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Palmer Distinctive Dentistry is pleased to announce that Dr. Ashley Hurley will be joining our team as a Dental Associate! Dr. Hurley completed her undergraduate degree at Louisiana State University(2012-2015), has received a certificate after successful completion of the LECOM post-baccalaureate program, and her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Roseman University College of Dental Medicine in 2020. Dr. Hurley has been in private practice since 2020, and is so excited to be joining our holistic dental office. Dr. Hurley has participated in several research projects, and received numerous awards as an Allstar softball player for Louisiana State University. She has also helped in many capacities with community service over the years. Dr. Hurley and her husband Clay recently married in August, 2022, and are looking forward to helping impact the community in the Upstate. Dr. Ashley Hurley has been in private practice since 2020 and is thrilled to join our Palmer Distinctive Dentistry holistic dental office as a Dental Associate! Dr. Hurley earned her undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University (2012-2015), a certificate from the LECOM post-baccalaureate program, and her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Roseman University College of Dental Medicine in 2020. Dr. Hurley has worked on multiple scientific projects. She has also volunteered in various ways for communal service over the years. She is excited to positively affect the Upstate community by serving you while assuring your trust is always in good hands.

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Positive guest experience is of great importance to Dr. Adams as your dentist. Some things you will take away from your visit with her are - professional, gentle, guest, kind, and caring. As a guest at Palmer Distinctive Dentistry you can expect to receive extra personal care and attention regarding your dental needs. Dr. Adams works personally with each guest to offer a comprehensive approach to oral health. She believes in conservative, preventative dentistry, and her goal is to increase the longevity of guest's teeth. Originally from Tallahassee, FL, Dr. Adams received her Bachelor of Science from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL. After graduation she became a dental assistant, where she discovered her love for dentistry. For dental school, she attended the University of Alabama in Birmingham and graduated in 2003. She then joined a private practice in Tallahassee. Dr. Adams has also taught at Marquette Dental School, been on several dental mission trips to both Lima, Peru and Nicaragua, and volunteered her dental services in many locations. Receiving extra training at Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies her areas of expertise include cosmetic dentistry, and extractions. She also has experience with pediatric, geriatric, and special needs dentistry, and she is comfortable with dental terms in Spanish. Dr. Adams has had extended training in safe mercury protection, Ozone Therapy,the CEREC CAD/CAM system and she is also SMART certified. Dr. Adams has been in the Greenville community since 2016 and joined Palmer Distinctive Dentistry in July, 2018 with the same values of the holistic techniques and biocompatible materials available today. Dr. Adams is married to her husband David, and they have two elementary aged children. Her family is very involved with church activities and they enjoy doing things together outdoors. Dr. Debra G. Adams received her Bachelor of Science from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL, and worked as a dental assistant, before graduating from dental school at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. Dr Adams is SMART certified through the IAOMT and is dedicated to giving our guests the best treatment possible.

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Heading our team is Founder Dr. John J. Palmer, a Medical University of South Carolina School of Dentistry graduate. A dedicated holistic dentist and pioneer in advanced dentistry, he incorporates the latest technologies and IAOMT-certified methods and stays abreast of modern developments in biological dentistry. Dr. John J. Palmer has been improving lives with beautiful, healthy smiles from the time he graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina School of Dentistry in 1983 at the top of his class. He founded Palmer Distinctive Dentistry with the goal of providing individualized dental care in a comfortable atmosphere with biocompatible materials and gentle procedures. He incorporates the latest technology and stays at the forefront of new research and discoveries, to bring you the best that dentistry has to offer. Dr. Palmer, a pioneer in advanced dentistry, was among the first dentists nationwide to use CEREC. He incorporated the in-office restoration system in 1997. He has completed extensive Comprehensive Cosmetic Techniques training from the Baylor University. He has also received advanced training at the renowned Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. As a dedicated holistic dentist, Dr. Palmer is one of the few professionals trained in the safe removal of amalgam fillings. He uses IAOMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology) established procedures, and maintains awareness that anything affecting your mouth also affects your whole body. Advanced laser technology and ozone therapy are among the safe and surgery-free techniques employed to treat periodontal (gum) disease. Dr. Palmer is after long hours of research and the publication on safe amalgam removal. Read More Dr. Palmer chose to establish the first Center for Dental Medicine in the region, with a vision of bridging the gap between the dental and medical communities. This helps in the identification of diseases in the mouth, which may have the potential for causing disease throughout the body. Dr Palmer has his mastership with the International Academy Of Oral Medicine and Toxicology(IAOMT), which is the highest level of training within the IAOMT organization. He is a national speaker, as well as teaches the Fundamentals of Safely Removing Silver Mercury Fillings (amalgams) to members. He is a Board Certified Naturopathic Physician, with certifications from the American Naturopathic Certification Board and the Board of Integrative Medicine and Dentistry. Memberships maintained by Dr. Palmer include Omicron Upsilon Dental Honor Society, International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, Holistic Dental Association, the International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists, and the International Academy Of Oral Medicine and Toxicology(IAOMT). When Dr. Palmer isn't working or speaking with other dentists about mercury safety, he enjoys golfing, scuba diving, and spending time with his family.