Our Doctors

The Doctors at Southern Dental understand every person’s dental needs are unique. That’s why we offer a comprehensive selection of treatment options in a comfortable, convenient atmosphere. We’re confident we can provide the superior dental care you are in search of. 

Discover a new dental experience at Southern Dental! We look forward to caring for you and your family’s dental needs.

Dr. David Drew and Dr. Monicha Drew

Doctors Monicha Hamil Drew and David Drew began their practice in Carrollton, GA in 1990. Dr. Monicha H. Drew graduated from Emory University with degrees in Biology and Religion. Dr. David Drew received his undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of South Florida. Both received their Doctorates of Dental Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

A native West Georgian, Monicha is grateful to be home, serving her community with her Southern Dental team. She promotes comprehensive treatment with particular interest in collaborative interdisciplinary approaches for cosmetic and implant restorations. Serving the profession as well as patients, Dr Monicha is a member of the West Georgia Dental Study Club, the Georgia Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.

Dr. David Drew is originally from Orlando, Florida. His particular area of interest within the practice is root canal therapy and implant restoration. Outside the practice, David has a passion for dentistry in the mission field, serving on medical mission teams, both locally and in Central America. He is also very committed to serving our patients by participating in organized dentistry at the district and state levels of the Georgia Dental Association, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and the Georgia Academy of Dental Practice.

Monicha and David reside in Carrollton and have two children, Lee and Jessi. They are members of the Carrollton First United Methodist Church. Favorite leisure activities include family travel, tennis and spending time on the water.

Dr. Tammy Williams

Dr. Tammy Armstrong Williams joined the Southern Dental practice in 2004.  She is also a native of the West Georgia area.  Dr. Williams grew up in Villa Rica and attended Villa Rica High School. She graduated from Emory University with degrees in Biology and Psychology, as well as the Medical College of Georgia with her dental degree. Dr. Williams was awarded the Ronald Goldstein Award for Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry her senior year of dental school.   After graduating, Tammy practiced in Newnan, Georgia for four years.  Her interests within the practice are cosmetic procedures, implant restorations as well as delivering quality dental care for the entire family. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, and the West Georgia Dental Study Club.

Dr. Williams enjoys continuing her education in the area of complete full mouth restoration with dental implants. Dr. Tammy along with her husband Adam, have three daughters; Zoie, Grace, and Lola. Outside of dentistry, she enjoys running, practicing yoga, walks with her dog Blitz, and spending time with her family and friends.

Dr. Araj Syeda

Dr. Araj Syeda is a native of South Georgia who graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelors in Psychology and minor in Chemistry. She later went on to attend New York University College of Dentistry where she earned her DDS in 2018.  After working a short time in Pennsylvania, Araj relocated to Georgia and chose to practice at Southern Dental because of a shared belief in providing high-quality, relationship-based, comprehensive care that is tailored to fit into the lives of her patients.

Following her belief in giving back to the community, Araj has provided dental needs on both the local and international level. She appreciates the many learning opportunities dentistry affords through these venues, which allow her to give back quality care. She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry especially Root canal therapy and believes that ongoing education in dentistry allows her to provide the best treatment for her patients. 

Outside the practice of dentistry, Araj enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and hiking.