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smiling faces
DR. NICOLE DAHLKEMPER
Water’s Edge Family Dentistry
1203 Two Island Court, Suite 101
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
843-884-6166
Walk into Water’s Edge Dentistry
any day of the week, and you’ll
be welcomed by the smiling faces
of Dr. Nicole Dahlkemper and
her team. The practice, located
in Mount Pleasant, has been her
home ever since moving from Washington, D.C., where
she worked shortly after earning her Doctor of Medicine
in Dentistry.
And while Dr. Dahlkemper loves her job – and the
path it has taken her down –
it wasn’t her initial plan after
graduating with honors from Allegheny College with a
degree in Biological Neuroscience. But as life would have
it, the young hopeful that once saw herself with a career
in cardiovascular surgery fell in love with the work in den-
tistry she saw during rotations. Following her own health
scare and undergoing heart surgery, Dr. Dahlkemper took
advantage of a fantastic opportunity that ultimately led
her to the Lowcountry.
As a longtime community participant – and now new
mother – Dr. Dahlkemper knows how important it is to
truly make an impact through her work and relationships.
While providing impeccable service to her patients, she
also works hard to establish meaningful connections with
the people who help her to continue loving what she does
day in and day out. Continuing her dedication to going
above and beyond for her community, Dr. Dahlkemper
regularly volunteers her time and expertise at the East
Cooper Community Outreach free dental clinic, which
provides dental services, cleanings and prescription assis-
tance to low-income families throughout the Charleston
area.
At Water’s Edge Dentistry, Dr. Dahlkemper and her
team work with passion and good old Southern hospital-
ity, as they warmly invite local patients in for an array
of dental services ranging from cleanings and fillings to
restoration, cosmetic dentistry and oral cancer screenings.
Additionally, Dr. Dahlkemper and her staff work hard to
create a comfortable atmosphere for children, understand-
ing how difficult first-time visits can be for the youngest
of their patients.
When Dr. Dahlkemper and her team aren’t in the office,
their passion continues to motivate their desire to learn,
landing them at various dental education courses, confer-
ences and seminars throughout the year to stay on top of
new dental advances. As such, Water’s Edge Dentistry is
excited to introduce cutting edge technology with the addi-
tion of a brand-new, non-surgical procedure that utilizes a
laser to reduce and possibly eliminate snoring all together.
A quote often heard throughout the office from Dr.
Dahlkemper says, “We are put on this Earth to be a
blessing to others” – which she learned in her early years
of schooling. And while many years may have passed,
it’s obvious to everyone surrounding the Mount Pleasant
practice that this is a group of talented and compassionate
individuals who continue to hold themselves to the prin-
ciples of serving others. Their friendly professionalism and
commitment to helping people achieve top-notch dental
health is evident in every service they offer. Whether it’s
a new patient or someone who has been visiting Water’s
Edge Dentistry since it opened, every person who walks
in through the door walks out as family.
BY KRYSTA CHAPMAN
Photo by Jenn Cady.