Meet Us
Paul E. Thompson, DMD
Dr. Thompson is a second generation dentist following in the footsteps of his father, the late Dr. Olin Thompson, DDS, who moved his practice to St. Simons Island from Vidalia, GA in 1985. Paul graduated from the University of Georgia in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and earned his degree at the Medical College of Georgia.
He resides on St. Simons Island with his wife Jenny, his three sons and their two dogs. He is an avid outdoorsman and an active member of the St. Simons Island Community Church.
Brandon R. Clements, DMD
Dr. Clements attended the University of Georgia (B.S. Cellular Biology, 1998) and the Medical College of Georgia (DMD, 2002). He grew up in Brunswick and has been practicing his St. Simons Island Dental Associates since graduation.
Brandon lives on St. Simons Island with his wife Sarah, son Samuel, and daughters Andie and Bo. When not working, Brandon can be found enjoying the outdoors with his family or working in his yard.
St. Simons Island Dental Associates Team Here to Serve
St. Simons Island Dental Associates’ team is here for you! Friendly, knowledgable and professional, we are here to increase your comfort, alleviate your anxiety and help you get the best smile possible.
Terri Taylor, RDH
A St. Simons Island native, Terri is a graduate of Valencia College in Orlando, FL, and has 45 years of dental hygiene experience, 35 of which has been spent at St. Simons Island Dental Assoc. She specializes in periodontal treatment.
Brenda Barlow, RDH
Brenda is a native of Brunswick and received her Associate of Dental Hygiene degree from Armstrong Atlantic State University. She was a dental assistant for seven years prior and has spent the past 25 years as a Registered Dental Hygienist. Brenda has been with us for 25 years!
Stacy Paulk, RDH
Stacy is a graduate of Armstrong Atlantic State University with four years of experience as an assistant and over nine years as a dental hygienist. She is originally from Hilton Head, SC but now resides on St. Simons Island. Stacy has been with us for 13 years!
Erin Bergman Sperco, RDH, BS
Erin is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene and has been practicing since 2001. Erin moved here with her family in 2021 from Maryland and now lives and enjoys life on St. Simons Island. When she is not taking care of our patients she enjoys her two dogs, gardening, yoga, and watching her children play soccer and baseball.
Courtney Guest, Insurance/Accounts Receivable
Courtney is a native of Brunswick and has over twenty-four years of dental office experience with time spent as a dental assistant and as a dental lab assistant. Currently, she specializes in office management, insurance, and accounts receivable. Courtney has been with us for 21 years!
Ryan Shaw, CDT
Ryan is a second-generation dental technician and a graduate of the Dental Technician program at Gwinnett Technical College in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the current owner of Shaw Dental Laboratory and resides in St. Simons Island.