After moving to Daniel Island, I wanted to practice close to my home. I opened River Landing Dentistry with the goal in mind to build a team committed to each other and our patients. Through that commitment we can provide our highest quality dentistry to the community.
I offer comprehensive dental services, including family, cosmetic, and advanced services. Furthermore, I have special interests in temporomandibular joint disorder (commonly known as TMJ or TMD), occlusion based dentistry, dental sleep medicine, and implantology. This means that I have a special passion for the way our teeth come together and how that affects our muscles, joints and teeth as a system. I also focus on treating sleep breathing disorders with dental appliances, and I hold theQualified Dentist Designationfrom theAADSM. I feel that dental sleep medicine and treating TMD go hand-in-hand, and knowledge of one allows for better treatment of the other. I also have a passion for implantology and surgery. I place and restore implants using the latest technology including, 3D-imaging, oral scanners, 3-D printing and PRP/PRF. If you see me either as general dentistry patient or a referral, it is my goal to make you feel like you have been heard and to feel that we are a team moving towards a common goal of a healthy dentition.
I was raised in North Carolina, and I graduated high school from theNorth Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. I received my B.A. in Biology and Spanish and my M.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology fromThe Johns Hopkins University. I received my D.D.S. from theUniversity of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore. After attending Maryland, I completed a General Practice Residency at theBaltimore VA Hospital. While at the University of Maryland, I spent many volunteer hours with the Hispanic Dental Association and other organizations, receiving the Deans Award for Community Service. I also volunteered withSomos Amigos Medical Missionsin the Dominican Republic. I am the recipient of the ADA Foundations minority dental student scholarship and the dental schools prestigious Katherine Toomey Award given to one student for dedication to the school and the profession. While in dental school, I was a member of the GPD Prosthodontic Honor Society, the Gorgas Odontological Honor Society, and graduated with membership in the prestigious national dental honor society OKU. Following residency, I worked in Maryland in private practice until moving to Daniel Island.
I met my husband, Mike, while at Johns Hopkins University, playing tennis. We have three children: Kate, Madeline, and Michael. When I do get free time, I enjoy Latin dancing, tennis, cooking, gardening, playing 4-person card games and practicing up on my Spanish. Most importantly, I love spending time with my family.
I am a passionate leader in my community and in service to others. While in dental school, I served as the national student representative for the American Association of Women Dentists. I am the recipient of the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship for community service, and I ran health-based education programs for homeless women and children in Baltimore. I am the recipient of the Delta Dental Student Leadership Award and the Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Periodontics. I was nationally recognized as a featured student in the ADEA Official Guide to Dental Schools. A life-long learner, I was awarded my Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistryan honor bestowed on less than 6% of general dentists for accruing over 500 hours of continuing education. I have been active in both Pankey and Spear study clubs.
I believe that all patients should be treated comprehensively and have focused my skill set on providing an array of additional advanced treatment options including Invisalign clear aligner therapy, oral conscious sedation, Botox cosmetic and therapeutic treatments, and dental implants. I have studied advance Invisalign treatment under Dr. David Galler and have participated in the Invisalign Pro Program. I am currently an Invisalign Gold Provider, a member of the American Academy of Clear Aligners and was selected to be on Align Technologies (Invisalign) Valued Provider Advisory Board.
Her hobbies include anything on the water, international dental mission trips, leading bible study through the Dental Community Fellowship for women dental students, and actively participating in her church. Dr. Stokes works in our Daniel Island and Nexton offices.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 223 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestColby Boyd
a year ago
The best team hands down! The River Landing Dentistry team shows empathy and makes sure you're taken care of. So happy to have found them!
Jordan Thome
a year ago
Staff was awesome. The environment was clean. I highly recommend this office! It was my first time there and they even sent me home with such a nice goodie bag. 5/5 Stars!
Julia Dokhgan
a year ago
River Landing Dentistry is such an amazing office! The staff are all so nice and welcoming. The TVs on the ceilings are such a great touch and a great distraction during the dental work. Couldn't recommend enough!
