SCAPD

SCAPD's Mission

Our society serves its members and represents the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry in the state of South Carolina. Our goal is to advocate optimal oral health care for infants, children, adolescents/teenagers, and persons with special health care needs.

We will represent the oral health issues for all children in the state of South Carolina. We strive to encourage, sponsor and advance the achievement of high and ethical standards of practice for our members. We want to promote to the public scientific information and advancements in Pediatric Dentistry to better educate parents on the value of a pediatric dentist for their child.

South Carolina Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
2022-23 Leadership

Dr. Gabe Ross

President
Oak Landing Pediatric Dentistry Summerville, SC

Dr. Ryan Smith

Dr. Ryan R. Smith

Vice President
Sawgrass Pediatric Dentistry Myrtle Beach, SC

Dr. Frances Gouldin

Dr. Frances Gouldin

Secretary
Kids Teeth
Mt. Pleasant, SC

Dr. Beth
Poag

Treasurer
Carolina Children's Dentistry
Columbia/Sumter SC

Dr. Jeff Jackson

Immediate Past President
Jackson Pediatric Dentistry
Summerville, SC

Past Presidents:

  • Dr. Jeff Jackson
  • Dr. Rosa Barnes
  • Dr. Shane Harpham
  • Dr. Meredith Papadea 
  • Dr. Isabel Driggers
  • Dr. June Murakaru


Public Policy Advocate:
Dr.Hannah Rustin

Medicaid Liaison:  Dr. Felicia Goins

Membership Liaison:  Dr. Brian Han 

MUSC Pedo Program Liaison: Dr. Deirdre Williams

District Representatives:

PIEDMONT:

  • Dr. Megan Charowski
  • Dr. Cole Staines

CENTRAL:

  • Dr. Rob Nieders
  • Dr. Ryan Colosi

 

PEEDEE

  • Dr. Richard Bryant
  • Dr. Matt Tillman

COASTAL

  • Dr. Rebecca Ward
  • Dr. Erin Nichols

SCAPD Members

SCAPD Members can access a password-only leader directory with email contact information. Additional features coming soon. Please use our website contact form to request your password.