Staff
Amy – Scheduling Coordinator
Amy was born and raised in New Hampshire. This loyal Patriots Fan has been working in Orthodontics since 2007. She has experience in clinical, scheduling and finance. When she is not helping to create beautiful smiles, Amy loves spending time in the sun, walking her dog, Oakley, and playing dominoes with her husband.
Amy
Scheduling Coordinator
Autumn – Scheduling Coordinator
Autumn was born in Spartanburg but has lived in Summerville for most of her life. She is new to orthodontics but has 5 years of experience in customer service. She has a two year old son named Wyatt. In her spare time, she enjoys the beach, outdoor activities, going to the gym and spending time with friends and family.
Autumn
Scheduling Coordinator
Frieda – Scheduling Coordinator
Frieda has been working in the orthodontic field since 2004. She has experience in scheduling, assisting, administration, and treatment coordinating. She looks forward to helping in anyway she can. She loves spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren, and likes cooking, biking, walking, going for motorcycle rides, and gardening.
Frieda
Scheduling Coordinator
Jane – Scheduling Coordinator
Jane has over 20 years’ experience in the orthodontic field. She loves helping people and traveling with her husband. In her free time, she enjoys painting and loves art of all kinds. She is devoted to helping animals and volunteers for a national animal rescue.
Jane
Scheduling Coordinator
Jessica – Scheduling Coordinator
Jessica has been working in the orthodontic field since 2012. She has vast experience in orthodontic assisting, scheduling and recall. When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her family, whether it’s going on vacations, taking a trip to the beach or park or just spending time at home. She and her husband welcomed their first baby, a boy, in 2017.
Jessica
Scheduling Coordinator
Laurie – Front Desk Coordinator
Laurie was born and raised in South Carolina. She is new to the orthodontic field but has 7 years of experience in customer service. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her spouse and son, boating, and outdoor activities.
Laurie
Front Desk Coordinator
Nicole – Front Desk Coordinator
Nicole is originally from Texas but grew up in Charleston. She's been in the dental field since 2013 but is new to orthodontics. She is the youngest of three siblings. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her son and traveling back home to Texas to see her family.
Nicole
Front Desk Coordinator
Mckenzie – Check Out Coordinator
Mckenzie was born and raised in Cope, South Carolina. She is new to the orthodontic field, but has 3 years of experience in customer service. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and outdoor activities.
Mckenzie
Check Out Coordinator
Caroline – Records Tech
Caroline was born and raised in Charleston SC. On Sunday’s, Caroline sings at Seacoast Church. When she is not at work she enjoys playing football and volleyball with friends, playing guitar, and spending quality time with her family. She plans on attending Trident in the fall to begin studying dentistry.
Caroline
Records Tech
Matt – Records Technician
Matt was raised in Columbia, SC, and spent 18 years in the restaurant business before joining COS. He is a die hard Gamecock fan, who won't touch or wear anything orange. He loves spending time with his wife, Leslie, and son, Caleb. He also enjoys cooking, reading, watching horror movies, and playing video games.
Matt
Records Technician
Blake – New Patient Coordinator
Blake was born and raised in Forney, Texas. Although he is new to orthodontics, Blake was able to gain experience working in the medical field while pursuing his bachelor’s degree at Texas A&M. In his free time he enjoys staying active, going to the beach, and anything else in the outdoors.
Blake
New Patient Coordinator
Elizabeth – New Patient Coordinator
Elizabeth has worked in the dental field for over ten years and has spent the last two in orthodontics. She greatly enjoys meeting new people and creating lasting, personal relationships with her patients. Her most favorite part of her job is being able to watch how each patient's smile progresses over time. Outside of work, she enjoys sharing special moments with her three sons, Zachary, Lukas and Gavin.
Elizabeth
New Patient Coordinator
Jenn – New Patient Coordinator
Jenn was born and raised in South Carolina. She has worked in the medical field for over 7 years and recently switched fields to orthodontics. She is a mother to a 7 year old daughter, Presslie, and two dogs. In her free time, she loves boating, thrifting, or staying in to watch Netflix.
