Carole Manning – Orthodontic Assistant
Carole has been with us for thirty-nine years! We couldn’t get along without her vast experience and love for learning.
Outside of learning every single day, the thing Carole loves best about working in a dental office is changing people’s lives. As our orthodontic assistant, she does this by healing and repairing smiles. She truly cares about each patient who comes through, and does her best to give them the healthy mouth they deserve.
Carole is the grandmother of a brand new granddaughter named Mary, whom she very much adores. Her goal is to be the best grandma ever. She also loves cooking, gardening, and getting in plenty of beach time at Fripp Island.
Haley Swearingen
As an appointment coordinator, Haley helps out the office by coordinating all of our daily appointments. It is a lot easier to come to work knowing that we will get to interact with Haley’s fun and collaborative personality. Patients are used to walking in and seeing her greet them with a friendly, infectious smile.
Haley is currently in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Ashford University, and expects to graduate in 2022.
At home Haley enjoys camping, fishing with her husband, Brian, watching the Clemson Tigers, and spending time with her two sons, Jaiden and Landon. She also considers herself an autism advocate in honor of her son.
Meghan Braswell
Meghan joined our practice as a dental assistant just a few months ago, and we are excited to be working with her! She is a team player with an enthusiasm for delivering excellent service in a group setting.
Meghan has a passion for making a difference in the oral health of children, and she likes to go out of her way to help them feel comfortable and have the best experience possible during their visit.
During her spare time, Meghan likes to enjoy time outdoors with her 5-year-old son Karder and has a particular interest in crafting. Meghan loves being a mom, and she is emphatic that Karder is the best kid ever.
Michelle Barton
Michelle has been our back office assistant and technician for a year now, and we’ve loved having her!
Michelle loves learning new things, and during her time here, she has helped out with a variety of tasks. On a daily basis she sterilizes our surgical equipment and has demonstrated a knack for customer service with the wonderful, energetic conversations that she frequently has with parents.
She has a lively personality and credits this for being the reason that she is able to get along so well with the children that we see and her fellow coworkers.
You can frequently find Michelle working out at the gym, having fun with her family and friends, and travelling.
Kristen Oglesby
Position/Title: Dental Hygienist. Education: Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene, 2009. How long have you been with the practice? 8 years. Would you like to mention your family? Married 10 years on 10-12-23. I have two boys: Connor and Holden, age six and four, and a labrador named Paisley. What are some of your hobbies? Spending time with family, traveling, and reading. What do you like best about being a part of the practice? Working with the kids, learning more about them, and helping them learn how to clean their teeth better. How do you contribute to the success of the practice? By being a team player and cleaning teeth.
Elizabeth Santiago “Lizzy”
Position/Title: Certified Dental Assistant/Expanded Duty Dental Assistant. Education: Aiken Technical College, Dental Assisting Program, 2020, and Dental Assistant National Board Certified since July 2020. How long have you been with the practice? Since June 2021. What are some of your hobbies? I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, and gardening. What do you like best about being a part of the practice? Patient comfort is what is most important to me; I enjoy being able to comfort and get patients through difficult procedures with a smile on their face. How do you contribute to the success of the practice? I contribute by providing each child with the best experience while undergoing operative treatment, as well as being bilingual.
Elena
Position/Title: Dental Assistant. How long have you been with the practice? Since April 2024. What are some of your hobbies? I enjoy spontaneous flights and traveling to new places, I also love having lazy days with my dachshund, Spicy. What do you like best about being a part of the practice? How close we all are and how every day we stive to have an amazing day for our patients and ourselves.
Elena is amazing at making children feel comfortable and providing excellent experiences. She oversees the operatory chair and assists with many pediatric hygiene appointments along with lab work and models. Elena does not have children yet but prides herself in being the best aunt to her nieces.