I started working for Dr. Trotter in 2001 and have been a dental assistant since 1997. I love seeing the beautiful results we achieve for our patients. I am married and have a son and a daughter. I enjoy working out at the gym, being outdoors, and spending time with my family.

I started working for Dr. Trotter in April, 2008 and have been in the dental field since 1987. I really enjoy making the retainers for our patients to ensure that their beautiful smiles will be maintained. I am married and have four children. In my free time I love to cook and scrapbook. I am married and have four children and three grandchildren.

I started working for Trotter Orthodontics in 2014, and I started working in orthodontics in 1997. I love being a treatment coordinator and having the opportunity to work with the new patients and build lasting relationships with them and their families. I enjoy the outdoors, camping, swimming, biking, reading, and spending time with my husband and five children.

I have been a dental assistant since 2012 and started working for Trotter Orthodontics in 2014. I love getting to know our patients, building a relationship with each one, and seeing how happy they are with their new smile. I love spending my spare time with my beautiful daughter and my amazing family and friends.

I have been a dental assistant since 2013, and I started working for Trotter Orthodontics in Spring of 2015. I enjoy seeing the awesome results our patients achieve and building great relationships and seeing them smile! I am a mother of two wonderful boys and one sweet daughter. I enjoy spending time around my amazing family and friends in my spare time.

I have been in the dental field for over 30 years, specializing in orthodontics. I started working for Trotter Orthodontics in the summer of 2015 and have really enjoyed being a part of the Trotter Team. I love orthodontics and seeing patients go from shy to confident with their new smiles! I love the family-oriented atmosphere here, the excellent care we provide our patients, and look forward to being here for years to come. I have four grown children, five grandchildren and a teenage daughter. I enjoy drawing, painting, music, and family time.

I have been with Trotter Orthodontics since July 2017, and I have been in the orthodontic field since 2001. Trotter Orthodontics has such a family oriented atmosphere, and Im so thankful to be a part of the Trotter Orthodontics team! As a Treatment Coordinator, I love being a part of the patients journey to a smile they love! I really enjoy getting to know the patients and their families in our practice. Outside of Trotter Orthodontics I enjoy traveling, attending Clemson games, interior decorating, being outdoors and spending time with my husband and our three children.

I am fairly new to the dental field, graduating from dental assisting school in 2017. Before I graduated from dental assisting school, I served as an intern at Trotter Orthodontics and then joined the team full time. I love seeing all the beautiful smiles and getting to know all the patients. I love how caring and passionate this office is, and I am extremely excited about the future here. I am a mother to a handsome son, and I enjoy spending time with him outdoors and making new and lasting memories with family and friends.

I have been in the dental field for over 20 years. I started working with Trotter Orthodontics in December of 2019. I am very excited to be a part of this amazing team. I look forward to working here for many years. I am most passionate about meeting and getting to know our patients and being a part of their journey to a beautiful smile. I am married to the love of my life, Jason. We have three grown children and three beautiful granddaughters. I like to spend my time with my family and travel as much as possible.

A native of Augusta, Dr. Trotter attended the University of Georgia and graduated from the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) School of Dentistry in 1973. Upon graduation he was elected to membership in Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. After practicing general dentistry for six years, he returned to MCG for a two-year residency in orthodontics and has been in the private practice of orthodontics since 1981.

Dr. Trotter participates in 40-50 hours of continuing education each year in order to provide the best and most efficient treatment techniques for his patients. He is also a part-time assistant professor of orthodontics at Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University.

Dr. Trotter is one of 30% of the nations orthodontists who have achieved certification by the American Board of Orthodontics. He is past president of Augusta Dental Society, The Dental College of Georgia Alumni Society, and The Dental College of Georgia Orthodontic Alumni Association. He is a recipient of the MCG School of Dentistry Distinguished Alumnus Award and the Georgia Dental Association Honorable Fellow Award.

Dr. Trotter is a member of the Augusta Area Chamber of Commerce, Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, and St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. He is an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan and enjoys playing golf-- especially with his sons and grandchildren.

Growing up watching his father practice, Dr. Paul Trotter knew this was a career he wanted to pursue. Dr. Paul earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Furman University where he was a member of the varsity mens golf team. He earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the Medical College of Georgia followed by a certificate in Advanced General Dentistry from the University of Mississippi. Dr. Paul completed his education by earning his specialized orthodontic certification from The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University (formerly MCG).

Dr. Paul is honored to work with his father providing excellent orthodontic care to their patients. Paul continues to hone his skills with 40-50 hours of study a year around the latest in orthodontic procedures and patient care. Like his father, he is certified by the American Board of Orthodontics, making the Trotters the only pair of ABO certified Orthodontists in the same practice in our area.

Married in 2009 to his college sweetheart, Liz, Paul is an accomplished golfer having competed in local, regional, and national tournaments from grade school through his college years. He is also an avid baseball and football fan, closely following the Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, and Atlanta Falcons. Paul and Liz have two children, Jackson and Annie.

No. All orthodontists must be licensed to practice, but at this time only 1 in 3 orthodontists have continued on to complete Board Certification. The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) certification process signifies a unique achievementa significant step beyond the two to three years of advanced education required for a dentist to become a specialist in orthodontics. The process requires the orthodontist to demonstrate actual accomplishments in patient care with detailed case reports on the treatment provided for a broad range of patient problems. Board certification is a voluntary achievement that all orthodontists do not choose to pursue. In order to become certified by the ABO, an orthodontist must demonstrate his or her orthodontic knowledge, clinical skills, and judgement to a highly respected panel of examiners chosen by the ABO.

One. The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) is the only certifying board in the specialty that is recognized by the American Dental Association. The ABO was founded in 1929 and is the oldest specialty board in dentistry. The boards purpose is to elevate the quality of orthodontic care for the public by promoting excellence through certification, education and professional collaboration.

Successful completion of the examination process demonstrates the orthodontists highest commitment to excellence in orthodontics to both the orthodontic profession and the general public. It represents a commitment by a licensed specialist that he/she has the necessary knowledge base and skills to treat patients to the highest of standards. It exemplifies a practitioners commitment to continue to keep abreast of the latest advances in patient care, and to continue to deliver these latest advances to patients. Many orthodontists see it as a demonstration of their dedication to the specialty and the highest level of personal achievement.

Since the establishment of the ABO in 1929, the certification process requirements have continued to adjust to the demands of the specialty. Today, the process involves a thoroughWritten Examination (240 questions)covering all areas of information which an orthodontist should be knowledgeable. Successful completion of this board exam allows the orthodontist to proceed to theClinical Examinationwhere they present detailed case reports from their practice/residency, demonstrating a history of excellence in patient care. These cases are evaluated by a panel of examiners and later discussed during an oral examination where the applicant is tested on a wide variety of academic and clinical topics. After successful completion of these examinations, the orthodontist has officially achieved Board Certification, for a time-limited period. The orthodontist must go throughCertification Renewal every 10 yearsto maintain their certification status by demonstrating this continued level of patient care.