Meet Our Team
DENTAL ASSISTANTS
Karen began in dentistry in 1984 when she was a Red Cross Volunteer at Charleston Air Force Base. Karen has her National Dental Assisting Certification. She received extensive dental restorative training at Case Western Reserve University. Graduating in 1997, she has had her extended duties license for ten years. Karen has been with our practice since 2001. Her commitment to our office shows through her diligent work and dedication. She is warm, caring, professional, and can answer any questions about oral health and dental treatment. Karen is married and the mother of five wonderful children.
Debra
DENTAL HYGIENIST
Talonna holds an Associate Degree in Health Science, Dental Hygiene from Trident Technical College. In 1990 she became a certified Dental Assistant and now has 20 years of dental experience. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry and her patients become her friends. She graduated from Summerville High School in 1988 and has been married for 11 years. She is the mother of two beautiful daughters. You will find Talonna volunteering at The Oaks Christian School in her spare time. The family loves to go boating in the summer and hiking nature trail in the spring and fall. Her favorite quote: “Smile! It increases your face value.” Robert Harling: Steel Magnolias
Robin
Elisabeth received her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree from Medical College of Georgia in 2009. Upon graduating from hygiene school , she moved to Los Alamos, New Mexico where she practiced dental hygiene for two years. While living and working in New Mexico, Elisabeth became engaged to her future husband, Andy, and moved back home to Summerville, SC. She started working at Dr. Beebe’s office January 2011. Elisabeth and Andy were married in July 2011. She enjoys attending continuing education, redecorating their home, and spending time with Andy and their dog, Nesbitt.
BUSINESS MANAGER
Pat brings over 20 years of experience and management skills to our practice. Although her education and experience is from a medical background, she realized when she started working for Dr. Beebe over 16 years ago that dentistry is her passion. Pat originally handled Accounts Receivables and Insurance and set-up the offices policies and procedures. After having twins, she decreased her hours and took on her current position of Accounting and Human Resources. She is also our office computer geek. Pat is outgoing and is an example of how work and fun can go hand in hand. She is very involved in many community charitable organizations and is happily married with 3 great children.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE/INSURANCE
PATIENT COORDINATOR
Kathie came to our office with over 18 years of orthodontic experience. She attended Northern Virginia Community College in 1972. Kathie is friendly, upbeat and dedicated to providing five-star service. Her humor and quick wit keep the entire staff on their toes! Whether in person or on the phone, she is enthusiastic about creating appointment times that are convenient to everyone’’s busy lifestyles. In her spare time, Kathie enjoys gardening and spending time with her family. She and her husband have a handsome son and a beautiful daughter.