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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

Pee Dee Fall Meeting

Course Title:  How Does Aging Affect Our Practice and What Do We Need To Know? 

Date/Time:   Friday, September 11, 2026

Registration:  8:30 am
Seminar:  9:00 am - 11:00 am
Business Meeting:  11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Lunch:  12:00 pm 

Location:  Florence Country Club, 450 Country Club Blvd, Florence, SC 29501

Speaker:  Larry Williams, DDS, MPH 

Speaker Biography/Conflicts of Interest:  None to declare 

Credit Hours:  2

Cost:  None

Session Description: This course will address the process of aging and its effect on our practice of dentistry. 

Educational Objectives:  Understand the complexities of aging as they pertain to treatment planning for our patients

  • Develop knowledge of treatment concerns which impact oral healthcare treatment planning for geriatric patients

  • Better understand evidence-based oral health options for geriatric patients

  • Discuss various treatment options for different problems facing geriatric patients

  • Understand adaptive devices that geriatric patients use and the impact on patient care

  • Identify and appraise the qualities of communication with geriatric patients

  • Better understand the consent process for geriatric patients with diminished mental capacity

Registration information:  No pre-registration is required

Contact for Questions:  Dr. Tiffany Karkanen  -  tkarkanendds@gmail.com

 

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