Meet Our Hiram Team
Mindy Simms, DDS
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Mindy Simms was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Akron. She then went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from The Ohio State University Dental College earning her DDS with honors in 2006.
After completing her schooling, Dr Simms moved to Atlanta where she practiced general dentistry for four years, during which time she came to realize her passion for pediatric dentistry. Her pursuit in pediatric dentistry then took her to Naples, Fl where she completed an additional two years of advanced specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Florida.
She completed her pediatric residency in 2012 and received her specialty certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. Wanting to provide the best care possible Dr Simms became a board certified pediatric dentist and a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry since 2013.
Dr Simms is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Georgia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She is specialized in caring for children of all ages, from birth through adolescence, including patients with special health care needs.
When not at the office or educating herself and her staff to what’s new in Pediatric Dentistry, you may find Dr. Simms enjoying the Georgia sunshine either running, hiking or biking with her family and their dogs.
With a daughter of her own, Dr. Simms understands the challenges that parents face and how hard it can be to provide preventive dental care. She looks forward to helping parents with their concerns by delivering the best care available and giving their children a comfortable, positive dental experience.
With her primary focus and philosophy on preventative care, Dr Simms is committed to helping your child keep an attractive, healthy smile for a lifetime. She prides herself on preventing dental problems, protecting children’s overall health, and make dental visits easy and fun.
Dr. Avanija Reddy
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Reddy was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama and attended dental school at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health in Mesa, Arizona. In dental school, she discovered her love of working with children. She then attended a residency program in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and became a board certified pediatric dentist soon after. She has spent most of her career in private practice and teaching pediatric dentistry to both dental students and dental residents. In her free time, Dr. Reddy loves spending time with family and friends, traveling, trying new restaurants, and exploring the city with her dog, Penny.
Dr. Rhea Haugseth
Pediatric Dentist
It’s not everyday you come across someone as passionate about their career as Dr. Rhea Haugseth. Dr. Haugseth has a long list of accolades that never fail to impress, but it’s her passion and drive that seem to draw people in.
Dr. Haugseth has been a National Spokesperson for the AAPD since 1989, as well as a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the Academy of Dentistry International.
Currently, Dr. Haugseth is a member of the ADA, GDA, Northwestern District Dental Society, the Southwestern Society of Pediatric Dentistry, the Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry, and the Georgia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Haugseth is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and was an examiner on the board for over 10 years.
She is a former president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentists (SSPD) and the Georgia Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (GAPD).
From 2001-2004, Dr. Haugseth served on the Board of Governors for the American Society of Forensic Odontology. She is currently a Fellow and member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, and an active member of the National DMORT Mass Disaster Team– serving Region IV as a forensic dentist (odontologist).
Meet Dr. Kesterson
Georgina Kesterson, MD
Pediatric Anesthesiologist