About Us
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Thaddeus Vincent, DMD
Dr. Thaddeus Vincent, Jr. (Thad) grew up in Mt. Pleasant, SC, but has called Sumter, SC, his home since 2007.…
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Katherine Leblanc, DMD
Dr. Katie LeBlanc is a Sumter, SC native. She graduated from Wilson Hall in Sumter. Dr. Leblanc received a bachelor’s…
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Tina Vu-Heaton, DMD
Dentist in Columbia, SC Dr. Tina Vu-Heaton grew up in Columbia, SC and graduated from Spring Valley High School. She…
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James Goodson DMD
Dr. James Arthur Goodson IV, better known as “Jay,” was born and raised here in Sumter, SC. He graduated from…
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In the Community
Here at Illume Dental, being an active part of the McKinney community is very important to us. We make it a priority to do our part in community efforts, both in and out of the office. After all, we’re here to make McKinney families smile!
Story Time
We are excited to host our Story Time event every second Tuesday of the month from 4:30-5:00pm! This is a fun event designed especially for parents and young kids. Come by the office to see which children’s books Dr. Chen will read and to enjoy a nice afternoon at our office, complete with free toothbrushes and yummy snacks! Get more information and RSVP on our Facebook page.
View DetailsFeatured Local Artists
Miriam Navarro
Spanish by blood, Venezuelan by birth and Texan by circumstances, Miriam combines all three aspects of this journey into her artwork, by applying methodical and meticulous techniques she learned through her profession.
Miriam graduated with honors in Architecture at the University of Texas at Arlington where she learned the tools that contribute to shape the way she approaches her paintings.
She started using color pencils at school and as a hobby. Later she discovered the magic of watercolors and the softness of oil painting, and recently she started learning, using -and loving- the generous characteristics of acrylics and still give her paintings the softness qualities of oils by using her fingers and palette knives as her tools, resulting in a colorful and vibrant art collection.
“As an architect, I see the world as a white canvas, full of possibilities and opportunities controlled by order and shapes. In art, particularly painting, the white canvas is not just a figure of speech: It is an unavoidable fact that sometimes takes the lead on how things should be shaped, behave and endure. Both, dependence and autonomy, outline my paintings; constantly challenging my dreams and expectations with each stroke. I believe a good piece is one that conveys my intentions and vision while taking a life on its own...
“My art pieces are about discovering, explaining the unexplainable, and depicting a life full of experiences and dreams. These pieces capture glimpses of that journey; I hope you’ll enjoy them.”
Sabrina Santacroce Meinardus
Granddaughter to Italian immigrants and born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sabrina Santacroce Meinardus has the intensity of those who know what they want in life – and in their art. She has studied fine arts with masters like Eduardo Medici in Argentina, Jennifer Spencer and Elizabeth Padgett in the USA. Sabrina exhibited her work at several group shows including the prestigious Centro Cultural Recoleta in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She also presented her art at various corporate settings and won awards for best work on canvas. Her paintings are in several private collections.
Sabrina is a systems engineer and a passionate artist who brings to the canvas an unexpected combination of structured chaos.
Sabrina’s artwork has evolved through different phases but had always retained specific commonalities like the use of bright colors and inspiration from lifetime events. Her paintings are at the intersection of expression and abstraction.
