Specialties
We love Pediatric Dentistry. Having the opportunity to work with children is priceless. Our team works alongside you and your child to allow them to explore and learn beyond the toothbrush to create a fun environment where children feel safe and can develop building blocks for a lifetime of healthy habits.
History
Established in 2020.
So, how did we get here? Well, it's kind of in our blood.
We (Dr. Leanna and Dr. Matt) were destined to be best friends. In fact, our Dad's were best friends growing up. They played football together at University of Pittsburgh and were co-residents in Orthodontic Residency, as well. Our families were connected before we were even born. As we grew up together, we naturally became life-long friends.
Once we graduated high school, we both tried other paths but dentistry kept pulling us back. With such amazing examples in our lives of how you can love on and serve others through your God-given talents, the path was there for us. We grew up knowing firsthand what it meant to serve others with love and how quickly patients can become family.
So off we went! First dental school then we reunited at MUSC as co-residents, just like our Dads. Since then, we both found our forever home in the Upstate. Our families have grown since moving here, 2 boys each, and we love that we get to raise them
Meet the Business Owner: Leanna S.
Smile Place is a fun-loving, kid-friendly, family-focused, relationship-driven, difference-making, kind of pediatric dental practice!
As pediatric dental specialists, our goal is to create an exciting, educational, and fun experience for our patients and families. At Smile Place, we customize each visit for your child because we know everyone is unique and deserves focused and personalized care.
So, how did we get here? Well, it's kind of in our blood.
Here's our story....
We both (Dr. Leanna Shetler and Dr. Matt Dahar) were destined to be best friends. Both of our Dad's grew up as best friends. They played football together at the University of Pittsburgh and were co-residents in orthodontic residency, as well. Our families were connected before we were even born. Then as we grew up together, we naturally became life-long friends. (And yes, we still refer to each other's Dad's as "Uncle"!)
Once we graduated high school, we both tried other paths but dentistry kept pulling us back. Wit