Sandy Baxter
a year ago
Positive experience from the moment I walked in the door. Welcoming, asked questions/ answered questions. No rush! X-rays were performed with no pain, cleaning was amazing, visit with dentist pleasant and I feel like I'm in good hands!
Andrew Fennell
a year ago
5stars no question everyone was really helpful and friendly along with some great service.
John Read
a year ago
A dentist that actually 'listened' to what I needed and provided an informed set of options. What a pleasant change!
Kennedy Reynolds
a year ago
Fantastic! Equally great with adults and kids. Everyone's kind and professional, and the office is nice and clean. They were able to see all 3 of my kids in the same hour, and squeeze me in fast after chipping a tooth. 5 stars!
By the Blood of Jesus
a year ago
I have been looking for a Dentist office that I can be comfortable at & I have finally found it at River Landing! Dr. Stokes took good care of me on both of my visits & explained everything that she was doing before hand which settled me tremendously as I always get nervous at the dentists office. The dental assistant that cleaned my teeth at the Nexton location was outstanding to work with (fellow believer btw), but her name escapes me, I'm sorry! Thank you all for making my fears of the dentist office non-existent anymore! Good job River Landing
By the Blood of Jesus
2 years ago
I have been looking for a Dentist office that I can be comfortable at & I have finally found it at River Landing! Dr. Stokes took good care of me on both of my visits & explained everything that she was doing before hand which settled me ...
Danielle Huppmann
2 years ago
I had to RESCHEDULE due to a last minute emergency that happened at work and I was told I'd still be charged due to the CANCELLATION policy. I rescheduled, not canceled. It was out of my control. I'll be searching for a new dentist who isn't just after the money and actually cares about their clients.
Scott Benjamin
2 years ago
My entire family visits the great folks at River Landing Dentistry and have for the past several years. They are very professional, always see us on time and we all have very clean teeth ;-). Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a dentist on the island.
Barbara Lansche
2 years ago
Excellent experience!
Steven Harrison
2 years ago
I thoroughly enjoyed my first appointment at River Landing Dentistry! The office is beautiful, and Dr Ellen was fabulous! Morgan did a wonderful job, and Kerri was so warm and inviting from the moment you walk in. All around it was great experience!
Gina Martin
2 years ago
I was visiting from out of town and had a terrible issue. I called at 5:20pm and they asked if I could be there at 6pm... unbelievable. I thought I would have to go through the night in unbearable pain. ...
Carolyne Hale
2 years ago
Always a pleasant experience. Great staff and Dr Z are the best!
Robert Winn
2 years ago
I just helped my daughter move to Charleston and while there, I broke off part of a crown. I called River Landing on Thursday, after reading the reviews, and they saw me the very next day. Their administration is the best I've seen and ...
Jenny Ladd
2 years ago
My hygienist Pat, was incredibly sweet and did an amazing job cleaning my teeth! She was very gentle and talked to me the whole time! My Mom and I loved Pat so much!
Gina Martin
2 years ago
I was visiting from out of town and had a terrible issue. I called at 5:20pm and they asked if I could be there at 6pm... unbelievable. I thought I would have to go through the night in unbearable pain. They were all awesome and so kind and provided the relief i needed . I'm staying through the weekend and going back to a follow up on Monday. If I lived here they would definitely be my choice for my family's dentist
Robert Winn
2 years ago
I just helped my daughter move to Charleston and while there, I broke off part of a crown. I called River Landing on Thursday, after reading the reviews, and they saw me the very next day. Their administration is the best I've seen and I'm 68 years old so I've seen quite a few. Within 15 minutes, they saw me, and determined l need a new crown (I have to go home so couldn't allow them to replace it due to time constraints). They billed my insurance company so I had zero put-of-pocket. The ONLY way they could improve is if they opened an office in Atlanta where I live. 5 stars doesn't do them justice!
Emma Chorneau
2 years ago
I brought my two year old son for his first dental appointment. They really worked hard at making him feel comfortable and making sure he knew how to properly brush his teeth. As we left, he called the team his friends. I'm so grateful for how patient they were and helped me learn how to continue to care for his teeth.
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