Our Dentists
commitment, Service, excellence and integrity
Our Story
     Doctors Zack and Elizabeth Huggins met in 2011 in dental school at the Medical University of South Carolina. Shortly after meeting, they both realized that studying was not the only thing on their minds. They married in June 2012 and graduated together in May 2015.
     Doctors Zack and Elizabeth Huggins decided to start Huggins Dental to serve the people of upstate South Carolina. After working in the Air Force and in several practices after dental school, it was clear to the them that in order to have the most technologically advanced practice and provide the most comfortable and consistent care to their patients, they needed to start their own practice. Huggins Dental was born.
    Since opening in 2020, Huggins Dental has continued to grow into the family oriented, thriving dental practice that it is today. We continue to add valuable and highly skilled members to our amazing team. We are all COMMITTED to the common purpose of SERVING the dental needs of the upstate with EXCELLENCE and INTEGRITY.
Dr. Zack Huggins
General Dentist
Dr. Zack Huggins was born and raised in Orangeburg, SC. He went to the University of South Carolina where he graduated with honors in May 2011. He then immediately started dental school in June 2011 at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Huggins excelled in the classroom and the clinic and received the award for Best Clinician at graduation. While in dental school, he received the Health Professions Scholarship with the United States Air Force.
Upon graduation in 2015, Dr. Zack was accepted to a 1 year Advanced General Dentistry residency at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. There he graduated with exceptional marks for clinical skills and efficiency. He learned advanced procedures such as IV sedation, wisdom teeth removal, implant placement and restoration, and CAD/CAM (same day crown) technology. This led to him being the only graduating resident chosen to assist in building and launching the new dental clinic at Buckley Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado.
For the next 3 years, Dr. Zack launched the Buckley Dental Clinic and served active duty military from all branches of the United States as well as International Armed Forces. He was quoted by his commanding officer as an “Innovative Pace-setter” and a “Brilliant Clinician/Natural Leader”.
In June 2019, Dr. Zack separated from the Air Force and moved back to SC with his family to open Huggins Dental with his bride. He is passionate about serving the dental needs of the people of the upstate!
Dr. Elizabeth Huggins
General Dentist
     Dr. Elizabeth Appleby Huggins was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. She received her Bachelor of Science from Clemson University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a major in Health Science and a minor in Spanish. After Clemson, she attended the Medical University of South Carolina where she received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.Â
     After dental school, Dr. Elizabeth had the opportunity to live and practice in both Florida and Colorado before returning home to South Carolina. She is forever grateful to the United States Air Force for the journey it provided for her and her family. She was able to work in a number of private dental practices across the country with amazing mentors and dental teams. Through this experience, she gained invaluable clinical knowledge as well as best practices for running a dental office. Dr. Elizabeth truly enjoys treating patients of all ages, including little ones! She has treated children throughout her dental career and is passionate about teaching them good dental habits early in life.Â
     Dr. Elizabeth has also been on several dental mission trips and desires to use her dental skills to serve those in need both locally and abroad. She has traveled to Nicaragua, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic.Â
     When not at the dental office, you will find Dr. Elizabeth hanging out with her family either at home or around town. She and her husband have three kids and love going on family hikes or bike rides on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. They love Greenville and feel privileged to live in such a beautiful city.
Our Vision
World-Class Care. Trusted Service.
Our Mission
We are committed to serving the dental needs of the upstate with excellence and integrity.