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The waiting room at Advanced Dental Clinic, with geometric wood art on a grey wall and seating by the window

Dental care in Ridgeland

General, family, children's and cosmetic dentistry on South Pear Orchard Road, with Dr. Akharume and Dr. Taylor Reed.

Mon to Thu 8 AM to 5 PMFriday 8 AM to 12 PM

665 South Pear Orchard RoadSuite 100, Ridgeland, MS 39157

(601) 206-1112Call to book your visit

A dental home for the whole family

From your child's first visit to crowns, dentures and whitening, our team takes care of every smile in your family under one roof.

Play boards and small giraffe stools in the kids' corner of the waiting room

A kids' corner in our waiting room

Our dental care

Choose a service to learn what to expect, or call us and our team will help you find the right visit. New patient? See what to expect.

General and family dentistryCheckups, cleanings, fillings
Children's dentistryGentle care for kids
Cosmetic dentistryVeneers, bonding, whitening
Crowns and bridgesRestore damaged or missing teeth
DenturesFull and partial
Dental implantsReplace a missing tooth
Root canal therapyTreat an infected tooth
Emergency dentistryTooth pain or a broken tooth

A treatment room with a dental chair and a ceiling-mounted screen — One of our treatment rooms.

Check-in counter with tablets and stools by the front window — Check-in by the front window.

Meet your dentists

Book with our team

Dr. Akharume, DDS

Meharry Medical College

Dr. Akharume graduated magna cum laude from Jackson State University in 2004 with a B.S. in Biology, and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery at Meharry Medical College in Nashville in 2010.

In 2011 she completed a General Practice Residency at Meharry Medical College and Nashville General Hospital, in conjunction with the VA Medical Center, earning a post doctoral certification in Hospital Dentistry. She works to live up to her alma mater's motto of improving the health care of the underserved community.

Dr. Taylor Reed, DMD

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Dr. Reed grew up in Inverness, Mississippi. She studied biochemistry at Mississippi State University, graduating summa cum laude in 2022, and earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine at the UMMC School of Dentistry in 2026.

At UMMC she served as one of two clinical directors of the Jackson Free Clinic dental clinic, where people who are underserved receive dental treatment at no cost. She looks forward to building a practice that serves her community.

Take a look inside

Our office at 665 South Pear Orchard Road has a calm waiting room, a corner for kids and modern treatment rooms.

Leather sofa and framed art in the lounge — The lounge

Welcome in

Play boards and giraffe stools in the kids' corner — Kids' corner

Check-in counter by the front window — Check-in

Waiting room seating under geometric wood art — Waiting room

What patients say

“I called to inquire about a last minute request, and to my surprise, they were able to see me that afternoon! Everyone was nice and friendly.”Kennedye B., Google review

“I’ve been going there for a few years and I’ve never had an issue. Kim is so professional and very nice.”Steph Moses, Google review

“I really enjoyed my visit. The staff is really nice and the information was very informative.”Ashley Smith, Google review

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   Steph Moses 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This office is amazing! I’ve been going there for a few years and I’ve never had an issue. Kim is so professional and very nice. After my favorite doctor left I continued to come because I knew Kim would make sure I was taken care of. I tell everyone I know about this superior staff.
  
 
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   Kennedye B 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As an adult, this is by far the best dentist office I've ever been to. I called to inquire about a last minute request, and to my surprise, they were able to see me that afternoon! Everyone was nice and friendly, the service was extremely quick, and the place is really clean. I love them! They will do all of my dental work from now on.
  
 
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   TheToywa 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Lawrence and her staff are patient and very efficient. They made me feel very comfortable- and that is not taken lightly. I have been afraid of dentist offices all my life. I had a small anxiety attack in the chair but they did not make me feel bad about it. They were calm and reassuring. Made my experience so much better! I recommend anyone looking for a dental team that is attentive and does great work!!!
  
 
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   Gregory Sampson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very prompt and professional service.
  
 
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   Ashley Smith 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I really enjoyed my visit. The staff is really nice and the information was very informative.
  
 
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   TRi1 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This place is guaranteed to leave you with a smile. Dr. Potts is the best dentist ever! The entire staff is great! Please use me, Antrione Evans as your referral so that I may recieve a $25 giftcard. Thanks in advance. Lol!
  
 
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   Yalonda Davis 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. So much tender love and care!!!!
  
 
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   Tiff Barrett 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service!!!The ladies in the clinic are very sweet and helpful with all your needs...😀😀
  
 
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   Mark Jones 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. ADVANCE DENTAL CLINIC IS THE BEST.. DR. POTTS AND HER STAFF ARE AMAZING. I WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYONE..