Meet The Team


Kathy Paris

Office Manager


Kathy joined Dhillon Family Dentistry in August 2002. Kathy was a dental assistant until October 2013, at which time she accepted the position of office manager. She is a graduate of Greenville Technical College in Dental Assisting. Kathy has 40 plus years of dental experience and is certified with the Dental Assisting National Board. Kathy is married to her husband, Shane of 33 years. Their daughter, Jill is married to Casey Hunt. They have 3 children, Madison, 6 and twins, Blakely and Levi, 2. Their son, Justin is married to Amber. They have a son, Stetson, 2. Kathy and Shane enjoy camping and spending time with the grandbabies.


Teresa Stack

Hygienist


Teresa joined the practice in February, 2003 after 18 years with a periodontal practice and 4 years with a high end cosmetic practice. Teresa now has 43 years of experience to offer our patients in dental hygiene. She received her Bachelor of Health Sciences from the Medical University of South Carolina. Teresa is a member of the Honor Society of MUSC. She has a son, Andrew, who graduated from The Citadel in 2022. Her hobbies include reading, scuba diving, snow skiing and biking.


Elisa Rogers

Hygienist


Elisa joined our dental team in March 2006.  She and her husband Al moved their family to the Upstate of South Carolina from California in the Winter of 2005.  Elisa started her love of dentistry as a Registered Dental Assistant, after receiving an Associates degree from San Joaquin Valley College in 1997.  In 2003, Elisa earned her Associates degree in Dental Hygiene from Fresno City College.  Elisa currently holds a license in Dental Hygiene in South Carolina and California. 

Elisa and her husband Al have three grown children.  Tyler, who graduated from Clemson University in May 2024 with a degree in Supply Chain Management.  Torii, who is currently a Junior in college at Anderson University studying Art Education and Taryn who is starting her freshman year at Anderson University studying Finance. 

Elisa and her husband Al love spending time with their family, friends and two dogs, Cooper and Louie.  Elisa also enjoys camping, gardening and crafting. 




Daphne Farmer

Hygienist


Daphne Farmer, RDH,  joined the practice in 2017 after relocating from her home state of Florida. With over 25-years' experience as a dental hygienist, Daphne believes your smile is your best accessory. She has a strong desire to help people and is passionate about providing personalized, preventative oral care in our family-oriented general practice.  Daphne earned her associate's degree in dental Hygiene in 1999 and later returned to school in 2005 to complete her bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from St Petersburg College, all while continuing to practice clinically. Outside of work, Daphne's passions include animals, nature, and the outdoors. She enjoys gardening with her chickens, cooking, working out, and spending time with her husband and their two fur babies.


Emily

Hygienist


Emily joined the practice in 2022 after moving back to the Upstate.  Emily is from New York State where she received her Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene, and practiced shortly before moving to South Carolina in 2013.  Emily has been practicing for 12 years.  In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with her husband, son and two dogs.  Emily is an avid runner and likes working out.


Tara

Hygienist


Tara studied at Philadelphia Community College with an externship at the University of Pennsylvania. During her 20 years of being a hygienist Tara has worked in Pennsylvania and Arizona, then finally settled down in South Carolina. Her favorite thing about being a dental hygienist is interacting with her patients. In her free time Tara loves hiking with her family and dogs, going to the gym, and traveling.