South Carolina Dental Association
Updated August 2026
Contact details and membership information for the professional dental association serving dentists in South Carolina.
Contact
- Website
- https://www.scda.org
- Phone
- (803) 750-2277
The South Carolina Dental Association (SCDA) is the professional membership organization for South Carolina dentists, representing more than 2,000 member dentists statewide. Its stated mission is to "optimize public health by advancing the art and science of dentistry," and its vision is to advocate for oral healthcare excellence and advance the profession of dentistry in South Carolina.
Advocacy and member programs
- Legislative advocacy — SCDA maintains relationships with state legislators, operates a political action committee (DenPAC), and works with a lobbying team to monitor and influence dentistry-related legislation and regulation, including collaboration with the Board of Dentistry
- Continuing education — SCDA hosts CE courses and events, including simulation-based clinical courses, that help members meet Board renewal requirements
- Community programs — SCDA supports donated dental services, community dental clinics, a Recovering Professional Program, and a Rural Incentive Program for members
- Practice resources — publications, practice-management guidance, and a Find-a-Dentist directory for the public
Helpful Resources
South Carolina Board of Dentistry
Board contact information, licensing requirements, and complaint procedures.
Learn more →South Carolina license renewal
Renewal fees, deadlines, and what's required to keep a license active.
Learn more →License Requirements
See the exams, education, and application steps required to become a licensed dentist or dental hygienist in every state.
Learn more →CE Requirements
See how many continuing education hours are required to renew your license in each state, and which courses qualify.
Learn more →How to Verify a License
Verify a dentist's or hygienist's license status using each state board's official lookup tool.
Learn more →How to File a Complaint
Step-by-step guidance on filing a complaint against a dentist or hygienist with your state dental board.
Learn more →Disciplinary Actions
How state dental boards investigate and discipline dentists, and how to check a practitioner's public record.
Learn more →Dental Specialties
The 12 recognized dental specialties explained, from orthodontics to oral surgery, and how specialty licensing works.
Learn more →This page is your South Carolina association starting point
Membership and mediation details above cover what South Carolina Dental Association offers directly, but licensing, renewal, and complaints are handled by the South Carolina Board of Dentistry, not the association. Whether you're renewing a license or looking into a dentist's standing, the pages above get you there.