Ravenel Periodontics Team
MEET YOUR CARE TEAM
Dr. Lisa Ravenel
Periodontist
Dr. Lisa Ravenel is a Greenville-area native who’s keen interest in physiology and pathology became evident to her in her early 20’s. After completion of her degree in Biology from the University of South Carolina – Columbia, Dr. Ravenel continued to earn her doctorate in Dental Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina and afterwards was accepted into her specialty program in periodontics at MUSC in Charleston while also completing her Master’s in Health Sciences. Dr. Ravenel is a member of various organizations, including the American Dental Association, the South Carolina Dental Association, the American Academy of Periodontology, and the Southern Academy of Periodontology. What she loves most about the specialty is the science-based nature of every treatment or surgery. Each surgery is different and the challenge is to determine what components are needed for success with each procedure.
Dr. Ravenel met her loving husband of more than 25 years in dental school. She is the proud mother of three boys, and she spends most free time with her family, visiting nearby Lake Keowee, and planning last minute mini-vacations. The Ravenels enjoy church, movies, sporting activities outdoors, and being with family and friends. Dr. Ravenel adores animals – all of them! If she could only choose one thing to see later in life, it is to see her children grown living happy and intentional lives, never taking the small things for granted and remembering happiness comes from being true to God’s plan for you.
Core values instilled from early on have filled my heart with desire to help others, try to give more than you take, and to count your blessings by paying it forward.
Dani Boland
Office Manager
Dani has worked in dentistry for five years and her favorite part of the job is meeting new patients and helping to provide them excellent care. She strives to make each patient's dental visit a pleasant experience.
She lives in Simpsonville with her husband Ronald and twin boys Oliver and Jacob, and her stepdaughter named Madison. She loves dogs and has a poodle mix named Nora. In her free time, she loves to travel, go to concerts, read, and go shopping. She also enjoys going to her children's football and basketball games and spending time with family and friends.
Kennedy Dormont
Patient Care & Digital Content
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Maleika Peden
Surgical Assistant
Maleika Peden is our lead dental assistant. She has worked in dentistry for over 6 years. She is amazing with patients and helping ease any dental fears they may have. Her favorite part of the job is helping people transform their smiles.
She lives in Simpsonville with her husband Tyler, daughter Paisely, and her senior dog Rafiki.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling, working out, going to the lake, and spending time with family. She is a foodie and loves to try new restaurants. She also loves to hike and spend time outdoors. Her daughter stays busy with cheer and their weekends are filled with competitions and travel.
Cristina Perez
Surgical Assistant
Christina is originally from Charlotte, moved to Greenville 6 years ago and is now living in Simpsonville. She has been an assistant for 7 years and enjoys interacting with her patients and seeing their smile and life change after a procedure.
On her free time she likes to cycle and run with her dog Benji and when there is extra time trying new recipes! Cristina and her husband enjoy trying new restaurants and traveling any chance they get.
Heather Ann Cirilo
Practice Performance & Patient Relations Coordinator
Heather is originally from South Florida, but after spending most of her life in Greenville, she proudly calls the area home. She comes to the periodontal field after many years in veterinary medicine, where she discovered her passion for caring for others- whether they had two legs or four. One of the first things that drew her to this practice was its warm and welcoming atmosphere, but Marlee (our office dog) instantly sealed the deal by making her feel right at home.
Heather's transition into human healthcare was also shaped by her daughter’s early arrival and the months they spent together in the NICU. That experience gave her a deeper appreciation for compassionate care and inspired her to pursue a role where she could support others in a new, but equally meaningful, way.
Outside the office, you'll find Heather enjoying time with her husband, their daughter, and their two dogs. As a family, they love exploring the outdoors, trying new restaurants around Greenville, taking frequent trips to the zoo, and traveling whenever they get the chance.
Marlee Mae Ravenel
Office Dog/Greeter
Marlee is a 2 year old Bernedoodle. She has gone through training with Surratt Canines to become a comfort to our patients & loves spending her days in the office! When she's not at work she loves doing on car rides, getting pup cups, or spending time with Dr. Ravenels' three kids and her other pets.