Top 3 · SC
Top Orofacial Pain Specialists in South Carolina
TMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain. Curated top-3 from the dental sub-specialty taxonomy and CMS quality signals — Medicare enrollment, MIPS score, and HPSA service all weighed in.
- In top list
- 3
- Medicare-enrolled
- 3
- HPSA shortage
- 1
Indexed density: 0.05 per 100K residents (population 5.48M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
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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.
- 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.
- Dentist (Other)s in South CarolinaDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
Orofacial Pain Specialists in South Carolina: questions
How are these orofacial pain specialists in South Carolina ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 3 listed, 3 are Medicare-enrolled and 1 practices in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do orofacial pain specialists 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 orofacial pain specialist'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 orofacial pain specialist instead of a general dentist?
TMJ pain or jaw clicking that affects daily life; Persistent dental pain that has no clear cause on exam or X-ray; Burning mouth syndrome.
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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