WHAT IS THE MISSION OF
YOUR BUSINESS?
We strive to provide gentle, compassionate
family dentistry for people of all ages. We have
done so in a calming atmosphere in historic
Downtown Macon since 1947. We want
to make the world a little better one dental
appointment at a time!
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT
MACON?
So many things! From our natural resources to
our restaurants to our museums and prolific art,
theater and music scenes, there is a lot to love.
WHAT IS THE MOST GRATIFYING
PART OF YOUR WORK OR LIFE?
Bringing the world more smiles!
WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST
CHALLENGING PART OF BEING
A FEMALE BUSINESS OWNER OR
PROFESSIONAL WOMAN?
Having patients and colleagues talk down to
me, especially in my earlier years. I used to be
so angry each time a patient asked to "see the
'real' doctor" a er I spent time with them. But
now I remind myself of the elderly woman in
rural Tennessee who, when I told her I was
indeed the dentist that would be seeing her that
day… she wept with joy and said she didn't
know that women could be dentists.
WHAT WAS THE BEST BUSINESS
ADVICE YOU EVER RECEIVED?
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Doing well
is the result of doing good. That is what
capitalism is all about." I firmly believe
that when we treat other people well it
ripples out into the world and comes back
to us.
YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED TO
KNOW:
I am the third generation to practice dentistry
at Holliday Dental! My grandfather started the
practice in 1947. My father joined him in 1983
and still practices today. I feel very blessed and
honored to be following in their footsteps.
2023 Women in Business
FAIRA HOLLIDAY
PAYNE, DMD
DENTIST, HOLLIDAY DENTAL ASSOCIATES
360 SPRING ST., MACON, GA 31201
(478) 746-5695 | OFFICE@HOLLIDAYDENTAL.COM
HOLLIDAYDENTAL.COM
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