Lana B. Atchley, D.M.D.
Dr. Atchley's education includes a B.S. Degree in Biology from Birmingham Southern College (1986), a M.A. Degree in Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (1989) and a Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry (1994). Following graduation from dental school, Dr. Atchley practiced in Orlando, Florida for two years and then returned to Alabama to practice.
Passionate about continual learning, Dr. Atchley pursues opportunities for ongoing education and training through her professional memberships in the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and Alabama Dental Association. She has completed advanced training at the world renowned Pankey Institute, and has achieved certification in Straight Wire Orthodontics and Botox® facial esthetics. Dr. Atchley has completed over 1600 hours of continuing education coursework.
Dr. Atchley and her husband, Kelly, have been married for 32 years. They have two children, both Auburn engineers, who are married to wonderful people. She is “GiGi” to two awesome granddaughters. Dr. Atchley enjoys spending time with her family, is active in her church, and likes to travel, spend time outdoors, and working out at the Y.
"Dentistry chose me! As a full-time cancer researcher, part-time graduate student at UAB, I participated in a tooth brush study with the dean of the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. (I was paid to brush my teeth!) The dean encouraged me to apply to dental school. I did and was accepted and have been practicing for over 30 years.