Dr. Deborah Young Makerson is a native of Augusta, GA. She received her childhood education in the public schools of Augusta and is a 1973 honor graduate of T. W. Josey High School. She attended Paine College and graduated the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry (GRU) in 1980.

Dr. Makerson’s passion for dentistry inspires her to spend over 30 hours a year in continuing education in the latest techniques in dentistry including endodontic, lasers, cosmetic dentistry and pediatric dentistry. Dr. Makerson’s newest adventure involves a two-year program with United States Dental Institute in Orthodontics. She has received advanced training in Mini Implants at the Dental Implant Training Centre in Buffalo New York.

Dr. Makerson has been in private practice at 1119 Druid Park Ave Augusta, Georgia since 1986. In Augusta, Dr. Makerson has given back to the community through health fairs, wellness programs, and mentoring many highschool and college students as well as young dental professionals. She also enjoys visiting schools during Children’s Health Month to promote healthy lifestyles through proper nutrition and oral health.

Dr. Makerson is a member of the American Dental Association, the Georgia Dental Association , the National Dental Association ,  Georgia Dental Society and The Links Incorporated.  Dr. Makerson is also a member of good standing at Good Shepherd Baptist Church.

The families that Dr. Makerson has had the privilege of serving over the last thirty years have become an extension of her own family. She has been blessed to be a part of marriages, growing families, and graduations. She looks forward to many more years of serving her community in Augusta and Millen, GA.