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OUR MISSION

The mission of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is to serve the needs and represent the interests of general dentists, to promote the oral health of the public, and to foster continued proficiency of general dentists through quality continuing dental education in order to better serve the public. From continuing education to government relations to networking opportunities, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is the only organization that exclusively represents the interests and serves the needs of the general dentist.

AGD LICENSING BOARD

The AGD takes the pressure of organizing CE off the general dentist. The AGD Licensing Board Transcript is customized to show the specific requirements a member needs to renew their license in their state/province.

AWARDS

The AGD offers the only achievement-based awards in general dentistry—the prestigious Fellowship (FAGD) and Mastership (MAGD) awards. You can also track your progress toward the FAGD or MAGD with the AGD Award Transcript.

Members

ADVOCACY

The South Carolina constituent of the AGD is the voice of general dentists in our state. It is the only organization committed to representing exclusively the concerns and interests of general dentists. Because even a seemingly insignificant change in law or regulation can have a major impact on patient treatment and management of a dental office, it is crucial that general dentists have input regarding legislative policies that affect their profession.

STUDENT AGD

From continuing education (CE) opportunities to networking events and career advice, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) is the only organization that exclusively represents the interests and serves the needs of future general dentists like you. Join the AGD today, and let us guide you toward success throughout dental school, graduation, and beyond!

Learn about the MUSC Student Chapter

leadership

William A. Burn III, DMD, MAGD

William A. Burn III, DMD, MAGD

Trustee

Jeffrey J. Gardner, DMD, MAGD

Jeffrey J. Gardner, DMD, MAGD

Immediate Past President and Region 19 Director

Ron Wilson, DMD

Ron Wilson, DMD

President

Bethany A. Herbert, DMD, PhD

Bethany A. Herbert, DMD, PhD

President Elect

Amanda Komisarow, DMD

Amanda Komisarow, DMD

Vice President

Lina A. Miraziz, DDS, FAGD

Lina A. Miraziz, DDS, FAGD

Secretary/Treasurer

Arianna Afshari

Arianna Afshari

Executive Director

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Jeffrey J. Gardner
Immediate Past President and Region 19 Director

Jeffrey J. Gardner has been practicing dentistry since 1992. He grew up in the Charleston area and currently lives there with his wife, Roberta. They have two daughters. He enjoys organized dentistry as well as continuing education. He received his MAGD from The Academy of General Dentistry in June 2014. Jeff is active within the SCAGD organization as well as other organizations. He was President of the SCAGD from 2020-2022. He will continue to serve the organization as Region19 Director. He enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and metal detecting.

Ronald S. Wilson
President

Ronald S. Wilson is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and  obtained his DMD from the Medical University of South Carolina after which he  practiced briefly in his hometown of Myrtle Beach as well as Charleston before settling in Greenvilles, SC in 2002 where he opened Greenville Smiles. He has one daughter named Carolina who will be attending college next year.  He has instilled in his daughter his love for music and film, which he considers to be  one of his greatest accomplishments.  He has been involved with organized dentistry through both the ADA and AGD and has held leadership positions in each throughout the years. It is his pleasure to serve SC as the SCAGD president for 2022.

Bethany A. Herbert
President Elect

Bethany A. Herbert is from Maryland and currently practices in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. She attended the Medical University of South Carolina, earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Dr. Herbert is an active member of the Seattle Study Club, South Carolina Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. During her free time, she can be found sailing, doing yoga, or painting.

Amanda Komisarow, DMD
Vice President

Amanda Komisarow is from Atlanta, Georgia and currently practices in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina at her office Pleasant Smiles. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Komisarow is an active member of the Seattle Study Club, South Carolina Dental Association and Academy of General Dentistry. In her free time Dr. Komisarow enjoys spending time outdoors with her dogs and running.

