Data report · 2026
Dental access in Columbia, SC: 2026 report
156 clinics analysedUpdated 129 with posted hours
We analysed 156 dental clinics listed in Columbia, SC. 7.8% of those with posted hours open on Saturdays, and 6.2% on Sundays. 8.5% stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. 5.8% list emergency care.
Key numbers for Columbia
Each share names its base: clinics with posted hours, or all listed clinics.
Open on Saturdays10 of 129 clinics with posted hours
Open on Sundays8 of 129 clinics with posted hours
Open after 6pm on a weekday11 of 129 clinics with posted hours
Offer emergency care9 of all 156 listed clinics, from services and profile data
Have a named specialist on staff37 of all 156 listed clinics, from named-dentist records
Opening hours and access in Columbia
| Measure | Share | Share bar | Clinics | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays | 7.8% | 10 of 129 | Share of 129 clinics with posted hours | |
| Open on Sundays | 6.2% | 8 of 129 | Share of 129 clinics with posted hours | |
| Open after 6pm on a weekday | 8.5% | 11 of 129 | Share of 129 clinics with posted hours | |
| Open 7 days a week | 6.2% | 8 of 129 | Share of 129 clinics with posted hours | |
| Offer emergency care | 5.8% | 9 of 156 | Share of all 156 listed clinics, from services and profile data | |
| Offer same-day appointments | 0.6% | 1 of 156 | Share of all 156 listed clinics, from profile data | |
| Have a named specialist on staff | 23.7% | 37 of 156 | Share of all 156 listed clinics, from named-dentist records | |
| Say they accept new patients | 0.6% | 1 of 156 | Share of all 156 listed clinics; clinic-reported, the rest have no status on file | |
| Accept Medicaid | 0.6% | 1 of 156 | Share of all 156 listed clinics, from clinic websites and profiles |
Which dental services are offered in Columbia?
Share of all 156 clinics that list each of our 17 tracked services.
| Service | Clinics | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Dentistry | 130 | 83.3% | |
| Teeth Cleaning | 121 | 77.6% | |
| Dental Implants | 113 | 72.4% | |
| Emergency Care | 104 | 66.7% | |
| Cosmetic Dentistry | 104 | 66.7% | |
| Invisalign | 103 | 66% | |
| Braces | 103 | 66% | |
| Dental Crowns | 102 | 65.4% | |
| Dental Bonding | 101 | 64.7% | |
| Full Restoration | 101 | 64.7% | |
| Teeth Whitening | 99 | 63.5% | |
| Veneers | 98 | 62.8% | |
| Tooth Extraction | 97 | 62.2% | |
| Wisdom Teeth Removal | 97 | 62.2% | |
| Root Canal | 96 | 61.5% | |
| Dentures | 96 | 61.5% | |
| Cosmetic Fillings | 94 | 60.3% |
Dental specialists in Columbia
Clinics with a named specialist on staff in our dentist records. Records exist for only some clinics, so treat these as minimums.
| Specialist | Clinics | Share of all clinics |
|---|---|---|
| Endodontists | 5 | 3.2% |
| Orthodontists | 15 | 9.6% |
| Oral surgeons | 9 | 5.8% |
| Periodontists | 9 | 5.8% |
| Pediatric dentists | 15 | 9.6% |
Languages spoken at Columbia dental clinics
Languages other clinics may offer are not on file, so these are minimum counts.
- English 1
Method and basis
- The base is every active, de-duplicated clinic listed in Columbia on October 21, 2026. Closed and duplicate listings are excluded.
- Hours measures use the 129 clinics with posted hours, from Google Business data and clinic websites. “After 6pm” means closing after 6:00 pm on at least one weekday.
- Emergency care, same-day appointments, new-patient status and coverage come from clinic websites and clinic-submitted profiles. A clinic without that fact on file is counted as not offering it.
- Specialists come from named-dentist records with a specialty title. Few clinics have these records yet.
- Numbers are recalculated with each weekly data update. This page shows the latest figures for the year in its title.
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