Dr. John W. Spratling

Dr. Spratling John W. Spratling, D.M.D., attended the University of North Carolina at Asheville on a soccer scholarship, graduating in 1988 with a B.A. in Biology.  After graduation, Dr. Spratling worked as a textile production manager and also as a medical sales representative for several large pharmaceutical companies.  In 1998, Dr. Spratling returned to school to pursue his dream of dentistry.  He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in 2002.  Dr. Spratling then completed a two year residency in pediatric dentistry at the Medical College of Georgia.  He joined Pediatric Dental Specialists in July 2004. Dr. Spratling is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.  He is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Georgia Dental Association, the Eastern District Dental Society, the Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry, and the Augusta Dental Society.  While in Dental School, he was the recipient of the Medical College of Georgia 2001 “Dolly Award”, voted by classmates as the rising senior with the most professionalism, the most empathy toward patients, and the most perseverance.  Dr. Spratling is currently on staff at Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta where he provides dental rehabilitation for pediatric and special needs patients. Dr. Spratling is originally from Waycross, Georgia and is married to the former Susan Roberson of Augusta.  Susan also has formal training in the dental field as a dental hygienist.  They have four children – twin boys, Mason and Turner, and two girls, Ivy and Liza Dell.  Dr. Spratling’s children attend Augusta Christian, Stallings Island Middle, and Stevens Creek Elementary Schools where both he and his wife are involved in various school functions.  He also finds time to help coach his children’s sports teams.  As a family they enjoy various sports activities and also the chance to “root on” the Georgia Bulldogs.