I love what I do and feel blessed to be able to help people whether alleviating pain, restoring the ability to chew, brightening a smile and a persons confidence, or providing a worry-free exam I have the opportunity to truly touch others lives.
That is especially meaningful to me as I serve my hometown community. I grew up in Martinez and attended both Augusta State University and The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University (previously known as the Medical College of Georgia School of Dental Medicine).
I care about our community and am honored to see and care for so many wonderful people: neighbors, friends, and friends-to-be! I work hard to form a one-to-one connection with each person, based on open communication, respect, and compassion, and always treat individuals as part of my family.
Dentistry is a personal space for many people and being in a comfortable, reassuring, and calm environment can diminish a persons anxiety. Some of my patients have started with me experiencing fear at the thought of a procedure, due to traumatic past experiences. My team and I make it our mission to help such people overcome their anxiety through coaching, sedation, and painless injections, along with personalized care.
My team is exceptional and the strength of this practice. Together we have created and maintain a positive and healthy environment for our patient family and ourselves. My team goes the extra mile to ensure each patient has a comfortable and enjoyable experience, always listening, reassuring, and encouraging our patients.
During college and dental school, I pursued many research projects and published several scholarly articles on xerostomia, malocclusion, and implantology. I was honored to receive the Undergraduate Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Academic Achievements in the Profession of Dentistry from the Pierre Fauchard Academy.
I am actively involved in local dental societies and meetings as well. The numerous professional memberships that I belong to provide a multitude of webinars and online learning that I often watch and can acquire more CE credit.
My constant eagerness to learn allows me to integrate medicine into my practice to improve the patients wellness. I can customize splint therapy or use Botox treatment to resolve headaches and help TMD-TMJ patients to improve comfort.
After growing up in Martinez, Ive lived in Evans for a number of years. My husband, Dave Wheeler, is a Staff Sergeant with the Columbia County Sheriffs Office. Daves from Lincolnton and is an avid hunter, artist, and cross-fitter. We share our lives with three much-loved dogs: Maddox and Jax, our dachshunds, and Lizzy, our bulldog.
Much of my non-work time is spent with Dave and our dogs. We enjoy watching movies and cheering for the Steelers. I also like reading, working out, and playing tennis. Dave and I are active members of Wesley United Methodist Church, too.
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
Lynsey started working in the dental feild in 2013and joined our practice in Augustof 2019 as our dental practice administror where she helps coordinate patients and staff as well as handling insurance information. She loves helping our patients understand their dental needs and seeing their smiling faces every morning! She loves working with Dr. Wheeler and the other girls here. 'Everyone gets along and is always laughing, its the best team to work with'!
Lynsey was born and raised in Augusta,GA. While the rest of her family doesn't live here anymore, she and her husband Ricky still enjoy the GA heat! They got married in Jamacia in December of 2020, and can't wait to start a family soon!She stays busy with her Great Dane and Siberian Husky and two cats. You can always find her soaking up the sunshine at the lake or the beach!
Nicole joined our team in November of 2019. While dentistry is new to her, she couldn 't fit in more perfect with our team. Her smiling face is the first to greet our patients when they walk in the door. Nicole 's main goal is to help our patients and make their visit the best it can be. 'I feel like our team truly cares and are willing to go above and beyond'.
In her free time, Nicole and her spouse enjoy making sweet memories with their son and three dogs. You can find her cheering on the Clemson tigers, spending a sunny day at the park and doing all the DIY projects.
We welcomed Kayla starting in October of 2017 where she started her clinical rotations here in our office for Augusta Technical College. She fit in so well with our practice with her southern hospitality that she continued her rotations throughout the rest of her degree, which she completed in December of 2017 and began working here full time. Kaylas favorite part of working here is meeting new people and helping them with confidence about their smile. She loves working here with Dr. Wheeler and the team because she knows there is no I in team at our office.
Kayla is a Georgia Peach who was born and raised in Harlem, Georgia. She is a single mom to a five-year-old little boy whom she cares deeply for. She moved to Augusta, Georgia in 2002 and started the dental assisting program at Augusta Technical College in January of 2016. Kayla is a very loyal and dependable person that loves helping others. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family. GO DAWGS!
Lyndey started her dental career in the fall of 2019 when she began her dental assisting program at August Technical College.She joined our team in August of 2020 where she finished her rotations and completed her degree in December of 2020. Lyndey says her favorite part of her job is being able to learn each day and helping ofthers and see the difference when patients leave happy! Lyndey loves working with Dr. Wheeler and the team because it is always a pleasure to work with other who have common interests and goals. We enjoy our work day and Dr. Wheeler makes it a fun environment.
Kelsey joined our team in February 2017. Kelsey graduated in 2013 from Des Moines Area Community College with an AA liberal arts degree and then in 2016 from Augusta University with a bachelors degree in Dental Hygiene. Kelsey loves helping her patients achieve better oral health and getting to know her patients. She enjoys working here because the staff gets along so well and helps each another to make sure the job is done. She loves that there is always laughter here!
In her free time, she loves watching and playing sports, especially basketball. She played four years of college basketball. Kelsey played two years in Iowa, where she is from, and her last two years played at Augusta University. She also enjoys painting, listening to music, traveling, and hanging out with her friends. She loves hertwo golden-doodles, Nala and Curly.
Darlene joined our team in the fall of 2019. She is the best part-time hygienist our team could ask for. Darlene graduated in 1989 from Gerogia State University's Perimeter College with a degree in Dental Hygiene. She loves being able to build relatoinships, educate and encourage patients to mantain good oral health. Everyone's positive energy is one of the many reasons she loves this office!
Atlanta native, Darlene has been in Augusta since 2006. When you can 't find her at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband of 29 years and her son who attends the University of Georgia. 'Go Dawgs'! She loves her shih tzu Panda and Sissy, her tuxedo rescue cat. She enjoys concerts, fesitvals and traveling!
We provide a variety of dental treatments that are comfortable, safe, and effective. Our practice is equipped with the latest dental technology so that we can provide complete care for your smile.We also offer facial aesthetic treatments that will leave you feeling and looking young and refreshed.
Our practice has massage dental chairs, various forms of sedation such as nitrous oxide, oral, and IV conscious sedation, neck pillows, blankets, TV's in operatory, shaded protective eyewear/dark glasses, headphones with patient volume controls via music or movies, noise cancelling headphones, lip balm, and a soothing atmosphere to reduce anxiety. We have water and juices in the waiting room refrigerator, free wifi, scented warm moist towels, stress ball, dimming overhead lights, and jaw rest devices.