Our focus at Anderson Pediatric Dentistry is to provide a Dental Home where our team of kids dentists strive to support children in every aspect of their oral health. We believe that good oral health is an important part of total health. We focus on prevention, early detection and treatment of dental diseases in a pleasant environment and work hard to establish the trust and confidence of your children. Our goal is to help all children feel good about visiting the dentist and to establish healthy habits that promote a lifetime of healthy, beautiful smiles. Anderson Pediatric Dentistry strives to be the first choice in dental care for children in Anderson, SC.
Dr. Kevin is a board certified pediatric dentist. He received his undergraduate degree at University of Georgia , graduated dental school in the top 10% of his class at Boston University , and completed a two-year pediatric residency through Lutheran Medical center in Hawaii, where he was named Chief Resident. Dr. Kevin then spent four years on the Big Island, where he served as Dental Director for the West Hawaii Community Health Center.
But Dr. Kevin is so much more than his education! Hes a person and he treats you and your kids like people, too. As a father of three young children, he gets it. He understands that going to the dentist can be stressful and a little scary, too. He uses each visit to help build a healthy and trusting relationship with each child. Dr. Kevin treats each kid just like he would treat his own. He can even be funny, too if you like dad jokes.
While in Boston and Hawaii, Dr. Kevin treated many severe dental issues and was exposed to a vast array of pediatric dental problems and treatment procedures. He also became a competent and compassionate advocate for special needs patients. Hes sensitive to the many cultures and backgrounds that make up a community and strives to make each patient feel at home in his Anderson office.
After six years in Hawaii, Dr. Kevin and his wife made the decision to move back south to raise their three children close to family and surrounded by good people, good manners and football! When not fighting cavities, Dr. Kevin is spending time with his family. He loves sports, especially college football- Go Dawgs! Dr. Kevin is also involved in the Anderson community, where he enjoys coaching youth soccer and serves on the board for the Anderson Art Center.
Dr. Kat should have been born in the south. A Clemson fan through and through, she came to South Carolina from Michigan when she received a swimming scholarship to Clemson University . She excelled in both academics and athletics, being named a four-time academic All-American and co-captain of her team her junior and senior years. Making the south her home, she attended dental school and completed her pediatric residency in Charleston at the Medical University of South Carolina.
While in dental school, Dr. Kat became passionate about providing quality dental care to children, volunteering her time at a clinic for those without access to dental care. Dr. Kat is kind and warm and has a way of gaining the trust of each child she sees. Her love of children shows with each interaction and she strives to build good memories with each visit. Dr. Kat is also an enthusiastic supporter of the Special Olympics and shows great kindness and care to her special needs patients.
Dr. Kat has three boys and appreciates the challenges of both pediatric dentistry and parenting. She loves spending time with her husband and kids, being active and outdoors and staying involved in her church community.
Our doctors bring a wealth of knowledge, care and compassion to the Anderson community. As parents, they understand the concerns of both child and parent. They want every child to have a beautiful smile and feel good about going to the dentist, and for every parent to feel comfortable, educated and respected. Dr. Kevin and Dr. Kat would love to give you and your child Something to Smile About.
Stacy is a transplant to South Carolina and hails from Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is married and has two sons and a dog. As a child, Stacy loved playing with Barbies and roller skating. These days, she enjoys playing tennis and watching HGTV and Real Housewives. While Stacy loves algebra, she really wants her hiddent talent to be interior design! Stacy loves to travel to the beach and back up north to visit family, but only in the summer, winter is way too cold up there!
On most days, Blair's friendly smile will be the first thing that you see when you enter the doors of Anderson Pediatric Dentistry . Blair's favorite part of being at the office is hearing the funny stories that kids tell- and she hears a lot of them! When Blair isn't taking care of all of our friends at the front desk, she is also a certified dental assistant. When she's not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and tractor pulls!
Chasity was born and raised in Seneca, SC and lives there still today with her husband, two children and two dogs. She is a graduate of Tri-County Technical College's Expanded Duty Dental Assisting Program. As a child, Chasity spent her time playing with friends and cheerleading. These days, she enjoys spending time with her family and off-roading. Chasity's hidden talent is that she loves being organized! Chasity brings a friendly smile to the office and loves to see kids smile and enjoy going to the dentist without worries!
Danielle is a native of Williamston, SC. She received her dental assistant certification from Greenville Tech. Danielle has one son that keeps her busy, but still makes time for her favorite hobby - online shopping. Danielle 's favorite thing to do as a child was go to the lake. While she says her hidden talents are still very well hidden, everyone at the office would say that one of her talents is making people laugh. Danielle loves Taco Bell and says she loves working at Anderson Pediatric Dentistry because 'sometimes there 's cake!'
Nikesha is a native of Anderson and received her dental assistant certification from Tri-County Technical College. Nikesha has three children. As a child, she loved swimming. These days, she enjoys shopping in her free time. Nikesha's not-so hidden talent is singing. In fact, she loves to sing in her church choir. Her favorite thing about working at Anderson Pediatric Dentistry is making kids feel great about their smile.
Tracy has lived in the Travelers Rest area her entire life. She has worked as a pediatric Certified Dental Assistant for 28 years, so you can bet she's seen it all! Tracy is married and has a daughter that is also a CDA. When she was little, her favorite thing to do was go on beach trips with her grandparents and swim. These days, Tracys favorite things to do include watching softball and Gamecock Football, going to the beach, riding 4-wheelers and spending time with her family and three dogs. Tracy's favorite part of working at Anderson Pediatric Dentistry is showing a child who is scared that a dental visit can be easy!
Kendra was born and raised in Seneca, SC. She is married with one son and three dogs. When she was a child, Kendra spent her time playing school and pretending to be a teacher. These days, she is a valuable teacher in our office, helping to educate all of our young patients on proper oral care. In her free time, Kendra likes to spend time with her family, but when she's at work, her favorite thing to do is make the kids laugh. Something you may not know about Kendra is that she's an only child and her hidden talent is event planning!
Kimmie is originally from Seneca and now resides in Pelzer. She is married and has one daughter, two step-daughters, three grandchildren and two dogs. As a child, Kimmie loved to spend time with her grandparents and play superheroes with her cousins. She was always Wonder Woman! These days, when she's not working, she enjoys spending time with her grandkids, riding motorcycles and listening to music. Kimmie is an 11 year cancer survivor and a walking karaoke machine. Her favorite part of working at Anderson Pediatric Dentistry is seeing children's smiling faces everyday!
Mandie is one of the first smiling faces you will see when you walk through our doors. Serving as our front desk coordinator, Mandie helps keep our office flowing. Mandie is married to her high school sweetheart and they live in Simpsonville with their two children, two dogs and a cat. When Mandie was little, her favorite thing to do was play outside. Thats probably how she learned to ride a unicycle when she was seven years-old. She even rode one in Christmas Parade for over two miles! But, even more impressive than that- she can still ride one! Her love of outdoors remains today, as she likes to spend time with her family camping, going to the lake and being at the ball fields watching her kids. Mandies favorite part of working at Anderson Pediatric Dentistry is working with the rest of our amazing team to keep our patients smiling.