Meet the Team
at Kids Teeth in Mt. Pleasant
AT KIDS TEETH, WE GET IT.
We know you want the best possible dental care for your child. With 45+ years of combined experience, our team has cared for thousands of children just like yours! We’ve seen it all – laughs, tears, bumps, bruises, and we know how to make kids feel comfortable and take the stress out of dentistry in any situation.
If your child is in need of routine dental care or more in-depth dental work, we can absolutely help. We love everything about our job, but we’re most excited about guiding parents with practical tips to improve their children’s dental health while teaching your child to love visiting the dentist. We’d be honored to have you join our practice.
Meet the Docs
As parents…
we understand that visiting the dentist can be stressful. It’s hard to find the time, know how your child will behave, and why is dental insurance is so confusing.
As Pediatric Dentists…
we believe you should have an appointment that fits your schedule, provide a calming environment for your child and help you navigate your overly complicated insurance.
At Kids Teeth we believe we can help:
• Form healthy dental habits that will stick with them for a lifetime.
• Comprehend their dental visits and treatment.
• Use tips and tricks discussed during your appointment in your everyday routines.
• Eliminate frustration and stress from brushing.
Learn More About Our Doctors
Dr. Will MacDonald, DMD
Dr. Will is a board-certified pediatric dentist who is passionate about helping children build healthy, confident smiles that last a lifetime. He earned his undergraduate degree from Wofford College in 1998, then completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the Medical University of South Carolina in 2002. He went on to complete his Pediatric Dental Residency at MUSC in 2004.
Committed to providing the very best care, Dr. Will stays up to date on the latest advances in children’s dentistry through ongoing continuing education. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and South Carolina Dental Association.
You’ll often find Dr. Will attending courses focused on children’s growth and development, as well as the newest dental materials and technology—because your child deserves care that’s both gentle and cutting-edge.
When he’s not in the office, Dr. Will enjoys boating, fishing, traveling, and spending time with his three daughters. And yes—he proudly treats his wife, Mary, like the queen she is!
FUN FACTS
- ROLE Pediatric Dentist
- YEAR STARTED AT KIDS TEETH 2004
- HOMETOWN New Bern, NC
- FAMILY Wife, 3 daughters & 1 dog
- MORNING DRINK OF CHOICE Milk
- SONG YOU HEAR AT THE OFFICE THAT YOU MUST SING Anything off key!
- ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT Glasses
- FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB AT KIDS TEETH Engaging with the kids
- FAVORITE TOOL AT WORK Dad jokes
- IF WE HAD A KT TALENT SHOW, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR TALENT Comedian
Dr. Mike Myers, DMD
Dr. Mike is a board-certified pediatric dentist who loves helping children feel comfortable, confident, and proud of their smiles. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Carolina in 1997 and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2002.
After dental school, Dr. Mike completed a general dentistry residency at the University of Florida and went on to finish his pediatric dentistry residency at MUSC in 2006. He has been caring for families in private practice since 2003, bringing years of experience and a gentle, thoughtful approach to every visit.
Dr. Mike is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He is also a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, reflecting his commitment to excellence in patient care and service.
Giving back is important to Dr. Mike. He has participated in dental mission trips to Haiti, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic, and volunteers locally.
When he’s not in the office, Dr. Mike enjoys reading, running on roads and trails, and spending quality time with his family. He and his wife, Meredith, have been married since 1999 and are proud parents to four children: Margaret, Robert, William, and Henry.
FUN FACTS
- Role Pediatric Dentist
- YEAR STARTED AT KIDS TEETH 2003
- HOMETOWN Annapolis, MD
- FAMILY Wife, 4 kids & 1 dog
- MORNING DRINK OF CHOICE Coffee
- SONG YOU HEAR AT THE OFFICE THAT YOU MUST SING No one wants to hear me sing
- ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT Sunglasses
- FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB AT KIDS TEETH Seeing children grow and develop and interacting with their fun, unique personalities
- FAVORITE TOOL AT WORK Molt Mouth Prep (saves the fingers)
- IF WE HAD A KT TALENT SHOW, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR TALENT Balloon animals
Dr. Frances Gouldin, DDS
Dr. Frances is a Charleston native who is passionate about caring for children in the community she proudly calls home. After spending eight years in Virginia for college at the University of Virginia and dental school at Virginia Commonwealth University, she was excited to return to Charleston in 2019.
