Our Columbia, SC Dentist's Team

Our Columbia, SC dentist's team is vital to achieving the success in our office. They work hard to make you feel comfortable and relaxed. Bring any questions you may have to our team at our Columbia, SC dental center.

Tonya relocated from Summerville while attending the University of South Carolina, where she earned her degree in Biology. Tonya is a huge sports fan-never missing a Gamecocks game whether it’s football or basketball. She is also an avid runner, taking part in various races in the Midlands and Lowcountry. She loves spending time with her family, and socializing with friends. She and her husband now have one beautiful little boy and live downtown. She has been an outstanding team member for almost 7 years. The first 2 were spent "chairside" with Dr. Griffin, Columbia, SC dentist, learning the intricacies of advanced dental procedures. She is a "student" at heart, always seeking to learn. she sought to learn more about dental business by working and training in the front office. She has been our Business Manager for several years and now is well trained in all aspects of dentistry.

Megan is the clinical manager for the team, and has been working in the dental office since she graduated from college in 2007. South Carolina does NOT require dental assistants to have a degree. Many of them are trained "on-the-job". She is one of the few dental assistants in the state with a South Carolina state license to professionally assist in advanced dental procedures. During her first five years as a part of our team, she has learned just about every facet of our office. Megan's dental knowledge and experience insures that each patient is thoroughly taken care of throughout their experience here. Her steadfast motivation and genuine caring nature has made her a huge asset to our team. She loves working in cosmetic dentistry; revitalizing smiles is what keeps her coming in every day!

Megan is a huge supporter to her Carolina Gamecocks, never missing a game. Her spare time is usually spent on the lake with friends, at the gym, or out shopping. She enjoys tailgating and spending time with family and friends, and her "pups".

Kristen is a new addition to our team here at WildeWood Aesthetic Dentistry as our hygiene specialist. she was born in Petoskey, Michigan and is originally from a small town called Central Lake located near Traverse City. She graduated high school in 2004 and went on to the University of Detroit-Mercy where she received her bachelor's degree in science with a certificate in dental hygiene. She is a warmhearted individual who loves spending time with her boyfriend and dog. She is a huge Michigan fan, although we are trying to make her a Gamecock fan also. Kristin enjoys getting to know each and every patient while seeing that their visit is comfortable and pleasant. We enjoy working with her and you will certainly enjoy her company as well.