Belinda Wierschem

NEW PATIENT COORDINATOR

With over 30 years of experience, Belinda is the perfect person to introduce new patients to our practice. She appreciates the honesty of the children and enjoys making dentistry fun for kids (and the staff). She has a love for reading, travel, and any activity on the water. She is also passionate about volunteering, her three dogs, the Dallas Cowboys, and Clemson football. She knows every office story, all the Kids Teeth history, and her dental knowledge is unsurpassed.

Brittney Naugler

TREATMENT COORDINATOR

Brittney recently relocated to the area and is originally from from Massachusetts. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Health Management from New Hampshire and has worked in the healthcare industry for several years. Brittney was drawn to Kids Teeth for the opportunity to work with children on a daily basis. As a former nanny, she’s excellent working with patients of all ages and their families. Brittney also enjoys hiking, dog walking, volunteering her time at various rescue organizations, and even extends her home to foster dogs!

Brooke Haas

DENTAL HYGIENIST

Brooke is originally from Wisconsin and enjoys running on the beach and reading books. Her passion for dentistry extends beyond just children’s teeth, as her golden retriever has the whitest teeth we’ve ever seen! She loves working with kids and the silly things they say; she says it’s usually a “free pass” to act a little silly with them.

Cherie Work

DENTAL HYGIENIST

Cherie is extremely crafty and has many “secret” talents like baking elaborate cakes, sewing, and making treats. She also has her own one-woman puppet show that travels to over 50 local daycares and schools during Children’s Dental Health Month. She is an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan and is always practicing her best Chewbacca impression. She loves being a Hygienist because the children always make her day.

Danielle Andrews

PRACTICE MANAGER

Danielle is originally from Rochester, New York and has made the Lowcountry her home for many years now. As our Practice Manager she makes sure Kids Teeth runs like a well-oiled machine. She is passionate about leadership and draws her inspiration from The Disney Institute. Her hobbies include hanging with her family (husband and two kids), traveling, going to the movies and visiting Disney World as much as possible! She loves watching hockey and enjoys working with children because there’s never a dull moment! 

Debbie Gaskins

TREATMENT COORDINATOR

Debbie is a Carolina Gamecocks fan and likes reading and crafting in her spare time. She was born in California but has lived in the area for over 38 years. As our Treatment Coordinator, she enjoys connecting with patients and parents while providing education. On a daily basis, she meets with parents and helps them understand the suggested treatment plan, insurance coverage, and related treatment questions.

Deirdre Ryan

DENTAL HYGIENIST

Deirdre was born and raised outside of Boston and recently moved to the Mt. Pleasant area. She loves the positive energy children bring to the work environment; so much so that she trained at Boston Children’s Hospital during dental hygiene school. As a Dental Hygienist her goal is to teach your kiddos healthy dental habits while eliminating any dentistry fears. Deirdre is also is a fierce competitor and you can often find her on the tennis court or golf course on her days off. She grew up enjoying cartoons like Tom & Jerry, The Flinstones, and Jetsons but now she watches golf and enjoys following the top players. 

Grace Cribb

DENTAL HYGIENIST

Grace was born and raised in Andrews, SC. She is a recent graduate from dental hygiene school and can’t wait to learn and grow at Kids Teeth. She was drawn to our team because she loves working with children, making relationships, and watching them grow over the years. You can often find her watching any competition TV show and cheering for favorite local teams — the Carolina Gamecocks and Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. Grace also enjoys spending her time volunteering at her church in Georgetown. 

Jennifer Spencer

TREATMENT COORDINATOR

Jennifer is a true Charlestonian, born and raised right here in the Lowcountry. As a Treatment Coordinator she explains and answers any questions regarding additional dental treatment needs and helps parents them understand their insurance. She enjoys boating, visiting the beach, hiking, and just being outdoors. She also loves cooking, the Carolina Gamecocks, and is an excellent sketch artist. Jennifer finds working with children incredibly rewarding and loves their energy, honesty, and creativity.

