment.
Dr. Davis has been practicing dentistry since 2021 and is licensed by both the Georgia Board of Dentistry and the South Carolina Board of Dentistry. She also holds an active Georgia Conscious Sedation Permit through December 31, 2027.
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)
- Southern Academy of Periodontology
- Hinman Dental Society
- National Dental Association (NDA)
Board Certifications
- Board-Certified Periodontist
- Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
Awards & Honors
- Pierre Fauchard Academy Scholarship
- ASDA Excellence Award
- President’s Endowed Scholarship Award
- Dental Trade Alliance Foundation Young Innovations Scholarship
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society
- District 4 Delegate of the Year Gold Crown Award
- Multiple academic and leadership scholarships from Meharry Medical College
Research & Publications
Dr. Davis is committed to advancing the field of periodontics through research, education, and professional scholarship. Her accomplishments include:
- Exploring the Orthodontic-Periodontic Relationship
- Published in Decisions in Dentistry
- Published in Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
- Research presentations at:
- Meharry Research Day
- Hinman Research Symposium
- MeTRC Health Disparities Conference
Dr. Davis is passionate about providing evidence-based care and helping patients feel comfortable and informed throughout their treatment journey. Through continuing education, professional involvement, and a dedication to excellence, she strives to deliver outstanding periodontal and implant care for every patient she serves.