Meet the Team
Dr. Rebeca Zechmann
FOCUS: Full Mouth Rehabilitation, TMJ, Sleep Apnea
Education
After graduating high school from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, she received a B.A. in Biology and Spanish and an M.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from The Johns Hopkins University. She went on to earn a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore. Dr. Zechmann completed her General Practice Residency at the Baltimore VA Hospital.
Areas of focus
Dr. Zechmann has a special passion for the way our teeth come together and how that affects our muscles, joints, and teeth as a system. As a result, she is focused on temporomandibular joint disorder (commonly known as TMJ or TMD), occlusion-based dentistry, dental sleep medicine, and implantology. She also enjoys treating sleep breathing disorders with dental appliances, as she holds the Qualified Dentist Designation from the AADSM.
“I feel that dental sleep medicine and treating TMD go hand-in-hand, and knowledge of one allows for better treatment of the other. I also have a passion for implantology and surgery. I place and restore implants using the latest technology including, 3D-imaging, oral scanners, 3-D printing and PRP/PRF.”
Dr. Zechmann
memberships
- Qualified Dentist Designation from the AADSM
- GPD Prosthodontic Honor Society
- Gorgas Odontological Honor Society
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society
home life
She met her husband, Mike, while at Johns Hopkins University playing tennis. They love spending time with their three children: Kate, Madeline, and Michael. She also enjoys Latin dancing, tennis, cooking, gardening, playing 4-person card games, and working on her Spanish.
Dr. Jennifer Stokes
FOCUS: Family and Pediatric Dentistry
Education
After earning her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina, she went on to receive her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) from the Medical University of South Carolina.
Areas of focus
Dr. Stokes is passionate about helping children enjoy a great dental experience. She also enjoys volunteering at her dental school alma mater and traveling internationally to provide dental care to underprivileged people through dental mission trips.
memberships
- American Dental Association
- Academy of General Dentistry
home life
She is currently engaged and loves spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys trying new restaurants, water activities, leading Bible studies through the Dental Community Fellowship for women dental students, and actively participating in her church.
Dr. Shayla Stear
FOCUS: Cosmetic Dentistry
Education
Dr. Stear achieved her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from West Virginia University and remained at WVU for dental school, earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. She went on to complete her residency in advanced dentistry (AEGD) at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Areas of focus
She is passionate about delivering remarkable smiles through aesthetic dentistry and also enjoys treating patients with special health care needs.
memberships
- American Dental Association
- Academy of General Dentistry
home life
Dr. Stear loves to spend time with her family, hike, kayak, go to the beach, travel, and just explore! As many patients have realized, she is also very outgoing and loves to chat about anything.
Dr. Ravi patel
FOCUS: Root Canals, Implants, Crowns, Cosmetic Dentistry, Surgery
Education
Dr. Patel graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Coaching. He went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) from the Medical University of South Carolina. As a lifelong learner, he is very passionate about continuing education and attends a lot of specialty courses.
Areas of focus
With skilled hands and an eye for detail, he is known as a meticulous surgeon and enjoys performing root canals. He is also involved in training other dentists across the country in chairside crown fabrication and digital dentistry.
memberships
- American Dental Association
- Academy of General Dentistry
- American Academy of Implant Dentistry
- Academy for Sports Dentistry
home life
He loves Gamecock football, golfing, and water activities in Charleston.
Dr. Will Wanninger
FOCUS: Dental Implants, Cosmetic Geriatric Care
Education
Dr. Will earned his undergraduate degree from Auburn University. He then completed his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, and also was a General Practice Resident at UAB Hospital.
Areas of focus
He excels at building strong patient relationships while helping them feel more confident in their oral health. Dr. Will also specializes in implant dentistry, cosmetic geriatric care, and treating medically compromised patients.
memberships
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Spear Study Club
personal life
After relocating to Charleston to be closer to family with his wife Leah, Dr. Will enjoys hiking, going to the beach, and traveling.
"The best team
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The best team hands down! The River Landing Dentistry team shows empathy and makes sure you’re taken care of. So happy to have found them!
Colby B.
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