Life Smiles Dentistry
3070 Hwy 17 N.
Suite 101
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
Phone: 843-849-9990
Fax: 843-849-9656 E-Mail:
frontdesk@smileourwaysoon.com
DrJudy@smileourwaysoon.com
Dr. Judy, I wanted to drop you a quick note to say thanks to you and your staff for seeing me yesterday. It was refreshing to be able to go to a dentist’s office and be treated with respect, compassion, and a little tension relieving humor every once in a while. In other words, “YOU GUYS ROCK!” –A.T.
To all of my friends at the happy office of Dr. Judy, ‘thanks for everything’. Consider this a small token of a greater appreciation for your friendship. Keep changing the world one tooth at a time. You are doing a great job of it! –M.L.
Dr. Judy, Just wanted to say thanks for all the great work you and the girls do for me. I know I joke around over there during my visits but it’s because I am comfortable with all of you. I am glad I was referred to you, because you have been the best dentist that I have been to in my entire life. I actually enjoy going to the dentist now. Thanks for everything and all of your hard work! –R.F.
Thank you for making the world a better place by making your small part of it so happy and pleasant all the time! – L.M.
What a special group of people you are!!! – J.M.
Dr. Judy, I wanted to take a moment and let you know that my husband said he received the BEST cleaning he has ever had in his life yesterday. The experience at your office was perfect! Once again a special thank you to you and your wonderful staff! See you soon! – D.B.
Dr. Judy, I can't thank you and your staff enough for what you have done for me. You have truly changed my life, and for that I thank you. -- A.S.
Dear Judy, I wanted to thank you again for all of the kind help you gave me with my dental needs. As a follow-up on what I must say was a very pleasant experience, the technical aspects of my restoration are absolutely excellent. Overnight my bruxism ceased completely. There is an occlusal sense that is very comfortable.
It is always nice to see professional excellence, especially when performed on me
Thanks again,
Dr. Ron Cooper
Specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
The Doctor
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Judy K. Villanyi has been a resident of Charleston since the age of two. Growing up in Hanahan where her parents still reside, she began her education at the College of Charleston. After three years, she qualified for the Early Acceptance Program in Dentistry at the Medical University of South Carolina in 1990. After successfully completing her first year of dental school, she graduated from the College of Charleston in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Dental Biology. After receiving her Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree in 1994, she completed a one year residency program and received a degree in Advanced Education in General Dentistry from MUSC.
In July of 1995, Dr. Villanyi joined a downtown practice as an associate and practiced there for 10 years. It was in 2005 that she decided to establish her own practice and continue her love of dentistry under her own leadership.
Dr. Villanyi is a member of the American Dental Association, the South Carolina Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Coastal District Dental Society. Outside the office, she loves spending time with her parents and her precious four-legged child, Zoë (pictured above). Although difficult to recognize the breed, Zoë is a full blooded boxer. Dr. Judy also enjoys all kinds of outdoor activities as well as traveling, tennis, scrap booking, ballroom dancing, and wine tasting
Smile Team
Tara is a native of the Charleston area. She is a graduate of Trident Technical College with an Associate in Arts and a Certificate in Assisting. She has been a chair side assistant since 1999. In her spare time she enjoys fishing, boating, photography, and traveling with her husband, Brad. Tara also has a special interest in helping Life Smiles Dentistry become green!
Liz is originally from Columbia. She graduated from the College of Charleston in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. In 2001, she graduated on the Dean’s List from Trident Technical College with a degree in Allied Health in Hygiene and has been practicing hygiene ever since. She is married to Richard Morrison of Charleston. During her free time she enjoys exercising, boating, the beach, fishing and she loves the history of Charleston. If you ever need to know about places to go, Liz is your girl!
Carolyn was born in New Jersey, raised in Hollywood, Florida and has been a resident of Charleston since 1994. She is a graduate of Trident Technical College with a degree in Allied Health and has been in the dental field since 1993. She is fluent in Spanish and loves Salsa dancing. During her free time Carolyn enjoys the beach, boating, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family which include her four legged children, Louie and Lola.
Carol has recently moved to the area from Houston, Texas via the way of Phoenix, Arizona. After visiting the beaches in Beaufort, she decided to call Charleston 'home'. She started her dental career in the early seventies while in the Air Force as a dental assistant. After leaving the military, she continued to work in the dental field while raising a family of three boys. They are all grown and living in Texas. Carol has moved extensively and traveled all over the world including England, France, and Holland. During her off time, she enjoys going to yoga classes and working out. In fact, Carol is an advanced yoga teacher herself. She spent two weeks last year studying yoga in Greece. At home she believes in great healthy meals. Carol feels lucky to have such great local produce available to her! A new past time for her is going to Sullivan's Island to just relax. Carol says that moving here makes her feel like she has won the lottery!