Lina A. Miraziz, DDS, FAGD
Secretary/Treasurer

Lina A. Miraziz is from Spartanburg, SC and currently practices in Cowpens. She earned her Doctor or Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland, and completed her General Practice Residency at Palmetto Health Richland. Dr. Miraziz earned her FAGD award in July 2020. She is an active member of SCDA and AGD. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two children, along with their new puppy.

Lina A. Miraziz, DDS, FAGD
Secretary/Treasurer

Lina A. Miraziz is from Spartanburg, SC and currently practices in Cowpens. She earned her Doctor or Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland, and completed her General Practice Residency at Palmetto Health Richland. Dr. Miraziz earned her FAGD award in July 2020. She is an active member of SCDA and AGD. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two children, along with their new puppy.

Amanda Komisarow, DMD
Vice President

Amanda Komisarow is from Atlanta, Georgia and currently practices in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina at her office Pleasant Smiles. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Komisarow is an active member of the Seattle Study Club, South Carolina Dental Association and Academy of General Dentistry. In her free time Dr. Komisarow enjoys spending time outdoors with her dogs and running.

Lina A. Miraziz, DDS, FAGD
Secretary/Treasurer

Lina A. Miraziz is from Spartanburg, SC and currently practices in Cowpens. She earned her Doctor or Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland, and completed her General Practice Residency at Palmetto Health Richland. Dr. Miraziz earned her FAGD award in July 2020. She is an active member of SCDA and AGD. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two children, along with their new puppy.

Bethany A. Herbert
President Elect

Bethany A. Herbert is from Maryland and currently practices in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. She attended the Medical University of South Carolina, earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Dr. Herbert is an active member of the Seattle Study Club, South Carolina Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. During her free time, she can be found sailing, doing yoga, or painting.

Amanda Komisarow, DMD
Vice President

Amanda Komisarow is from Atlanta, Georgia and currently practices in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina at her office Pleasant Smiles. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Komisarow is an active member of the Seattle Study Club, South Carolina Dental Association and Academy of General Dentistry. In her free time Dr. Komisarow enjoys spending time outdoors with her dogs and running.

Lina A. Miraziz, DDS, FAGD
Secretary/Treasurer

Lina A. Miraziz is from Spartanburg, SC and currently practices in Cowpens. She earned her Doctor or Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland, and completed her General Practice Residency at Palmetto Health Richland. Dr. Miraziz earned her FAGD award in July 2020. She is an active member of SCDA and AGD. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two children, along with their new puppy.

Ronald S. Wilson
President

Ronald S. Wilson is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and  obtained his DMD from the Medical University of South Carolina after which he  practiced briefly in his hometown of Myrtle Beach as well as Charleston before settling in Greenvilles, SC in 2002 where he opened Greenville Smiles. He has one daughter named Carolina who will be attending college next year.  He has instilled in his daughter his love for music and film, which he considers to be  one of his greatest accomplishments.  He has been involved with organized dentistry through both the ADA and AGD and has held leadership positions in each throughout the years. It is his pleasure to serve SC as the SCAGD president for 2022.

Bethany A. Herbert
President Elect

Bethany A. Herbert is from Maryland and currently practices in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. She attended the Medical University of South Carolina, earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Dr. Herbert is an active member of the Seattle Study Club, South Carolina Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. During her free time, she can be found sailing, doing yoga, or painting.

Amanda Komisarow, DMD
Vice President

Amanda Komisarow is from Atlanta, Georgia and currently practices in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina at her office Pleasant Smiles. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Komisarow is an active member of the Seattle Study Club, South Carolina Dental Association and Academy of General Dentistry. In her free time Dr. Komisarow enjoys spending time outdoors with her dogs and running.

Lina A. Miraziz, DDS, FAGD
Secretary/Treasurer

Lina A. Miraziz is from Spartanburg, SC and currently practices in Cowpens. She earned her Doctor or Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland, and completed her General Practice Residency at Palmetto Health Richland. Dr. Miraziz earned her FAGD award in July 2020. She is an active member of SCDA and AGD. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two children, along with their new puppy.