Top 10 · SC
Top Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in South Carolina
Extractions, implants, and jaw surgery. 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
- 3
Indexed density: 0.18 per 100K residents (population 5.48M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Martin Brian Steed, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Charleston, SCMedicareClass of 1997View profileJ Rhet Tucker, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Charleston, SCMedicareClass of 2006View profileByung Joo Lee
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Charleston, SCMedicareClass of 2012View profileJoseph Won-Joon Park, D.M.D
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Columbia, SCMedicareClass of 1999View profileThomas A Mcdonald, D.M.D., M.D.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Florence, SCMedicareClass of 1992View profileJames Lemon, D.M.D
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Columbia, SCMedicareClass of 1978View profileDavid Brian Tevepaugh, D.M.D
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Columbia, SCMedicareClass of 1990View profile- HPSA
Jeffrey Dootson, DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Columbia, SCMedicareView profile - HPSA
Stephen Edward Clary, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Columbia, SCMedicareView profile - HPSA
James Winston Strider JR., DMD
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Columbia, SCMedicareView profile
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Other dental specialties in South Carolina
All South Carolina dentists →- 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.
- 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
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in South Carolina: questions
How are these oral & maxillofacial surgeons 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 3 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do oral & maxillofacial surgeons 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 oral & maxillofacial surgeon'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 oral & maxillofacial surgeon instead of a general dentist?
Impacted wisdom teeth that need surgical removal; Dental implant placement, especially with bone grafting; Jaw fractures or facial trauma.
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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