Chris Childs Dentistry

Meet Our Team

The team of professionals at Chris Childs, DMD maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry.

Dr. Chris Childs, DMD

Dr. Chris Childs

Owner, Chris Childs DMD Dental Partnership

A Gainesville native, Dr. Chris Childs returned to open his practice with a focus on restorative and cosmetic dentistry. A 1995 graduate of Augusta University (formerly the Medical College of Georgia), Dr. Childs is committed to your dental education and to helping you achieve excellent oral health in a comfortable environment.

  • Graduate of The Dawson Center for the Advancement of Dentistry
  • Member of the American Dental Association
  • Named Fellow in the Pierre Fauchard Academy
  • Member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Delegate, Committee Chairman, and named Honorable Fellow of the Georgia Dental Association
  • Past President of the Hall County Dental Society
  • Staff member of Northeast Georgia Medical Center
  • Faculty member at Augusta University (formerly the Medical College of Georgia)
  • Scholar, The Dawson Academy Alumni Association
  • Named Fellow of the American College of Dentist
  • Member of the Hinman Dental Society
  • Life Member of American Dental Association
  • Member of American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Stefanie Pitts, RDH Licensed Dental Hygienist View Bio
Stefanie Pitts, RDH
Licensed Dental Hygienist

Stefanie and her husband, Ryan, have three boys: Evan, Eli, & Ellis and reside in Gainesville. They are enjoying the “empty nest” phase of life and watching their boys thrive in adulthood. They attend North Hall Church. Stefanie graduated from Lanier Tech in 2003 with her degree in Dental Hygiene. As a side hustle and hobby, they enjoy making and sharing decorated sugar cookies!

Melissa Thomas, RDH Licensed Dental Hygienist View Bio
Melissa Thomas, RDH
Licensed Dental Hygienist

Melissa lives in Jackson County with her husband Chris and their two daughters, Breelan & Braylee. You can find them most evenings at the Jefferson City Schools where both daughters are active in the athletic department. They attend The Jefferson Church. Melissa graduated from Lanier Tech with her degree in Dental Hygiene. She has worked with Dr. Childs since January of 2008.

Amanda Robinson, EFDA Office Manager View Bio
Amanda Robinson, EFDA
Office Manager

Amanda and her husband Galen live in Cleveland and have three children: Bentley, Bryson & Brinn. Amanda began her dental career in 2005 and has worked for Dr. Childs since 2010. She and her family enjoy dirt late model racing, football, basketball, turkey & deer hunting. Galen and Bryson both race dirt late models at several local dirt tracks. They enjoy watching Brinn play sports at White Co High School. They spend most of their weekends together as a family enjoying their hobbies and attend Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.

Amanda Smith, EFDA Front Desk/Scheduling Coordinator View Bio
Amanda Smith, EFDA
Front Desk/Scheduling Coordinator

Amanda has been in the dental field for 22 years. She and her husband have two daughters and a precious grandson. In her free time she enjoys being with her family.

Madisen Neely, EFDA Chairside Dental Assistant View Bio
Madisen Neely, EFDA
Chairside Dental Assistant

Madisen graduated from Lanier Technical College’s Dental Assisting program in 2016 and has assisted Dr. Childs chairside ever since. Madisen and her husband Jonathan have a daughter, Natalie, and they are residents of Braselton. When they aren’t watching Natalie do gymnastics, they are outside playing or cheering on Atlanta Sports teams.

Kara Furphy, EFDA Chairside Dental Assistant View Bio
Kara Furphy, EFDA
Chairside Dental Assistant

Kara is a graduate of Gwinnett Dental Career Academy. She has been a chairside dental assistant since May 2021. Kara and Brandyn love spending time with their son, Jedidiah and their dog Rocky. They love backpacking, kayaking, and running in races together.

Kaylie Chase, CDA Chairside Dental Assistant View Bio
Kaylie Chase, CDA
Chairside Dental Assistant

Kaylie is a graduate of the Lanier Tech Dental Assisting Program. She is married to her middle school sweetheart, Cade and lives in the North Hall area. In her free time, Kaylie loves spending time with her family, baking and traveling.