Dr. Tu Tran
DDS — General Dentist
Dr. Tu Tran is a general dentist at the Smiles for Kids office in Decatur — the practice families may still know as Children’s Dentistry of Decatur. With 28 years of experience and a lifelong commitment to serving underserved communities, Dr. Tran built his career on a simple belief: every child deserves high-quality dental care, regardless of their family’s circumstances. A graduate of the University of Colorado School of Dentistry, he’s spent nearly three decades earning the trust of Decatur families, one honest conversation at a time.
Dr. Tran grew up in Denver, Colorado, in a family that relied on subsidized community health programs while he was a child living in low-income housing. That early experience left a lasting impression: he saw firsthand what it meant to have access to good healthcare — and what it meant to go without it. It’s what led him to dentistry, and specifically to a career built around giving back to communities like the one that helped raise him. He earned his dental degree from the University of Colorado School of Dentistry.
In the 28 years since, Dr. Tran has focused his practice on providing high-quality care to children in underserved communities, a mission that continues to define his work today at Smiles for Kids in Decatur. He finds his approach to anxious patients straightforward: maintain a calm demeanor, and comfort follows naturally from that steadiness.
For Dr. Tran, good care starts with honesty. He tells parents exactly what he sees and why he’s recommending a given treatment, keeping his patient’s best interest — and no other influence — as his guide. He takes the time to explain his reasoning, involve families in decisions, and welcome every question, because he’s found that families make the best choices when they’re fully informed.
Dr. Tran practices at Smiles for Kids’ Decatur office in part because of his friendship with Dr. Sharma, and in part because of his deep connection to the Decatur community itself. He’s quick to point out that it’s the people of Decatur — not the practice’s walls — that make it what it is, and he’s proud to have spent so much of his career building that community’s trust.
Dr. Tran’s family shares his commitment to helping others: his wife is a dental hygienist, his daughter works as a registered behavioral therapist supporting autistic children, and his son is currently a junior in college.
Families in Decatur have trusted Dr. Tran with their children’s dental care for nearly three decades. Here’s why:
- 28 years of general dentistry experience, with a career-long focus on underserved communities
- Dental degree from the University of Colorado School of Dentistry
- A steady, calm approach that helps put anxious kids at ease
- Fully honest, patient-first treatment recommendations — never influenced by anything but your child’s best interest
- Takes time to explain every recommendation and involve families in the decision
- Accepts Medicaid, PeachState for Kids, and most major insurance plans
- Serving Decatur and communities across the greater Atlanta area
Dr. Tran has spent almost thirty years earning the trust of Decatur families — and he still treats every new patient like the start of a long relationship.
Dental Degree
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
University of Colorado School of Dentistry
Years in Practice
28 years of general dentistry experience
Career-long focus on underserved communities
Care Philosophy
Patient-first treatment planning
Honest recommendations, free from outside influence
Community Roots
Longtime provider at the Decatur office
(formerly Children’s Dentistry of Decatur)
STEP 1
A Calm Introduction
Dr. Tran greets every patient with a steady, reassuring presence designed to ease first-visit nerves.
STEP 2
A Complete, Honest Exam
He conducts a thorough evaluation and tells parents exactly what he finds — no surprises, no jargon.
STEP 3
A Decision You’re Part Of
Dr. Tran explains his reasoning, presents the options, and welcomes every question before any treatment plan is finalized.
STEP 4
Consistent, Community-Rooted Care
With nearly 30 years in Decatur, Dr. Tran provides the kind of continuity of care that comes from truly knowing his patients.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Tran
Formerly Children’s Dentistry of Decatur
Monday–Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Monday–Thursday: 7:00am – 2:00pm
Friday: 7:00am – 1:00pm