The team at Carolina Pediatric Dentistry is dedicated to providing your child and you with the best pediatric dental care available. Our team is truly dedicated to children, both inside and outside of our practice. We love what we do!

She attended the College of Charleston and double majored in psychology and music. She was active in her sorority, several community orchestras and even played with the Charleston Symphony.After graduation, Amy won the title of Miss South Carolina 1995 and represented South Carolina at the Miss America Pageant, where she won the Talent Award. She later traveled through South Carolina for a year, speaking to school children about self esteem and the perils of drug use. It was during that year that Amy found her love of children and her passion for making them feel comfortable and smile.

She practiced general dentistry for eight years, but decided to pursue her dream of becoming a pediatric dentist. In 2008, Dr. Amy began a two-year residency in pediatrics at MUSC. During this training, she realized that she not only loved children, but also had a passion for children who need a little extra attention. Dr. Amy is trained to treat children up to age 18, as well as those with special needs.

Marissa Van Herwynen is the office coordinator at Carolina Pediatric Dentistry. She was born in Spartanburg, and has worked in medical and dental practices, handling insurance-related issues, for more than 15 years. At Carolina Pediatric Dentistry, Marissa makes sure that our days runs smoothly and that smiles can be seen everywhere.

A Spartanburg native, Tara Riddle has worked with Dr. Amy Green at Carolina Pediatric Dentistry since February 2012.She graduated from Spartanburg Community College, where she obtained her expanded duty dental assistant certification, in 2007.

When she isnt at the office, Tara spends time with her husband Dustin and is pursuing her passion for singing. She has three boys Gabe, Ian and her new baby, Lincoln. She also has three dogs and two cats that round out her bunch.

You might catch Tara singing at church, when she volunteers at a local nursing home or even at a wedding. If you play your cards right, she can sometimes be persuaded to sing a little song at Carolina Pediatric Dentistry.Tara says that nothing in particular makes her cool, but she loves to have fun and loves to laugh.

Tiffany has been with Carolina Pediatric Dentistry since 2016, and she loves working with children. At first, she didnt know what avenue she wanted to take in her career. After receiving her Bachelors Degree in management information systems from North Carolina A&T State University and attending the Dental Careers Institute dental program in Marietta, Georgia, however, she did a six-week externship in a pediatric dental office and loved it! Tiffanys favorite thing about kids is that they are honest and have a sense of humor.

Tiffany is a member of the Spartanburg Moms Club, and she loves to read, play tennis and play chess. Something really cool about Tiffany is that she is ambidextrous. Carolina Pediatric Dentistry definitely wouldnt be the same without this sweet lady.

When Amy is not working she loves to camp, and she loves to get a good deal when shes shopping. You should see what she got last week at Belk! Amy also loves to spend time with her family. She and her husband, Jim, have four children: Anna (19), Carson (15), Brayden (10), and Ian (9). Amy also loves to spend time with her two cats (Socks and Dolly) and her two dogs (Princess and Millie).

Amy is excited to be at Carolina Pediatric Dentistry, and she loves to see the kids laughing and having a good time as they pick out their prizes! Make sure you tell Amy which prize you want before you leave.

Autumn has been with Carolina Pediatric Dentistry for a year now, but shes been a dental assistant for 10 years! She graduated from Western Piedmont Community College, and has loved working in the dental field. She chose this field because she likes to help educate patients about their oral health and feel confident with their smiles.

When Autumn isnt busy shining teeth, she loves reading, photography, and spending time with her family and friends. She also loves to spend time with her three dogs (Willow, Daisy, and Stormie). She also loves volunteering for local and international missions. She recently took a trip to Honduras for missions.

Elizabeth Turner is one of our newest additions to Carolina Pediatric Dentistry. She is a Certified Dental Assistant and has worked in pediatric dentistry for three years. Elizabeth loves children! In the past, shes coached gymnastics, and now she hopes to help kids have good dental experiences!

When Elizabeth isnt sparkling teeth, she can be found in her home in Gaffney with her husband and her sweet boy, Cash. She has one dog (a black lab) named Lacey, and her favorite hobbies are camping, hanging out with friends, and playing with Cash and Lacey. Elizabeth is also very funny, and she loves to make people laugh.

