Today we’d like to introduce you to Candice Vinson.
Hi Candice, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
At Advanced Dentistry, Dr. Candice Vinson has built more than a practice — she’s
created a sanctuary where exceptional care meets boutique refinement.
There is a particular kind of confidence that comes from a smile you’re proud of. Dr.
Candice Vinson has understood this her entire life. Growing up in Valdosta, Georgia, she
watched both of her parents undergo full-mouth rehabilitation, and when that
happened, for the first time, she witnessed her father smile with true confidence. That
was a moment she’d always remember.
“I had never seen my dad smile so confidently before,” she recalls. “Seeing what
dentistry could do — not just physically, but emotionally — that’s what drew me to this
field.”
Dr. Vinson went on to study at the College of Charleston, falling in love with the city and
planting roots that would define her career. She pursued her graduate studies at the
Medical University of South Carolina, where the discipline of prosthodontics — the
specialty dedicated to the restoration and replacement of teeth to improve oral function
and aesthetics — distinguished itself as the ideal intersection of artistry and medicine.
For Dr. Vinson, it was a natural fit: a field that demanded precision and creativity in
equal measure, and that offered the rare opportunity to transform not just a patient’s
appearance, but their sense of self.
In 2018, she opened Advanced Dentistry in Mount Pleasant with a clear vision. The
office would feel nothing like a traditional dental practice. No cold, clinical interiors. No
rushed appointments. No revolving door of unfamiliar faces. Instead, Dr. Vinson
envisioned an intimate, boutique environment — one where patients felt genuinely seen
and unhurried.
“We help patients overcome dental anxiety by slowing down,” she explains. “Whether
someone comes in for a routine cleaning or a full-mouth restoration, we take the time
to truly listen.”
That philosophy extends to how she built her team. From the beginning, Dr. Vinson
surrounded herself with people who share her commitment to excellence and her belief
that a supportive workplace translates directly into exceptional patient care. The result
is a staff that functions less like colleagues and more like a close-knit community — one
whose warmth is immediately felt the moment a patient walks through the door.
As the practice has grown, Dr. Vinson has been deliberate about expanding her team in
ways that preserve that culture. Recent additions — including a new associate dentist, a
dental hygienist, a treatment coordinator, and a dental assistant — allow her to dedicate
more focus to the complex cosmetic and prosthetic cases. Dr. Vinson’s work requires the
advanced training of a prosthodontist, though many patients receive treatment without
fully realizing the level of specialized expertise behind their care.
“Most patients aren’t aware they’re being treated by a specialist,” Dr. Vinson notes.
“But that expertise is exactly what allows us to take on the cases other offices can’t —
and deliver beautiful outcomes.”
The newest member of Advanced Dentistry’s clinical team, Dr. Emily Coughlin, DMD,
brings her own quiet dedication to the practice. A native of the Charlotte area, Dr.
Coughlin completed her undergraduate studies at Appalachian State University before
earning her dental degree at MUSC — the same institution where Dr. Vinson trained.
For nearly seven years, she built her clinical experience at a practice in Charleston,
developing a particular affinity for crown and bridge work, while maintaining a broad
scope of general dentistry.
At its core, Advanced Dentistry is the embodiment of a simple but powerful belief: that
exceptional care and genuine human connection are not mutually exclusive — they are
inseparable. Dr. Candice Vinson set out to build something different, and by every
measure, she has. For the patients who walk through her doors — whether seeking a
routine visit or a complete transformation — what they find is a team that treats every
smile as a work of art, and every person behind it as worthy of their very best.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Years of dental school, plus the extra years of training and residency to become a prosthodontist, certainly presented their challenges, but then undertaking a large business loan and opening your own practice from scratch as a single woman was a huge leap of faith. Growing the business has taken an enormous amount of time, dedication and effort, but a love for the profession has made it possible.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
At Advanced Dentistry, Dr. Candice Vinson has built more than a practice — she’s
created a sanctuary where exceptional care meets boutique refinement.
There is a particular kind of confidence that comes from a smile you’re proud of. Dr.
Candice Vinson has understood this her entire life. Growing up in Valdosta, Georgia, she
watched both of her parents undergo full-mouth rehabilitation, and when that
happened, for the first time, she witnessed her father smile with true confidence. That
was a moment she’d always remember.
“I had never seen my dad smile so confidently before,” she recalls. “Seeing what
dentistry could do — not just physically, but emotionally — that’s what drew me to this
field.”
Dr. Vinson went on to study at the College of Charleston, falling in love with the city and
planting roots that would define her career. She pursued her graduate studies at the
Medical University of South Carolina, where the discipline of prosthodontics — the
specialty dedicated to the restoration and replacement of teeth to improve oral function
and aesthetics — distinguished itself as the ideal intersection of artistry and medicine.
For Dr. Vinson, it was a natural fit: a field that demanded precision and creativity in
equal measure, and that offered the rare opportunity to transform not just a patient’s
appearance, but their sense of self.
In 2018, she opened Advanced Dentistry in Mount Pleasant with a clear vision. The
office would feel nothing like a traditional dental practice. No cold, clinical interiors. No
rushed appointments. No revolving door of unfamiliar faces. Instead, Dr. Vinson
envisioned an intimate, boutique environment — one where patients felt genuinely seen
and unhurried.
“We help patients overcome dental anxiety by slowing down,” she explains. “Whether
someone comes in for a routine cleaning or a full-mouth restoration, we take the time
to truly listen.”
That philosophy extends to how she built her team. From the beginning, Dr. Vinson
surrounded herself with people who share her commitment to excellence and her belief
that a supportive workplace translates directly into exceptional patient care. The result
is a staff that functions less like colleagues and more like a close-knit community — one
whose warmth is immediately felt the moment a patient walks through the door.
As the practice has grown, Dr. Vinson has been deliberate about expanding her team in
ways that preserve that culture. Recent additions — including a new associate dentist, a
dental hygienist, a treatment coordinator, and a dental assistant — allow her to dedicate
more focus to the complex cosmetic and prosthetic cases. Dr. Vinson’s work requires the
advanced training of a prosthodontist, though many patients receive treatment without
fully realizing the level of specialized expertise behind their care.
“Most patients aren’t aware they’re being treated by a specialist,” Dr. Vinson notes.
“But that expertise is exactly what allows us to take on the cases other offices can’t —
and deliver beautiful outcomes.”
The newest member of Advanced Dentistry’s clinical team, Dr. Emily Coughlin, DMD,
brings her own quiet dedication to the practice. A native of the Charlotte area, Dr.
Coughlin completed her undergraduate studies at Appalachian State University before
earning her dental degree at MUSC — the same institution where Dr. Vinson trained.
For nearly seven years, she built her clinical experience at a practice in Charleston,
developing a particular affinity for crown and bridge work, while maintaining a broad
scope of general dentistry.
At its core, Advanced Dentistry is the embodiment of a simple but powerful belief: that
exceptional care and genuine human connection are not mutually exclusive — they are
inseparable. Dr. Candice Vinson set out to build something different, and by every
measure, she has. For the patients who walk through her doors — whether seeking a
routine visit or a complete transformation — what they find is a team that treats every
smile as a work of art, and every person behind it as worthy of their very best.
Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
The community already supports us by giving us the honor of providing our dental services to them, and we’re currently growing, so more members of the community are certainly welcome!
We collaborate with the best specialty dentists and oral surgeons in the area.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://AdvancedDentistryMtP.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advanceddentistrymtp
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/advanceddentistrymtp
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