The Team

About Our Staff

Rivertowne Family Dentistry was started in July 2011. We treat patients of all ages and focus on restorative and preventative care. Our staff is experienced and caring. Your comfort truly is our top priority.

Lori

Office Manager

Emily

Dental Hygienist

Tess Smith

Dental Hygienist

Chloe Neicen

Dental Assistant

Geana

Receptionist

Lorie

Office Manager

Lorie is our Office Manager and Insurance Coordinator. She helps patients understand their dental insurance benefits and our financial policies. She was a dental assistant for 20 years before moving to the front office. She moved to Mount Pleasant in 2010 and has been with our office ever since. She has three handsome sons and a beautiful granddaughter. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading a good book and spending time at the beach.

Emily

Dental Hygienist

Emily is one of the hygienists at Rivertowne Family Dentistry. She has been with our office since graduating from Trident Tech in 2012. Her gentle touch and friendly chairside manner helps her patients feel more relaxed and comfortable during their visit. When she is not in the office, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her family.

Tess Smith

Dental Hygienist

Tess, a SC native, has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 32 years. She graduated from Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC and has additional certificates from MUSC. She and her husband, Carl, have three children, and two grandchildren . Tess enjoys arts, the great outdoors, traveling and USC Gamecock football.

Chloe Neicen

Dental Assistant

Chloe has been our assistant since graduating from Palmetto School of Career Development with knowledge in dental assisting. She is currently enrolled in the Dental hygiene program at Trident Tech. She is very friendly and loves to chat and get to know every patient to make their visit even more enjoyable. When she is not at the office, Chloe enjoys spending time with her animals as well as exploring new foods and events throughout the lowcountry.

Geana

Geana relocated from Florida to Charleston in 2015. She has been with Dr. Swenson's office since 2018 as the front receptionist and enjoys greeting patients and sharing a friendly smile. She and her husband have two grown children and one four legged fur baby. Geana enjoys baking and taking walks with her husband and dog.