Our Pediatric Dentists
Dr. George MacMaster
Dr. George MacMaster founded Alpharetta Children’s Dentistry in a small office on
Alpha Court in 1989. It has grown into a practice that takes pride in providing
the best possible care for all children, from newborn through college. Dr. Mac and
his colleagues share in the belief that creating a positive experience and making
a child feel comfortable is the ultimate goal of this practice. Dr. Mac is
board-certified in pediatric dentistry, and attended dental school at the Medical
College of Georgia and completed his pediatric residency at the University of
Florida.
He enjoys amusing the patients and staff with his unique brand of humor and can often be found working on new computer programs.
Dr. Theresa Caruso
Dr. Theresa Caruso graduated from dental school at West Virginia University and
completed a general practice residency at The Ohio State University. Dr. Caruso
taught at WVU dental school as a clinical and academic instructor for three years
prior, to completing her pediatric residency at the University of Rochester.
Always smiling and ready with a kind word, Dr. Caruso is dedicated to helping
children have a positive dental visit. She’s been a part of Alpharetta Children’s
Dentistry & Orthodontics for the past 17 years. Dr. Caruso and her husband
Marty have two children. Being with her family, whether traveling together or just
hanging out at home, is her favorite leisure time activity.
Dr. Meaghan Kindregan
Dr. Meaghan Kindregan was introduced to pediatric dentistry in high school while
working for her dad, Dr. Mac! Following in his footsteps, Dr. Kindregan is
board-certified in pediatric dentistry, and received her Doctor of Dental Medicine
degree from the Medical College of Georgia, and even though she is a dedicated
Georgia Bulldog fan, she completed her pediatric dental residency at the
University of Florida! She and her husband, Patrick, love spending time with their
2 daughters and 2 golden retrievers, Catcher and Salsa.
Dr. Kristin Piche
Dr. Kristin Piche grew up in Johns Creek, Georgia and joined ACD&O in 2020. She
graduated Magna Cum Laude from The University of Georgia and received a degree in
Nutrition Science. She later received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from
The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, where she completed her
two-year pediatric dental residency. While in dental school, Dr. Kristin was
inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, which selects
its members on the basis of scholarship and character. During her free time, Dr.
Kristin enjoys spending time with friends and family, walking with her Maltipoo,
Bear, and cheering on the Dawgs!
Our Orthodontist
Dr. Francesca Whalen
Orthodontist
As a native of Georgia, Dr. Francesca attended dental school at the Medical
College of Georgia where she graduated first in her class! She completed her
orthodontic residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in the
Department of Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics. In her spare time, she
enjoys cooking, traveling, biking, cheering on her Alma Mater – University of
Notre Dame, and spending time with her family and puppy.