Dr. Korb is recognized as one of the one of the leading implant surgeons in the country due to his extensive experience in surgical implant procedures. Since dental implants became standard of care in 2002, Dr. Korb has focused on developing partnerships with exceptional restorative dentists to provide patients with the highest quality implant treatment available.
Committed to remaining at the leading edge of the oral surgery profession, Dr. Korb has participated in thousands of hours of advanced continuing education programs on all aspects of implant surgery, including emergency implants, bone grafting and sinus lift procedures, complicated aesthetic implants, and complete tooth replacement. He has lectured extensively on treatment procedures and techniques, and serves as a member of the Advisory Board for the Institute for Dental Implant Awareness.
A native of Georgia, Dr. Korb attended the University of Georgia for his undergraduate education. He then pursued his dental education at the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, obtaining his DMD. This was followed by a teaching fellowship at the Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Korb completed his post graduate residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Korb’s professional affiliations include the following:
When he is not taking care of patients or involved with continuing education and other professional obligations, Dr. Korb enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and skiing. He is also an avid sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Falcons and Bulldogs.
Dr. Christine Shurley was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. She completed her undergraduate education at Clemson University, where she graduated with honors. Dr. Shurley then attended the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, where she was elected into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Dental Honor Society and graduated at the top of her class. Dr. Shurley completed her residency training at Emory University School of Medicine, where she was mentored by some of the country’s best and most well-known surgeons. She served as the Chief Resident at Emory, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta – Egleston Hospital, and Grady Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Shurley has performed a broad scope of oral surgery procedures, including dental implants, facial cosmetics, corrective jaw surgery, pathology, and high-risk trauma cases. She values expanding the field of oral surgery and has been published in national and international medical journals highlighting accomplishments in the field. Dr. Shurley is board-certified and is an active member of several professional organizations that include:
As a philanthropist, Dr. Shurley uses her extensive knowledge and skills to improve patients' lives beyond her home practice and is proud to volunteer internationally with Healing the Children, a nonprofit that is one of the oldest and largest humanitarian volunteer-driven charities in the nation. Dr. Shurley also enjoys hiking, playing golf, cheering on Clemson’s football team, and spending time with her husband, son, and Golden Retriever, Bert.
