Jill Wonder Colson, DMD, FAGD
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Jill was raised in a family of dentists including her father, her uncle and her brother. Jill attended Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA, and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1996. Upon graduation, she was awarded a scholarship to attend dental school through the Health Professions Scholarship Program with the United States Navy and was commissioned the rank of Ensign. In 2000, she received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, PA. During her time at Temple, Jill voluntarily participated in 2 week- long trips to Haiti, providing dental services to the needy. Also, Jill received multiple awards for clinical proficiency, integrity and academic excellence throughout her time at Temple.
After graduation, she was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in the US Navy Dental Corps. Dr. Colson completed residency training in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program through the US Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery in Norfolk, Virginia. During her four-year tour of active duty, she met her husband, Dr. William Chad Colson. While stationed in Norfolk, she and her husband provided free dental service at a local free medical/dental clinic for the indigent. Dr. Colson highlighted her active duty career by being stationed onboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65), the nation’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. She completed her tour to the Persian Gulf during September 11, 2001. Dr. Colson was awarded numerous medals of commendation during her active duty service. Both she and her husband received honorable discharges from the US Navy in the summer of 2004.
In August of 2006, Dr. Colson was awarded the honor of Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. Attaining this fellowship is a rigorous process which involves an examination and numerous hours of continuing education. This achievement of Fellow demonstrates an exceptional commitment and is a prestigious symbol of Dr. Colson’s pursuit of improvement, progress, and excellence in oral health care.
Dr. Colson is an active member of the American Dental Association and the South Carolina Dental Association. Along with her husband, she is a founding member of the SCDA’s Committee on the New Dentist, a group focused on young dentists starting their careers. Finally, Dr. Colson is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and is president of the Grand Strand Dental Society.
Dr Colson, along with her husband joined, Carolina Center for Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry in 2004.
Knowing the importance of giving back, Dr. Colson is also active in the local community. By participating in health lectures at local churches, being a team member for Relay for Life, sponsoring theatre productions in downtown Conway, and being committee member for organizing Main Street USA events in Conway, among other things have helped establish Dr. Colson as a involved member of the community.
Committed to excellence, Dr. Colson regularly participates in continuing education programs to gain knowledge of new procedures and services in dentistry. She is trained and qualified to render conscious sedation, place mini dental implants, and utilize lasers in dentistry among other routine dental procedures. As a highlight, Dr. Colson enjoys cosmetic dentistry as it brings her and the patient great satisfaction.
Dr. Jill Colson DDS, Dr. Jeffrey Horowitz DDS, Dr. Wm. Chad Colson DDS and Dr. Thomas Badgett, DDS - Providing services in cosmetic dentistry, laser dentistry, and tooth whitening to the area of Conway, South Carolina (SC).
