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Emergency Dentists in Columbia, SC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among emergency dentists: Chapin Pediatric and Teen Dentistry, 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, open 5 days a week, with emergency care.

  2. 2

    Best for Sunday emergencies: Hagen Dental Clinic, 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews, open 7 days until 12 AM.

  3. 3

    Best for late-evening emergencies: Cooper Sr Noble P DDS, 4.6★ from 61 Google reviews, open 7 days until 12 AM.

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9 of Columbia’s 156 clinics list emergency or same-day care, as of October 2026. 8 of them open on Sundays, 8 on Saturdays and 8 after 6pm. 1 also list same-day appointments.

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Emergency dentist hours in Columbia

Posted hours for the highest-ranked clinics that list emergency or same-day care. Call first: same-day slots depend on that day’s bookings.

Top 9 emergency dentists in Columbia at a glance

Top 9 emergency dentists in Columbia at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsNew patientsBest for
1Chapin Pediatric and Teen Dentistry745.0★ (65)—YesTop DR Score among emergency dentists
2Hagen Dental Clinic693.5★ (6)Evenings · Sat · Sun—Best for Sunday emergencies
3Cooper Sr Noble P DDS664.6★ (61)Evenings · Sat · Sun—Best for late-evening emergencies
4Drs. Strauss & Hoffman D.M.D655.0★ (16)Evenings · Sat · Sun——
5Brown Family Dentistry..624.1★ (35)Evenings · Sat · Sun——
6Signature Smiles.615.0★ (8)Evenings · Sat · Sun——
7Draffin Jr W Craig DDS595.0★ (2)Evenings · Sat · Sun——
81800 Dentist Columbia47—Evenings · Sat · Sun——
9Blue Sky Dental LLC44—Evenings · Sat · Sun——

The 9 emergency dentists in Columbia, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

  1. Ranked #1 in Columbia

    #1 Chapin Pediatric and Teen Dentistry

    192 Broom Straw Rd, Chapin, SC 29036, United States

    74/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Columbia (65).

    • 5.0from 65 Google reviews
    • Speaks English
    • Accepts Medicaid
    • Accepting new patients
    • Emergency care
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Dentists
    Dr. Charlton Conner

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+6 more

    In their words

    Chapin Pediatric and Teen Dentistry is a board‑certified pediatric dental practice in Chapin, SC, offering gentle, comprehensive dental care for infants, children, and teens. The office provides preventive exams, cleanings, sealants, restorative treatments, and emergency dental care in a comfortable, child‑friendly environment designed to reduce anxiety and build long‑term oral‑health habits.

    From Chapin Pediatric and Teen Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Columbia dentists

This list covers the 9 Columbia clinics that list emergency or same-day care. We scored 9 Columbia clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 31 were excluded (4 closed and 27 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

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Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Columbia data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Emergency Dentists in Columbia, SC: frequently asked questions

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Columbia?

9 Columbia clinics list emergency or same-day care in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Chapin Pediatric and Teen Dentistry, Hagen Dental Clinic and Cooper Sr Noble P DDS. Call before you go, because same-day slots depend on that day’s bookings.

Which of these Columbia clinics are open on Saturday?

8 of the 9 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Hagen Dental Clinic, Cooper Sr Noble P DDS and Drs. Strauss & Hoffman D.M.D, and Hagen Dental Clinic opens 12 AM–12 AM.

Which of these Columbia clinics are open on Sunday?

8 of the 9 clinics on this page open on Sundays. The highest-ranked are Hagen Dental Clinic, Cooper Sr Noble P DDS and Drs. Strauss & Hoffman D.M.D, and Hagen Dental Clinic opens 12 AM–12 AM.

Which Columbia clinics on this page are open late?

8 of the 9 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Hagen Dental Clinic has the latest weekday hours, until 12 AM on Mondays.

Which of these Columbia clinics accept new patients?

1 of the 9 clinics on this page say they are accepting new patients. Chapin Pediatric and Teen Dentistry are among them. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

How are emergency dentists in Columbia ranked?

Each clinic has one DR Score from 0 to 100, built from 6 published factors: reputation, review volume, recency, access, services and profile completeness. This page lists the 9 Columbia clinics that list emergency or same-day care, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Columbia

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 156 clinics.
  2. : 27 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 4 closed clinics removed.