Columbia, SC dental implants provider guide: agencies, associations and consumer help
Government & regulatory
This is general information, not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional about your situation.
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South Carolina Board of Dentistry
State regulatory board that licenses and oversees dentists, dental hygienists, and dental technicians in South Carolina, and handles complaints and disciplinary action against license holders.
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South Carolina Attorney General's Office - Consumer Protection & Antitrust
State office that pursues consumer-protection enforcement and directs consumers to file complaints against businesses through the SC Department of Consumer Affairs to help identify illegal practices and marketplace trends.
Visit website → Mailing Address: The Honorable Alan Wilson, P.O. Box 11549, Columbia, S.C. 29211; Office Address: Rembert Dennis Building, 1000 Assembly Street, Room 519, Columbia, S.C.
Industry & professional associations
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South Carolina Dental Association (SCDA)
Non-profit professional association representing more than 2,000 member dentists in South Carolina, offering a mediation and complaint-referral service for patients with billing, estimate, or insurance disputes with member dentists.
Visit website → Phone: 803-750-2277 (Toll Free in SC: 800-327-2598) 120 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210 -
American Dental Association (ADA)
The nation's largest dental association, publishing patient information on dental procedures including implants, though it cannot resolve individual patient complaints.
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American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
National professional organization founded in 1951 and dedicated specifically to implant dentistry, useful for checking a provider's implant-specific credentials or training.
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American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)
Non-profit membership association for periodontists, who specialize in gum disease treatment and in placing and maintaining dental implants.
Consumer protection
This is general information only. Follow each body's official guidance for your situation.
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South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA)
State consumer-protection agency, established in 1974, that accepts and mediates written complaints against businesses including dental practices and investigates unfair or deceptive trade practices.
Visit website → Phone: (800) 922-1594 toll free in SC, or 803-734-4200, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays
Legal help
This is general information, not legal advice. Speak to a qualified professional about your specific situation.
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South Carolina Bar Lawyer Referral Service (LRS)
Public service of the South Carolina Bar that connects consumers with pre-screened attorneys by practice area and location, including for potential dental malpractice or contract disputes. It is not a free service.
Visit website → Phone: 1 (803) 799-7100 in Richland and Lexington counties; statewide toll-free 1-800-868-2284
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