Dr. Bob Garrison has lived in the Columbia area all of his life when he wasn’t away at school. He graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in biology in 1975. His father, Walker Garrison, was a dentist in Columbia and it seemed right for Dr. Garrison to pursue the profession he had been around all of his life. He graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina School of Dentistry in 1982 and applied for and was accepted to the department of orthodontics at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA (only 2 students are accepted each year). He graduated in 1984, and has been an orthodontist in the Columbia area since then. Dr. Garrison has been in the Lexington area since 1992 and has been active in the community and has been amazed at the phenomenal growth.

 

Dr. Garrison continues to take great pride and joy in his orthodontic practice. However, he also enjoys tennis, golf, sporting events, traveling and dining out with friends.

Dr. Dan Pennella has lived in over a dozen states across the country, but is proud to finally settle in South Carolina, and call Lexington his home. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wake Forest University majoring in Chemistry with a minor in Political Science and was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Upon graduation, Dr. Pennella moved to Charleston to attend the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine. It was there that he met his fiancée Kate, who also graduated from MUSC College of Dentistry. Dr. Pennella graduated as valedictorian of his dental class.

 

After dental school, he was accepted into the Medical College of Virginia orthodontic residency program, widely considered one of the top programs in the nation. He received excellent orthodontic training and obtained his orthodontic certification and master’s degree. Dr. Dan Pennella has extensive experience with difficult interdisciplinary cases as a former member of the VCU Craniofacial/Facial Reconstruction Team. His orthodontic training includes Invisalign certification and experience with all of the latest orthodontic technologies.

 

In his spare time, Dr. Pennella loves to cook, read, ski, and play golf. However, these days there is nothing more he enjoys than spending time with his fiancée Kate and their crazy little miniature pinscher Mynxx. He is thrilled to join Dr. Garrison and his team and looks forward to becoming actively involved in the Lexington community.

My name is Laura Bradley. I am an orthodontic assistant for Dr. Garrison. This is a very rewarding career because you get to know the patients and see their beautiful new smiles at the end of their treatment.

Hi, my name is Kay Favati. I work in the treatment bay as an orthodontic assistant. I have been in orthodontics many years and still think it is the best job, great patients and a lot of fun. In my spare time I love playing tennis, gardening, traveling and backpacking.

 

My name is Sandra Kay Backman. And I am an orthodontic assistant for Dr. Garrison. I am married and we have two children who keep us very busy.

 

Lexington is a great and growing town in South Carolina. This is my home and you could not move me out of this town. Love it! I am a people person; that is why I enjoy my job so much. We have wonderful patients and a fun staff.

Hi, I am Susan and I have been in dentistry all my life. My experience includes, pedodontics, oral surgery and orthodontics. I am an orthodontic assistant for Dr. Garrison.

 

I love working with patients of all ages and helping Dr. Garrison create beautiful and bright smiles. I am married with one son, two dogs and one cat.

Hi, I am Michele and I have been in dentistry since early 1990. My experience has been in orthodontics, cosmetic and general dentistry. I am an orthodontic assistant for Dr. Garrison. I enjoy educating and helping to create beautiful smiles with Dr. Garrison.

 

I have a wonderful husband and son. I enjoy golf, horseback riding, camping and hanging out with family and friends.

My name is Miguel. I am a certified Orthodontic Lab Technician. I received my dental training in the Navy. I have been in the dental profession since 1970. At the Braces Place, I manage the Lab and the Records room. Doing this keeps me in contact with our great patients, which is something I enjoy. My hobbies are pocket billiards and photography. I have three adult children and 7 grandchildren. I came to the Columbia area from Puerto Rico over thirty-six years ago and now it is my home. I do speak Spanish fluently, if you should need to communicate with us in Spanish.

My name is Kay Silvers. I am the Insurance Specialist for the Braces Place. My husband, Ken, and I have two daughters and three wonderful grandchildren and of course, our dog, Belle. I enjoy my family, traveling and gardening.

I am Barbara Christie, our Treatment Coordinator. I will be one of the first people who will be here to meet you when you schedule your first visit here. I love to play tennis and go to the beach.

I am Dianne Watson. I am the receptionist for the Braces Place. I love working at the front desk where I can greet and get to know everyone. I enjoy reading, working out, and going to our beach house with my husband.

