About
Discover the History of Dentistry
The Gaffos Museum of Dental History showcases a rich collection of dental artifacts, promoting awareness about the evolution of dentistry. With nearly 60 years of practice in dentistry, Dr. Staci Gaffos has significantly contributed to the creation of healthy, beautiful smiles and the preservation of historical and educational efforts in this field.
The museum offers visitors a unique experience, highlighting milestones in dental history through diverse exhibits. Under Dr. Gaffos’s guidance, it serves as a vital resource for understanding the advancements in dentistry over the years.
Embracing the Past to Educate the Future
At the Gaffos Museum of Dental History, our approach involves combining historical artifacts with engaging narratives, allowing visitors to appreciate the evolution of dental science. We strive to foster a deeper understanding of dentistry’s journey through time.
Our Mission
Our mission is to educate the public about the history and evolution of dentistry through engaging displays and informative programs, fostering appreciation and understanding of dental practices and their significance in healthcare.
Our Values
Growing up, Dr. Gaffos was an avid Boy Scout and was just 2 merit badges away from earning the distinction of Eagle Scout. This journey instilled in him the desire to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. These are principles that an Eagle Scout is expected to embody in their character, which form the foundation for leadership and responsible citizenship.
Dr. G’s Awards & Recognition
January 2014
American Academy of Dental History
May 2016
James B. Edwards Citizenship Award
April 2018
Fellow of American College
October 2020
Pierre Fauchard Academy Induction
A lifechanging Mentor…
Dr. Gaffos’s mentor, Dr. Neill Macaulay, was an avid collector of dental antiques and he helped direct SC students into the field of Dentistry (via out of state schools) before there was even a dental school in South Carolina. He helped facilitate Dr. Gaffos applying to Dental School at the University of Alabama, and he was instrumental in guiding Dr. Gaffos into the field of Dentistry where he has had a long, rewarding and fulfilling career. Practicing dentistry nearly 60 years, at 82, Dr. Gaffos has just recently retired and is still beloved by his patients.
Dr. Gaffos was inspired by Dr. Macaulay and proceeded to amass his own extensive collection of Dental Antiques. In honor of his mentor, Dr. Gaffos was instrumental in the fundraising, renovation and rededication of the Macaulay Museum of Dental History at MUSC. https://youtu.be/HdasNx7JD2g This is Dr. Gaffos in a recorded message welcoming visitors to the Macaulay Museum of Dental History in Charleston. After decades of collecting dental antiques and artifacts, Dr. Gaffos finally opened a museum of his own.