Once home, Dr. Frances completed a one-year general dentistry residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. She then spent two years working as a general dentist in a pediatric practice, where she discovered her love for helping children feel confident and comfortable at the dentist. This passion led her back to MUSC to complete her pediatric dentistry residency, which she finished in the summer of 2024. She soon joined the Kids Teeth team and is now a board-certified pediatric dentist.
Dr. Frances lives in Charleston with her husband, Davis, and their golden retriever. When she’s not in the office, you’ll often find her jogging along the Battery or through Hampton Park—usually stopping to pet any puppy she sees!
FUN FACTS
- ROLE Pediatric Dentist
- YEAR STARTED AT KIDS TEETH 2024
- HOMETOWN Charleston, SC
- FAMILY Husband & 2 golden retrievers
- MORNING DRINK OF CHOICE Coffee
- SONG YOU HEAR AT THE OFFICE THAT YOU MUST SING Not much of a singer!
- ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT Enormous water bottle
- FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB AT KIDS TEETH Interacting with the kids
- FAVORITE TOOL AT WORK My loupes
- IF WE HAD A KT TALENT SHOW, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR TALENT Speed walking
The Kids Teeth Team
From the front staff to the back we have the training, knowledge and understanding needed to provide you and your child with an excellent, stress-free appointment.
OUR TEAM IS…
ENERGETIC | FUN-LOVING | CARING | AND WE ADORE CHILDREN!
Alexis
- Job: Business Assistant
- Year started at Kids Teeth: 2025
- Hometown: Boiling Springs, SC
- Family: Married
- Morning drink of choice: Iced caramel latte
- What song do you hear at the office that you MUST sing: Any Taylor Swift song
- What is one thing you never leave home without: Lip Balm
- Favorite part of your job at Kids Teeth: Making our patients feel welcome!
- Favorite tool at work: The fancy pens
- If we had a KT talent show, what would be your talent: Taylor Swift trivia
Belinda
- ROLE Dental Assistant
- YEAR STARTED AT KIDS TEETH 1983
- HOMETOWN Mount Pleasant, SC
- FAMILY Dog Mom of two dogs
- MORNING DRINK OF CHOICE Bones coffee
- SONG YOU HEAR AT THE OFFICE THAT YOU MUST SING "Brown Eyed Girl"
- ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT Lip gloss
- FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB AT KIDS TEETH The kids!
- FAVORITE TOOL AT WORK Panorex
- IF WE HAD A KT TALENT SHOW, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR TALENT Tap dancing
Brooke
- ROLE Dental Hygienist
- YEAR STARTED AT KIDS TEETH 2015
- HOMETOWN Thorp, Wisconsin
- FAMILY Dog Mom of Bird – Golden Retriever
- MORNING DRINK OF CHOICE Cold brew coffee
- SONG YOU HEAR AT THE OFFICE THAT YOU MUST SING "Gratitude" by Brandon Lake
- ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT Chapstick
- FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB AT KIDS TEETH Education
- FAVORITE TOOL AT WORK Montana Jack
- IF WE HAD A KT TALENT SHOW, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR TALENT Storytelling
Cherie
- ROLE Dental Hygienist
- YEAR STARTED AT KIDS TEETH 1999
- HOMETOWN Youngstown, Ohio
- FAMILY Husband with two kids and two dogs – Luna & Woody
- MORNING DRINK OF CHOICE Diet Coke
- SONG YOU HEAR AT THE OFFICE THAT YOU MUST SING "Don't Stop Believin'"
- ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT Sunglasses
- FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB AT KIDS TEETH Making sure kids have fun at the dentist
- FAVORITE TOOL AT WORK Prophy angle, AKA the tickle toothbrush
- IF WE HAD A KT TALENT SHOW, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR TALENT Baton twirling
Danielle
- ROLE Practice Manager
- YEAR STARTED AT KIDS TEETH 2019
- HOMETOWN Rochester, New York
- FAMILY Husband with two kids – Alex & Ali
- MORNING DRINK OF CHOICE Coffee with frothed flavored creamer
- SONG YOU HEAR AT THE OFFICE THAT YOU MUST SING "I Wanna Dance with Somebody"
- ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT Chapstick
- FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB AT KIDS TEETH The laughter the kids and the team bring to the day
- FAVORITE TOOL AT WORK A red pen
- IF WE HAD A KT TALENT SHOW, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR TALENT Chewbacca impersonation
Debbie
- ROLE Office Coordinator
- YEAR STARTED AT KIDS TEETH 2011
- HOMETOWN Charleston, South Carolina
- FAMILY 1 gray cat – Skye
- MORNING DRINK OF CHOICE Coffee
- SONG YOU HEAR AT THE OFFICE THAT YOU MUST SING None
- ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT Water
- FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB AT KIDS TEETH Helping kids have a great experience at the dentist
- FAVORITE TOOL AT WORK Amazon. I order office supplies.
