Everyone in the office is local to the area. We take pride in being involved with the Swansea community and surrounding areas in Lexington, Calhoun, and Orangeburg counties.

Dental Assistant

Nicole Edenfield

Clinical Director

Nicole graduated as a dental assistant in 2016 at the top of her class. She then started her dental journey here, at Swansea Dental Care. She has a strong passion for all things dentistry and teaching upcoming dental professionals.

She is a Swansea resident, who enjoys getting to know all of our patients! In her free time she enjoys playing Fortnite with her husband and four boys, as well as hanging out with her two cats and two pigs.

DRS

Hailey V

Hailey graduated as a dental assistant in 2023 and joined our office in 2024. She loves making connections with each patient that comes to our office. Starting her journey in dentistry, her focus is to shift the perception that the dental office is an intimidating place.

Hailey resides in Lexington with her husband, two dogs and one cat. In her free time, she enjoys shopping with an iced coffee, building Lego sets and all things sharks.

Stephanie R

Stephanie has over 25 years of dental experience. Her passion for healthcare has resulted in two degrees. Stephanie tries to share her love of dentistry through education while ensuring the patient’s health is a top priority.

Stephanie is from Orangeburg county and has three daughters. In her free time, she enjoys hunting, gardening, and raising a variety of animals.

DRS

Vatsal Suthar

Dr. Vatsal Suthar is a native of Cayce, SC and attended Airport High School. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2006 with a degree in Exercise Science and minor in Business. He worked for two years as an exercise physiologist before moving to Charleston, SC and earning a Doctorate of Dental Medicine in 2012 at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Dr. Suthar was chosen to attend and train at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC for an additional year upon graduation. He has completed additional continuing education to achieve Fellowship status in the Academy of General Dentistry; a feat less than 5% of all dentists have accomplished. Dr. Suthar is also a volunteer at the Richland County Children’s Dental Clinic.

Dr. Suthar currently resides in West Columbia with his wife, Meera, and three children. In his free time, he enjoys photography, reading, and following all USC sports teams.