Meet Our Staff
Allison – Scheduling Coordinator
Allison has been in the dental field for over 15 years, including work in general dentistry and orthodontics. She has worked as an assistant and a front office manager. In her downtime, she enjoys spending time at the beach with her husband and two daughters.
Allison
Scheduling Coordinator
Angie – Scheduling Coordinator
As a scheduling coordinator, Angie may be one of the very first team members that you come into contact with. She 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
Scheduling Coordinator
Beverley – Scheduling Coordinator
Beverley has been working in the orthodontic field since 2005. She has experience in scheduling, treatment coordinating, administration and office management. She is happy to help you with scheduling your appointments or answering any questions you may have. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing tennis and cooking.
Beverley
Scheduling Coordinator
Fianna – Scheduling Coordinator
The big smile you see behind the big glasses is Fianna. She moved to Charleston in 2014 with her husband, Jesse. Her favorite things are usually pink, glittery or both. When not working, she can be found shopping, drawing or baking. Lemon bars are her specialty!
Fianna
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
Laura – Scheduling Coordinator
Laura has been working in the field of orthodontics since 2009 and has vast experience in assisting, treatment coordinating and office management. When she isn't working, she enjoys cooking, decorating, beach vacations and spending quality time with her expanding family. She and her husband welcomed their first baby, a girl, in 2017.
Laura
Scheduling Coordinator
Autumn – Front Desk 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
Front Desk Coordinator
Carolyn – Front Desk Coordinator
Carolyn was born in Maryland and moved to Charleston in 2010. While she is fairly new to the orthodontic world, she has eight years of experience in customer service, office management, and coordinating. Her boyfriend, Michael, and she share a home together with their daughter, Lillian, and two huskies, Skye and Everest. In her spare time, she enjoys the beach, reading, watching Netflix, going to the gym, and spending time with her family and friends.
Carolyn
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
Chelsea – New Patient Coordinator
Chelsea has been working in the dental field for over 6 years in both orthodontic and general dentistry offices. She has been cross trained for both clinical and administration work. She has experience with the placement and removal of braces, Invisalign, scheduling, insurance, financial preparation and treatment coordination. She enjoys spending time with her her family, friends and rescue dog, Annie. Her hobbies include traveling, painting, and any outdoor activities, and she lives in Mount Pleasant.
Chelsea
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
Nichole - New Patient Coordinator
Nichole is a graduate of the Dental Assisting Training School of Mount Pleasant and a valuable addition to our team. Her energetic, enthusiastic personality makes her popular among our patrons. She loves meeting new patients and making their experience remarkable. When Nichole is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Ryan, and their two boys, Beckham and Bentley.
Nichole
New Patient Coordinator
Becki - Clinical Assistant
Becki has been an orthodontic assistant for five years. She absolutely loves the orthodontic treatment industry. Every day is another chance to bring a smile to someone’s face. When she's not working, she enjoys spending time with my babies and baking.
Becki
Clinical Assistant
Cheri – Clinical Assistant
Cheri is a Charleston native who has worked in orthodontics since 1994 and currently lives in Mount Pleasant. 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
Courtney - Clinical Assistant
Courtney moved to the Charleston area from Vermont after having graduated from the Dental Assisting Program at Essex Technical Center in Essex. Courtney has been working in the dental field since 2012. Her favorite part of her dental assisting career is watching smiles transform with every appointment. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities, including fishing, four wheeling, camping and boating with her puggle, Jax. She also loves traveling to new places of the world with her sister, two nephews, mother and friends.
Courtney
Clinical Assistant
Emily Rose - Clinical Assistant
Emily Rose grew up in Charleston and spends most of her summers, in Georgia. Outside of work, she spends time with family and friends. She loves the outdoors, cooking, and traveling!
Emily Rose
Clinical Assistant
Gurgica - Clinical Assistant
Gurgica (‘G’) has worked in the dental field for over 10 years and has vast knowledge in both general dental and orthodontics. Originally from the Washington DC area, she relocated to Charleston in 2014. ‘G’ loves forming lasting relationships with her patients and watching them transform over the years. In her free time she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and 3 kids.
Gurgica
Clinical Assistant
Leslie - Clinical Assistant
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
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
Victoria - Clinical Assistant
Victoria is a Charleston native who currently lives in Mount Pleasant and has worked in orthodontics since 2015. She is experienced in dental procedures and administrative work throughout the office. She loves to interact with patients and build relationships. During her free time she loves to travel around the world and play volleyball along with anything involving the outdoors!
Victoria
Clinical Assistant
Wendi - Clinical Assistant
Wendi has been working in Orthodontics since 2013. She is knowledgeable in multiple orthodontic procedures and enjoys making lasting connections with her patients. During her free time, she enjoys learning new computer languages, trying different fitness classes, and hanging out with her son, Elijah.
Wendi
Clinical Assistant
Caroline - Records Technician
Caroline lives in Mt.Pleasant and studies at Oceanside Academy. When she’s not working, she enjoys playing volleyball, shopping and participating in high school musicals. She may be new to orthodontics, but she's is a quick learner. We're excited to have Caroline as the youngest member of our team.
Caroline
Sterilization Technician
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 – Scheduling 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
Administrative Coordinator
Emily – Scheduling Coordinator
Emily has been in the orthodontic field since 2003. She has experience in all facets of orthodontia including assisting, treatment coordinating, insurance, and scheduling. Emily loves spending time her husband, Kevin, stepchildren, Kaylee and Justin, and the newest addition, their daughter Shelby. In her free time, Emily also enjoys boating, hunting, fishing, and hanging out on the beach.
Emily
Insurance Coordinator
Nikki - Accounting Coordinator
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
Accounting Coordinator
Kyla - Records Technician
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
Records Technician
Emma - Administrative Assistant
Emma was born in Florida, but she has lived in Charleston for 17 years. She is currently a student at the College of Charleston and will be graduating in December of 2018. Her hobbies include camping, hiking and horseback riding, which she been doing competitively for 11 years.
Emma
Administrative Assistant
Ashton - Marketing 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 two children.
Ashton
Marketing Coordinator
Ervin - Smile Store Manager
Ervin is a Charleston native who has traveled around the world due to growing up in the Navy. He has lived many places but Guam was the most exotic. He has 6 years of business management experience and is passionate about people. He tries to get involved with a few community service projects each year. In his free time, Ervin enjoys hanging with his dog, Bear, tying new restaurants and going on road trips.
Ervin
Smile Store Manager
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