Professional Achievements and Memberships
- Doctorate of Dental Medicine – Medical College of Georgia
(graduated with honors)
- Appointed Clinical/Adjunct Faculty: Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Georgia Health Sciences University, College of Dental Medicine
- American College of Dentists – Fellow
- Pierre Fauchard Academy – Fellow
- Academy of General Dentistry – Fellow
- Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation – Member
- American Dental Association– Member
- Georgia Dental Association (Honorable Fellow)
- West Georgia Dental Study Club– Member
- Georgia Academy of Dental Practice– Member
- Society for the Preservation of Oral Health– Member and Past President
- American Academy of Implant Dentistry– Member
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry– Participating Member
- Georgia Board of Dentistry– Former Member/Past President
Dr. John Vollenweider has been delivering quality dental care in LaGrange since 1978. He received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree from the Medical College of Georgia, where he graduated with honors.
Dr. Vollenweider is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, the Pierre Fauchard Academy and the Academy of General Dentistry. He maintains memberships with such professional organizations as the American Dental Association, the Georgia Dental Association (Honorable Fellow), the West Georgia Dental Study Club, the Georgia Academy of Dental Practice, the Society for the Preservation of Oral Health, one of the nation's oldest dental study clubs, as well as the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and he is a participating member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry .
Dr. Vollenweider has also been honored to serve as the President of the Georgia Board of Dentistry.
To give back to the community, he has been a Gold Sponsor for Youth Athletic Activities for the Troup County Parks and Recreation for many years. He has also been a Benjamin Harvey Hill Society Donor for the United Way for many years.
During their leisure time, he and his wife, Kathy, enjoy traveling, photography, tailgating Auburn’s football games, and riding their Harley.
Our Staff
Any dentist who achieves any real degree of success has to have a loyal and committed staff. I am proud of my team . We strive to continuously seek out better ways to serve our patients. We strive as a team to stay informed about advances in dentistry and bring many of those advances to LaGrange. We strive as a team to bring excellence in dental care to our patients.
We are able to achieve this degree of excellence in patient treatment while maintaining a very comfortable level of down-home friendliness. We are all "real people." You will find that we work very hard to help our patients become as knowledgeable about their conditions and needs as possible, offering educational materials, intraoral digital photos and answering all questions with genuine interest as we help patients determine their best options in treatment.
A lot goes on behind the scenes you never see as we prepare for your dental experience. I appreciate the dedication and commitment of my staff. I could never do what I do without them. We are a team. We are a family.
I am pleased to introduce you to my staff.
Vicky LeFevers
Front Office Coordinator / Insurance Specialist
One of the very first smiles you will see in our office is Vicky LeFevers'. She may be one of the newest faces in our office, but you will find her quite capable when it comes to handling office procedures and policies. She is particularly focused on making sure patients have a complete understanding of our financial requirements and opportunities.
Vicky insures we maintain an updated file on most insurance companies ususal reimbursements so we can assist patients in estimating their expected benefits. She is the person primarily responsible for filing insurance claims on your behalf and is our go to person for any questions regarding insurance. She has many other responsibilities in our office management.
Vicky is an inspiration to us all as she is quite committed to a healthy lifestyle. She exercises every morning before work and often assists with teaching classes when she can. She brings that energy and enthusiasm to our office. We are very glad to have Vicky on our staff.
Laura Parmer
Receptionist / Front Office
A native of LaGrange, Laura has been with us since 2007, having also spent time in the medical field before joining us. Recently Laura has taken on the challenge of our Receptionist. She brings over 3 years clinical experience with her to the fron office. She can answer questions you might have regarding our treatment recommendations. If she can't she knows where to find the answers.
Mother of the dramatic and lovely Lola Grace as well as her youngest John Wesley, Laura certainly has her handsfull. Her youthful energy serves her well being a mother.