Dr. Bob Garrison has lived in the Columbia area all of his life when he wasn’t away at school. He graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in biology in 1975. His father, Walker Garrison, was a dentist in Columbia and it seemed right for Dr. Garrison to pursue the profession he had been around all of his life. He graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina School of Dentistry in 1982 and applied for and was accepted to the department of orthodontics at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA (only 2 students are accepted each year). He graduated in 1984, and has been an orthodontist in the Columbia area since then. Dr. Garrison has been in the Lexington area since 1992 and has been active in the community and has been amazed at the phenomenal growth.

 

Dr. Garrison continues to take great pride and joy in his orthodontic practice. However, he also enjoys tennis, golf, sporting events, traveling and dining out with friends.

Dr. Dan Pennella has lived in over a dozen states across the country, but is proud to finally settle in South Carolina, and call Lexington his home. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wake Forest University majoring in Chemistry with a minor in Political Science and was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Upon graduation, Dr. Pennella moved to Charleston to attend the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine. It was there that he met his fiancée Kate, who also graduated from MUSC College of Dentistry. Dr. Pennella graduated as valedictorian of his dental class.

 

After dental school, he was accepted into the Medical College of Virginia orthodontic residency program, widely considered one of the top programs in the nation. He received excellent orthodontic training and obtained his orthodontic certification and master’s degree. Dr. Dan Pennella has extensive experience with difficult interdisciplinary cases as a former member of the VCU Craniofacial/Facial Reconstruction Team. His orthodontic training includes Invisalign certification and experience with all of the latest orthodontic technologies.

 

In his spare time, Dr. Pennella loves to cook, read, ski, and play golf. However, these days there is nothing more he enjoys than spending time with his fiancée Kate and their crazy little miniature pinscher Mynxx. He is thrilled to join Dr. Garrison and his team and looks forward to becoming actively involved in the Lexington community.

My name is Laura Bradley. I am an orthodontic assistant for Dr. Garrison. This is a very rewarding career because you get to know the patients and see their beautiful new smiles at the end of their treatment.

Hi, my name is Kay Favati. I work in the treatment bay as an orthodontic assistant. I have been in orthodontics many years and still think it is the best job, great patients and a lot of fun. In my spare time I love playing tennis, gardening, traveling and backpacking.

 

My name is Sandra Kay Backman. And I am an orthodontic assistant for Dr. Garrison. I am married and we have two children who keep us very busy.

 

Lexington is a great and growing town in South Carolina. This is my home and you could not move me out of this town. Love it! I am a people person; that is why I enjoy my job so much. We have wonderful patients and a fun staff.

Hi, I am Susan and I have been in dentistry all my life. My experience includes, pedodontics, oral surgery and orthodontics. I am an orthodontic assistant for Dr. Garrison.

 

I love working with patients of all ages and helping Dr. Garrison create beautiful and bright smiles. I am married with one son, two dogs and one cat.

Hi, I am Michele and I have been in dentistry since early 1990. My experience has been in orthodontics, cosmetic and general dentistry. I am an orthodontic assistant for Dr. Garrison. I enjoy educating and helping to create beautiful smiles with Dr. Garrison.

 

I have a wonderful husband and son. I enjoy golf, horseback riding, camping and hanging out with family and friends.

My name is Miguel. I am a certified Orthodontic Lab Technician. I received my dental training in the Navy. I have been in the dental profession since 1970. At the Braces Place, I manage the Lab and the Records room. Doing this keeps me in contact with our great patients, which is something I enjoy. My hobbies are pocket billiards and photography. I have three adult children and 7 grandchildren. I came to the Columbia area from Puerto Rico over thirty-six years ago and now it is my home. I do speak Spanish fluently, if you should need to communicate with us in Spanish.

My name is Kay Silvers. I am the Insurance Specialist for the Braces Place. My husband, Ken, and I have two daughters and three wonderful grandchildren and of course, our dog, Belle. I enjoy my family, traveling and gardening.

I am Barbara Christie, our Treatment Coordinator. I will be one of the first people who will be here to meet you when you schedule your first visit here. I love to play tennis and go to the beach.

I am Dianne Watson. I am the receptionist for the Braces Place. I love working at the front desk where I can greet and get to know everyone. I enjoy reading, working out, and going to our beach house with my husband.