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Best Pediatric dentists in Columbia, SC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

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

  2. 6

    Best for weekend appointments: Family Dental, 3.8★ from 1,010 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

  3. 4

    Best for evenings: Total Dental Care of South Carolina, 4.6★ from 214 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM.

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15 of Columbia’s 156 clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff, as of October 2026. 1 of them open Saturdays and 1 stay open after 6pm. 1 say they accept new patients.

Top 10 pediatric dentists in Columbia at a glance

Top 10 pediatric dentists in Columbia at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsNew patientsBest for
1Chapin Pediatric and Teen Dentistry745.0★ (65)—YesTop DR Score among pediatric dentists
2Drs. Ellis, Green, and Jenkins714.9★ (1,716)———
3River Oaks Advanced Dentistry685.0★ (188)———
4Total Dental Care of South Carolina674.6★ (214)Evenings—Best for evenings
5Carolina Dental Docs644.4★ (200)———
6Family Dental643.8★ (1,010)Sat—Best for weekend appointments
7Collins Children's Dentistry634.7★ (55)———
8Thomas H. Pitts DMD635.0★ (159)———
9David M Lovit, DMD, LLC614.8★ (466)———
10The Pediatric Smile Academy615.0★ (14)———

The 15 pediatric 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, 65 Google reviews.

    • 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

    Book appointment at Chapin Pediatric and Teen DentistryFull profile(803) 298-8255
    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.

  2. #2 Drs. Ellis, Green, and Jenkins

    8905 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, United States

    71/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,716 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Columbia (1,716).

    • 4.9from 1,716 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Drs. Ellis, Green, and JenkinsFull profile(803) 830-4387
    In their words

    We are a family practice committed to offering high quality dental treatment to all your family members regardless of age and sex. Our pediatric dentist in 29223 offers general and cosmetic dentistry services under one roof. Our pediatric dentist in Columbia prioritize every patients’ smile and have for years served residents of Dentsville, Pontiac, Kilian, Woodfield, Sandwood and the surrounding communities. What makes us stand out? We offer a game room, sedation dentistry…

    From Drs. Ellis, Green, and Jenkins's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 River Oaks Advanced Dentistry

    142 Leisure Ln, Columbia, SC 29210, United States

    68/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 188 Google reviews, 188 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 188 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at River Oaks Advanced DentistryFull profile(803) 939-5935
    In their words

    We take great pride in offering the latest technology and the most comfortable solutions for taking care of your smile. Exemplary patient care, outstanding aesthetic results, compassion, and integrity are the paramount values of our practice. We know that for many individuals a visit to the dentist can be stressful. That is why in addition to achieving dental excellence, we strive to create an environment that is both gentle and caring.

    From River Oaks Advanced Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Columbia dentists

This list covers the 15 Columbia clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff. We scored 15 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

Best Pediatric dentists in Columbia, SC: frequently asked questions

Who are the pediatric dentists in Columbia?

15 Columbia clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Chapin Pediatric and Teen Dentistry, Drs. Ellis, Green, and Jenkins and River Oaks Advanced Dentistry.

Which of these Columbia clinics are open on Saturday?

1 of the 15 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Family Dental, and Family Dental opens 9 AM–1 PM. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which Columbia clinics on this page are open late?

1 of the 15 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Total Dental Care of South Carolina has the latest weekday hours, until 8 PM on Mondays.

Which of these Columbia clinics accept new patients?

1 of the 15 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 pediatric 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 15 Columbia clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff, 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.

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