Meet the team
Meet the team
Liane Bottone began working at Gentle Family Dentistry in 2012. She has been married to Dr. Bottone for over 30 years. She earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from U.S.C. and has worked in the healthcare industry since 1992. She enjoys working out, traveling, reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Liane Bottone
Front Desk Staff
Wendy was born into a military family but has called Charleston her home since 1976.She has been a dental assistant for over 40 years and has been a part of Gentle Family Dentistry on and off since 1990. She loves the sunshine, and when she isn't having fun at work, she is spending time with her husband Harry and her chocolate labs, Gracie and Cherub. In her spare time, she loves boating, gardening, reading and cooking.
WENDY IACONETA
Certified Dental Assistant, Front Desk STAFF
Belinda has been the office manager at Gentle Family Dentistry since 2001. She is from Charleston and lives in Awendaw with her husband Jay and their 3 dogs. Belinda enjoys being outside and on the water, as well as listening to music, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.
BELINDA Reigart
Office Manager
Janet has been a hygienist with Gentle Family Dentistry since 1988. Janet and her husband Jim grew up in Tacoma Washington and moved to Charleston on an adventure. Janet and Jim have two beautiful daughters, Kari and Daisy. During her free time, she enjoys being by the water, reading and spending time with her family and friends.
JANET KOENIG
Registered Dental hygenist
Melissa is a Mt. Pleasant native and has been a dental hygienist for over 20 years. She also plays the clarinet in the Army Reserve Band, which is where she met her soulmate, Ryan. They have 1 daughter and 2 sons. When not in the office, Melissa enjoys reading, dancing, going to the beach, herding cats and training her rooster.
Melissa Walker-Dushak
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Michaela was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin and moved to Charleston in October 2023 to be closer to family. She is a big sports girl and a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan. She has been in the dental field for 7 years and a hygienist for 4 years. She is looking forward to getting to know her patients and meeting new people.
Michaela Bradley
Registered Dental Hygienist
Sue has been in dentistry since she was 14 years old working within her dad's dental office. She continues to have a passion for dentistry after 34 years of service as a military spouse and hygienist. She loves life, travel, and states she is the most blessed gal on the planet.
Sue Self
Registered Dental Hygienist
Charlotte has been an assistant with Gentle Family Dentistry since 1999. Originally from Illinois, she has lived in South Carolina for over twenty-five years with her husband Rick. They have two daughters and four grandchildren. During her free time, she enjoys boating, reading, walking and spending time with her grandchildren.
Charlotte Edgecomb
Certified Dental Assistant
