04/27/2025
Meet Our Dentist 🦷✨
Dr. Bahar Jalalian, DMD, is a distinguished dentist known for her passion for dental care and her dedication to her patients' oral health. Born and raised in Suwanee, GA, Dr. Bahar's journey to becoming a prominent figure in dentistry is marked by academic excellence and a commitment to service.
From her formative years at the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology, where she excelled academically, to her time at Emory University, Dr. Bahar has always been driven by a thirst for knowledge and a desire to make a positive impact. At Emory, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature, demonstrating her multifaceted interests and her ability to excel in diverse fields.
As a first-generation college graduate, Dr. Bahar's achievements were recognized with prestigious scholarships, including the National Coca-Cola Scholarship, the QuestBridge Scholarship, and the Emory Scholarship. These accolades underscore her exceptional academic prowess and her unwavering commitment to excellence.
Driven by her passion for helping others and her desire to make a difference in people's lives, Dr. Bahar pursued her Doctorate of Dental Medicine at The Dental College of Georgia. After earning her degree in 2022, she embarked on her professional journey, establishing herself as a trusted dental practitioner at American Dental of Fitzgerald, where she ran a solo practice, providing high-quality care to her patients.
Today, Dr. Bahar continues to uphold her commitment to excellence and patient-centered care as a valued member of Knight Family Dentistry, where she practices alongside Dr. Mike Knight, Sr. With her expertise in both general and advanced procedures of dentistry, including clear-aligner therapy, surgical extractions, implant dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Bahar is dedicated to helping her patients achieve optimal oral health and beautiful smiles. Her dedication to staying at the forefront of advancements in dentistry is evident through her active involvement in professional organizations such as the American Dental Association and the Georgia Dental Association.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Dr. Bahar enjoys spending quality time with her husband Ryan, engaging in weightlifting to stay active and healthy, and indulging her love for literature by participating in her book club. Her multifaceted interests and her genuine care for her patients make Dr. Bahar Jalalian a cherished member of the dental community and a trusted healthcare provider in Eastman and beyond.
