Padgett graduated from Clemson University in 1968, studying pre-medicine (dentistry). He has since celebrated 50 years since graduating from MUSC College of Dental Medicine in Charleston, SC., and attained Fellowship in The Academy of General Dentistry. Recently, he has retired after practicing dentistry in Greenwood, SC for 45 years. Dr. Padgett has a volunteer dental license, and volunteers his time in free dental clinics in SC. Also, he participates in Tigers on Call at Clemson University mentoring pre-dental students interested in becoming dentists.
