Meet the Team
Barry P. Smith, DDS
Founder, Dentist
Dr. Smith is More Than Just a Dentist
When he’s not helping patients feel confident in their smiles, you’ll find Dr. Smith enjoying the great outdoors – hunting, fishing, or cheering on his beloved UGA Bulldogs (Go Dawgs!).
Dr. Smith’s Promise
“We want every patient to feel at home in our office. From our modern technology to our warm, welcoming atmosphere, your comfort is our priority. At Kennestone Dental Designs, we’re here to help you smile brighter, and mean it.”
Education & Expertise
- Doctorate in Dentistry: Emory University School of Dentistry (1997)
- Undergraduate Studies: Reinhardt College & University of Georgia
- Special Focus: Smile restoration and sedation dentistry
- Professional Memberships: American Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, DOCS
Education & Career
- Doctor of Dental Medicine: Medical College of Georgia (1980)
- Career Legacy: Practiced exclusively in Cobb County for over 40 years
- Passion: Combining precision with personalized care for lasting oral health
Becky Beyer, RDH
Dental Hygienist
Becky started working in the health care field at the age of 15. During that time she developed a passion for helping others and a desire to follow in her mother’s foot steps and become a Dental Hygienist. She graduated from Prairie State College in 2014 and practiced in Chicago before moving to Atlanta in the Spring of 2019. Becky truly cares about her patients and is committed to providing the best care for them. She is very excited to be a part of our team and to work with other kind, like-minded individuals. In her spare time she enjoys checking out new restaurants, being outdoors, traveling and visiting with her friends and family.
Dena Starnes
Dental Assistant
Dena has been in dentistry for over thirteen years. She truly enjoys patient care and getting to know patients and their families. She is a Georgian native of Cobb County. She enjoys dental missions locally and far from home. She has been married for eleven years to Kelly and has a wonderful stepson Gabriel. They have a chocolate lab named Hershey and two cats Edgar and Siggy. In her free time she enjoys painting, home improvement projects, missions and cooking.
Ivelina Abbott
Dental Assistant
Iva was born and raised in Bulgaria. She moved to Georgia in 2011. In 2014, she graduated from Fortis College as a Dental Assistant and began her career at Kennestone Dental Designs. Iva loves working with a family orientated practice and a tight knit team.
In her free time, Iva loves to travel and spend time with her family, friends and her twin sister.
Misty Carney
Office Manager
Misty started her dental career in 2013 and has been with Kennestone Dental Designs since 2017. She was born and raised in Cobb County where she met her husband of 14 years. She lived in Virginia for 5 years with her husband while he was in the United States Navy. The couple moved back to Woodstock, GA in 2008 and has been there ever since with their four legged child, Lola.
Misty enjoys spending time with her family and friends, loves being outdoors, and loves to attend Georgia football games. Go Dawgs!