- IF WE HAD A KT TALENT SHOW, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR TALENT Improv
Deirdre
- ROLE Dental Hygienist
- YEAR STARTED AT KIDS TEETH 2023
- HOMETOWN Medford, Massachusetts
- MORNING DRINK OF CHOICE Diet Coke with ice
- SONG YOU HEAR AT THE OFFICE THAT YOU MUST SING "Joy of My Life"
- ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT Kindle
- FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB AT KIDS TEETH Helping kids and families enjoy the trip to the dentist and making it fun for everyone
- FAVORITE TOOL AT WORK My loupe glasses and light
- IF WE HAD A KT TALENT SHOW, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR TALENT Comedy
Grace
- ROLE Dental Hygienist
- YEAR STARTED AT KIDS TEETH 2023
- HOMETOWN Andrews, South Carolina
- FAMILY Fiancé
- MORNING DRINK OF CHOICE Sugar with a splash of coffee
- SONG YOU HEAR AT THE OFFICE THAT YOU MUST SING Any worship song
- ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT A sweet treat
- FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB AT KIDS TEETH Giving kids a shiny smile
- FAVORITE TOOL AT WORK NOMAD
- IF WE HAD A KT TALENT SHOW, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR TALENT Singing
Jennifer
- ROLE Treatment Coordinator
- YEAR STARTED AT KIDS TEETH 2015
- HOMETOWN Charleston, South Carolina
- FAMILY Husband Jason, 1 dog, and several cats
- MORNING DRINK OF CHOICE Celsius Energy Drink
- SONG YOU HEAR AT THE OFFICE THAT YOU MUST SING "Don't Stop Believin'"
- ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT Stanley
- FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB AT KIDS TEETH Working with kids! I love their positive energy, and they keep life fun and interesting!
- FAVORITE TOOL AT WORK Space Heater
- IF WE HAD A KT TALENT SHOW, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR TALENT Sketching or face painting
Kashimere
- ROLE Dental Assistant
- YEAR STARTED AT KIDS TEETH 2024
- HOMETOWN Charleston, South Carolina
- FAMILY Boy mom of 2
- MORNING DRINK OF CHOICE Water
- SONG YOU HEAR AT THE OFFICE THAT YOU MUST SING "I Wanna Dance with Somebody"
- ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT Fenty lip gloss
- FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB AT KIDS TEETH Interacting with the children
- FAVORITE TOOL AT WORK NOMAD
- IF WE HAD A KT TALENT SHOW, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR TALENT Singing
Kaye
- ROLE Dental Hygienist
- YEAR STARTED AT KIDS TEETH 2005
- HOMETOWN Hanahan, South Carolina
- FAMILY Husband and 1 cat – Catniss
- MORNING DRINK OF CHOICE Coffee
- SONG YOU HEAR AT THE OFFICE THAT YOU MUST SING I don't sing!
- ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT Pill bottle
- FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB AT KIDS TEETH Helping children who are nervous get comfortable thru TSD
- FAVORITE TOOL AT WORK Saliva ejector (because the kids can make funny sounds when closing on it)
- IF WE HAD A KT TALENT SHOW, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR TALENT Too shy for a talent show
Kenlynn
- Role: Dental Assistant
- Year: 2025
- Hometown: Bonneau, SC
- Morning drink of choice: Root beer
- Song I hear at work and must sing: Gratitude by Brandon Lake
- One thing i never leave home w/o: My lipgloss plumper
- Favorite part of job: Working with kids is such a rewarding job and I get to do it with an incredible group of people. The atmosphere at Kids Teeth is so positive.
