Meet Our Team
Mullins SC Dentist Office
Meet Our Dedicated Team
Dr. Jonathan Gardner
Dentist
Dr. Jonathan Gardner is a native of Aynor, SC. He graduated from Aynor High School, Presbyterian College, and the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine at MUSC. He joined Blevins Dentistry in 2023.
Dr. Gardner lives in Aynor and is a member of Aynor Methodist Church. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, boating on the river, and spending time with his black lab, Colt.
Dr. Gardner desires to serve his patients with respect and optimum care. He values working in an environment that ministers to not only the physical needs of his patients, but to their spiritual needs as well.
Becky Buffkin
Office Manager and Financial Coordinator
Becky is a native of the Mullins area. She graduated from Mullins High School and went on to earn her BA in Business Administration from Francis Marion University in 2001.
Becky started with our Blevins team in 2017 as the Office Manager. In addition, she has taken on the Financial & Insurance Coordinator roles. In these roles, she oversees the day-to-day business operations of the office, assists in coordinating the schedule, and helps patients with insurance and financial services.
Becky is committed to positively impacting our patients and their families’ experiences in our office. The things she enjoys most about working in our office are engaging with the patients personally, watching patients progress as they come in for treatment, and being surrounded by a Christ-centered environment.
Becky and her husband Cameron reside in Nichols, South Carolina. They have two sons, Tyler and Seth, daughter-in-law, Brianna, and grandson Ryder. They are active in Woodlawn Park Baptist Church. In her free time, Becky enjoys volunteering with local agencies, crafting, junking, and serving in the mission field.
Dana Calhoun
Appointment Coordinator
Dana is a native of the Mullins area. She joined our team in June of 2021 as our appointment coordinator. She has been in the medical field for over fifteen years and looks at each day as an opportunity to learn something new and exciting.
Dana feels blessed to be a part of a team that is Christ-centered and loves to spread God’s word.
Dana and her husband John reside in Marion with their Long haired Chihuahua, Randy. They enjoy traveling, and they attend Woodlawn Park Baptist Church.
Allison Worley
Scheduling Coordinator
Alli was born in Marion, South Carolina, to missionary parents and grew up in Cologne, Germany. Her family moved back stateside in 2021. Having spent most of her life in Germany, Alli is fluent in both German and English. While she misses Germany, she is excited that the Lord is using her at Blevins Dentistry, where she began working in 2023.
Alli values the Christian atmosphere and friendships she has gained from working at Blevins Dentistry. She enjoys interacting with patients and assisting them during their time in the office, and she loves seeing their progress and joyful smiles.
Outside of Blevins Dentistry, Alli enjoys taking part in church activities at Christian Fellowship Church, volunteering as a barista at Awaken Coffee, doing crafts, and spending time with friends and family.
Shane Squires
Registered Dental Hygienist.
Shane is a native of Mullins, SC, and joined the Blevins team in 2019 as a registered dental hygienist. He is a quick study and has become an asset to our practice. As a healthcare provider, Shane will always have your best interest at heart and will present you with high-quality, patient-centered care.
Shane graduated from Mullins High School in 2015. He then went on to attend Horry Georgetown Technical College, where he graduated in 2019 with two associates degrees in Dental Hygiene and Health Science.
Shane is the recipient of the Mary Clary Award from the South Carolina Dental Association Foundation, signifying that he has been selected as the Hygienist of the Year for 2019.
Shane and Callie have one son, Griffin. Shane enjoys spending time with his chocolate lab, Tucker. He is also a very talented musician and is skilled in playing the electric bass guitars.
Tiffany Martin
Registered Dental Hygienist
Tiffany, a native of Whiteville, North Carolina, was a part of our team from 2004-2014 and rejoined Blevins Dentistry in 2025. She has been practicing as a registered dental hygienist since graduating from Horry Georgetown Technical College in 2004. Tiffany has degrees as an expanded duty dental assistant and also as a dental hygienist.
Tiffany is certified in infiltration anesthesia, nitrous oxide analgesia,and laser therapy treatments. She loves educating patients on the importance of oral health. Her favorite part of joining Blevins Dentistry is being able to witness to her patients and share the love of Jesus.
Tiffany resides in Galivants Ferry with her husband Drew and their two children Evan and Madelyn, and their dogs Axl and Champ. She enjoys traveling and being a member and youth leader at Gethsemane Baptist Church.
Lisa J. Johnson
Certified Dental Assistant
Lisa has been Dr. Blevins’ assistant since June 2016. She received her certification from Florence Darlington Technical College and has been in the dental field for over 16 years. Lisa enjoys helping create and restore beautiful smiles through the art of cosmetic dentistry and especially loves assisting Dr. Blevins with crown and bridgework.
Lisa resides in Marion. She has three children, Evan, Jenna, and Katie, and two dogs, Cooper and Bentley. She and her family attend Mullins-Marion Freewill Baptist Church.
Lindsey Lewis
Dental Assistant
Lindsey has been a dental assistant since 2005, and she joined the Blevins Dentistry team in 2021. She received her certification from Florence Darlington Technical College.
Lindsey enjoys helping create and restore beautiful smiles and takes special interest in implants. In addition to her role as dental assistant, Lindsey is interdepartmental cross-trained, which makes her a valuable member of our team.
Outside of work, Lindsey resides in Marion with her two boys, Brody and Bryce, and their toy poodle, Holly.
Ciera Ward
Dental Assistant
Ciera is a native of Lake Wylie, South Carolina. She moved to Dillon in 2021 and joined our team in 2024.
Ciera graduated from assisting school in 2019 and completed her DANB boards for certification. Ciera is passionate about dentistry and enjoys her role as an assistant, where she focuses on patient comfort and quality care. One procedure she enjoys is creating crowns, but Ciera especially loves the opportunity to pray for each patient.
Ciera enjoys spending time with her husband, Matt, and two children, Frances and Henry. Her family likes to travel together. Ciera is a member of Main Street Methodist Church in Dillon where she serves as a Trustee
Chelsie Cooper
Dental Assistant
Chelsie has been a dental assistant since 2022, and she joined the Blevins Dentistry team in 2024. She received her certification from Horry Georgetown Technical School.
Chelsie enjoys seeing patients regain their confidence and joy by improving their smiles and maintaining healthy teeth.
Chelsie and her husband Joby reside in Mullins with their son, Samuel. Their family enjoys fishing, spending time outside, and being active in their church. They are members of Aynor First Baptist Church.
Grant Blevins
Marketing Coordinator and Assistant
Grant is a 2025 graduate of Clemson University, where he studied Communication and Biological Science. He has worked part-time at Blevins Dentistry while pursuing his education, and recently became a full-time member of the dental team. Grant aspires to enter dental school and join the practice in the future as a fifth generation dentist.
Grant’s favorite hobby is playing a variety of instruments,including the banjo and accordion. He volunteers with the 501st Legion and is actively involved with his home church, Spring Branch Baptist.
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