Dr. Richard Sasnett is a pediatric dentist with 20 years of experience caring for children's teeth in Columbia, South Carolina. He completed specialized training in pediatric dentistry at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City and earned his dental degree from the University of Tennessee. Dr. Sasnett is an active member of his community as a Columbia Rotary Club Paul Harris Fellow and former U.S. Army Captain, and he brings a patient, caring approach to helping young patients feel comfortable during their dental visits. When he's not treating patients, Dr. Sasnett enjoys outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and photography.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

Dreher High School
Post-graduate dental work at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO
University of South Carolina
University of Tennessee Dental School in Memphis, TN

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 10/06/2006

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistry

Professional Memberships

American Dental Association
American Association of Pediatric Dentistry
Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentists
Greater Columbia Dental Society
Columbia Rotary Club (Paul Harris Fellow)
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Forest Lake Club
Columbia Ball
Columbia Cotillion Club

Awards & Recognition

Eagle Scout Award in the Boy Scouts of America
Paul Harris Fellow with the Columbia Rotary Club

Beyond the Office

US Army Captain stationed at Fort Bragg, NC

Lifeguard at Table Rock Park, SC and Camp Kanuga, NC

Member of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

Member of Columbia Rotary Club

Served families and children in the Midlands through pediatric dental practice

Avid hunter and fisherman

Accomplished photographer in retirement

Licensed pilot who flew regularly to summer home at Edisto Beach, SC

Great sense of humor and could be very entertaining

Liked to sing while he worked

Enjoyed dancing the shag

Could recite the entire poem of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' from memory

Married to Carol Sasnett for 47 years

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