Your Trusted Dentist Near Riverdale, GA
Highmark Dental sits just south of Riverdale — about four miles down Tara Boulevard. For Riverdale families, that means modern, comfortable dental care close to home, without fighting traffic into Atlanta for a cleaning or a crown.
a quick 10-minute drive from Riverdale — straight down Tara Boulevard (US-19/41).
Comfortable, Modern Dental Care Close to Riverdale
Dr. Shannon Skiba and our team have welcomed patients from the Riverdale area for years, from first dental visits to full-mouth restorations. Whether you live near Riverdale Town Center, off Highway 85, or anywhere in between, you'll find a calm, judgment-free office that takes the time to explain your options before anything gets scheduled.
Our office is located at 173 North Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236 — just about 4 miles from Riverdale. New patients from the Riverdale area are always welcome.
- Easy 10-minute drive down Tara Blvd from Riverdale
- Street-level parking — no deck, no long walk
- New patients from the Riverdale area always welcome
- Same-day or next-day visits when you’re in pain
- Mon–Thu: 8am–3pm · Fri by appointment
Getting here from Riverdale
The simplest route is Tara Boulevard south — it runs almost door to door, and outside of the afternoon rush it's a straight ten minutes with no highway merge. If you're coming from the Upper Riverdale Road side near Southern Regional, cutting across to Tara at Valley Hill is usually faster than looping around on Highway 85.
We're in historic downtown Jonesboro at 173 North Main Street, and parking is the part people are most relieved about — it's a small street-level lot, not a deck, so you're walking a few steps from your car to the front door rather than circling for a space. That matters more than it sounds if you're bringing a wheelchair, a walker, or three kids.
A lot of our Riverdale patients started coming to us because the drive into Atlanta or over to Southlake stopped being worth it for a routine cleaning. Twice a year, a ten-minute drive is a very different commitment than a forty-minute one.
Emergency Dental Care for Riverdale
If you're in Riverdale and something breaks, swells, or starts throbbing, the drive is short enough that you can be seen quickly — we hold room in the schedule for urgent problems and can usually offer a same-day or next-day appointment. Call (770) 478-1001 early in the day if you can; that's when the most options exist.
What counts as a dental emergency · Toothache first aid · Broken tooth · Knocked-out tooth
Call (770) 478-1001Special Needs Dentistry for Riverdale Families
Dr. Skiba treats patients with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia, Parkinson's, and sensory sensitivities — and Riverdale families often tell us they'd been driving well outside the county to find that. You don't have to. We book longer appointments, allow desensitization visits where nothing is done but sitting in the chair, and work with caregivers on what actually helps this particular person.
How we care for special needs patients · Dr. Skiba on special needs dentistry
Insurance Questions We Hear From Riverdale
The question we hear most from Riverdale callers is some version of "do you take my insurance?" Here's the honest answer: we are not in managed-care or HMO networks, and we don't claim to be. What we do is file your claim for you as a courtesy so your benefits get applied, and tell you before treatment what your plan is likely to cover and what it isn't. If you have a DMO or HMO plan that requires you to see an assigned in-network provider, we'll say so plainly rather than let you find out from a bill.
Ask the Dental Benefits Coach · How we handle insurance · Making care more affordable
Dental Services for Riverdale Families
Preventive & Family Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, and checkups for every age.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, veneers, and smile makeovers.
Extractions
Comfortable simple and surgical extractions.
Emergency Dental Care
Same-day relief when you’re in pain.
Sedation Options
Relaxing care for anxious patients.
Crowns, Bridges & Implants
Restore damaged or missing teeth.
Riverdale Patients Frequently Ask
How far is Highmark Dental from Riverdale, GA?
We are about 4 miles south of Riverdale at 173 North Main Street, Jonesboro — roughly a 10-minute drive down Tara Boulevard, with no highway merge.
Do you accept new patients from Riverdale?
Yes. We welcome new patients from Riverdale and the surrounding Clayton County communities. Call (770) 478-1001 or use our online intake form to get started.
Do you offer emergency dental care for Riverdale residents?
Yes. We reserve time in the schedule for dental emergencies and can usually offer a same-day or next-day appointment. Call (770) 478-1001 if you have a toothache, broken tooth, or swelling. If swelling is affecting your breathing or swallowing, go to an emergency room instead — that is beyond what a dental office should handle.
Are you in-network with my insurance?
We are not in managed-care or HMO networks and we do not claim to be. We file claims with most major insurers as a courtesy so your benefits are applied, and we will tell you before treatment what your plan is likely to cover. If your plan requires an assigned in-network provider, we will say so upfront.
Is parking easy at your Jonesboro office?
Yes — it is a small street-level lot at 173 North Main Street, not a parking deck. It is a short, flat walk to the front door, which helps if you use a wheelchair or walker or are bringing children.
Do you see patients with special needs from Riverdale?
Yes. Dr. Skiba treats patients with autism, developmental and intellectual disabilities, dementia, and sensory sensitivities. We schedule longer appointments and offer desensitization visits where we do nothing but let the person get comfortable in the chair.
Ready for a dentist near Riverdale?
Schedule your visit with Dr. Shannon Skiba today — we make it easy to get started.