The Doctors Behind Carolina Implants
When you’re trusting someone to rebuild your smile, you don’t just want credentials. You want connection, experience, and expertise.
At Carolina Implants, we’re real people who care deeply about helping others smile and enjoy life again. Our team is experienced, approachable, and dedicated to delivering great work.
Here’s who we are, and why we care.
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Dr. Christopher Ricker, DMD, MSD
Full-Arch Implant Specialist | Periodontist
Dr. Ricker is a recognized leader in periodontics, implant surgery and advanced bone grafting. He is known for providing exceptional results while ensuring patients feel at ease throughout their care.
Dr. Ricker specializes in complex full-mouth reconstruction and esthetic periodontics. He is often sought out for advanced cases that require a high level of skill and precision — particularly by patients who have been told they are not candidates for dental implants elsewhere. Equally valued for his expertise and his personality, Dr. Ricker takes time to listen, explain treatment options clearly, and answer every question. His goal is not only to restore function and esthetics but also to give patients lasting confidence in their smile, their health, and their quality of life.
Training & Background:
- DMD: Medical University of South Carolina
- Surgical-based General Practice Residency: Palmetto Richland Hospital
- MSD in Periodontics and Implantology: Virginia Commonwealth University
- Advanced Training: Remote anchorage, SFOT, Periodontal Plastic Surgery
Outside the Office:
Dr. Ricker embraces an adventurous lifestyle with his family. He enjoys hiking, biking, skiing, and traveling to experience new cultures, sights, and cuisines—always creating lasting memories and sharing great meals along the way. A lifelong musician, he plays by ear and loves picking up new instruments. This spirit of adventure, creativity, and family focus reflects the same energy and dedication he brings to his practice.
Dr. Christopher Ricker, DMD, MSD
Full-Arch Implant Specialist | Periodontist
Dr. Ricker is a recognized leader in periodontics, implant surgery and advanced bone grafting. He is known for providing exceptional results while ensuring patients feel at ease throughout their care.
Dr. Ricker specializes in complex full-mouth reconstruction and esthetic periodontics. He is often sought out for advanced cases that require a high level of skill and precision — particularly by patients who have been told they are not candidates for dental implants elsewhere. Equally valued for his expertise and his personality, Dr. Ricker takes time to listen, explain treatment options clearly, and answer every question. His goal is not only to restore function and esthetics but also to give patients lasting confidence in their smile, their health, and their quality of life.
Training & Background:
- DMD: Medical University of South Carolina
- Surgical-based General Practice Residency: Palmetto Richland Hospital
- MSD in Periodontics and Implantology: Virginia Commonwealth University
- Advanced Training: Remote anchorage, SFOT, Periodontal Plastic Surgery
Outside the Office:
Dr. Ricker embraces an adventurous lifestyle with his family. He enjoys hiking, biking, skiing, and traveling to experience new cultures, sights, and cuisines—always creating lasting memories and sharing great meals along the way. A lifelong musician, he plays by ear and loves picking up new instruments. This spirit of adventure, creativity, and family focus reflects the same energy and dedication he brings to his practice.
Dr. Christopher Ricker, DMD, MSD
Full-Arch Implant Specialist | Periodontist
Dr. Ricker is a recognized leader in periodontics, implant surgery and advanced bone grafting. He is known for providing exceptional results while ensuring patients feel at ease throughout their care.
Dr. Ricker specializes in complex full-mouth reconstruction and esthetic periodontics. He is often sought out for advanced cases that require a high level of skill and precision — particularly by patients who have been told they are not candidates for dental implants elsewhere. Equally valued for his expertise and his personality, Dr. Ricker takes time to listen, explain treatment options clearly, and answer every question. His goal is not only to restore function and esthetics but also to give patients lasting confidence in their smile, their health, and their quality of life.
Training & Background:
- DMD: Medical University of South Carolina
- Surgical-based General Practice Residency: Palmetto Richland Hospital
- MSD in Periodontics and Implantology: Virginia Commonwealth University
- Advanced Training: Remote anchorage, SFOT, Periodontal Plastic Surgery
Outside the Office:
Dr. Ricker embraces an adventurous lifestyle with his family. He enjoys hiking, biking, skiing, and traveling to experience new cultures, sights, and cuisines—always creating lasting memories and sharing great meals along the way. A lifelong musician, he plays by ear and loves picking up new instruments. This spirit of adventure, creativity, and family focus reflects the same energy and dedication he brings to his practice.
Dr. Andrew Timmerman, DMD
Implant Doctor | Smile Design & Laser Expert
Dr. Timmerman brings a blend of technical mastery and aesthetic vision to every case completed at Carolina Implants. With more than a decade of experience in restorative implantology, his commitment is to deliver lasting, natural-looking results for all patients—restoring not just their smiles, but also their confidence, comfort, and quality of life.
Dr. Timmerman has become a leader in digital dentistry with a focus on laser oral rehabilitation. Utilizing this background, he has helped create the digital workflow that is the backbone of the same day smile transformations possible at Carolina Implants & Periodontics.
Training & Background:
- Undergrad: College of Charleston, B.S. Biology
- DMD: Medical University of South Carolina
- Surgical-based Residency: Palmetto Richland Hospital
- Special Focus: Digital Smile Design, Laser Rehabilitation, Restorative Implantology
Outside the Office:
Dr. Timmerman is a Carolina native who enjoys active hobbies including skiing, kiteboarding, and surfing. He’s also always up for a game of chess at the office should you want to play him for a discount off your treatment!
Dr. Andrew Timmerman, DMD
Implant Surgeon | Smile Designer | Laser Expert
Dr. Timmerman brings a blend of technical mastery and aesthetic vision to every case completed at Carolina Implants. With more than a decade of experience in restorative implantology, his commitment is to deliver lasting, natural-looking results for all patients—restoring not just their smiles, but also their confidence, comfort, and quality of life.
Dr. Timmerman has become a leader in digital dentistry with a focus on laser oral rehabilitation. Utilizing this background, he has helped create the digital workflow that is the backbone of the same day smile transformations possible at Carolina Implants & Periodontics.
Training & Background:
- Undergrad: College of Charleston, B.S. Biology
- DMD: Medical University of South Carolina
- Surgical-based Residency: Palmetto Richland Hospital
- Special Focus: Digital Smile Design, Laser Rehabilitation, Restorative Implantology
Outside the Office:
Dr. Timmerman is a Carolina native who enjoys active hobbies including skiing, kiteboarding, and surfing. He’s also always up for a game of chess at the office should you want to play him for a discount off your treatment!
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