Meet the Team
WELCOME
We recognize that all our young patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your child to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.
Tami Jo
Office Manager
Tami Jo is originally from Rochester, New York, where she worked as a pediatric dental assistant for 30 years! She married her high-school sweetheart. Tami Jo and her husband have four children and three grandchildren.
She and her husband moved to Myrtle Beach to get away from the cold blustery winters of Western New York and enjoy the sunshine and beaches. Tami’s hobbies include Disney, Disney, and more Disney (she’s a HUGE fan if you can’t tell)! She and her husband are avid baseball fans, specifically the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals, which makes for an interesting household! Along with baseball, Tami Jo loves cheering for the Buffalo Bills. Tami looks forward to meeting everyone who walks through Seaside’s doors!
Lexie
Registered Dental Hygienist
Lexie obtained her Expanded Duty Dental Assisting certification in 2017 and continued her education and obtained a dental hygiene license in 2019. She enjoys making children smile and creating a bond and relationship with each individual patient. For her, the best part is watching little kids grow up to be healthy young adults. Lexie is married and has two dogs. She loves shopping, creating, and walking along the beach.
Jarrett
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jarrett is a Virginia native, but has lived all over the United States and even the UK. He's been in dentistry for 20+ years. Jarrett and his husband Bryce moved to Pawleys Island in 2020 and are enjoying coastal living. Aside from working with children every day, Jarrett enjoys going for walks on the beach, hanging out with their precious dog Bibbo, and knitting. Jarrett picked up knitting during the pandemic in 2020 and has been knitting blankets, scarves, and hats ever since!
Nicole
Registered Dental Hygienist
Tara
Registered Dental Hygienist
Ayla
Dental Assistant
Ayla is a Pawleys Island native, but currently resides in Carolina Forest with her two beautiful children, Jhett and Lila, and their dogs, Max and Heidi. Ayla loves putting smiles on her patients’ faces. When she’s not busy doing that, Ayla spends her time going to the park, walking the beach, and soaking up all the family time she can!
Kelsey
Dental Assistant
Kristin
Dental Assistant
Claire
Dental Assistant
Elise
Dental Assistant
Abbie
Sterilization Tech
Cindy
Administration Assistant
Cindy grew up in Miami and moved to Myrtle Beach shortly after. She has been working at Seaside for two years. Cindy has a daughter named Chloe. Aside from working hard, Cindy enjoys watching her daughter compete in gymnastics!
Kelsea
Administration Assistant / Hospital Coordinator
Kelsea grew up on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and now lives in Murrells Inlet with her sweet dog, Stella. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, being on the water, and throwing the ball with her pup. Kelsea looks forward to getting to know our patients and providing wonderful customer service.
Michelle
Administration Assistant
Michelle was born in Puebla, Mexico. Spanish is her first language and English is her second. She moved to South Carolina when she was 11. Always passionate about helping others, Michelle began her career in dentistry in 2014 and joined our team in 2022, where she takes care of our patients’ scheduling and insurance needs. Michelle has two daughters. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her family and friends.
