Dr. Kristin Derrick
Kristin R. Derrick, DMD

A true Gamecock, Dr. Derrick graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2002 with a Bachelor's of Science in Biology. Then she headed to Charleston and graduated in 2006 from the Medical University of South Carolina. Born and raised in Clinton, immediately after graduation she began practicing at Clinton Dental Care. She and Gary have been married since 2006 and love their animals. In her free time, she loves being outdoors, going to the lake, baking, and going to USC football games in the fall!

Dr. Derrick makes attending continuing education a priority. She is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry along with the American Dental Association. She is also pursuing the Dawson Academy curriculum and will be attending her 5th course in the winter. The Dawson Academy focuses on the mouth and its effect on the overall health of the body. Over the past 3 years, she has over 100 hours of continuing education.
Dr. Daniel Hartley
Dr. Daniel P. Hartley

Dr. Hartley graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine in 1973. He has been practicing for 37 years, 34 of which have been in Clinton. Originally from Mt. Pleasant, Dr. Hartley came to Presbyterian College and fell in love with Clinton. He is married to Pat and has a daughter, Peyton, 29. Peyton is a dental assistant in Charleston. When Dr. Hartley isn't practicing dentistry, he's enjoying golf and photography (which can be seen all around the office).

Betsy
Betsy Riser, office manager

"Dr. Hartley and Derrick's office, this is Betsy." Anyone who has called our office over the years knows she is a legend. Some patients even save her messages to cheer them up on a rainy day. Betsy has been our office manager for over 22 years. Any insurance questions, she's the one to ask. She has 2 daughters, Shawn, who's in her last year of pharmacy school at the South Carolina School of Pharmacy, and Caroline, who's a sophomore in the USC School of Journalism. When she's not keeping us all straight, she is reading, shopping, camping, and spending time with fiance Scott.
Lynn
Lynn Miner, office assistant

Lynn is our newest addition to our team and is approaching her 3 year anniversary with us. When she's not working, her husband and 2 children keep her busy. Hayden, 5 and Sydney 3, keep her and Paul on her toes. When she gets an opportunity, she loves to go to the movies, read and travel.
Lisa Taylor, RDH

A hygienist for almost 30 years, Lisa has been the head of our hygiene team for 16 years. She graduated from Greenville Technical College in 1980 with an Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene. Lisa and Ronnie have 5 sons: Auggie, Jason, Shane, Joe, and Oscar. A proud grandmother, Lisa has 4 grandchildren: Chandler, Ashlynn, Carson, and the newest addition, Emily.
Donna Beacham, RDH

Donna began her dental career with Dr. Hartley in 1985 as a dental assistant. Graduating from Greenville Technical College in 1993 with an Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene, she has been a hygienist for 15 years. Now we are lucky to have Donna again as one of our hygiene team. Donna has 3 children, Nicole, Brooke - a junior at Winthrop, and Blake - attending Lander University.
Becky
Becky Miles, RDH

Becky is a legend around Laurens County. Graduating with a Bachelors of Science degree in Dental Hygiene in 1971 from the Medical College of Georgia, she has been a hygienist in Clinton ever since. For the past 10 years, she has been a part of our hygiene team part-time, splitting her time between Clinton and Newberry. Becky has 2 children, Craig and Anna Rose, and 1 grandchild, Sayer.
Jacki
Jacki Ellis, dental assistant

Jacki has enjoyed her career as a dental assistant with Dr. Hartley for over 20 years. She and her husband Andy have 2 children, Scott and Kristen, and 4 grandchildren -- Landon, Matthew, Caleb, and Abby. Jacki loves being a grandmother, working in her yard, singing in the church choir, walking, dancing, and hula-hooping. She has adopted that motto..."When you are down, dance like Ellen."
Darlene
Darlene Scogin, dental assistant

Darlene began her career in dentistry in 1994 as an office assistant, then progressed to a dental assistant for the past 12 years. She joined our team in 2001 as a dental assistant and bleaching specialist. She has 2 children: Leigh Anne, a special education teacher and therapeutic riding instructor in Clinton; and Jonathan, a certified motorcycle mechanic, pursuing a degree in physical education. In her free time, Darlene always can be found outside hiking, exercising, and gardening. She also makes a phenomenal carrot cake!