MARIETTA, GA, August 25, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ — Dr. David Zelby, DDS, has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Dentist. Only 10% percent of the nation’s licensed dentists are chosen each year as Castle Connolly Top Dentists for their specialties in their regions.
Dr. Zelby is a prosthodontist located at 2860 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30068. With more than 40 years of clinical experience, Dr. Zelby provides specialized interdisciplinary care for patients requiring comprehensive oral health solutions.
“Being recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Dentist is a tremendous honor because it reflects the respect of my professional peers. Throughout my career, I have believed that exceptional dentistry begins with listening, careful diagnosis, and developing a thoughtful treatment plan tailored to each individual,” said Dr. Zelby. “Every patient deserves honest guidance based on experience and evidence to achieve the healthiest, most predictable outcome. To be recognized by Castle Connolly reinforces the values that have guided my career: integrity, compassion, and a commitment to treating every patient like family.”
Dr. Zelby evaluates and treats complex restorative and aesthetic dental conditions. His primary medical focus encompasses failing dental work, implant complications, severe tooth wear, traumatic dental injuries, congenital oral conditions, and specialized oral rehabilitation following cancer treatment.
Key Procedures include:
– Advanced dental implant reconstruction
– Full-mouth rehabilitation and reconstruction
– Cosmetic dentistry procedures
– Complex restorative dental treatments
– Interdisciplinary specialty care coordination
To ensure optimal patient outcomes for complex cases, the practice features collaborative care workflows, coordinating directly with oral surgeons, periodontists, and other medical and dental specialists.
Dr. Zelby earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the New York University College of Dentistry. Following his dental education, he completed additional post-graduate specialty training in prosthodontics to master advanced restorative and rehabilitative techniques.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Zelby has contributed significantly to dental education and community leadership. He previously served on the faculty at Emory University and currently serves as a Clinical Professor at Augusta University. His public service includes years as Chief of Staff at the Ben Massell Dental Clinic, where he continues to serve in an Emeritus role. His civic leadership has earned him the Atlanta Community Service Award, recognition as an Honorary Georgia Senator, and ongoing accolades, including Atlanta Magazine Top Dentist honors.
Top Dentists are nominated by their peers and selected by the Castle Connolly research team.
About Castle Connolly
Castle Connolly publishes its Top Dentists list at castleconnolly.com and in a variety of print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all licensed DDS, DMD, or BDS. The Castle Connolly team chooses honorees based on nominee criteria that includes their medical education, training, and disciplinary histories.
Dentists do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Dentist.
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