Knightsville Pediatric Dentistry

Knightsville Pediatric Dentistry is a pediatric dentistry practice in Summerville, SC. The office serves infants, toddlers, adolescents, and children with special healthcare needs. Dr. June Marakaru-McCollum leads the practice, bringing specialized training in oral health care for medically compromised patients, including those with cleft lip and palate. The team focuses on preventative dentistry, offering infant education programs for new parents, daycare providers, and school settings. Services include fillings, crowns, sealants, and sedation options such as nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and general anesthesia. The practice also handles urgent dental care and provides growth and development evaluations to support future orthodontic needs.

Dr. June was born in Mombasa, Kenya, and grew up near the Shimba Hills National Reserve. She moved to the United States at age 19 to study at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she earned a Bachelor’s of Science in biology. After working as a dental assistant and nanny during college, she earned her DMD at Georgia Regents University and completed a residency in Pediatric Dentistry. Her rotations at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta focused on infants and children with life-threatening illnesses. As Chief Resident, she founded a chapter of the Students United for American Tooth Fairy. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association. The office emphasizes conservative treatment plans, ethical practice, and positive reinforcement to help children feel at ease during procedures.

The practice is located on 852 Orangeburg Road in Summerville. It sits about a tenth of a mile from Knightsville Elementary School and Hurricane Branch, a nearby creek. The office is roughly a third of a mile from the Knightsville neighborhood and a quarter of a mile from Cotton Hill. Lake Carie Yelleau is about a mile away.

With a rating of 4.90 based on 526 reviews, Knightsville Pediatric Dentistry holds a strong local reputation. The large base of customer reviews reflects an established track record of serving families in the area.

In Summerville, the practice is known for its specialized care of children’s dental needs, combining advanced training with a focus on prevention and comfort.