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Welcome to the South Carolina Dental Association!

The South Carolina Dental Association represents member dentists in order to promote and provide optimal oral health care to all citizens of the state of South Carolina by serving as an advocate to advance the profession of dentistry.

The SCDA has over 2,000 member dentists in South Carolina. We are the leader in the promotion of oral health care excellence and the advancement of the profession of dentistry in South Carolina.

Contact Us

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30-4:30 Friday: Hours vary
120 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210
Phone: 803-750-2277
Toll Free in SC: 800-327-2598
Fax: 803-750-1644
Email: scda@scda.org

Upcoming Events

Piedmont District Meeting

Address: 6 Verdae Blvd, Greenville, SC

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Piedmont District Dental Society Fall Meeting

AI in the Dental World

Friday, September 12, 2025

Southern First Bank
6 Verdae Blvd,
Greenville, SC 29607

Registration & Breakfast: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Business Meeting: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Dr. Anish Gupta, DDS: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Break: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Dr. Alan Friedel, DDS: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Wrap-Up & CE Confirmation: 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Session Description: This meeting highlights how artificial intelligence is transforming the dental industry—from administrative workflows to clinical imaging. Attendees will gain insights into AI tools they can adopt today, along with a practical understanding of the technology’s limitations and ethical implications.

Educational Objectives:

  • Identify AI tools applicable to everyday dental practice
  • Understand the benefits and limitations of AI-enhanced imaging
  • Evaluate ethical and legal considerations of AI in healthcare
  • Explore strategies for successful integration of AI in clinical settings

Credit Hours: 3.0 CEUs

Registration Deadline: August 22, 2025

  • PDDS Member: No Charge
  • Auxiliary / Staff: $10.00
  • SCDA Member (Non-PDDS): $25.00
  • Non-SCDA Member: $50.00

  • Dress Code:
    • Everyone: No denim, scrubs, t-shirts, or flip-flops
    • Men: Button-down shirt and slacks (jacket optional)
    • Women: Dress or slacks 
    • *Failure to comply may result in the loss of venue privileges. *

Questions Contact: Danielle Gill, DMD
Phone: (704) 718-8989  Email: daniellegill.dmd@gmail.com

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Dr. Anish Gupta, DDS

Time: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM (including Q&A)
Topic: Using AI in the Dental Office

Dr. Gupta will explore how AI can streamline dental practice management, enhance diagnostics, and improve clinical efficiency in a general dental setting.

Speaker Bio: Dr. Anish Gupta is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who practices in New Hudson, Michigan at Lyon Dental Implants and Oral Surgery. He has eclectic interests in technology and how they can help his clinical practice, including 3D printing and artificial intelligence. He is a preceptor/adjunct instructor at both the University of Michigan and University of Detroit-Mercy Dental Schools and an attending with the Henry Ford Ascension Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residents. His practice focus is on implantology and dental rehabilitation.

Contact: lyondentalimplants@gmail.com | guptanish@gmail.com Cell: 248.895.1451

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Dr. Alan E. Friedel, DDS
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM (including Q&A)
Topic: Velmeni.ai: 2D/3D Dental Radiograph Interpretation Platform

Dr. Friedel will demonstrate how Velmeni uses artificial intelligence to interpret 2D and 3D dental radiographs, improving accuracy and efficiency in diagnostic decision-making.

Speaker Bio: Dr. Alan E. Friedel is a highly respected dentist and leader in organized dentistry with over four decades of experience. A 1980 graduate of New York University College of Dentistry and a 1976 graduate of the University of Georgia, Dr. Friedel has devoted his career to advancing dental care, education, and policy. He currently serves as the Dental Director at Velmeni.ai, where he contributes to the development of FDA-approved AI technology for dental diagnostics. He is also the Residency Director and Faculty Member at the Florida Institute for Advanced Dental Education. Dr. Friedel has held leadership roles across the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, and South Florida District Dental Association. He has served as Chair of multiple ADA reference committees, was President of both the FDA and South Florida District and is a longtime advocate for CDT code development and education.

Contact: frdldds@aol.com Phone: 954-454-4446 Conflicts of Interest: Affiliated with Velmeni.ai as Dental Director