Dr. Turner purchased the practice now known as Savannah Periodontics in 2008. She has provided Savannah residents with quality care, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, ever since. She prides herself on spending time with her patients and providing them with all the options available to them. Dr. Turner is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and has also completed advanced training and certification in laser treatments.
Dr. Turner has lived and traveled throughout the US. She was born in New Port News, Virginia, and lived there until she was four years old. She grew up in West Hartford, Connecticut, and left to attend the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, where she received a Bachelor of Science. She continued her graduate education at the Medical University of South Carolina, earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine and completing her periodontal residency.
As an active member of the dental community, Dr. Turner engages with her dental peers by holding memberships in various professional organizations including the American Academy of Periodontology, the Georgia Dental Association, the Savannah Dental Society, and the American Dental Association.
Dr. Turner is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and has also completed advanced training and certification in laser treatments to ensure that your recovery is as quick and comfortable as possible.
Dr. Turner spends her time outside of the office with her family and animals on their 45 acre farm near Darien, GA. Her husband, Ryan, is a retired Chief Warrant Officer 5, former Army Ranger and MH-60 Blackhawk helicopter pilot who served proudly in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
Dr. Turner is passionate about all things related to growing in her beautiful 1.3 acre garden, including her large greenhouse where she even grows tropical fruit trees. As animal lovers, they have 4 dogs, 40 chickens, 3 horses and 1 adorable (and very unexpected) mule, who keep the whole family busy! Their surprise mule, Peanut, was born on the property on May 4th, 2021 and steals the hearts of everyone that meets her!
