Meet the Doctors
Proudly Serving the Community for Over 25 years
Kirstin Risse, DMD
Dr. Risse is a graduate of the University of Kentucky. She was granted the Wright Scholarship to attend UKCD after receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia. She has made a significant commitment to continuing education in all phases of dentistry, attending the annual Hinman and Academy of General Dentistry meetings each year. She has gained extensive experience in children’s dentistry as well as restorative and cosmetic dentistry, including Invisalign™ clear aligners and the use of BOTOX™ Cosmetic to treat TMJ pain. Dr. Risse is a member of the American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, and Northern District Dental Society.
Dr. Risse was raised in Dunwoody and graduated from Dunwoody High School. She is happily married to her husband, Matt. She has three grown children, Patrick, Jack and Sam, as well as two rescue dogs, Jozy and Callie. They are long-time members at St. Brigid Catholic Church. In her free time, Dr.Risse enjoys running, playing tennis, golfing, and spending endless hours at the lake.
Tiara Daniel, DDS
Dr. Tiara Daniel knew she wanted to become a dentist ever since she was in middle school and her older sister became a dental student. She quickly fell in love with the idea of not only changing peoples’ confidence in their smiles but improving their overall health as well. She is newly married to her husband, Cole, and they currently have a rescue dog named Indy and a mini goldendoodle named Nala. In her free time, she loves to meet in Christian community groups, sing on the worship team at her local church, spend lots of time at the lake, and play pickleball with her husband and friends.
Dr. Daniel grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. Dr. Daniel values establishing rapport with her patients by listening, understanding, and coming up with the best treatment plan that is most beneficial for the patient. Moreover, Dr. Daniel is especially passionate about the aesthetics of dentistry and has a very particular eye for detail.
Loulia Al Bitar, DDS
Dr. Loulia Al Bitar completed her undergraduate studies at Rowan University within the Honors Program, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree with a minor in Psychology. Dr. Al Bitar also served as the School of College of Science and Mathematics Commencement Speaker. She then earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry.
Dr. Al Bitar has always had a passion for helping others and making an impact in her field. She has been a leader in doing so by initiating and being President of the ASDA Pre-Dental Club and Operation Smile Chapter at Rowan University in her undergraduate career, and being President of the VCU ADEA Chapter in her dental school career. Her commitment to service was demonstrated by participating in both school and community service projects all throughout her career.
Dr. Al Bitar is passionate about her dental career and making sure her patients are taken care of. She is always determined to find out the root cause of her patients’ discomfort in order to figure out solutions that prevent patients from experiencing ongoing oral health issues.
Outside of work, Dr. Al Bitar loves spending time with family and friends, enjoying nature somewhere outside, and traveling.
Dr. Al Bitar stays current with continuing education courses in all disciplines of dentistry. She is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), Georgia Dental Association (GDA), and The Hinman Dental Society.