Sage Dental of
Roswell

Dr. James Maina hails from Nairobi, Kenya. He attended the College of Dental Medicine at Augusta University, formerly Medical College of Georgia, graduating second in his class. He completed a one-year residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry, where he learned advanced techniques in intravenous conscious sedation, endodontics, and dental implant placement. In addition, Dr. Maina received a certification in Invisalign and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

To Dr. Maina, Dentistry is not just drilling and filling but the perfect blend of art and science. Although he loves many facets of dentistry, James enjoys getting to know his patients. Whether a patient's concern is preventive, restorative, or a dental emergency, he creates a genuine connection with his patients and provides them with the excellent, individualized care they need.

Seeking professional memberships and participating in continuing education is essential to Dr. Maina's professional growth and enhanced patient care. To this end, he takes advanced courses annually to improve his skills and stay at the top of dentistry. His goal is to ensure that his patients know he cares about them, and he enjoys having the ability to impact their lives positively and visibly through dentistry.

Dr. Maina is a sports enthusiast with a special love for soccer. He is married to Jalayna, and they have two children, Sharon and Zuri.

Dr. Angelique Rodgers has more than two decades of experience in creating beautiful smiles in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a graduate of Emory University. After graduating from Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry, she attended Howard University College of Dentistry, where she completed an orthodontic residency. Dr. Rodgers stays on the cutting-edge of the latest advancements in orthodontics by keeping memberships with many professional organizations. Dr. Rodgers is compassionate and enjoys getting to know each patient as she welcomes them to the orthodontic family. She believes in a multidisciplinary approach to dentistry and works closely with the dental team to provide comprehensive treatment that addresses the individual needs of her patients. Over the years, Dr. Rodgers has treated many patients and created thousands of beautiful, healthy smiles. Dr. Rodgers loves spending time with her husband and three children. During her leisure time, she enjoys traveling and has been to five continents. She enjoys meeting people and experiencing new cultures.

In 2005, Dr. Ala Yassin graduated from dental school in Jordan. She practiced for several years in a private clinic before moving on to providing refugees with much-needed dental care via an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization). She moved to the United States in 2008. Dr. Yassin decided to study dentistry at the University of Colorado Dental Medicine Anschutz, and graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in December of 2015. She remained in Colorado, where she practiced until 2017. She joined the Periodontal Residency Program at Anschutz Dental and Medical University and graduated from the residency in June of 2020. During her residency, Dr. Yassin worked as a part-time general dentist and became interested in learning about Periodontal care. She attended the American Association of Periodontology and became a Certified Periodontist in August of 2021. When she’s not practicing, Dr. Yassin enjoys baking treats with her 13-year-old and doing Zumba. She speaks English and Arabic.

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.