A traveler, a tailgater, a softball player, shopper and former cheerleader; Laura has no problem staying busy outside the office, but if Brittany Spears is ever near, you can bet she'll be somewhere near on the first eight rows as a member of the Brittany Spears' Fan Club. OK, I didn't say she's perfect; but we love her.
Laura brings positive energy to the office and has a willing hand for whoever needs her. She even lends a hand assisting from time to time. Laura is a real asset to our practice.
Brittany Kennedy
Registered Dental Hygienist
Brittany earned her associate's degree in dental hygiene from Columbus State University and has worked for Dr. Vollenweider since October 1996. She joined our practice directly out of hygiene school and has truly "grown up" with Dr. Vollenweider.
We have always had a strong emphasis in this office on the important role of the professional hygienist. Brittany is in charge of our hygiene department and plays a critical role in educating and motivating our patients about the treatment options they have available. Brittany supports Dr. Vollenweider's efforts to constantly keep up with current information and technology. She is quite active in continuing education herself, pursuing the latest information to help her educate and treat our patients. Our patients love her genuine down home personality and appreciate her commitment to quality care with a gentle touch.
She and her husband J.V., have one daughter, Abbie. She enjoys riding horses, swimming, gardening and spending time with family and friends. She and her husband have been spotted tailgating Auburn football games.
Jill Parker
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jill earned her associates degree in dental hygiene from Columbus State University and joined our team in March of 2008. She brings a fresh energy and commitment to the quality care we provide here at Dr. Vollenweider's office. Jill interned in our office while in hygiene school so she is quite aware of our commitment to providing the best care possible. Jill's genuine patient interest combined with her kind nature makes you feel right at home. Her friendly and energetic enthusiasm is a "perfect fit" for our office.
She and her husband Mark have three beautiful daughters and one "Tuff" son that keep her more than busy. She has a strong commitment to family and her friends. With four children, free time would be defined as her "kid's hobbies" of which would be guitar, softball and dance. Occasionally she might find time to ride motorcycles with her husband and grace the white sandy beaches.
Jennifer Redden
Lead Chairside Dental Assistant/Treatment Coordinator
Jennifer has worked for Dr. Vollenweider since September 1997. She is the "go to person" for anything that needs doing. Jennifer has one of those "never met a stranger " personalities. She is a committed "team" person willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. Her "can do", "will do," attitude is something we all appreciate and draw from, not to mention her never ending smile. Patients appreciate her gentle, comforting touch.
Jennifer has been a critical part of the success of this practice as she has been responsible for maintaining our clinical supplies and equipment maintenance for several years while serving as a "Roving Assistant" before moving into a primary chairside assistant position. Dr. Vollenweider places a great deal of confidence in Jennifer and her skills. She can do practically anything needed in this office.
Jennifer has a beautiful daughter, Jordan, who she loves to brag on. Ask her about her youngest daughter, PJ; Paisley James. That will definitely bring a smile to her face and stories for you to hear.
A busy mother, when she has time, Jennifer enjoys outside activities like four wheeling and water sports when she can.
Megan Kilpatrick
Chairside Dental Assistant
Megan joined our office in 2011 after spending a few years working in the medical field. As a Chairside Dental Assistant and Sterilization assistant,Megan certainly stays busy taking care of many of the behind the scenes things in our office you might take for granted. She is also one of our primary portrait photographers for our Cosmetic Simulations. Having worked in the medical field before coming to our office, Megan smoothly made the transition to her new duties.
She brings a great attitude and smile into the room everytime she assists Dr. Vollenweider. She has a determination and spirit about her that insures her success. We are happy to have her on our staff. You can find her busy assisting our hygienists, sterilizing instruments or perfoming labwork as well as her chairside duties with Dr. Vollenweider.
It may surprise you to discover Megan is an enthusiastic outdoors person and an avid hunter. She has in fact been successful hunting with a bow as well as with a rifle. Get her to explain her form of "nootling" for fish.