Scope of practice — what a dentist may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

South Carolina Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dentist Salary in South Carolina

Statewide South Carolina figures for dentists.

South Carolina median

$158,640

BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025

South Carolina range

$121,090–$228,820

vs. national

-7%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dentists in South Carolina

3 employers have 44 open dentist roles in South Carolina, led by Heartland Dental with 27 openings.

Heartland Dental27 open Pacific Dental Services12 open Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry5 open

About This Role

A general dentist provides restorative and preventive care and usually leads the clinical team at a dental practice.

Dental practices across South Carolina hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dentist jobs are open in South Carolina right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 44 live dentist openings in South Carolina. They come from 3 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dentist earn in South Carolina?

The South Carolina median for dentists is $158,640 a year, -7% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025).

03What licence does a dentist need in South Carolina?

The South Carolina Board of Dentistry sets the licensing rules for dentists in South Carolina. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the South Carolina licensure page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dentists in South Carolina?

The South Carolina listings currently come from 3 employers, including Heartland Dental (27), Pacific Dental Services (12), and Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry (5).

05Which South Carolina cities have the most dentists openings?

Across the South Carolina listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Columbia (13), Myrtle Beach (5), Lexington (4), Summerville (3), and Charleston (2).

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