We are a small team some of us go back 15+ years others were patients even as kids, some of us are newer but just as equally loved in this work family. We spend a lot of time together and like any family we dont always see eye to eye but just like every family we move forward loving each other and our patients. who over the years have become part of this family as well. Most importantly we love what we do, and we do it with love & passion! We look forward to working with you.
Kathryn grew up in the Low country and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Trident Tech in 2007 with her Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene. She started working with Dr. Engel in 2004 at the front desk, and quickly started back as soon as she graduated from Hygiene school. Kathryn is a proud mom to her daughter and stepson, and has 3 kittens and 2 dogs. She adopted from Pet Helpers & the Charleston Animal Society. She loves all of the patients and coworkers at Dr. Engels office.
Melissa grew up as a military brat and spent most of her young childhood here in Charleston. She has also lived in Connecticut, Virginia Beach, and Northern Virginia. In 1995 Melissa started her dental career as a certified dental assistant. She earned her Applied Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2003. She worked in Northern Virginia until she and her family moved back to Charleston in 2011. Melissa is married to her high school sweetheart, Steve, and has 2 children, Colby & Kendall. Melissa enjoys spending quality time with her family and stays busy with her kids sporting activities. She also enjoys decorating cakes, swimming, and long walks on the beach.
Phoebe is from James Island. She started her dental carrier in 2003, when Dr. Engel took her under his wing and taught her everything she know. I can honestly say I learned from the best. I married Billy in 04, we have 3 lovely (Wild) daughters Eleni, Brianna & Dorothy. Due to having 3 in 3 years I stayed at home for sometime. We traveled with Billys work and came back to Charleston in 2013 so the kids could be around family. I came back in 2019 part-time. My hobbies are spending time with my #1 child bruiser (my dog) and pretending to be a taxi driver for 3 soccer kids who never have it together. oh and my all time favorite hobby is competing with Dr. Engel at who make better temps and impressions!
Wendy is from James Island. She started as a dental assistant wow around the same time Dr. Engel started practicing like 40 years ago! Wendy and her husband Peter had 4 kids together Peter, Phoebe (yes that one listed above) phoebe liked keeping Wendy on her toes! Then came Ellen and finally baby Brian (still her baby). She took time off to raise them. She went back to work at Dr. Engels and well no one actually knows (BC computers were really used like now with old people) so we will go with 1999 around Y2K. This was back when the office defiantly wasnt digital! She quit well again we dont really know how many times. but shes back! Seriously who cant stay away we are fun! Her hobbies are calling children just to say hey and sit in silence, reminding Phoebe she is receiving payback for her childhood behavior, Spoiling her grandchildren and not having to chase her wild teen around town anymore!
Dr. Michael J. Engel was born and raised in Charleston and attended the University of South Carolina for his BS in Biology. He earned his Masters in Education from the Citadel while working at his familys furniture store, and later graduated the Medical University of South Carolina with his DMD in 1979. Dr. Engel has a beautiful wife and two daughters, loves to go fishing in his free time and enjoys living in the Lowcountry. He volunteers at a local dental outreach clinic and is an involved member of his synagogue. Dr. Engel also serves as an adjunct professor in the restorative clinic with undergraduates at MUSC teaching Laser Dentistry.
Dr. Engel is very passionate about dentistry and wants to help patients overcome their fears of the dentist. Over the last 10 years Dr. Engel has used the Waterlase, which is a laser that can be used on hard or soft tissue. In using the laser, Dr. Engel is able to replace the use of a drill and eliminates having to get a patient numb.
Dr. Engel is the 1st dentist in South Carolina to become certified to treat Olympic athletes. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Sports Dentistry and served on the Board of Directors from 2004-2007 and as the General Chairman of the Annual Symposium in 2007. Additionally, he is also a member of the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Engel has been involved in treating most of the student athletes here in Charleston and volunteered as team dentist to the South Carolina Stingrays for 16 years. He has been the team dentist for the Charleston Southern Buccaneers for 20 years and has also been the treating dentist for the Charleston Riverdogs (SAL), the Charleston Battery (MSL), and the Lowcountry Lowgators (NBDL). He genuinely loves helping people improve their smiles! Dr. Engel would love to welcome you as a new patient to his practice.
