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Our Team

Our team consists of dedicated individuals who are kind, friendly, and caring. Our staff is here to ensure a pleasant experience during your visit to our office.

Our team includes experienced and energetic people whose goal is to communicate well with our patients and provide the best care possible.

Kayla – Dental Assistant

Kayla is Dr. Backman’s assistant. She attended Midlands Technical College where she received her Expanded Duty Dental Assisting certificate with an Associate in science. Kayla has been a Dental Assistant since 2013 and has been with White Knoll Dentistry since October of 2014. Kayla lives in Lexington with her husband Chad and two little boys. She enjoys reading, running, and the time spent with her children when she is not working.

Heather – Dental Assistant

Heather is Dr. Pennella’s assistant. She is originally from the Williston, SC area. Her grandfather was the dentist there and that is where her love for dentistry began. Her family moved to Aiken when she was in the third grade. She graduated from Aiken High School. Then, she went to Aiken Technical College and got her Associate’s degree in Health Science with her major being Dental Assisting. She has been a dental assistant since 2001 and she joined our team in 2011. She now lives in Wagener with her loving husband and two beautiful daughters. She is an active member of Bethcar Baptist Church. Heather always says: “If you have to work; you may as well do something you are good at and something you love.”  Heather can truly say she loves what she does!

Regina – Registered Dental Hygienist

Regina has worked at White Knoll Dentistry as a hygienist since the office opened their doors in 2009. She graduated with an Associate degree as a Registered Dental Hygienist with honors from Midlands Technical College. She also won the award for best clinician of her graduating class. Regina also has a Certificate in Dental Assisting and has been in the dental field since 2006. Regina lives in West Columbia with her husband David and enjoys spending time with her family and friends. In her spare time she enjoys volunteering in the ministry at her church, amusement parks, and going on vacations to the beach and mountains. Regina is a compassionate and hard working person who truly cares about all of her patients and wants the best for their oral health.

Jennifer - Registered Dental Hygienist

Jennifer joined the White Knoll Dentistry team in March 2018. She received her Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene from Midlands Technical College and has been practicing since 2005. She truly enjoys treating patients and furthering her learning in her field. She is a native of Barnwell, SC, but has been a resident of Columbia since 2003. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family and friends. When she’s not working she enjoys various activities including camping, reading, and is a die hard Gamecock fan! Her goal as a hygienist is to make her patients comfortable and enjoy coming to the dentist.