Meet The Team

Jeff Martello, DDS
Dr. Jeff Martello grew up in Lima, Ohio. He attended the University of Notre Dame before receiving his dental degree from The Ohio State College of Dentistry. Continuing his dental education, Dr. Martello participated in an AGD/GPR residency at The Ohio State College of Dentistry. He was the Emergency Room Chairman and The Ohio State Athletics Team Dentist of all sports for two years.
Dr. Martello worked at Children’s Hospital for 10 years, taught dental hygiene and expanded functions for 3 years at Ohio State, and ran his own dental practice for 28 years. He can perform a multitude of procedures, but truly enjoys placing dental implants, surgeries, and dental cosmetics.
Dr. Martello has a wife named Shara and two sons, Matt and Michael. He also has two French Bulldogs, Vinny and Vito. In his spare time he enjoys training in the gym and in sports with his two sons.
Dr. Jeff Martello attended Freeman High School and is a graduate of South Carolina State University and University of South Carolina School of Dentistry. Dr. Martello furthered his education by completing a one year Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) at Idaho State University in Pocatello.
Since opening this practice in August 2013, Dr. Martello continues to advance his education and contribution to dentistry through Academy of General Dentistry as a Board Member, Patterson’s CEREC Trainer, and many hours of continuing education. Outside of work he enjoys working with his community with groups like the Children’s Tumor Foundation and serving with his local community.

Leslie Smith
Leslie is a skilled dental assistant with four years of experience in the dental field. Originally from Irvine, CA, she recently relocated to South Carolina in early summer, where she has enjoyed exploring the beautiful new surroundings.

Debbie Hayes
Debbie is a skilled office manager with ten years of reception and customer service experience. Originally from San Jose, CA, she recently relocated to South Carolina in early summer, where she has enjoyed exploring the beautiful new surroundings.