About Us
Meet Us
Led by Dr. Jason Minton, Palmetto Prosthodontics, LLC focuses on providing esthetic and complex restorative care to the upcountry of South Carolina.
Dr. Jason Minton
Dr. Jason Minton grew up in Greer, SC and graduated from Riverside High School. He majored in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech and worked as an engineer for six years in Augusta, GA before deciding to make a career change and attend dental school. At Augusta University Dental College of Georgia, he graduated at the top of his class and was elected to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. Following graduation, he completed a 3-year Prosthodontics residency to further develop his expertise in complex restorative cases. During his residency, he studied under Dr. Gerard Chiche, one of the premier lecturers in esthetic dentistry. Dr. Minton is married to Dr. Katie Minton, a pediatrician at Parkside Pediatrics. They have two beautiful young daughters who demand an active lifestyle, enjoy dance, and are competitive swimmers. When not treating patients, Dr. Minton enjoys time in the mountains, live music with his wife, and being a dad.
Education
Augusta University (2014) – Certificate in Prosthodontics
Augusta University (2011) – Doctor of Dental Medicine
Virginia Tech (2000) – Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering cum laude
Dr. Minton is a member of the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP), the American Dental Association (ADA), the South Carolina Dental Association (SCDA), and the Greenville County Dental Society (GCDS). He participates in Spear Study Club to further his education.
Alex Duckett
Treatment Coordinator/ Dental Assistant
Raised in Simpsonville, SC, Alex is a graduate of Hillcrest High School. She has been in the dental field for thirteen years and is CPR and nitrous oxide certified. She enjoys meeting new people and educating her patients on dental procedures and protocols. She is well versed in all of the procedures at the practice and helps coordinate treatment with other offices. She is married to her high school sweetheart Michael. Together, they have a daughter Peyton and a son Porter. Away from the office, she enjoys going to the beach with her family and spending time with family and friends.
Donna Collins
Dental Assistant
Donna grew up in Georgia but now resides near Lake Robinson. Donna has been in the dental field for 30+ years, and she is CPR and nitrous oxide certified. Donna enjoys getting to know her patients and transforming their smiles. With her husband Barry, they have one son and three grandchildren. When Donna is away from the office, she enjoys long walks and spending weekends with her grandchildren.
Alyssa Austin
Scheduling Coordinator
Originally, from Port Charlotte, Florida, Alyssa has resided in Greenville for most her life. She brings her previous experiences in customer service to the dental field. She is the face you see when you arrive and enjoys greeting her patients with a smile. Away from the office, Alyssa enjoys going to the gym, playing flag football and spending time with her nieces and nephew.
Jennifer Apple
Front Desk/Insurance Coordinator
Jennifer is originally from upstate New York. She left the cold and has been in the south for over half her life. She brings 30+ years of dental experience to the office and enjoys helping her patients maximize their dental benefits. It is rewarding to help patients get the treatment they need. Outside of the office, Jennifer enjoys traveling and spending time with her two grandsons.
Eileen Valko-Clemens
Registered Dental Hygienist
A resident of Greenville since 1996, Eileen is originally from Connecticut. She has worked with Dr. Minton for many years and brings 45 years of experience caring for patients to the office. She enjoys building relationships with her patients and perfecting their smile. Eileen lives on Lake Hartwell, enjoys kayaking, and spending time with family and friends.
