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── Tatum Dentistry Presents

Smile Again,

Charleston

We're giving one Lowcountry woman a complete smile makeover — completely free. Because everyone deserves to feel proud of their smile.

Applications are open now. It only takes a few minutes.

❤︎ 7× Voted Best Dentist in Charleston

❤︎ 36 Years of Lowcountry Care

── The Why

This started with a birthday.

For her 60th birthday, Dr. Vicki Tatum asked for one thing instead of gifts — donations to change a life. Charleston showed up. Together, we raised the funds to give a deserving woman something money can't always buy back: her confidence.

After 36 years caring for this community, Dr. Tatum knows a smile is so much more than teeth. It's how you walk into a room. How you laugh in a photo. How you show up for the people you love.

So we're giving one woman — maybe two — the chance to smile again.

── The Why

This started with a birthday.

For her 60th birthday, Dr. Vicki Tatum asked for one thing instead of gifts — donations to change a life. Charleston showed up. Together, we raised the funds to give a deserving woman something money can't always buy back: her confidence.

After 36 years caring for this community, Dr. Tatum knows a smile is so much more than teeth. It's how you walk into a room. How you laugh in a photo. How you show up for the people you love.

So we're giving one woman — maybe two — the chance to smile again.

── The Gift

A complete smile transformation, on us.

The recipient will receive a custom smile makeover from Dr. Tatum and her team — the same care Charleston has trusted for over three decades. Veneers, crowns, dentures, or restorative work: our team donates their time and skill to give one woman her smile back.

Done by Dr. Tatum

Voted Best Dentist in Charleston seven times — cosmetic dentistry is what we're known for.

Completely Free

Funded by our community and powered by a team donating their time and craft.

Right Here at Home

All care happens in our downtown Charleston office, in the heart of the medical district.

── Eligibility

Could this be you, or

someone you love?

We created Smile Again to reach women who'd never be able to do this for themselves. To apply, you should be:

A woman in the greater Charleston area
Facing financial hardship that puts a smile makeover out of reach
Medically able to undergo dental treatment
Open to sharing your story and being part of our journey to celebrate your transformation

💌 Know someone who needs this? Nominate her by sharing this page — or apply together.

── The Process

Three simple steps.

The recipient will receive a custom smile makeover from Dr. Tatum and her team — the same care Charleston has trusted for over three decades. Veneers, crowns, dentures, or restorative work: our team donates their time and skill to give one woman her smile back.

1 Share Your Story

Tell us why you want this, and send a photo of your smile. Your words matter most.

2 Meet the Team

We'll invite our finalists in for a complimentary exam, x-rays, and a chance to talk through their smile — no cost, no pressure.

3 Smile Again

We'll choose our recipient and begin the transformation. Then we get to celebrate together.

── The Application

Ready to smile again?

Fill out the form below. Applications close November 20th. We read every single story.

Click to upload a clear photo of your smile

JPEG, JPG or PNG

Tell us why you want or need this smile makeover. Share as much as you'd like — your story is the heart of your application.

I agree to the photo & video release. * If I'm selected, I give Tatum Dentistry permission to photograph and film my treatment and to share my story, name, and before/after images for marketing, educational, and community awareness purposes.

I confirm the information above is true and that I'm able to travel to the Charleston, SC office for treatment.

By submitting, you understand that selection is at the discretion of Tatum Dentistry and that completing this form does not guarantee selection.

Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Victoria Tatum

Dr. Tatum's love for dentistry started early. At just 12 years old, the day she got her braces put on, she knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life. A native South Carolinian born in Anderson, SC, she grew up between the Carolinas and Virginia, the daughter of Jack Tatum, a Clemson graduate who worked in the textile industry. Her path was clear from that moment on, and she never strayed from it.

Her academic journey is the kind that doesn't happen by accident. After being selected to attend The North Carolina School of Science and Math (NCSSM) as part of its very first graduating class, Dr. Tatum earned a full academic scholarship to Wofford College, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Math and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. Just two weeks after graduation, she began dental school at The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), where she went on to graduate second in her class and was honored with membership in Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU), the national dental honor society.

After dental school, Dr. Tatum completed a one-year general practice residency at Emory University, where she spent significant time working in the hospital alongside oral surgery residents. That experience helped her decide to dedicate her career to private practice as a general dentist, where she could build long-term relationships with her patients and offer comprehensive care under one roof. More than 30 years later, that decision continues to shape the warm, personalized experience patients have come to know at Tatum Dentistry.

Dr. Celeste Granger

Dr. Granger, affectionately known as "Dr. G" by her patients, found her calling for dentistry through service. Originally from a small town near Dayton, OH, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Ohio State University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. It was her involvement with Give Kids a Smile during her time at Ohio State that first sparked her love for the field, and she went on to attend dental school at The Medical University of South Carolina immediately after graduation.

It was during dental school that Dr. Granger met Dr. Tatum and began shadowing at Tatum Dentistry. She quickly fell in love with the team, the patients, and the welcoming atmosphere of the practice, and knew it was exactly where she wanted to build her career. Since joining the team, she has deepened her clinical foundation through the Kois Center, one of the most rigorous continuing education programs in dentistry, where she is actively working through their full curriculum. The protocols she has brought back from that training including how the practice assesses bacterial risk and approaches new patient care have made a real difference in how the team works together. That same heart for service shows up outside the office too. Dr. Granger continues to volunteer at North Charleston Free Clinic, has served on a dental mission trip to Jamaica, and looks forward to continuing that work in the years ahead. She is a proud member of the American Dental Association, South Carolina Dental Association, American Academy of General Dentistry, and American Academy of Women Dentists.

When she's not caring for patients, Dr. G can be found enjoying life in downtown Charleston with her twins and the people she loves, cheering on her Ohio State Buckeyes during college football season, getting a workout in at MUSC, or soaking up the sun at the beach. She is currently accepting new patients and would love the chance to meet you.

Dr. Celeste Granger

Dr. Granger, affectionately known as "Dr. G" by her patients, found her calling for dentistry through service. Originally from a small town near Dayton, OH, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Ohio State University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. It was her involvement with Give Kids a Smile during her time at Ohio State that first sparked her love for the field, and she went on to attend dental school at The Medical University of South Carolina immediately after graduation.

It was during dental school that Dr. Granger met Dr. Tatum and began shadowing at Tatum Dentistry. She quickly fell in love with the team, the patients, and the welcoming atmosphere of the practice, and knew it was exactly where she wanted to build her career. Since joining the team, she has deepened her clinical foundation through the Kois Center, one of the most rigorous continuing education programs in dentistry, where she is actively working through their full curriculum. The protocols she has brought back from that training including how the practice assesses bacterial risk and approaches new patient care have made a real difference in how the team works together. That same heart for service shows up outside the office too. Dr. Granger continues to volunteer at North Charleston Free Clinic, has served on a dental mission trip to Jamaica, and looks forward to continuing that work in the years ahead. She is a proud member of the American Dental Association, South Carolina Dental Association, American Academy of General Dentistry, and American Academy of Women Dentists.

When she's not caring for patients, Dr. G can be found enjoying life in downtown Charleston with her twins and the people she loves, cheering on her Ohio State Buckeyes during college football season, getting a workout in at MUSC, or soaking up the sun at the beach. She is currently accepting new patients and would love the chance to meet you.

── From Tatum Dentistry Family to Yours

Every story matters to us.

This is our way of saying thank you to a community that's trusted us for 36 years. We read each application personally — and we can't wait to hear yours.

With love,

Dr. Vicki Tatum & the Tatum Dentistry team — Charleston, SC