Meet Our Team

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.

Outside of work, Becky and her husband, Cameron, reside in Nichols, SC, with their 2 boys, Tyler and Seth, and their Miniature Schnauzer, Sophie Louise.

Becky and her family are active in their church, Woodlawn Park Baptist Church. In her free time, Becky enjoys volunteering with local agencies, crafting, junking, and serving in the mission field, having been called to serve locally and on foreign mission fields.

Courtney Jackson

Registered Dental Hygienist

Courtney, a native of Mullins, SC, joined our team in 2018 as a registered dental hygienist. She has been practicing hygiene since she graduated from Florence Darlington Technical College in 2010.

Here at Blevins Dentistry, Courtney provides quality care by helping patients improve their smiles and keep a healthy smile for a lifetime. Courtney also serves as our Sleep Champion, helping patients identify and treat sleep disorders.

Courtney and her husband Jeremy reside in Mullins, SC, with their three daughters, Tori Piper, Fallon, and Eva Jade. Their family has two German Shepherds named Tug and Sophie.

Above all, Courtney is a child of God! Her family attends Mullins Marion Freewill Baptist Church, where she and her husband serve as Sunday School teachers. In her spare time, Courtney loves to craft, watch Hallmark movies, and spend time with 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.

Outside of work, Shane enjoys spending time with his chocolate lab, Tucker. He is also a very talented musician and is skilled in playing the electric and bass guitars.

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.

Outside of work, Lisa resides in Marion, SC with her 3 children, Evan, Jenna, and Katie, and their lab, Harper.

Lisa and her family attend church at Florence Baptist Temple.