Debbie J Byrd, RDH

Debbie has been a part of the Great Oaks Dental team for over 6 years.  She is married to Hank, and they have two daughters, Sunny and Charley.  She loves being with her family, and enjoys the lakes and mountains that make Pickens County the great place it is.  When asked what she enjoys about working at Great Oaks Dental she says, “We have two dentists whose leadership in dentistry keeps our work enjoyable, and ten women who work and play together.”

Carol A. Bridges, RDH

Carol has been a part of Great Oaks dental for over 7 years. She is married to Patrick (PJ), and together they have 5 children; Chris, Jessica, Patrick, Marcus, and Katie, along with 7 grandchildren! She loves to read, hike, swim, and knit, as well as being with her family.  Carol says that Great Oaks Dental affords her a “great boss, friends, and great dentistry- a professional but fun work place.”

Pamela Garner, RDH

Pamela Garner has been part of our team at Great Oaks Dental since August of 2006.  She works with us on Fridays, so you may not have had the chance to meet her.  She is married to Jamie and they live in Greenville along with their “two girls” Hooter a Dalmatian and Greecy a Black Lab.  Pamela loves spending time at Lake Keowee, being with her family and friends, and enjoying life to the fullest. Pamela says “Being eing able to educate and promote oral health to my patients brings me much joy.  Everyone in this office is so friendly and it is such a pleasure to be a part of the Great Oaks Dental Team!”

Holly Scruggs, CDA

Holly has been a part of the Great Oaks Team since 2000. She is married to Brian Scruggs and they have two children Lane and Luke. Holly is an avid barrel racer, and enjoys traveling around the USA competing in rodeo’s and horse shows. She also has a new love: singing Christian and country music! She enjoys the family atmosphere here and the chance to work with great patients. “As a dental assistant, I get so much happiness out of helping people change their smiles, and maybe even their lives.” Holly also has a great desire to join one of our dental mission trips.

Alicia Simpson

Alicia has recently joined our team here at Great Oaks Dental. Alicia is married to Eric Simpson and they have two sons, Cole and Conner. Alicia enjoys the outdoors, riding her horse, playing ball with her boys, and shopping with her friends. Alicia also enjoys teaching a children’s bible class at the church she attends. Alicia says, “I enjoy working with a group of fun girls. I am proud to be a part of such a wonderful dental team.”

Kelli Morgan

Kelli has been a part of the Great Oaks Dental team since 2001. Kelli has many hobbies and interests. Just to name a few: watching football (especially the Georgia Bulldogs), running and going to the lake with friends. Kelli says, “It is rewarding to see the needs of our patients being fulfilled, and then seeing them smile as they leave knowing that we gave them the best possible dental care." She also says, “I enjoy working for such great and easygoing doctors, and working with a wonderful and fun loving staff. We have a great time together,making work fun, while helping our patients.” Kelli also plans on joining our team on a dental mission trip soon!

Kylee Terry

Kylee is the newest member of the Great Oaks Team. She is married to Jeremy Terry and they have two children Brayden and Kaydence. She enjoys spending time with her family, shopping, and going to Brayden's football and baseball games. Kylee says, "It's great to work with people who truely love what they do, and patients are not just patients they are like family."

Bridget Medlin

Bridget has been a part of the Great Oaks team since March of 2004. She is married to Brian Medlin and they have two children, Makaelyn and Ethan. She enjoys spending time with her family, going to the lake, making beaded jewelry, going to softball tournaments with her husband and kids, and attending her church, Blue Ridge View Baptist. When asked why she enjoys working at Great Oaks Dental she says “….because of the professionalism that our doctors have for their patients as well as the staff. They are caring and want the best for each patient individually. It’s enjoyable to be able to come to work with a great group of friends.” Bridget does a great job for us as Collection Coordinator, so if you ever have a question about your account or an insurance claim, you will want to speak with Bridget.

Crissa Fincher

Crissa has been part of the Great Oaks Dental team since March of 2003. She is married to John Fincher and they have two daughters Paige and Katelyn. Crissa enjoys many different activities including water skiing, golfing, riding dirt bikes, and being a cheerleading coach for Paige’s cheer squad. She says “Pickens is a wonderful area to work in. A small community with a large heart! I have met life long friends working at Great Oaks Dental.” As our Hygiene Coordinator, Crissa schedules appointments for all of our new patients. She also schedules appointments with our Hygienists for ongoing periodic checkups. If you are a new patient or a current patient and need to make an appointment to have your teeth cleaned and checked, you will want to speak with Crissa.

Joan Hayes

Joan has been working for Great Oaks Dental for more than 6 years. She is married to Randy Hayes and they have two children, Trevor and Olivia. Joan enjoys spending time with her family, being involved in her church activities, and having fun on the lake. She says “I enjoy working for Dr. Giddings and Dr. Warnick, because they are people conscious they covey their love for people through their personalities, and their dentistry. This makes my job very enjoyable. I have lived in Pickens County all my life, and there is nothing like a small town friendly place.” As our Doctors Coordinator, Joan does a wonderful job of scheduling the time our patients spend with our doctors, so if you ever need to make an appointment with one of our dentists, she is the one you will want to speak with.

Robin Giddings

Robin is married to Dr. Giddings, and has been part of Great Oaks Dental since it’s inception in 1982.  She has worked during those years in many capacities-as receptionist, hygienist, and assistant.  Currently, Robin does our bookkeeping, marketing, “go-fer-ing”! Dr. Giddings and Robin have 3 adult daughters, Allie, Sarah, and Mary.  She enjoys family times spent in the mountains- hiking, and taking photographs, being active in the life and ministry of Pickens Presbyterian Church and painting oil paintings of Pickens County area.  Many of her paintings are displayed in our reception area here at Great Oaks!  Robin says, “We are so grateful for all the support that the Pickens community has given us over the years.  It is such a pleasure to build a beautiful space for our patients to enjoy and be served in.  Our doctors and each of our staff members are committed to you, our patients, and to your having the best possible experience while you are in our care.”