Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Marvin Sugarman
Dr. Marvin Sugarman (Board Certified) founded the practice in 1938. “Dr. Marvin” serves as our official historian and storyteller. He has an incredible history of service to his patients, to dental students and to organized dentistry. He was Director of the Post-Graduate Periodontal Program at Emory University School of Dentistry and taught in the dental school for 30 years. He served as Consultant to the U.S. Navy Dental Corps at Bethesda Hospital and was Consultant to the U.S. Army Dental Corps at Fort Benning. Some of his leadership positions in organized dentistry include president of the Georgia Dental Association, the Southern Academy of Periodontology, and The American Academy of Periodontology. He is the recipient of the American Academy of Periodontology’s Master Clinician Award and the Gold Medal Award, their highest honor. His family of patients includes many folks who first came to his practice as children and are still coming to us now as grandparents. Dr. Marvin takes great pride in his family – his two sons who practice with him, his daughter, Brenda, his eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. His love of the game of golf remains strong and he can be found on the links almost every week. The year 2008 will mark the 70th anniversary of this practice. All of us who are a part of the practice family owe a huge debt of gratitude to Dr. Marvin for his leadership, his knowledge and expertise, and especially for his friendship.
Dr. Edward Sugarman
Dr. Edward Sugarman (Board Certified) received his dental degree from Emory University School of Dentistry and completed his graduate training in Periodontics at Columbia University in 1966. “Dr. Edward” joined his father in practice in 1966 and became a faculty member at Emory University School of Dentistry that same year. Over the years, Dr. Edward has been a guest lecturer to many dental societies throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. His leadership positions in organized dentistry include president of the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, the Hinman Dental Society, the Georgia Society of Periodontists and the Emory Dental Alumni Association. He is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists and a Fellow in the International College of Dentists. He has been very active in his community and synagogue, serving on the Temple Sinai’s Board of Trustees and as its president. He is a past member of Leadership Atlanta and donates his services to the Ben Massell Dental Clinic in downtown Atlanta. He and his wife, Beth, have three grown children and are the doting grandparents of five grandchildren. When not playing with the grandchildren, Dr. Edward enjoys tennis, playing bridge, and reading. Dr. Edward has great fondness for all of his many patients and enjoys the intellectual challenge of determining the appropriate periodontal care for each individual.
Dr. Richard Sugarman
Dr. Richard Sugarman (Board Certified) graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1972. He received his dental degree from Emory University School of Dentistry and completed his graduate training in Periodontics at Boston University in 1978. He then joined his father and brother in practice. “Dr Richard” served as an instructor in periodontics at Emory University School of Dentistry from 1978 until 1982. He has served as president of the Georgia Society of Periodontists and on many committees of the Northern District Dental Society and The Thomas P Hinman Dental Meeting. He is an Honorable Fellow of the Georgia Dental Association, a Fellow in the International College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He donates his services to the Ben Massell Dental Clinic in downtown Atlanta. Dr. Richard and his wife, Helaine, are the parents of four grown children. They have a love of hiking and walking and have spent enjoyable vacations hiking in places near and far. Other interests include reading, the theater, and the Atlanta Braves. “Dr. Richard” has the great ability to put patients at ease with a quip or two and his patients usually leave with a laugh and a smile on their faces.
Dr. Mark Brunner
Dr. Mark Brunner (Board Certified) received his dental degree from Ohio State University College of Dentistry. He completed his graduate training and obtained a Masters Degree in Periodontics from the Medical College of Virginia in 2003. “Dr. Mark” joined the Sugarman practice in 2003. In 2005, the name of the practice changed to “Drs. Sugarman and Brunner, LLC”. He is an Associate Professor at the Medical College of Georgia’s Graduate Periodontal Program in Augusta, Georgia. He donates his services to the Ben Massell Dental Clinic in Atlanta. Dr. Mark serves as the Treasurer of the Georgia Society of Periodontists and also serves on committees for The Thomas P Hinman Dental Meeting, held annually in Atlanta. He has had advanced training in and is licensed in the state of Georgia to administer I.V. sedation. Dr Mark and Dr Richard have taken part in implant training programs for general dentists in the Atlanta area. Dr. Mark has also had extensive continuing education in new and revolutionary implant placement. He is an avid cyclist and can be seen many mornings in the early light pedaling his way to work. He and his wife, Stephanie, are also auto enthusiasts as well as long distance runners. Dr. Mark is a kind and caring professional who has developed very loyal patients during his time in Atlanta.