Our Staff
All our professionals at Ridgeland Family Dentistry, Earl Bostick Sr., DMD & Associates maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry.
Dr. Earl Bostick, Sr.
Dr. Earl Bostick, Sr. is a native of Jasper County. In 1967, he graduated from Jasper High School with honors. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and served as a Medical Lab Technician and Medical Corpsman in the Vietnam Conflict. In 1970, he received an honorable discharge from the Army and in 1971, he enrolled at Savannah State College, majoring in Medical Technology. By 1974, he had received his Bachelor of Science Degree. Then in 1974-1976, Dr. Bostick worked as a Medical Laboratory Technologist for Memorial Medical Hospital, Savannah, Georgia and the Beaufort Jasper Comprehensive Health program. In 1976, Dr. Bostick was accepted to the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in Augusta, and graduated in 1980. He is licensed to practice in Georgia and South Carolina, but chose to practice in his home town of Ridgeland. Dr. Bostick has been practicing dentistry in Ridgeland for over 25 years.
He is a member of various professional and civic organizations:
- American Dental Association
- Georgia Dental Association
- South Carolina Dental Association
- National Dental Association
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Coastal Dental Society
- Jasper County Chamber of Commerce
- Jasper County Minority Business Association
- Palmetto Medical and Pharmaceutical Association
He also serves on the Board of South Carolina Bank and Trust Bank. He is active in developing county recreational services and has worked with the Visions for Youth Program.
Dr. Bostick is a member of the Antioch Baptist Church and serves as a deacon. He is married to the former Miss Josie Terry of Jasper County and has two children: Earl Jr. and Kelvin. Dr. Bostick resides in the community of Tarboro. He enjoys boating, traveling, and landscaping.
Staff
Lessie Loadholt, CDA
A Certified Dental Assistant employed from February 1996 to present, Ms. Loadholt assists the doctor with chair side procedures and performs other expanded duties such as extensive lab work (impressions, partial repair, bleaching trays). She really enjoys providing dental services for the community and it shows in her big smile!
Barbara Harrison
Mrs. Harrison has been employed by Dr. Bostick for 15 years and counting. She has worked in many capacities over the years including receptionist, dental assistant, financial coordinator, and scheduling coordinator. Educating patients on treatment and finance is one of her areas of expertise. She believes that there’s always a financial solution because as she says, “When it comes to your health, whether its medical or dental, finances should not be an issue. As the saying goes ‘The longer you wait, the worse the problem gets and the more expensive it becomes.”
Briel Heyward, RDH
A 2008 graduate of Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia, Briel has a passion for connecting with patients and making them feel comfortable in the Dental setting. She has three years professional clinical experience in dental hygiene and especially loves working with little patients. Briel is licensed to practice Dental Hygiene in SC and GA and she also holds a SC license to perform infiltration anesthesia. She enjoys traveling and baking.
Valerie Ryles
Ms. Ryles has been employed here for 9 years and is presently the Office Manager. She enjoys working in the field of dentistry because it is exciting and rewarding and she’s active in community events outside of the office, especially supporting youth sports.
Sandra Orozco
Sandra moved here from California and now resides in Estill SC. She is a chair side dental assistant who is bilingual (Spanish & English) which helps the office to better serve and communicate with our Hispanic patients more effectively. Sandra enjoys cooking & relaxing with her family on the weekends.