Top 10 · SC
Top General Dentists in South Carolina
Routine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams. 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
- 6
Indexed density: 0.18 per 100K residents (population 5.48M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Dana Lynn Blalock, D.D.S.
General Dentist
Johns Island, SCMedicareClass of 1985View profile- HPSA
Marissa Ann Whitehead, DME
General Dentist
Columbia, SCMedicareView profile - HPSA
Isaiah Lowell Davis JR., DMD
General Dentist
Columbia, SCMedicareView profile - HPSA
Jessica Erin Hyatt Pruett, D.M.D
General Dentist
Columbia, SCMedicareView profile - HPSA
Robert Michael Johnson, DMD
General Dentist
Columbia, SCMedicareView profile - HPSA
Angela L Schweiger, D.M.D
General Dentist
Columbia, SCMedicareView profile - HPSA
Merri Murdoch Gandhi, DMD
General Dentist
Columbia, SCMedicareView profile Kathryn Mcdaniel White, DMD
General Dentist
Greenville, SCMedicareView profileYanina A Cox, D.M.D
General Dentist
Greer, SCMedicareView profileJeffrey W Horowitz, DMD
General Dentist
Murrells Inlet, SCMedicareView profile
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Other dental specialties in South Carolina
All South Carolina dentists →- Orthodontists in South CarolinaBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in South CarolinaSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & 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 Healths in South CarolinaCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in South CarolinaDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in South CarolinaSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in South CarolinaTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
- Dentist (Other)s in South CarolinaDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
General Dentists in South Carolina: questions
How are these general 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 6 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do general 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 general 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 general dentist instead of a general dentist?
Routine cleanings every 6 months and annual exams; A new cavity, sensitive tooth, or visible chip; A regular check-up before more complex specialist work.
Public programs
Medicaid dentists in South Carolina
State-level Medicaid acceptance lookup, cross-referenced with CMS Medicare enrollment as a public-program signal.
Open listAccess & equityDental shortage areas in South Carolina
HRSA-designated dental HPSAs and the dentists practicing inside them.
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