Dr. Ann Linton
Dr. Linton has been active in Dentistry for over 20 years. She started as a Dental Assistant and later worked as an Assistant Administrator for a large multi-chair practice.
After earning her B.S. degree from Brooklyn College in Brooklyn, NY, she attended the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Dental School at the University of Maryland and graduated in 1986 with honors. Her achievements include recognition in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and colleges 1985-1986, Outstanding Young Women of America 1984 and placement on the Dean's List.
Following Dental School, she completed a 2 year Hospital Residency program at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University at Harlem Hospital Center where she served as Chief Resident. After Dental School she received a Masters in Public Health from Long Island College in Brooklyn New York.
Dr. Linton has owned and operated a private practice in Brooklyn New York for nine years before relocating to Savannah.
She is a very compassionate, gentle person and is sensitive to the needs of the dental phobic patient. She belives in staying current with the advances in Dental research to enable her to provide the latest and best possible high quality care to her patients.
Dr. Linton believes strongly in serving the community and has organized and participated in numerous Oral Health Fairs which educate and promote proper dental hygiene. She has published booklets and articles on various current issues affecting Dentistry including the diagnosis and treatment of halitosis (bad breath), problems surrounding the use of cosmetic gold caps by young adults, preventing HIV contamination in the Dental Office and The Real Cost of Discount Teeth Whitening.
Dr. Lura Hissam –“I have been blessed by God in many ways including a loving husband and daughter and a job I truly enjoy”.
Dr. Hissam grew up in the small town of Bushnell, Florida where form an early age she knew she wanted to be a dentist. After high school she was accepted in the Honors Program an the University of Florida where she graduated with a BA in English. While at UF she was offered the opportunity to try out for the track team. She became a four year letter winner and scholarship athlete in the pole vault. During her time at UF she spent time at various dental offices and Shands Hospital observing and assisting in the field of dentistry.
She attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in Lousiville, KY where she earned a DMD degree. Upon graduation she moved with her husband to Savannah. She has been a member of the Abercorn Family Dentistry team since 2007.
She is a member of the American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, Southeastern District Dental Society and the Savannah Dental Society. Dr. Hissam believes in utilizing the latest technology to provide quality dental care to her patients. She understands the gentle touch and strives to make each dental experience a pleasant one. She stresses the importance of patient education and considers the individual needs of her patients.
She is a active volunteer at the Savannah Volunteer Dental Clinic serving the needs of area children.