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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

Central District Fall Meeting

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Central District Dental Society Fall Meeting

Healing with the Power of Light

Friday, September 19, 2025

Stone River
121 Alexander Rd
West Columbia, SC 29169

Registration & Breakfast: 8:30 am -9:00 am
Lecture: 9:00 am- 12:00 pm
Lunch & Business Meeting: 12:00 pm -1:30 pm

Speaker: James H. Cottle, DDS

Session Description: Introduction to the use of Lasers in Dentistry. This course will include the history of laser light, the science of laser energy and how to use lasers safely in a clinical setting. All wavelengths of the variety of lasers that can be used in dentistry will be discussed, including specific clinical applications. Many clinical examples will be shown and the remarkable results of post-operative healing. Laser Dentistry is minimally invasive dentistry.

Educational Objectives:

  • Learn about the science and safety of laser dentistry.
  • Learn how easy it is to incorporate lasers into a dental practice for many clinical situations.
  • Learn how patients benefit by the effective use lasers in dentistry.

Contact for Questions: James H. Cottle, DDS, cottle.l@osu.edu

Credit Hours: 3.0 CEUs

Free to Members

Speaker Bio:
DDS: 1981 -The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
GPR: 1982-1983: Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH 45409
1983 -2015: Private Practice as a General Dentist in Westerville, OH 43081
1984 -2015: Part-time Faculty Member, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
2015- Present: Full-time Faculty Member, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
Current Role: Director, Community Education and Outreach
Fellow: Academy of General Dentistry
Fellow: Pierre Fauchard Academy
Fellow: International College of Dentists
Fellow:  American College of Dentists
Dedicated member: Columbus Dental Society, Ohio Dental Association and the American Dental Association

 

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