How are these dentists in South Carolina ranked?

The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 10 are Medicare-enrolled and 2 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.

Do dentists in South Carolina accept Medicaid?

South Carolina's Medicaid program is Healthy Connections. Specialist participation varies. We surface Medicare enrollment as a public-program proxy on each profile, but the only authoritative answer comes from the office and the Healthy Connections provider directory (https://www.scdhhs.gov/).

How do I check a dentist's license in South Carolina?

Use the South Carolina Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://llr.sc.gov/dental/. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.

When should I see a dentist instead of a general dentist?

Same as general dentist — routine care, exams, and most everyday procedures; Confirm with the office before booking specialty work (orthodontics, implants, root canals).

Top 10 · SC

Top Dentists in South Carolina

Dentists with general or unspecified focus. Curated top-10 from the dental sub-specialty taxonomy and CMS quality signals — Medicare enrollment, MIPS score, and HPSA service all weighed in.

In top list: 10
Medicare-enrolled: 10
HPSA shortage: 2

Indexed density: 0.18 per 100K residents (population 5.48M ).

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

Other dental specialties in South Carolina

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General Dentists in South CarolinaRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
Orthodontists in South CarolinaBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
Pediatric Dentists in South CarolinaSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeons in South CarolinaExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
Endodontists in South CarolinaRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
Periodontists in South CarolinaGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
Prosthodontists in South CarolinaCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
Dental Public Health Dentists in South CarolinaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologists in South CarolinaDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
Dental Anesthesiologists in South CarolinaSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
Orofacial Pain Specialists in South CarolinaTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.

Frequently asked

Dentists in South Carolina: questions

How are these dentists in South Carolina ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 10 are Medicare-enrolled and 2 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.
Do dentists in South Carolina accept Medicaid?
South Carolina's Medicaid program is Healthy Connections. Specialist participation varies. We surface Medicare enrollment as a public-program proxy on each profile, but the only authoritative answer comes from the office and the Healthy Connections provider directory (https://www.scdhhs.gov/).
How do I check a dentist's license in South Carolina?
Use the South Carolina Board of Dentistry license-lookup at https://llr.sc.gov/dental/. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.
When should I see a dentist instead of a general dentist?
Same as general dentist — routine care, exams, and most everyday procedures; Confirm with the office before booking specialty work (orthodontics, implants, root canals).