Meet Dr. Chartier . . .

Born in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Chartier graduated at the top of her class from the University of Southern California in 1995, after attending Chapman College in Orange, California.

Following graduation, Dr. Chartier qualified to practice in twenty-nine states, selecting Georgia as the place she wanted to live and raise a family. For her first two years, she participated in an advanced practice residency with Dr. James Kincaid at his office in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, Georgia, before joining long-time Decatur resident and Emory Dental School instructor Dr. George Slappey at his practice, which she now operates as Michele R. Chartier, DDS, PC.

Dr. Chartier and her team participate in regular professional education, including attending the prestigious Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida for advanced restorative education. Dr. Chartier completed all six of the continuums at the Pankey Institute in 2007.

Dr. Chartier has named one of America's Top Dentist and selected as a Doctor of Distinction by her peers and celebrated in the Atlanta Magazine.

Active Memberships:

• American Dental Association
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Georgia Dental Association
• Georgia Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry 
• Decatur Study Club for Advanced Dental Studies (President 2007/2008)
• Hinman Dental Society
• Seattle Dental Study Club
• Druid Hills Implant Study Club

Accomplishments:

• Served as Peer Reviewer for Georgia Board of Dentistry
• Served as a Dentist for Olympic athletes during 1996 Olympics
• Certified CPR instructor

Community Involvement:

• Member of the Junior League of Atlanta, voted top advisory member 2007
• Sponsor of multiple Decatur youth sports teams
• Supporting Member of the Atlanta Botanical Garden since 1996
• Patron of the Fernbank Museum since 1999
• Habitat for Humanity volunteer
• Member of Northside United Methodist Church in Atlanta, GA
• Member of the Woodward Academy Parent's Club

Dr. Chartier is married to LtCol Kirk Freund Chartier and has two children, Kate and Max.