- Favorite tool: Cotton pick-ups (extra set of hands when mine are dirty)
- Talent: I would sing and play the piano.
Kayla
- ROLE Business Assistant
- YEAR STARTED AT KIDS TEETH 2024
- HOMETOWN Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- FAMILY Dog mom of a black lab named Magnolia
- MORNING DRINK OF CHOICE Water or energy drink
- SONG YOU HEAR AT THE OFFICE THAT YOU MUST SING Anything Parker McCollum
- ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT A SMILE
- FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB AT KIDS TEETH The positive environment and smiling kids
Kim
- ROLE Business Assistant
- YEAR STARTED AT KIDS TEETH 2022
- HOMETOWN Hillsdale, New Jersey
- FAMILY Married with two kids
- MORNING DRINK OF CHOICE Coffee
- SONG YOU HEAR AT THE OFFICE THAT YOU MUST SING "Blackbird" by The Beatles
- ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT Chapstick
- FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB AT KIDS TEETH My coworkers
- FAVORITE TOOL AT WORK Money sheet
- IF WE HAD A KT TALENT SHOW, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR TALENT Comedian
Lauren
- ROLE Financial Coordinator
- YEAR STARTED AT KIDS TEETH 2018
- HOMETOWN Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- FAMILY Married with one child, one cat, and two dogs
- MORNING DRINK OF CHOICE Coffee
- SONG YOU HEAR AT THE OFFICE THAT YOU MUST SING "Livin' on a Prayer"
- ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT Lip gloss
- FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB AT KIDS TEETH Helping people understand their benefits
- IF WE HAD A KT TALENT SHOW, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR TALENT Tap dancing
Lindsey
- Role: Business Assistant
- Year started at Kids Teeth: 2025
- Hometown: Westchester, NY
- Family: Boyfriend & dog
- Morning drink of choice: Coffee/Latte
- Song you hear at the office that you must sing: “Dancing Queen” by ABBA
- One thing you never leave home without: Lip gloss
- Favorite part of your job at Kids Teeth: The Kids Teeth Team & meeting the families!
- Favorite tool at work: Printer/scanner
- If we had a KT talent show, what would be your talent: Baking
Lisa
- ROLE Business Assistant
- YEAR STARTED AT KIDS TEETH 2017
- HOMETOWN Northern Virginia
- FAMILY Husband, Steve, and 2 kids – Tori & Tyler, with two dogs
- MORNING DRINK OF CHOICE Several cups of coffee
- SONG YOU HEAR AT THE OFFICE THAT YOU MUST SING Journey or Backstreet Boys
- ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT Sunglasses
- FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB AT KIDS TEETH Getting to know the children and families
- FAVORITE TOOL AT WORK Scanner
- IF WE HAD A KT TALENT SHOW, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR TALENT Line dancing
Mya
- ROLE Treatment Coordinator
- YEAR STARTED AT KIDS TEETH 2024
- HOMETOWN Columbus, Indiana
- FAMILY Boyfriend and Griffon Doodle – Chance
- MORNING DRINK OF CHOICE Ice cold water
- SONG YOU HEAR AT THE OFFICE THAT YOU MUST SING "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"
- ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT Water bottle
- FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB AT KIDS TEETH Interacting with the kiddos
- FAVORITE TOOL AT WORK Sticky notes
- IF WE HAD A KT TALENT SHOW, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR TALENT A double-jointed trick
Miranda
- ROLE Dental Hygienist
- YEAR STARTED AT KIDS TEETH 2018
- HOMETOWN Andrews, South Carolina
- FAMILY Husband, Owen, and 2 kids – Sawyer & Charlotte
- MORNING DRINK OF CHOICE Coffee
- SONG YOU HEAR AT THE OFFICE THAT YOU MUST SING Any worship song
- ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT Water bottle
- FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB AT KIDS TEETH Taking X-rays
- FAVORITE TOOL AT WORK Panorex
- IF WE HAD A KT TALENT SHOW, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR TALENT Disappearing act
Nicole
- ROLE Dental Hygienist
- YEAR STARTED AT KIDS TEETH 2017
- HOMETOWN Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- FAMILY Husband, daughter, dog, two cats, and a family barn
- MORNING DRINK OF CHOICE Coffee
