Sage Dental of
Buford

Dr. Canisha Howard Scott hails from Mississippi and is a proud alumna of Jackson State University and an Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated member. In 2019, she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. Dr. Scott furthered her dental training by completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program at the University of Tennessee in 2020. Now residing in the Atlanta metro area with her husband and their three daughters, Caliyah, Cassidy, and Caiah (known as the C-Squad), Dr. Scott values family time and enjoys vacations and game nights with friends and loved ones. Dr. Scott is dedicated to creating beautiful, healthy, and functional smiles, providing dental care with excellence and empathy. She focuses on building meaningful connections with her patients and tailoring treatments to meet their individual needs and goals. Devoted to professional growth, Dr. Scott regularly attends continuing education seminars. She specializes in restorative dentistry procedures such as veneers and crown-and-bridge aesthetics, enhancing her skills in this technique-sensitive art form of dentistry. Dr. Scott's commitment to her patients' well-being and her passion for enhancing smiles make her a valued member of the dental community.

Dr. Sheerin Yusuf started her formal education in dentistry at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in Karnataka, India. When she moved to the United States, she attended Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and graduated Summa cum Laude in 2002 with her Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree in 2002 with Advanced Standing Student status. She went on to study and receive her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 2009 and completed a Residency in Endodontics until 2011. Adept at research, Dr. Yusuf completed formal analysis in a ‘comparative study to determine the efficiency of variable taper and constant taper rotary files during the cleaning and shaping of the root canal system in teeth with mild, moderate, and severe curvatures.’ In 2011 she completed another formal research study, which provided “A Comparison of Apical Transportation among NiTi constant taper rotary files, M-Wire NiTi files, and stainless steel files in a reciprocating handpiece.” Dr. Yusuf is a member of the American Association of Endodontists and the American Dental Association. When not practicing her passion for dentistry, Dr. Yusuf enjoys reading, swimming, hiking with friends and family, and spending time with her four kids and husband. She speaks English, Hindi, Kannada, and Urdu.

Dr. Alexander Null is an accomplished oral and maxillofacial surgeon currently serving as an Army Major stationed at Martin Army Medical Center in Fort Benning, GA. He received his undergraduate degree in Pre-Medicine from Philadelphia University (now Thomas Jefferson University), where he also played college soccer. Dr. Null then earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016. Following dental school, Dr. Null completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He then pursued further oral and maxillofacial surgery training at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in Fort Bliss, Texas, where he graduated with the Distinguished Graduate Award. Dr. Null is an American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons member. He has dedicated his career to serving his country through his work in the United States Army. He is currently the Oral Surgeon Mentor for the AEGD program at Martin Army Medical Center, where he supervises and trains eight residents annually. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Null is also actively involved in charity work, having volunteered with Mission of Mercy and providing oral surgery services to the community at his previous duty locations. Outside work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Angela, and their two dogs, Zoe and Gigi. He is an avid outdoorsman who loves going to the beach and fishing. Dr. Null discovered his passion for oral surgery during dental school and has since dedicated his career to providing exceptional patient care. He is highly skilled in a wide range of oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures and is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in his field.

Dr. Christopher Pesut, a native of Maine, completed his undergraduate studies in biology at The University of Maine before pursuing his dental education at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, graduating in 2016. Following dental school, Dr. Pesut joined the United States Army, where he began his military service at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency. He then served as an Army general dentist in South Korea, earning the Army Commendation Medal for outstanding clinical performance. Dr. Pesut continued his military service by pursuing specialty training in periodontics with the United States Air Force in San Antonio, Texas. After completing his residency, he served as an Army periodontist at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state. During his tenure at JBLM, Dr. Pesut was selected as a mentor for the AEGD residency program, providing specialized training in periodontics to two classes of general dentistry residents. He completed his military service in 2024 after eight years of active duty. Dr. Pesut's dedication to dentistry is evident in his broad knowledge across all dental specialties. He is board-certified in periodontology and dental implant surgery by The American Board of Periodontology and is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology and The American Dental Association. Outside of his professional life, Dr. Pesut enjoys traveling, hiking, exploring new restaurants, and spending quality time with his husband, Andrew, and their family.