About Our Practice

We are based in Aiken, SC and serve patients from across the greater Aiken/Augusta area. Our practice was started in 1974 by Dr. Taylor Garnett, who retired in 2017. Our current owner and practitioner, Dr. Robert “Trip” Buchanan III, joined the practice in 2007 and practiced alongside Dr. Garnett for 10 years.

For over 40 years, individuals and families have come to trust our practice for great dental services and compassionate care. As a member of our practice, you can rest assured we truly care about you, your family, and providing you with healthy smiles throughout every stage of life.



New Patient Information

Meet Our Dentist

Trip Buchanan

I grew up here in Aiken and returned in 2007 to practice dentistry with Dr. Taylor Garnett. Growing up, I was friends with the Garnetts and Dr. Garnett let me come into his practice to watch and learn. I always had an interest in dental work and was good with my hands, so he really fostered my interest by letting me shadow him.

I graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed my undergrad at Presbyterian College. I am a member of the AACD, AGD, SCDA, ADA, CEREC Doctors, and have completed the core curriculum at Spear Education. I am also an active member of the Spear Faculty Club.

In addition to my memberships and certifications, I have been on multiple foreign dental mission trips and am an active volunteer in the Aiken community. In 2016, I was recognized as one of Aiken’s Top Dental Practices with the OpenCare Patients’ Choice Award.

Together with my wonderful practice team, I would like you to know how much we care about what we do for our patients. Your oral health isn’t just important to us — it is our priority every time you visit our practice.

469641422_122127297032571830_7157917461200218761_n

Dr. Whitney Simons

Whitney graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Carolina where she was also on scholarship to play golf. She went on to graduate from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Dental Medicine and direct commission into the U.S. Army. She completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency at Ft. Lewis (WA). From there she went on to serve as a general dentist at Ft. Moore (GA) for three years and three more years at Ft. Jackson (SC). After seven years of active-duty service, Whitney has recently transitioned to the SC Guard and into private practice. While in the Army, Whitney completed over 500 hours of dental continuing education and passed an exam granting her Fellowship status in the Academy of General Dentistry.

She loves the dental profession and the opportunity it allows her to get to know and serve people. She is excited to finally be more local again and build relationships with patients while caring for their dental needs. She is passionate about international dental mission trips and has served on many teams abroad over the past twelve years. Outside of dentistry she is involved in her local church, enjoys staying active, trying to still hit a golf ball, travelling, and spending time with her family and friends.