Sumter SC Staff

	Mark Mark Mullen is the Practice Administrator for Carolina Children’s Dentistry. A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mark earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Indiana University and later a Master of Health Services Administration Degree from the University of Michigan. After serving more than 20 years as a health care administrator in the US Air Force, Mark retired from the armed forces and moved to the Midlands to join the Carolina Children’s Dentistry team. He is married and has three wonderful daughters.
Sumter Office Staff Tonya & Jenny, Dental Hygienists in Sumter
	Danielle Danielle is our Business Officer Manager. She is a native of Birmingham, AL, and received her Bachelors Degree from Auburn University. She enjoys spending time with her family (especially her two children) and friends. Upon your arrival, she will be happy to answer any billing or insurance questions you might have!
	Tonya Tonya is one of our dental hygienists and the Hygiene Dept Supervisor, and has been with Carolina Children's Dentistry for over eight years. She helps educate you and your child on proper dental hygiene as well as making your child's dental experience as pleasant and rewarding as possible. She looks forward to meeting you and your child!
	Stephanie Stephanie is our Operative Supervisor and OR Coordinator. She has been with Carolina Children's Dentistry for over eight years and really enjoys working with all the children every day. She says she "feels like I am a big kid most of the time" and really looks forward to seeing all the children each day!
	Jenny Jenny has been a hygienist with Carolina Children’s Dentistry for over nine years. She relates that she enjoys working here because she likes to have fun and enjoys interacting with the children. She doesn't just do cleanings--she also educates the children on proper dental care on a level they can understand. The most important and challenging part of her day is establishing a relationship and developing trust with each child. Jenny's goal is to eliminate the fear of dentistry and provide a pleasant and fun experience for each of her patients.
	Nikki Nikki has been a dental assistant for over five years. She assists our dentists in the Hygiene Dept and with operating room cases at Tuomey Hospital in Sumter. She loves working with children and can't wait to meet your child!
	Erin Erin is a certified dental assistant and graduated from Midlands Technical College in 2004. She has been with Carolina Children's Dentistry for over seven years. She assists our dentists during operative procedures both in the office and at Tuomey Hospital. She has been married for eight years and has a wonderful husband and a beautiful little boy, Rhett, who was born in 2008. She is a family-oriented person and loves nothing more than spending time with them!
	Jomarie This is Jomarie. Everyone calls her "Ms. Jo." After retiring as Sumter County Auditor a few years ago, she joined the Business Office team at Carolina Children's Dentistry. Her southern charm and joking manner make her a favorite with the staff and children! She enjoys spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends. Ms. Jo looks forward to seeing you and your children during your visit to Carolina Children's Dentistry!
	Karen Karen is part of our Hygiene team. She joined Carolina Children's Dentistry in 2007 in the business office, but recently transferred to hands-on patient care with the children. She loves working with children and their parents. When not at work, Karen enjoys spending time with her twin children and going shopping.
	Leah Leah joined our team over two years ago and is our Treatment Coordinator. This gives her the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with both your child and you. She helps educate you on the recommended treatment, as well as assisting in all your financial and scheduling needs. Leah is a native of Nashville, TN, and graduated from Middle Tennessee State University a few years ago. She enjoys spending time with her active duty Air Force husband, Alex, and (when he's away) shopping!
	Linda Linda is an Air Force wife and the proud mother of a 5-year old little boy. She enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends. Linda works in our business office and is excited to meet your little ones!
	Mary Beth Mary Beth is a certified dental assistant and has worked at Carolina Children's Dentistry for more than five years. She assists our dentists in the Operative Dept and with operating room cases at Tuomey Hospital in Sumter. She likes to spend time with her family when she is not working. Her favorite treats are watermelon smoothies from Rita's Italian Ice!