Meet Dr. Jeremy Bayer
Dr. Jeremy Bayer is originally from Jackson, Michigan. As an undergraduate, he attended the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) and also studied abroad at the University of Valencia, Spain. After completing his Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University Of Michigan School Of Dentistry, Dr. Bayer continued his education and gained highly valuable experience by completing a general practice residency at the University Of Tennessee School Of Medicine.
Continuing his journey south across the Blue Ridge Mountains, Dr. Bayer fell in love with the beautiful climate and warm people of Upstate SC! After working as an associate dentist in Spartanburg, Dr. Bayer was drawn to Simpsonville where he has found a permanent home. In 2007, Dr. Bayer fulfilled his lifelong dream of opening his own patient-centered dental practice, which you know as Cedar Bluff Family and Cosmetic Dentistry!
Dr. Bayer truly loves what he does, and finds no greater reward than seeing a patient’s confidence improve by achieving a beautiful, functional smile. Having been practicing dentistry since 2005, Dr. Bayer is committed to constantly expanding his dental knowledge by regularly attending continuing education courses at world-renowned educational centers and investing in cutting edge technology to improve your experience and outcome. To give you an idea, the required amount of continuing education for a dentist in SC is 12 hours per year. Dr. Bayer takes anywhere from 80-100 hours per year!
Dr. Bayer is particularly excited and passionate about his journey in Continuing Education learning about treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea in both adults and children. After being diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea himself and successfully treated with oral appliance therapy, Dr. Bayer became committed to educating patients and healthcare providers about the life changing outcomes that oral appliance therapy can provide for individuals with mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea, or those that are CPAP intolerant. Dr. Bayer's journey with Sleep Apnea continued when he noticed signs of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in his oldest daughter (then 7 years old). Knowing the consequences of leaving a restricted airway untreated, he began looking for solutions which is when Dr. Bayer became involved with Healthy Start. As a certified Healthy Start provider, Dr. Bayer treats sleep related breathing conditions that often give rise to many childhood health and behavioral issues. Learn more about Healthy Start®.
Dr. Bayer is active in the community; having sponsored mouthguard clinics, high school and youth athletic teams and Children’s Dental Health visits to area schools. Being a parent himself, Dr. Bayer is a strong supporter of all children having access to dental care and is very charitable with his time and resources. His family are members of Simpsonville United Methodist Church.
Dr. Bayer and his wife, Sarah, have three young daughters and one (mischievous) Goldendoodle. Dr. Bayer is truly a family man and enjoys spending as much time as possible with his wife and daughters. He is a huge University of Michigan Wolverine fan, a rec league soccer player and avid outdoorsman enjoying snowboarding, hiking and pretty much anything that involves fresh air!
Sarah Bayer
As you can probably guess by her last name, Sarah is the wife of Dr. Jeremy Bayer! Sarah joined the practice in 2009 and manages the day to day operations of Cedar Bluff Dentistry. Sarah is originally from Upstate New York, but has called the Simpsonville area home for several years. She attended Southern Wesleyan University and the College of Charleston and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. It is incredibly important to her to know that patients feel comfortable and at ease while visiting our office. She takes great pride in the positive energy that her team has, and the fact that they share her practice vision which is to treat patients like family! Sarah volunteers at her daughter’s school and with several organizations in the community. She loves being outdoors, yoga, red wine and reading but most of all her greatest joy in life is being a mother to her three young daughters, Addy, Emma and Charlotte! Sarah welcomes any feedback you would like to share via email: officemanager@
Dana Horton
Dana joined our team in 2010. Since then, she has been a great asset to the practice working closely with Dr. Bayer to ensure patients are relaxed and leave feeling that their dental experience was positive. Dana is a graduate of Spartanburg Community College and has held a national board certification since 2004 as a Certified Dental Assistant. Dana has gone on to complete countless hours of continuing education and also serves as our Sleep Apnea Coordinator, helping patients suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea or CPAP intolerance find solutions through an oral appliance. Dana truly cares for all of our patients and loves getting to know them. Dana lives in Inman with her husband and three sons. Dana welcomes your feedback at: Clinical@cedarbluffdentistry.
Gina Huff
Gina joined our team in 2018 as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant. Gina is a 2016 graduate of Greenville Technical College where she graduated at the top of her class. Gina and her husband live in Simpsonville with their two young sons.
Nancy Payden
Nancy joined our team in 2017 as a Dental Assistant. She attended the Palmetto School of Dental Assisting. Nancy is also bilingual and happy to assist Spanish speaking patients with understanding their needs and scheduling appointments.
Dani Rawcliffe
Dani joined our team in 2019 and serves as our Accounts Manager. Dani works endlessly to ensure that our patients are able to maximize their insurance benefits. After suffering a stroke in 2016, Danielle became a spokeswoman for the local chapter of the American Heart Association. This allowed her to advocate for a healthier world, free of heart disease and stroke. Dani and her husband live in Simpsonville and have a young son, Jackson and a daughter Maddie.
Kimberly Platovsky
