Meet Your Dentist in Buckhead

Peter A. Pate, DDS

Dr. Peter Pate graduated from the University of Tennessee School of Dentistry in 1982 and has practiced general dentistry ever since. While active in the Army, Dr. Pate was a dentist at The Pentagon and the Walter Reed Army Hospital. Now, he makes his home and practices in your community and would love to welcome you and your family as patients!

Continuing education and training are very important to Dr. Pate. He has completed numerous courses sponsored by such organizations as the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Pankey Institute. In addition to ensuring optimal oral health using general dentistry, Dr. Pate also provides state-of-the-art cosmetic and restorative treatments like porcelain veneers, implant restorations, bonding, crowns, and bridges.

In addition to being a graduate of the prestigious L.D. Pankey Institute, Dr. Pate holds active memberships in the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Georgia Dental Association, Northern District Dental Society, Hinman Dental Society, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, and the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Dr. Pate and his wife, Ann, have lived in Buckhead for more than 35 years. Dr. Pate is a retired Colonel, and his newest pursuit is competing in triathlons. He is a member of the Atlanta Triathlon Club, a program with regular group training sessions and access to facilities across the city, and is well-known among Atlanta's triathlon community.

Dr. Pate looks forward to getting to know you too!

Dr. Pate’s Accomplishments

Thanks to his dedication to continuing education and self-improvement, Dr. Pate has achieved Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry. This is an honor only about 1% of dental professionals ever receive during their career, and it shows his commitment to providing only the highest-quality dental care. In order to get this designation, Dr. Pate had to complete hundreds of hours of continuing education as well as pass a comprehensive exam. In the end, it’s just another example of how he’s completely devoted to serving our patients’ smiles.