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Dentists · SC

Dentists in South Carolina

105 verified dentists across 12 dental sub-specialties. Ranked by record completeness, Medicare presence, and HPSA service.

Verified
105
Medicare
70
HPSA
23
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

South Carolina workforce snapshot

Aggregates over 105 indexed dentists. Coverage caveats shown per metric.

Indexed dentistsNPPES

105

Top-10 per (state, sub-specialty) covering 12 sub-specialties.

Indexed per 100K residentsCensus

1.9

Population 5.48M. National indexed-dentist density runs ~116 per 100K — this site only covers the public-tier subset.

Methodology →
Median years in practiceNPPES

28years

Median across all indexed dentists with a graduation year on file.

Credential reportedNPPES

99%

104 of 105 list a credential (DDS, DMD, etc.).

Medicare-enrolledCMS

67%

70 of 105 have CMS Medicare enrollment on file.

HPSA-servingHRSA

22%

23 practice in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas.

Quality reporting

Median MIPSCMS QPP

88/ 100

Interquartile range 81–94.

Calculated from 4 dentists who report MIPS — about 4% of indexed listings.

Methodology →
Open Payments disclosedOpen Payments

85%

89 indexed dentists have ≥1 industry payment on file. Disclosure is mandated by federal Sunshine Act — not a quality flag.

Records refreshed in 12moNPPES

6%

6 of 105 indexed records have an NPPES update within the past year.

Concentration

Where indexed dentists practice most often within South Carolina.

  • Columbia30
  • Charleston15
  • Greenville6
  • Rock Hill6
  • Summerville4
Licensing

Verify a license in South Carolina

Use the South Carolina Board of Dentistry to confirm a dentist's license is active and in good standing. Always check directly with the board before relying on any third-party listing.

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Frequently asked

About dental care in South Carolina

  • How many verified dentists are listed in South Carolina?
    We list 105 dentists across 12 dental sub-specialties in South Carolina — the top 10 per sub-specialty, drawn from federal NPPES records and ranked by record completeness, Medicare enrollment, and HPSA service.
  • What is South Carolina's Medicaid dental program called?
    South Carolina's Medicaid program is Healthy Connections (also referred to as South Carolina Medicaid). Limited adult coverage — preventive and a defined set of procedures, often capped annually. Children remain covered under federal EPSDT rules in every state. Verify provider participation at https://www.scdhhs.gov/.
  • How do I verify a dentist is licensed in South Carolina?
    Look the license up at the South Carolina Board of Dentistry (https://llr.sc.gov/dental/). Confirm the license is active and in good standing before booking. Federal exclusions are tracked separately by the OIG.
  • Does South Carolina have dental shortage areas?
    Yes. 23 dentists in our top-tier South Carolina list practice within HRSA-designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas. The full list is on the dental shortage page for South Carolina.

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