Kaye Heatley

DENTAL HYGIENIST

Kaye was born and raised in the Charleston area and is an avid Clemson fan. She loves tailgating, boating, dancing, fishing, and spending time with her grandchildren. As a Hygienist, she enjoys making children comfortable at the dentist and influencing their dental health habits in a positive way. She often chaperones church youth trips and youth council in her spare time.

Kim Thompson

BUSINESS ASSISTANT

Kim is originally from New Jersey but got married and had both her children in San Diego, California. Now, she’s relocated her family to Charleston and truly enjoys the area's endless dining options. She also loves cheering her kiddos on during their sporting events; her favorite is volleyball. Kim grew up watching Woody Woodpecker and loved visiting her mother at her dental office job. She loved it so much that she decided it would be fun to work in one as well! As a Business Assistant at Kids Teeth, she works directly with our patients to get them scheduled, make a payment, and ensures that you’ve had a pleasant experience at our office. She loves being around kids everyday because they are so much fun to be around (and her kids are growing up too fast)!

Lauren Kursh

FINANCIAL COORDINATOR

Lauren is a true local as she was born and raised right here in Mt. Pleasant. She loves being outdoors, cooking and trips to the beach with her son and his favorite dino friends. As the Financial Coordinator at Kids Teeth, she navigates insurance claims and bill pay for our patients. Lauren also is a huge Clemson fan and wears her purple and orange with pride.

Lisa Parulis

BUSINESS ASSISTANT

Lisa graduated high school in Frankfurt, Germany and lived there for several years (she can speak German and will if you ask). She has lived most of her adult life in Virginia and recently relocated to the Mt. Pleasant area with her family. As a Business Assistant at Kids Teeth she meets and greets all patients and their families and enjoys getting to know everyone she encounters. In her spare time Lisa loves country music line dancing, cheering for her kid’s sports teams and playing with her dogs. When you stop by she will be the first to greet you with a smile.

Miranda Harrelson

DENTAL HYGIENIST
Miranda was born and raised in Andrews, SC and originally worked in the Georgetown area prior to joining us at Kids Teeth. As a hygienist, she always makes sure your smile is nice and clean. Growing up in South Carolina, she has developed a love for the beach and spending time outdoors. She also likes spending quality time with her husband, Owen, and son, Sawyer. When she is not busy being a wife or mother you can find her cuddled up on the couch under a blanket reading a book.

Nicole Buckheister

DENTAL HYGIENIST

Nicole is originally from Greenville, SC and has lived in the area since she was a young child. Upon graduation from hygiene school, she immediately began working in pediatrics. She loves working with kids because they bring her a new challenge everyday and each day is always new and different. When she’s not cleaning teeth, she enjoys boating, going to the beach and reading. Spending time with her family, friends and pets is also a top priority for Nicole.

Paige Church

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Paige is originally from Georgia and has been in South Carolina for the past 5+ years. She enjoys cooking, baking, and hanging out with her rescue dog Bogard. Her dental career has always involved working with children because she enjoys watching them grow and change during their dental journey. She’s a Gamecock fan, loves golf, and did you know she can do a back flip?!

Paige Gabello

DENTAL ASSISTANT

Paige has rejoined the Kids Teeth team as a Dental Assistant. Not only can you find her answering phone calls and scheduling appointments, she also assists the dentists and hygienists with operative appointments and routine care. Her hobbies include yoga (she can stand on her head), exploring all Charleston has to offer, and cheering for the NC State basketball team. She also enjoys volunteering her time with the Special Olympics and Make-a-Wish foundation. Paige likes working with kids because they inspire her to laugh more and to always look for the fun in life!

Tiffany Warzynski

MARKETING DIRECTOR

Tiffany was born and raised in Orrville, Ohio—the home of Smucker’s Jelly. Since moving to South Carolina in 2007 she’s married and had two adorable children (that you will often see in the Kids Teeth marketing materials)! She loves running, playing sports with her children, and being outdoors with her family. At Kids Teeth she handles all things marketing including the website, theme weeks, contests, public relations, and social media.

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).