Read below to get to know our staff! To ensure our patients receive the best care, our dental assistants are CPR, X-Ray and Nitrous Oxide Certified.
Katie Holley, RDH
Katie graduated from Horry Georgetown Technical college in May 2017 and joined our team as a dental hygienist in 2019. She has her anesthesia license which allows her patients to remain comfortable during treatment. Katie is also certified to administer CPR and nitrous oxide sedation.
Katie and her husband, Josh, reside in the Greenwood area and are the proud parents of their 2 children; Blakely and Braxton. If you find Katie on her days off, she will be enjoying the great outdoors with friends and family.
Jaison Lopez, RDH
Kerri A. Merchant – Dental Assistant
Kerri is a resident of Donalds and has been a dental assistant with Greenwood Family Dentistry since 2002. Kerri is certified to perform CPR as well as administer nitrous oxide.
Kerri is the proud parent of her two children, Blake and Braden. During her free time, she enjoys watching her boys play ball, swimming, going to the beach and Gamecock football.
Jennifer Taylor – Financial Coordinator
Jennifer has been with Greenwood Family Dentistry since 2004. She began working as a dental assistant but since has moved to the front office team, where she assists patients with scheduling appointments and answering questions concerning dental insurance. Jennifer is certified to perform CPR as well as administer nitrous oxide.
Jennifer and her husband, Bill, reside in Hodges and are the proud parents of their three children; Nick, Mason and Kylie. During her free time, she enjoys shopping and spending time with family and friends.
Lauren Davenport – Dental Assistant
Lauren joined Greenwood Family Dentistry as a dental assistant in 2020. She graduated from Greenville Technical College with an Associate’s degree in Applied Science and a Dental Assisting certification. Lauren is certified to administer nitrous oxide and perform CPR.
Lauren lives in the Donalds area and has two dogs named Dixie and Daisy. When she is not working with us, you can find Lauren hanging out with her family and friends. She enjoys kayaking, cheering on her Clemson Tigers, and baking sweets.
Natasha Griffith – Patient Care Coordinator
Natasha is the newest member of our team! She graduated from Greenville Technical College in 2001 with a Dental Assisting certification. Natasha is certified to administer nitrous oxide and perform CPR. She has enjoyed meeting all of our patients while helping them with treatment plans and scheduling appointments.
Natasha and her husband, Sam, live in the Greenwood area and are the proud parents of their two sons; Austin and Harrison. During her free time she loves to spend time with family and friends. Natasha also loves to decorate, plant flowers and take trips to the beach.