Kasey Caschetto is a veteran of Carolina Pediatric Dentistry. She has been with the practice since it opened its doors in June 2011.Kasey is a certified dental assistant, who originally pursued the field based on a recommendation from a dental hygienist friend from her hometown. As one of our first team members, Kasey also has more than 10 years of pediatric dental experience. She is a certified dental assistant with Carolina Pediatric Dentistry.

Although Kasey is very busy splitting her time between Carolina Pediatric Dentistry and Dr. Greens husbands orthodontic practice, she still finds time for herself and her two cats, Pumpkin and Patches. She enjoys hiking, making jewelry and playing kickball during her downtime.Kasey also enjoys volunteering in the community,through her church at soup kitchens and working with children to make crafts at a local childrens hospital.Pediatric dentistry is very fulfilling for Kasey.

Kasey is thankful to be able to spend time with the children and for the ability to calm any fears they have about the dentist. Kasey is committed to making sure each child has a great experience at Carolina Pediatric Dentistry.

Michaelle Weathers is originally from Binghamton, N.Y., but has been in the Upstate long enough to call it home. She graduated from the Spartanburg Technical College Dental Assistant program in 1989.With almost 27 years of hands-on experience in dentistry, Michaelle is an amazing asset to Carolina Pediatric Dentistry as a certified dental assistant.

When she isnt at work, Michaelle stays active with her husband, family and friends, camping, traveling, riding bikes and playing sports with her son and daughters. These are just some of the ways she likes to unwind. When shes not outside, Michaelle teaches a Sunday school class at her church, is an active member of the PTA for her childrens schools,and loves to read and watch classic movies.Compassionate is one of the best ways to describe Michaelle.

Michaelles dedication and kindness are a big part of what makes Carolina Pediatric Dentistry great.She has really enjoyed working with the children since 2012 at Carolina Pediatric Dentistry because children are full of surprises.

Brooke Owens is a Spartanburg native who has worked at Carolina Pediatric Dentistry since August 2014. She is a certified dental assistant at Carolina Pediatric Dentistry, and her primary role is to clean teeth. She chose the field because of her love for children.

Brooke will be marrying her sweetheart, Kenny, soon. They have three daughters, Audrey, Belle and Delainey, They also have a dog, Jack. In her spare time she enjoys reading, writing, softball and being a mom.

Trish Wine is originally from Eustis, Florida. She joined the Carolina Pediatric Dentistry team in late 2015 as a dental assistant. Trish graduated from Spartanburg Community College in 2015, where she obtained her expanded duty dental assistant certification. Trish loves kids,and knew that she wanted to go into a field that was centered around children.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my own babies,' she says. My family very much likes to stay on the go, be it going to the park, festivals, the library or the zoo anything to keep us out of the house!

A interesting fact about Trish: She went to college in Vermont at the age of 20 to pursue a degree in music business. I cant hold a tune or play an instrument to save my life, but I have a passion for music almost as much as I do for children, she says.

Stephanie is a dental assistant, and she joined the Carolina Pediatric Dentistry team in September 2016. Stephanie administers sedation medication, discusses medical history and provides post-op instructions regarding conscious sedation completed in the office at Carolina Pediatric Dentistry.

I worked in a day care while I was in college, and I believe that is why I love pediatric dentistry, she says. I love being able to put a smile on a childs face and being able to help her conquer her fears.

Stephanie has been married to her husband Rusty for 10 years and they have two daughters, Carmindy and Carrington. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, crafts, shopping and volunteering at her oldest daughters school.

As one of the founding members of the Carolina Pediatric Dentistry family, Shelly Vinesett is excited to come to work each day and spend time with the children. Shelly began her academic career studying medical lab technology, but changed to the dental field and completed the Expanded Duty Dental Assistant program for certification through Greenville Tech.

When she isnt working, Shelly enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, and four dogs. A self-proclaimed band geek, Shelly fills her familys lives with music, between her love for guitar and piano. She also seeks adventure through camping, fishing and finding the occasional free day to ride the Harley through the mountains with her husband, Robert. Shelly fills spare time by volunteering her skills to a dental nonprofit organization that provides dental care to uninsured children in Spartanburg.This native of the Carolinas grew up with the experience of working with children. The oldest of four, Shelly is happy to have found her place at Carolina Pediatric Dentistry.

Shelly loves it when a patient overcomes their shyness and fear, and ends up excited for their next visit. When they come in nervous then leave with a huge smile on their face, it makes my day, Shelly says.