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370 Buckwalter Pkwy, Bluffton
Call Us: (843) 837-2035
370 Buckwalter Pkwy, Bluffton
Call Us: (843) 837-2035
"My mission is to make all of our patients comfortable and informed and treat them as I would a good friend."
-Mark J. Gleckner, DDS
Meet the doctor
Mark J. Gleckner, DDS
"My mission is to make all of our patients comfortable and informed and treat them as I would a good friend."
-Mark J. Gleckner, DDS
Away from the office, Dr. Gleckner is happily married to his wife, Missy. They have two daughters, Sophie and Sara, and two Labrador Retrievers, Annie and Holly. In addition to spending time with his family, Dr. Gleckner's hobbies include tennis, golf, cycling, and Spartan Races (having completed over 20 races).
Experience
Dr. Gleckner completed a Cosmetic Dentistry Residency at New York University and postgraduate training in cosmetic dentistry at Spear Dental Continuum, the Las Vegas Institute, and the Seattle Study Club. He has also traveled the world with Healing the Children, caring for remote, underserved populations in places such as the Peruvian Amazon and Madagascar.
Dr. Gleckner is an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and the New Jersey Dental Association (NJDA).
Education
Doctor of Dental Medicine
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Lehigh University – Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
“I aspire to create a welcoming approach to dentistry by treating patients like my own family. Each patient deserves an individualized treatment plan with state-of-the-art equipment to create a beautiful smile.”
-Mary J. Lovell, DDS
Meet the doctor
Mary J. Lovell, DDS
“I aspire to create a welcoming approach to dentistry by treating patients like my own family. Each patient deserves an individualized treatment plan with state-of-the-art equipment to create a beautiful smile.”
-Mary J. Lovell, DDS
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Lovell enjoys boating, biking, fishing, baking, and attending Packers games. She also loves spending time with her family and dog at the beach.
Experience
Dr. Lovell graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay cum laude. She also has completed continued education in Botulinum Toxin (Botox) and TMJ, headache, and orofacial pain therapy. Dr. Lovell was a recipient of the Academy of General Dentistry Award. She has published a non-fiction, middle-grade book with her mom, Sally, titled Glass Storm: The 2005 Stoughton, Wisconsin Tornado. Dr. Lovell is an associate member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics, a pre-fellow at the Academy of General Dentistry, and a South Carolina Dental Association and American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Implant Student member.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Marquette University School of Dentistry – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and Human Development
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay – Green Bay, Wisconsin
“My mission is to treat all my patients as if they were my family members.”
-Richard A. Carlson, DDS
Meet the doctor
Richard A. Carlson, DDS
“My mission is to treat all my patients as if they were my family members.”
-Richard A. Carlson, DDS
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Carlson lives on Fripp Island with his wife, Tara. They recently moved from the Annapolis area of Maryland. The couple has three children together: Alex, who resides in Colorado; Reed and his wife, Paige, who live in New York City with their son Chase; and Courtney, who lives in Maryland. In his free time, Dr. Carlson enjoys traveling, playing golf, spending time at the beach, cooking, and learning about new wines and cuisine.
Experience
Dr. Carlson has completed postgraduate training in Cosmetic Dentistry (check out his Instagram page to view some of his cosmetic dentistry work: @richardcarlsondds), Veneers, Smile Design, Implant Restoration, and Implant Placement.
Dr. Carlson is a Fellow of the World Clinical Laser Institute and a member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society, and the Academy for Sports Dentistry. He is a former team Dentist for the Villanova Men’s Lacrosse team and St. Mary’s High School Athletic Teams.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland – Baltimore, Maryland
Bachelor of Science in Zoology
University of Maryland – College Park, Maryland