Jenn
New Patient Coordinator
Kaylea – New Patient Coordinator
Kaylea was born and raised in South Carolina. Although she is new to the orthodontic field, she has 5 years experience of customer service. During her free time she enjoys shopping and spending time with her husband and her daughter, Hayden.
Kaylea
New Patient Coordinator
Leslie – New Patient Coordinator
Leslie was born in Wilmington, NC, but raised primarily in Columbia, SC. She graduated from Fortis College in 2012, completing her childhood dream to become a dental assistant and ultimately an orthodontic assistant. When she is not working, she is spending time with her husband, Matt, her son, Caleb, and her cat, Lucy. She loves music, going to the beach and retail therapy.
Leslie
New Patient Coordinator
Addie – Clinical Assistant
Addie has been in the orthodontic field for 25 years. She loves orthodontics because it allows her to be a part of creating something that will last a life time. When not working, Addie enjoys being outside, loves boating, the beach or the pool. She has 3 awesome boys that keep her entertained and busy!
Addie
Clinical Assistant
Ally – Clinical Assistant
Ally has lived in Charleston for most of her life but was born in Pennsylvania. She is the youngest of five and loves being a part of a big family. Ally is currently going to school for orthodontistry. When she's not working, Ally enjoys going exploring, drawing, going to the pool, and spending time with family, friends, and her dog Bentley!
Ally
Clinical Assistant
Chéla – Clinical Assistant
Chéla is a Charleston native. She has 4 years of experience in pediatric dentistry and enjoys the relationships she builds with patients and families. Chéla is a diehard Gamecocks fan! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family & friends, trying at new restaurants, and traveling.
Chéla
Clinical Assistant
Cheri – Clinical Assistant
Cheri is a Charleston native who has worked in orthodontics since 1994 and currently lives in Charleston. Her vast experience in the industry makes her a valuable asset to our team. She enjoys applying braces for our new patients, but, more importantly, she looks forward to becoming life-long friends with them and their families. She loves going to the beach and spending time with her husband, Heath, and their three boys—Chase, Alex and Dawson. She is passionate about helping those who lack confidence due to an imperfect smile become people who just can’t stop smiling!
Cheri
Clinical Assistant
Kailee – Clinical Assistant
Kailee was born and raised in Summerville, SC. She is new to the field of orthodontics but has 3 years of prior customer service experience. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, boating, and playing with her pets.
Kailee
Clinical Assistant
Katelyn – Clinical Assistant
Katelyn was born in Bittburg, Germany, but has lived in Charleston for 15 years. She is new to the field of orthodontics but has 6 years of customer service experience. In her free time, she likes to spend time outdoors kayaking, going to the beach, or fishing with her boyfriend. She also enjoys shopping, doing her nails, and spending time with her kittens.
Katelyn
Clinical Assistant
KC – Clinical Assistant
KC moved to Charleston 2014 with her husband, dog and cat. She is fairly new to the field of orthodotics but has over ten years experience in management, business development, and customer service. She enjoys helping others and being apart of a team. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 5 yr old son doing DIY projects and decorating cookies.
KC
Clinical Assistant
Kyla – Clinical Assistant
Kyla moved to Charleston from Seattle WA about 10 years ago. Although she is new to orthodontics, she has over six years of customer service, management, and hospitality experience. She lives with her husband and her two fur babies, Dazy and Ava, in their first home. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going to the beach, traveling, and trying new restaurants.
Kyla
Clinical Assistant
Krystle – Clinical Assistant
Krystle has been working in the Orthodontic field since 2015. She strives to make all patients experience memorable. When not working, Krystle spends quality time with her husband and 2 daughters Londyn and Paris. In her spare time she enjoys eating delicious foods, watching compelling movies, and traveling.
Krystle
Clinical Assistant
Lori – Clinical Assistant
Lori moved to Charleston two years ago from Atlanta, GA, to join COS and truly loves the West Ashley team. In her free time, she enjoys visiting with her son, Wesley, and Grandson, Rowan, in Georgia. She also enjoys watching Southern Charm and taking long walks with her dog.
