Who We Are - Stoddard Dental Group

MISSION STATEMENT

At Stoddard Dental Group, we are dedicated to caring for our patients with gentle care, highly trained expertise, and steadfast trust. We promise to combine our advanced dental technology with active listening and informative consultation. In our friendly and relaxing environment, you are treated and cared for like family. We exude enthusiasm for all your dental needs, while having a genuinely fun time doing it. At Stoddard Dental Group, your smile is our favorite compliment.

MEET DR. TOMMY STODDARD

Dr. Tommy Stoddard is a native of Greenwood who graduated from Greenwood High School in 1976. He attended Clemson University and graduated cum laude in 1980 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Microbiology. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree (D.M.D.) from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1984 and began his practice of General Dentistry in Greenwood.

Dr. Stoddard has had extensive post-doctoral training in all areas of dentistry. Some of his particular interests are cosmetic smile design and restorative dentistry using life-like ceramic materials that closely resemble natural teeth.

His professional memberships include:

American Dental Association
South Carolina Dental Association
Piedmont District Dental Association-Past President
International College of Dentists
Listed in Guide to America’s Top Dentists

Dr. Stoddard is active in several civic organizations in Greenwood including:

Boy Scouts of America-Past District Chairman of Long Cane District and Blue Ridge Council Board Member
Greenwood Rotary Club-Past President
First Baptist Church of Greenwood, Diaconate
Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Board
Board member of Greenwood Humane Society
Wellness Works of Self Regional Board of Directors
Board member of the Greenwood Community Theater

Dr. Stoddard is also the Dental Provider for Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, Wesley Commons Healthcare Center and National Healthcare Center.

He is an active sports enthusiast who would rather participate than watch. He plays tennis and golf regularly and participates in triathlons and distance running events when time permits.

Dr. Stoddard and his wife, Tara, have two children, Katie and Thomas, and five precious grandchildren.

MEET DR. JOHN D. TURNER

Dr. John Turner is originally from Hephzibah, Georgia. After graduating from high school, he enrolled in the United States Navy for four years. He served in the Persian Gulf War on the USS Briscoe (DD-977). After his enrollment in the United States Navy, he worked in a paper mill for three years and then decided to attend college. Dr. Turner graduated cum laude with a degree in Biology from the University of South Carolina in 2000. He then graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2004, where he was class president all four years. Dr. Turner enjoys and excels in all aspects of Dentistry. He loves helping his patients become pain-free with botox treatments. Dr. Turner and his family have been in Greenwood since 2005 and look forward to many wonderful times here in this community.

Professional memberships include:

American Dental Association
South Carolina Dental Association
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Turner is a member of First Baptist Church in Greenwood and is also a member of the American Legion. He enjoys hunting, sailing and going to Carolina football games.

Dr. Turner and his wife, Jennifer, have two children, Catherine and Margaret.