Meet Us

Dr. Joseph Dupree

Dr. Dupree graduated from Valdosta State University with a BS degree in Biology in 2000. He then attended and graduated from The Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in 2004. He is a founding member of the Midlands Dental Cooperative study group affiliated with the Seattle Study Club. Dr. Dupree has been at Columbia Family Dental Center for over 20 years creating long lasting relationships with his patients throughout Columbia. He is involved with numerous avenues of Continuing Education and takes mission trips to the Dominican Republic where a group of medical doctors, dentists, and nurses travel to remote villages to care for those in need. When not caring for his patients, Dr. Dupree spends his time experiencing life with his wife and son.
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Dr. Kaitlyn Bretz Rucker

​Dr. Kaitlyn Bretz Rucker is a former graduate of Lexington High School. She attended Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC and graduated suma cum laude with a degree in Biology. She went on to attend MUSC School of Dental Medicine from which she graduated in May of 2018 on the Dean’s List.
Dr. Rucker is passionate about dental health and is a member of a wide variety of continuing education organizations including the ADA, AGD, AACD, SCDA, and the Seattle Dental Study Club. She has an affinity for dental and facial aesthetics and was Botox certified through the AAFE in 2022. Dr. Rucker has a calling for serving others and has participated in dental mission trips to both Ecuador and Jamaica. Dr. Rucker is married and has a beautiful child and two huskies. She enjoys staying active in the community, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Rucker is currently accepting new patients and she cannot wait to meet you.

Staff​

Brenda
​Office manager
Brenda will be glad to help you on the phone and with insurance questions. She is an avid hunter, mother of two, and grandmother. Brenda has over 15 years experience at CFDC.

Valeria
Front Desk
Valeria will often be the first person you see in our office. She is a doggie mommy and loves to travel with her friends and family. Valeria is originally from Costa Rica and can help you in Spanish if needed.

Adrianna
Dental Hygienist
Adrianna is from Equador and has 20 yr experience at CFDC. She has been all over the world but chose Columbia as home. She always has funny stories about her young son as well.

Robin
Dental Hygienist
Robin is a friendly face with almost almost 30 yr experience at CFDC. She is an amazing cake baker and new grandmother.

Kaylee
​Dental Assistant
Kaylee is a graduate of Midlands Tech. She is from St Augustine FL orrigionally and loves cars and anything related to Datsun dogs.

Paola
Dental Assistant
Paola has been assisting Dr Dupree for over 15 years. She has family all over the world but is from Ecuador. She is the pround grandmother of three bundles of joy.

Serving 

Serving the community's and world's dental needs through local charities such as Dental Access Days, and international needs through dental missions are a passion of Dr. Dupree and CFDC's staff. Giving back to those in need is a passion of ours and one way we can all make the world a better place.


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