MEET THE TEAM
Come and visit our comfortable, state-of-the-art office in Dunwoody, where we offer free wi-fi and smart charging stations to all our patients and their families. While visiting, surf the web or play games on our iPads that showcase various games for our patients and family members. Enjoy a cup of joe from our complimentary Keurig machine, which also offers tea and hot cocoa for kids of all ages! Our patient area features multiple TV screens so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy a movie while Dr. Kaplan and our team create a beautiful smile for your loved one. At Kaplan Orthodontics, we pride ourselves on giving you a relaxed, professional and warm environment, with outstanding care for each one of our patients and family members.
Dr. Kaplan
Orthodontist
Leanne
Business ManagerLeanne
Business ManagerI was born in Memphis, TN and Dr. Kaplan and I moved to the Atlanta area in 2002. I have been with Kaplan Orthodontics since it’s inception in 2005! I love working with this dedicated team, who care for each other and their patients so much. We have two awesome sons, whom I'm passionate about, along side not cooking and punctuality My formal education is in social work, and in-between grocery shopping, doing laundry and nagging my kids about their school work, I enjoy listening to my favorite podcasts - Armchair Expert and Unlocking Us.
Laura
Practice DirectorLaura
Practice DirectorI am originally from Naples Florida, but I was raised here in Georgia. I don’t consider myself a “Southern Belle” because my parents are from Ohio and New Jersey, but we were still raised to be sweet like the GA peaches! I started working for Dr. Kaplan back in 2007. I love my team and Dr. Kaplan - we work hard and play hard and I really just enjoy that balance. We also have some awesome patients, and just seeing how excited they are when they are done with treatment is a pretty awesome feeling too. In my spare time I love to dance - I’m actually a certified yoga instructor and health coach; hiking anywhere in the mountains, and enjoying time with my husband, adorable dog Piper, and two sons.
Alexis
Treatment CoordinatorAlexis
Treatment CoordinatorI am from Olive Branch, Mississippi and loved living in a small town. I was drawn to Atlanta to be closer to family and joined Kaplan Orthodontics in 2022. Dr. Kaplan has the best energy and I share daily laughs with my amazing team members and our wonderful patients - building these relationships is my favorite part of the job! In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with the people I love, including my dog Aggy. I like tennis, bowling, and playing in my wiffleball league! Most importantly, I love anything and everything Ole Miss. Hotty Toddy!
Jaylin
Treatment CoordinatorJaylin
Treatment CoordinatorI was born in a small town in Virginia, I moved to GA because I would visit Atlanta almost once a month to visit my sister and the city. Overall I loved it here and have been living here since October 2020. I started at Kaplan in May 2021 and it has been another great decision about GA. I have been in the orthodontic field for a while now and most importantly over the years seeing the difference in smiles each day is what motivates me to continue in Ortho. Outside of the office you’ll always catch me on the go whether it’s shopping, travelling to different places, meeting new people in GA or trying different places around the city.
Rachel
Patient CoordinatorRachel
Patient CoordinatorHello, hello! Another native Georgia peach right here. I joined the Kaplan Crew in 2021, and I have to say that you would be hard pressed to find a team as amazing as this one! Everyone is so dedicated to helping patients on their smile journey and I am grateful that I get to be a part of that. I am a dog mom of one spoiled pup, but am also owned by one demanding cat. In my free time I like to curl up with a good book, watch disney movies, or play games on my computer.
Stephanie
Patient CoordinatorStephanie
Patient CoordinatorOne of the few who live in Atlanta, that are actually from Atlanta! Crazy right? So happy I started at Kaplan in 2020 - I just love my team! They're so great to work with, and I also like that I get to help patients, even with the smallest things, to make their day better so in the end they leave here happy! I'm a dog mom that likes doing crafts in my spare time and am open to trying almost anything once. In my free time I like to paint, shop, watch criminal shows (it’s kind of a theme here), or finding new places to eat! I love walking around the city or enjoying a big park, but the beach is my most favorite, and definitely my happy place.
Ashley
Clinical AssistantAshley
Clinical AssistantClose enough to be a Georgian, I was born in Jacksonville, Florida but moved up here to the Suwanee area as a young kid. I started with Dr. Kaplan in November of 2012, and I literally just feel like a part of his family now! The best part about my job is how I get to help people have greater confidence in their smile, and of course, work with some amazing team EVER! I lived in Europe for 2 years and in 3 different countries, so you can say traveling is a passion of mine. I also really enjoy coloring, spending time at home with my husband and furbaby, and binging movies of any kind, but I really love those scary ones!
Krissy
Clinical AssistantKrissy
Clinical AssistantI am from Miami, FL and I moved to GA when I was just a kid. I started at Kaplan Orthodontics in 2019, and I love the work I get to do every day. Seeing the end result of our patients’ orthodontic treatment, with all their happy smiles and radiant confidence, it’s just so rewarding! Outside of work, you can find me exploring new hiking trails, in the kitchen experimenting with new baking recipes, or listening to crime podcasts…I’m kind of obsessed with those. I hope to add ‘traveling to Peru so I can fulfill my dream of being surrounded by llamas,’ to my list of activities I do outside of work at some point this year!
Katherine
Clinical AssistantKatherine
Clinical AssistantGeorgia born and raised - a true Georgia peach! I started with Dr. Kaplan back in 2013 and I have loved seeing all the transformation of smiles over the years, just knowing I was a part of that. When I’m not at work I enjoy listening to music, which of course, always involves dancing. I stay current by learning all the latest dance moves from my three daughters! I'm also a big Falcons fan, enjoy traveling, refurbishing furniture, and a good Netflix binge with my family.
Haley Kistler
Clinical AssistantHaley Kistler
Clinical AssistantHey y'all! I was born and raised in south GA. I'm a country girl living the city life now in Atlanta. I love my job at Kaplan Orthodontics. I get to come to work and create smiling faces all day long! I'm a newer member of the Kaplan team, I started in 2023, but I have been an assistant since 2022. I love the amazing and knowledgeable team I work with here and the difference we make in people's lives. Outside of work, you can find me shopping at the mall, hanging out with friends, or hanging out at the dog park even though I don't have a dog.
Denise Perez
Clinical AssistantDenise Perez
Clinical AssistantHey there friends! I was the first person in my family born in Georgia (Grady baby here). The rest of my family is in California or Mexico so you might hear Dr. Kaplan practicing his Spanish with me during your appointments. I joined the Kaplan family in 2023 but my dental journey began in 2020. Since becoming an orthodontic assistant, I have continuously been excited to learn more and hone my skills each day. When I'm not at work, I love to unwind with my furbaby Canelo and my loved ones. You can catch me exploring this beautiful world or keeping my hands busy with a new arts and crafts project at home.