If you are a KSU student, faculty member, staff member, or a parent helping a student find a local dentist, the practice of Alan N. Parnes, DDS sits about 12 minutes from the KSU main campus. The office handles cleanings, fillings, wisdom tooth extractions, same-day emergency visits during business hours, and cosmetic work like whitening and Invisalign®. Most major PPO dental insurance plans are accepted, and patients without insurance have affordable new-patient specials and a membership plan.
Driving from the KSU Campus
The most direct route from the KSU main campus at 1000 Chastain Road is to take Chastain Road west to I-75 north, exit at Glade Road (Exit 277), and follow GA-92 west into Acworth. The office is at 6199 GA-92, Suite 132, on the right side of GA-92 as you approach Acworth. Free parking is available on site.
Off-peak, the drive is about 12 minutes. During morning and afternoon rush hour on I-75, plan for 18 to 20 minutes. From the KSU Marietta campus, plan for around 20 minutes northbound on I-75.
Why KSU-Area Patients Choose Alan N. Parnes, DDS
More Than 40 Years of Clinical Experience
Dr. Alan N. Parnes graduated from the University of Georgia in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, then from Howard University College of Dentistry in 1982. For a student choosing their first dentist away from home, that tenure matters. Treatment recommendations are grounded in decades of clinical experience, not a recent graduation.
Family, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry
The practice handles family preventive care (cleanings, exams, fillings, sealants), cosmetic dentistry (whitening, veneers, Invisalign®), and implant dentistry from the same office. For students, the most-used services are cleanings, fillings, wisdom tooth extractions, and whitening; faculty and staff often add restorative or cosmetic work.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Parnes is a member of the American Dental Association, the Georgia Dental Association, the Northwest District Dental Association, and the Alpha Omega Dental Society. He continues to attend continuing education courses to keep treatments aligned with current standards.
In-Network With Most Major PPO Plans
The practice is in-network with most major PPO dental insurance plans. If you are on a parent's plan, a student health plan, or an employer plan as a faculty or staff member, your benefits will likely be accepted at the in-network rate. Call (770) 657-7120 with your card in hand and the front office will verify your specific plan before you book.
Affordable Care Without Insurance
If you do not have dental insurance, the practice offers two new-patient specials:
- $125 for a new patient exam and X-rays
- $199 for a new patient exam, X-rays, and a healthy mouth cleaning (in the absence of periodontal disease)
For ongoing care, the Friends and Family Membership Plan covers preventive visits at a flat annual rate. Patient financing through CareCredit and monthly payment plans is available for larger restorative work.
Dental Services Often Requested Near KSU
Cleanings, Exams, and X-Rays
Twice-yearly cleanings and exams are the foundation of preventive care. New patients receive a full exam, digital X-rays, and a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Parnes to review your dental history and goals at the first visit.
Wisdom Tooth Extraction
The college years are when wisdom teeth most often need to come out. The practice handles routine wisdom tooth extractions in office. Complex cases that need IV sedation or referral to an oral surgeon are flagged during the consultation rather than attempted in office.
Same-Day Emergency Appointments
A cracked tooth before finals or a sudden toothache the night before an interview both qualify as emergencies. Same-day appointments are available when called for in the morning during business hours. The office is closed evenings and weekends; severe pain outside business hours should be evaluated at an urgent care center or emergency room.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding, and Invisalign® clear aligners are all offered. Whitening is the most-requested cosmetic service for the student demographic and can be completed in one to two visits depending on the option chosen.
About the Kennesaw State University Area
Kennesaw State University anchors a lively pocket of Cobb County with two campuses, Kennesaw (30144) and Marietta, surrounded by student housing, cafés, and study spots. Town Center at Cobb and Barrett Parkway sit minutes from lecture halls and offer broad shopping and dining options. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park provides miles of trails and scenic overlooks within a short drive. The area combines college-town energy with suburban convenience, with I-75 keeping Marietta and metro Atlanta job centers within easy reach.
New Patient Specials
For patients without insurance, the practice offers a $125 new-patient exam with X-rays, or a $199 new-patient exam with X-rays and a healthy mouth cleaning (in the absence of periodontal disease). These cannot be combined with insurance and apply to new patients only.
Our Kennesaw State University Dental Services Include:
Dental Implants Provider
Acworth Family & Preventive Dentistry
Acworth Cosmetic Dentist
KSU-Area Patient Questions
How far is your office from the KSU main campus?
About 12 minutes off-peak. Take Chastain Road west to I-75 north, exit at Glade Road (Exit 277), then follow GA-92 west into Acworth. Rush-hour traffic on I-75 can stretch the drive to 18 to 20 minutes. From the Marietta campus, plan for about 20 minutes northbound on I-75.
Do you accept my insurance?
The practice is in-network with most major PPO dental insurance plans. Specific plans vary by year and by plan tier, so call (770) 657-7120 with your insurance card available and the front office can confirm coverage and estimated cost before you book.
Can I schedule an appointment around my class schedule?
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office is not open evenings or weekends. If your class schedule blocks weekday afternoons, the most flexible options are an early-morning slot (the 8:00 to 9:00 AM block tends to have openings), a between-class window during a long lunch break, or scheduling on a class-free day. Same-day cancellations sometimes open up; ask to be added to the cancellation list.
What does a routine cleaning and exam cost without insurance?
The $199 new-patient special covers a full exam, X-rays, and a healthy mouth cleaning. For returning patients without insurance, the Friends and Family Membership Plan covers preventive visits at a flat annual rate. Call (770) 657-7120 for current membership pricing.
Do you handle wisdom tooth removal?
Yes, for routine extractions. Cases involving impacted teeth that need oral surgery, IV sedation, or general anesthesia may be referred to an oral surgeon after the consultation. The decision is made together during the exam, so there is no commitment to a procedure before knowing what is involved.
Book Your Appointment
Call (770) 657-7120 or use the online booking link. New-patient forms can be completed online before your visit to make check-in faster. The office is at 6199 GA-92, Suite 132, Acworth, GA 30102. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
New Patient Specials
New Patient Exams
$125
No insurance? We offer a $125 Comprehensive New Patient Exam and X-Rays.
New patients only. Cannot be combined with insurance.
New Patient Exam & Healthy Mouth Cleaning
$199
No insurance? We offer a $199 Comprehensive New Patient Exam, X-Rays, and a Healthy Mouth Cleaning.
New patients only. Cannot be combined with insurance. Includes a Healthy Mouth Cleaning in the absence of periodontal disease.
Our Acworth Dental Practice Location
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed