Kenneth C. Dobson D.M.D

Dr. Ken Dobson is one of the most advanced dentists in the upstate, practicing in a state-of -the-art facility.  He is committed to understanding the needs and desires of each patient and takes great pride in providing the best dentistry has to offer.  Dr. Dobson always goes the extra mile to ensure the satisfaction of each patient and is quickly becoming one of the upstate's leading dentists for people who want to improve their lives through cosmetic dentistry. 

Dr. Dobson is a native of Oconee County, graduating from Walhalla High School in 1973.  He obtained a BA degree in Mathematics with a minor in Microbiology and Biochemistry from Clemson University in 1977.  Dr. Dobson graduated from the Medical University of SC, College of Dental Medicine in 1982 with a DMD degree.  Since then he has attended yearly continuing education classes and seminars to stay current in the latest technologies and advances.  Dr. Dobson also trained with the nation's leading implant dentists to perfect his skills in implant dentistry.  He is a member of the Piedmont Dental Society, South Carolina Dental Society and American Dental Association. 

He served as a Dental Missionary in El Salvador, Central America for 3 years (1996-1999).  Living in El Salvador with his family was a very rewarding experience and Dr. Dobson continues to be involved in mission work on a regular basis to provide dental care for underprivileged children and adults.

In his free time Dr. Dobson enjoys his horses, camping, and working outdoors along with his beautiful wife Karen.  Dr. and Mrs. Dobson have 5 children and one grandchild.  They are very involved in their church, Six Mile Baptist, where they teach classes for Sunday school and the Children's program.  They also sing in the church's praise team and choir.

Charles Garabadian D.D.S

Dr. Chuck Garabadian is a meticulous and talented dentist who has been practicing in the upstate for over 35 years.  He is committed to excellence and is thrilled to be a part of Dr. Dobson's team at Keowee Smiles. 

Dr. "G" received his B.S. degree in Biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, NJ, and went on to receive his D.D.S. degree in 1970 from Fairleigh Dickinson School of Dentistry.  After graduation, he was commissioned as a captain in the U.S.  Army and served in Vietnam.  He and his wife, Audrey, fell in love with the South Carolina upstate after visiting her brother who played football for Clemson.  They decided to make the upstate their home and moved to Pickens, where they raised their three children and Dr. "G" practiced dentistry for 16 years. 

While furthering his education related to sleep breathing disorders (SBD) and cranio-mandibular orthopedics (CMO), he worked for 2 years with the Mercer Group in Santa Barbara, California, as a practice consultant and financial advisor.  In 1990, Dr. "G" opened a private practice treating SBD and CMO patients in Seneca, SC.  He is a fellow of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain and has a mastership in the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics.  He has lectured both locally and nationally, as well as internationally.  He currently holds two patents for oral devices relating to SBD and CMO and is committed to research and continuing education.

Dr. "G" and Audrey enjoy golf, boating, working in their yard and visiting their children and nine grandchildren.  They are active members of Foothills Community Church in Seneca.  Dr. "G" and Audrey have served on mission teams through various churches and organizations and had the privilege of working with Dr. Dobson in El Salvador.

Denise Duncan, Office Manager/CDA

Denise Duncan graduated from Tri-County Technical College in 1995 and has enjoyed being a dental assistant for many years.  She is now in the office management position, while occasionally working chairside with patients.  She is a native of Oconee County and loves working and caring for those whom she meets everyday.  She enjoys and appreciates being a member of a qualified and friendly office that operates with a high tech advantage, without diminishing the human touch quality.  Her philosophy is to treat others with the greatest of care and understanding, because that is how she would prefer to be treated. Denise has continued to maintain excellent skills and patient care, while working side by side with Dr. Dobson and his team since the conception of Keowee Smiles in 2003.  Denise is married and enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, Devan and Daniel, her daughter-in-law Melissa and two grandchildren, Megan and Ray. In her spare time she loves to spoil grandbabies, spend time with friends and family, and serves God in worship and song.

Amy Sosebee, RDH

Amy has been practicing dental hygiene since 2002 and has been part of the Keowee Smiles team since 2003.  She graduated at the top of her class in the dental hygiene program at Greenville Technical College.  During which time she received the award for Excellence in Clinical Dental Hygiene.  In addition to her dental hygiene licensure she is licensed to administer local infiltration anesthesia.  Amy loves working with people and assisting her patients in attaining and maintaining optimal oral health.  Amy prides herself in being a perfectionist and gives all of her patients the best available care.  Amy’s dedication and commitment to her patients make her an integral member of our team.  As a native of Asheville, N.C., she has a love of the outdoors.  She enjoys the lakes and mountains that abound in this area.  She has a wonderful husband and has 3 boys.  When not working, Amy spends most of her free time enjoying her family. 

Angela McWhorter, Office Coordinator

With 10 years experience in the financial and administrative field, Angela strives to provide the best for Keowee Smiles in order to establish complete patient satisfaction.  Since joining Dr. Dobson in 2003, Angela has developed a great interest in dentistry.  Creating relationships with each patient is important to Angela as she demonstrates a welcoming and warm environment as they walk through the door. She believes that assisting patients with financial and insurance questions is key to helping obtain optimal care for her patients.   Outside of work Angela is blessed to have a loving husband and two beautiful children, Alyssa and Ethan, to spend time with.  Her passion and talent is singing.  She sings with her church praise band and a local jazz band.   Angela’s goal in life is to live for the Lord and always feel blessed in what God has provided her with.

Maryann Roach, CDA

Maryann Roach has been a resident of Oconee County for 21 years. She graduated from Tri-County Technical College with a degree in Dental Assisting in 2002. Maryann eagerly joined Keowee Smiles in 2003 and continues to be a valuable member of the team. She enjoys meeting new people and making a difference in the smiles of her patients. In her spare time, Maryann enjoys watching movies and spending time with her family .

Jessica Rogers, CDA

Jessica, aka Jessie, joined the Keowee Smiles team in 2009.   Since that time, she has become a very important member of our team.  Jessica graduated from Tri-County Technical College in 2002 and now enjoys working side-by-side with Dr. Dobson and Dr. Garabadian to improve and maintain her patients optimal oral health.  Jessie is married to Chad and they enjoy camping, swimming and spending time with their children, Destiny, Korbin and Addie, and serving the Lord.

Kristen Holmes, CDA

Kristen recieved her certification in assisting from the Georgia Dental Association and has been in dentistry for eleven years.  She is from Rome Georgia and has been with Keowee Smiles since January of 2009.  Kristen is passionate about seeing peoples lives changed through great dentistry.  Kristen is married to Travis Holmes and they have one son Griffen, who is ten, and one daughter Katie, who is 3 months old.  Travis is the pastor of Arise Church in Walhalla, which keeps the family very busy.  Kristen also loves the outdoors and playing with their two dogs, Maggie and Samson.

Jessica Suttles, CDA

Jessica graduated from Tri-county Technical College in 2007 as an expanded duty dental assistant.  She joined the Keowee Smiles Team in 2009.  Her kind spirit and personality are  great assets to our team.  In Jessica's free time she enjoys her baby girl and spending time with family.  Welcome Jessica!

Vicki Prather, Office Coordinator

Vicki and her husband Roy and their three children moved to Seneca over 12 years ago from Sandusky, Ohio.  Their son Shawn graduated from Clemson University, daughter Carrie attended Lee University in Tennessee and daughter Kassi graduated from Anderson University.  Two cats and one dog are also an important part of their household.

Vicki and Roy enjoy the many activities this area has to offer, including hiking, various water sports and the many upstate social offerings.  They have also done quite a bit of backyard landscaping and home improvement.  Church is a big part of their lives.  In her quiet times Vicki likes to read, sew and paint.

Anna Dobson

Anna joined the Keowee Smiles team in February of 2010.   Anna is a very fun loving and adventureous person.  She loves to hike, paint and hang out with friends and her animals. 

Anna was adopted from Brazil by Dr. Ken Dobson.   She spent much of her childhood on the mission field in El Salvador watching her dad take care of patients in great need.  Anna's interest in dentistry grew and her career goals are to work in the dental field in some capacity in the future.  We welcome Anna and are so glad that she is with us.