Meet Dr. Pitner & Dr. Carroll

South Carolina’s Top Invisalign Orthodontists

Dr. Leslie Pitner

D.D.S., M.S.

Background & Education

I graduated from Chapin High School in 1986 before attending Williams College, where I received my undergraduate degree in 1990. At Williams, I majored in art and graduated with highest honors, earning membership in Phi Beta Kappa. After completing a master’s degree in art history at the University of Pennsylvania in 1995, I decided to pursue a career in dentistry. I graduated with distinction from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry in 2002, where I was elected to membership in OKU, a dental honor society. I also completed my specialty certificate at UNC and received my Master of Science in Orthodontics in 2005.

Beyond my technical training in dentistry and orthodontics, I also completed an unique master’s degree program in positive psychology at the University of Pennsylvania in 2007. Positive psychology focuses on personal growth and happiness (rather than pathology and mental illness) in human development.

Personal Life

I grew up in a world of teeth – my father John Pitner was an orthodontist and began this practice, but as a kid I knew I didn’t want to be an orthodontist. Clearly his job was pretty strange – who wants to put their hands in people’s mouths? Yuck (and this was before gloves!). In fact, after college, I began a Ph.D. program in Art History on track to be a professor. But I realized I was not happy spending time just reading and writing. I wanted to do something that made the world more beautiful, but also made a difference in people’s lives. Suddenly my dad’s strange job started to look pretty amazing. So I made the switch and went to dental school and completed my residency to specialize in orthodontics.

Once I started treating patients, I quickly began to see how a new smile transforms lives and decided I wanted to study the psychology behind the smile, so I completed a unique Masters degree in Applied Positive Psychology. Now I am doing the work I always dreamed of – creating beautiful smiles that truly transform people’s lives! Over 20,000 people in the Columbia, South Carolina area have had their lives changed with a smile from Pitner Orthodontics. Because of my research on the importance of a smile, I wrote Improve Your Smile, Transform Your Life: A Guide to Orthodontics for Adults. I know that a smile can change your brain and your life in ways you may have never imagined. A confident smile can take you to places you never dreamed and the benefits continue to build over a lifetime.

Dr. Marshall Carroll

DMD

Meet Dr. Marshall Caroll, your trusted orthodontist originally from the charming city of Lexington, SC. Dr. Carroll's passion for dentistry and commitment to excellence have led him on an impressive educational journey.

Background & Education

He began his academic pursuit at the University of South Carolina, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology. Driven by a desire to improve oral health and create beautiful smiles, he continued his studies at the esteemed James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine School at the Medical University of South Carolina.
To further refine his skills and gain invaluable experience, Dr. Carroll completed a General Practice Residency at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. There, he honed his expertise in various dental procedures, ensuring comprehensive and top-notch patient care. Dedicated to the art and science of orthodontics, Dr. Carroll pursued a specialization in this field through a rigorous Orthodontics Residency at MedStar Washington Hospital Center/Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC. Dr. Marshall Carroll emerged as an accomplished orthodontist, equipped with the latest techniques to create stunning smiles for patients of all ages.

Personal Life

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Carroll finds joy in his personal life as well. In 2018, he tied the knot with his lovely wife, Brooke. They are proud parents to an adorable two-year-old daughter named Avery, and they have a furry companion, Leo, a Bernese Mountain Dog. When not working diligently to improve his patients' smiles, you'll find Dr. Carroll enjoying various activities with his family. He loves casting a line while fishing, mastering the art of barbecuing, cheering on Gamecock sports teams, and creating unforgettable memories at the beach. Dr. Carroll's warm demeanor, exceptional credentials, and passion for creating beautiful smiles make him a wonderful choice for your orthodontic needs. Rest assured that you'll be in caring hands with him and his dedicated team. Get ready to embark on a smile-transforming journey with Dr. Marshall Carroll, where your oral health and happiness are the top priorities.

Free New Patient Smile Assessment Pack

$249 Value!

New patients get a free smile assessment that includes digital x-rays, and a complete smile analysis ($249 value) with treatment when you sign up for your initial consultation online.
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