- SONG YOU HEAR AT THE OFFICE THAT YOU MUST SING Everything
- ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT Airpods
- FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB AT KIDS TEETH Having conversations with kids
- FAVORITE TOOL AT WORK X-ray machine
- IF WE HAD A KT TALENT SHOW, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR TALENT Singing
Paige
- ROLE Dental Assistant
- YEAR STARTED AT KIDS TEETH 2021
- HOMETOWN Georgia
- FAMILY 1 dog – Bogard
- MORNING DRINK OF CHOICE Hot tea
Tiffany
- ROLE Marketing Director
- YEAR STARTED AT KIDS TEETH 2015
- HOMETOWN Orrville, Ohio
- FAMILY Married with two kids – Haley & Owen, 1 dog
- MORNING DRINK OF CHOICE Coffee
- SONG YOU HEAR AT THE OFFICE THAT YOU MUST SING "Part of Your World"
- ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT Chapstick
- FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB AT KIDS TEETH Throwing fun events for patients
- FAVORITE TOOL AT WORK Canva
- IF WE HAD A KT TALENT SHOW, WHAT WOULD BE YOUR TALENT Hiding
Meet the Anesthesiologists
Dr. Jimmy Rawls
ANESTHESIOLOGIST
His official name is James Turlington Rawls MD, but often goes by “Dr. Jimmy!” He is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist (certified by the American Society of Anesthesiologists) and originally from New Bern, NC. Dr. Jimmy attended Wofford College in Spartanburg and graduated in 1987. Upon graduation he just had to get back to salt water so he got his MD from MUSC in 1992 and finished his residency in Anesthesiology there in 1996. Throughout his training he enjoyed taking care of children of all ages and ranging from very sick to healthy at MUSC Children’s Hospital. He was very fortunate to be taught by some of the best Pediatric Anesthesiologists in the country. He always thoroughly enjoyed working with children and is thrilled to continue taking care of them with the crew at Kids Teeth since 2015. When Dr. Jimmy is not practicing dental anesthesia with us, he works at the Anesthesia Associates of Charleston within the Roper Hospital system. There he performs a wide array of anesthesia care including obstetrical, vascular, general surgery, robotic surgery, orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery. In his spare time he enjoys tinkering and inventing. His most recent invention is a new design for an IV catheter for which he has two patents. Dr. Jimmy is happily married to Darlene O. Rawls, MD and has a daughter, Maya, who is studying to become an elementary school teacher. As a family they like all things salt water like fishing, sailing, kitesurfing, wakesurfing and going to the Bahamas. In the community he proudly to serves on the Board of The University School of the Lowcountry right here in Mount Pleasant. He is also involved in the American Society of Anesthesiologists, South Carolina Medical Association and the South Carolina Society of Anesthesiologists.
Dr. Izabela Barnes
ANESTHESIOLOGIST
Izabela Barnes is a Medical Doctor and a Board-Certified Physician Anesthesiologist, a member of the American Society of Anesthesiology and the South Carolina Society of Anesthesiologists. Born and raised in Brazil, she obtained her medical school degree there in 2004. During that time, she completed several academic studies abroad, including at St Jude Hospital, University of Tennessee, the Children’s Hospital Boston, MA, and Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. She subsequently completed a 4-year residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in 2009 and made Charleston her home in 2010. Dr. Barnes is passionate about providing safe and comfortable anesthetic care in the convenience and privacy of an office setting. She focuses on providing office-based anesthesia care for dental and medical procedures for both pediatric and adult patients. Dr. Barnes also works in the surgery center and hospital settings, where she performs a wide array of anesthesia care. She is known for her compassionate and caring professionalism. When she is not involved with patient care, Dr. Barnes enjoys spending time with her husband, three children, and her parents. She also enjoys exercising and being involved in the local church (Seacoast).