Lori
Clinical Assistant
Penny – Clinical Assistant
Penny has been in orthodontics since 1980. She has vast experience with most dental procedures, including preparation for braces and Invisalign scanning, and handles office administration duties, when needed. When she’s not working, Penny loves spending time with her two children, who currently serve in The United States Army and her five grandchildren. She also enjoys outdoor activities, such as cycling, walking, and jogging, and is actively involved with her church, working with adult ministry and the elderly.
Penny
Clinical Assistant
Shelby – Clinical Assistant
Shelby was born and raised in Charleston, SC. Although she is new to orthodontics, she has a passion for dentistry. She looks forward to meeting and helping patients achieve their smile goals. She has 2 dogs, a miniature poodle and a German Shepherd, that like to keep her busy in her free time.
Shelby
Clinical Assistant
Sharon – Clinical Assistant
Sharon was born and raised in North Carolina and moved to South Carolina in 1994. She has extensive orthodontic experience. It is her passion. She finds it very rewarding to be a part of creating beautiful smiles. Shannon has two older sons that she adores and is very proud of. She most enjoys living the coastal life and all it has to offer, along with spending time with her family and friends.
Sharon
Clinical Assistant
Raisa – COO
Raisa was born and raised in Bangladesh. She moved to the US in 2011 to attend college, graduating with a degree in Business Information Technology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). She has been working in Charleston since 2016, gaining experience in office management, administration, lean organization and customer service. During her free time, she enjoys exploring historic Downtown Charleston, drawing and reading.
Raisa
COO
Jean – HR Coordinator
Jean has more than 42 years of operational and administrative knowledge in the dental industry. Her extensive experience includes positions in the specialty of orthodontics such as, an Orthodontic Assistant, Clinical Supervisor, Treatment Coordinator and Regional Manager for a multi-location practice. Jean loves spending time with her husband, Roger, and two children.
Jean
HR Coordinator
Nikki – Finance Manager
Nikki is a native of North Carolina, but now calls Mount Pleasant home. She has diverse professional skills in operations, administration and insurance billing. When Nikki is not working, she enjoys going out for a run, going to the beach for the day or trying out a new restaurant in town.
Nikki
Finance Manager
Ashton – Training Coordinator
Ashton was born and raised in South Carolina. She has worked in different orthodontic positions since graduating from assistant school in 2015. When she isn't working, Ashton enjoys hunting, fishing, boating, and spending time at the lake with her husband and three children.
Ashton
Training Coordinator
Brenda – Insurance Coordinator
Brenda has over 34 years of experience in the dental industry, specializing in Orthodontics. She has held many positions, such as Orthodontic Assistant, Treatment Coordinator, Financial/Insurance Coordinator, and Office Director, as well as a vast knowledge of Dental Insurance. It is this experience that provide her the innate ability to redirect operational and administrative processes within an office enhancing practice efficiency. Brenda enjoys spending time with her husband, Donnie, their blended family of 7 children and 4 grandchildren.
Brenda
Insurance Coordinator
Angie – Patient Care Coordinator
Angie has been in the field of orthodontics since 2003. When she is isn't working, Angie enjoys camping and vacationing to tropical destinations with her husband and two children.
Angie
Patient Care Coordinator
Jessica S. – Sales Coordinator
Jessica has been in the Orthodontic field since 2003 and has experience in management, marketing, financials, and insurance. She is very passionate and loves making others happy. In her spare time, she loves attending concerts, watching movies, and making others laugh. As an animal lover, she enjoys spending quality time with her dog, Skippy.
Jessica S.
Sales Coordinator
JD – Maintenance Coordinator
JD has worked in the Food & Beverage industry for last 16 years. He has one daughter, Harper. He loves meeting new people and enjoying time with his family.
JD
Maintenance Coordinator
Bracket – Director of Fun
Originally from the Cuyahoga River in Northeast Ohio, Bracket moved to Charleston to avoid the snowy winters and settled in Shem Creek Park in Mount Pleasant. He joined Charleston Orthodontic Specialists as the Director of Fun in 2017. When he isn’t busy handing out high-fives and hugs at community events, Bracket enjoys woodworking, watching reruns of “Leave It to Beaver,” and visiting the Hoover Dam on family vacations.
Bracket
Director of Fun