You can trust that you will be treated with honesty and compassion at all times. Our dental team will never recommend any treatment for you that we would not offer to our own families. And, we will never insist on any treatment for you or your family that you are not comfortable with. This is our promise.
Dr. Pennington joined Great Oaks Dental in July2017. After graduatingfrom the University of Alabama School of Dentistry in 2014, hecompleted a General Practice Residency at the Foundry Dental Center in Bessemer. Dr. Pennington became the Owner and Principal Dentist atGreat Oaks Dental in January of 2021.
Dr. Thrailkill joined our practice in July2012. Ellen is a 2006 graduate of Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC where she earned a BS degree in biology. She received a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in May2010.
Dr. Giddings began practicing dentistry in Pickens County in 1982, following his graduation from dental school at the Medical College of Georgia in 1980, and completion of a two year general practice residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in 1982.
Front Office Team.This team will greet you whenever you enter our office. They work very welltogether in order to ensure yourtime with us is as pleasant and enjoyableas possible. From scheduling topatientreminders, payment plans, and insurance, this team is ready to serve you with the best possible care.
Dental Hygiene Team.We are very proud of our Dental Hygiene Team of Registered Dental Hygienists. They are exceptionally proficient in all forms of Preventive Dentistry. From our youngest patientsto folks with advanced gum disease, they are prepared and ready to exceed your expectations with their patience, technical skill and caring personalities.
Great Oaks Dental takes great pridein offering the finest comprehensive dentistry available anywhere in a warm and caring environment.We care for patients of all ages and make every effort to keep referrals to specialists at a minimum.
Composite (white) fillings Cerec one visit crowns Crowns andBridges* TMD Treatment joint/muscle disorders Equilibration and Bite Splint Therapy Root Canal Therapy Dental Implants Partial and Complete dentures Sedationis available
We make every effort to support you financially for the dental treatment that you need and want. Many patients prefer to keep their dental treatment costs separate from their othercreditcard charges. CareCreditis a low interest payment plan that has allowed many patients to receive the treatment that they need when they need it. You can apply online via the website linked below, or we can help you when you come into our office.
You can trust that you will be treated with honesty and compassion at all times. We will never recommend any treatment for you that we would not offer to our own families. At the same time, we will never insist on any treatment for you that you are not comfortable with.
It is an honor to be able to share life with our patients as they grow up, marry, and become parents and grandparents. I share in their ups and downs, and have the privilege of caring for their dental needs all along the way.