Our dentists received top-tier training and have the expertise to treat a range of smile concerns in patients of all ages.
Meet the Oconee Dentists
The talented dentists at Oconee Dental Associates deliver outstanding care to children, teenagers and adults. While they’re knowledgeable and highly skilled, they’re also friendly and compassionate. Each of our dentists strives to put patients at ease and make visits a stress-free experience. You’ll feel confident that your family’s oral health is in expert hands.
Dr. Stephen Parker, DMD
Dr. Stephen Parker was a long-time resident of Summerville, but is very excited to relocate back to the Upstate and be near his alma mater Clemson University. His family moved to the area in 1978, and he graduated from Summerville High in 1988. He attended Clemson University and received his B.S. and doctorate in microbiology and molecular medicine. After a successful career in pharmaceutical research and development, Dr. Parker made the decision to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a dentist. Dr.
Parker earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the Medical College of Georgia. He worked several years in Augusta, but he returned home to Summerville in 2015.
He is an active member of both the American Dental Association and South Carolina Dental Association, and his greatest joy is working with individuals who have had difficult dental experiences in the past. Dr. Parker understands this is a significant barrier to quality dental care — one that many patients want to overcome. He realizes that many of these patients simply need someone to listen to their fears, so he helps develop treatment plans that take their concerns into consideration.
Dr. Parker’s interests outside of dentistry include golf, college football, coaching his children’s sports teams, and spending time with his wife and two wonderful children.
Dr. Sarah Preciado, DDS
Dr. Sarah Preciado grew up in the Seneca area and is happy to once again call it home. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Burman University in Alberta, Canada, and went on to complete her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Loma Linda University in 2022.
After dental school, she returned to the Upstate to be close to her family and the natural beauty of the region she missed. Dr. Preciado is a member of the American Dental Association and is frequently praised by patients for her gentle, compassionate care.
Dr. Kendon Ross, DDS
Dr. Kendon Ross has been dedicated to providing exceptional dental care for patients in Seneca and Anderson since 1994 and brings 30 years of experience in dentistry to Oconee Dental Associates. Originally from Los Angeles, he grew up in Tucson, AZ, and earned his undergraduate degree in General Biology from the University of Arizona. He went on to complete his Doctor of Dental Surgery at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. After starting his dental career in Los Angeles, he was provided the opportunity to join a practice in Seneca and relocated to Oconee County.
Dr. Ross is an active member of both the South Carolina Dental Association and the American Dental Association. Passionate about all aspects of dentistry, he takes pride in helping individuals achieve healthy, confident smiles and in building lasting relationships with his patients.
Now living in Clemson, Dr. Ross enjoys spending time with his wife, a Clemson graduate, their two children, and their two dogs. In his free time, he loves reading, outdoor activities, and making the most of life in the Upstate.