Our Team
Meet our team of Pediatric Dentists
Meet the compassionate team of pediatric dentists at Tega Cay Pediatric Dentistry, dedicated to your child’s dental health. We emphasize education, prevention, and encouragement, all while providing top-notch treatment. Our passionate pediatric dentists are here to ensure that your child’s dental experience is both enjoyable and successful! Schedule an appointment with our caring pediatric dentists! We provide a friendly atmosphere to ensure your child’s dental health and happiness.
Stephanie R. Boone-Smith, DDS
General Dentist
Dr. Stephanie R. Boone-Smith is a native of Sumter, South Carolina. She is a 1998 graduate of Johnson C. Smith University in which she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. She is also a 2005 Howard University College of Dentistry graduate.
Dr. Boone is an avid motorcyclist. She also enjoys playing the piano, singing, and fast cars. Family is very important to her. She and her husband, Leroy, currently reside in Lake Wylie, South Carolina. Her motto is, “Remember who and whose you are and you’ll never forget whence you came.”
Dr. Celine Mvula
General Dentist
Dr. Celine is from The Democratic Republic of Congo and moved to North Carolina about 20 years ago. She earned her Bachelor of science in Biology from the University of NC Greensboro and received a Doctorate in Dental Medicine from East Carolina University. Dr. Celine enjoys sharing her knowledge of dentistry with patients! She also enjoys traveling and spending time with family.
Dr. Somto Akamnonu
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Somto Akamnonu received her DMD degree from Boston University, School of Dental Medicine and graduated with Honors. She completed her Pediatric Dental Residency at NYU Langone Hospitals.
Dr. Somto was drawn to the career of pediatric dentistry because of her desire to make a change in the life of children. To her, knowing that she can make a difference in the care of her patients leaves her with a very gratifying feeling. Dr. Somto enjoys working with kids because with kids, there is never a dull moment, no single day is the same. Seeing a child have that breakthrough and leaving a smile on the faces of these little angels warms the cockles of her heart.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Somto is a family woman, mother to two lovely kids and loves being a “mommy”. In her spare time, Dr. Somto enjoys traveling, cooking, exercising, volunteering at the local community and coaching at neighborhood kids’ events.
Cecilia (Sun) Hwang, DDS
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Cecilia (Sun) Hwang grew up in Charlotte and graduated from Myers Park High School. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with distinction from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2003, after first earning a Bachelor of Science in chemistry at UNC. During dental school, Dr. Hwang participated in rotations at the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC and the pediatric dental clinic at Gaston Health Services in Gastonia.
Immediately following dental school, Dr. Hwang completed her training in pediatric dentistry at the University of Iowa. After her training in Iowa, Dr. Hwang moved back home to North Carolina to join a private practice. She has been providing dental care to many families in Charlotte since 2006. Dr. Hwang has been voted as “Top Dentist” by Charlotte Magazine for several years.
Dr. Hwang is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, NC Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry, NC Dental Society and Charlotte Dental Society.
Dr. Hwang chose her career in pediatric dentistry due to her own fear of dentists as a child. She strives to make a difference in each of her patient’s dental and overall health by providing individualized and compassionate care. Outside the office, Dr. Hwang enjoys reading, cooking and volunteering at her sons’ schools. She and her husband also love to spend family time together exploring NC mountains, camping and trying new restaurants.
