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Most dentists can take care of the basics such as tooth cleaning and cavity filling, and we offer those services in a fun, safe environment too. But when it comes to more complex issues, you need the kind of expertise you probably won’t find in your neighborhood dentist’s office. You will find it here.

Our dentists and orthodontists are highly skilled. They have to be – when they aren’t taking care of children, they’re teaching the next generation of dentists. That means they have extensive experience in treating challenging oral health issues including early childhood caries, cleft palate, pediatric gum disease, improper bite, malocclusion, and oral soft tissue and hard tissue anomalies.

We see kids ages 0-17. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends your child’s first visit at 12 months of age.

Services We Offer

  • Preventive care
  • Infant oral exams
  • Restorative and surgical care
  • Habit counseling (e.g., pacifier use)
  • Fillings
  • Sealants
  • Management of gum disease
  • Orthodontics
  • Special health care needs

Frequently Asked Questions

Charleston

MUSC Children's Health Dental & Oral Health
Dental Clinics Building
Fourth floor
29 Bee Street
Charleston, SC 29425

MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital – by referral through our main clinic
10 McClennan Banks Dr.
Charleston, SC 29425

North Charleston

MUSC Children’s Health R. Keith Summey Medical Pavilion – by referral through our main clinic
2250 Mall Drive
North Charleston, SC 29406

No. Please make an appointment. To schedule a dental appointment for your child and adolescent, call 843-792-3365.

Yes. Patient service representatives and providers can access and use interpreter services when needed.

We are in network with BlueCross/ BlueShield of South Carolina Dental plans, including:

  • Commercial
  • Companion Life
  • Dental Grid Members
  • Federal Employee Program
  • Medicare Advantage
  • State

For all other insurers, courtesy claims are filed on your behalf.

All other insurance payments are sent to the patient. The patient is responsible for payment and reaching out to their insurer for potential reimbursement.

Medicaid is accepted in the Urgent Care Clinic, in the Pamela Kaminsky Clinic for Adults with Special Health Care Needs, for some gum treatments for patients who are under 21, for children's dental care (pediatric dentistry and root canals), and for some orthodontics services. Medicaid coverage for services varies by plan type and all services listed may not be covered.

No. After your child’s initial screening, the provider will discuss treatment plan options with you. In select cases, if a student or resident is part of your provider’s care team, you may receive a reduced fee for the treatment they provide.

Find a Provider

MUSC Children's Health has a doctor or provider for you. Search by location, keyword, or specialty.

Accepting New Patients
Michelle Ziegler

Michelle Ziegler, DDS

Specialties
  • General Dentistry
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Locations (1)
  • Charleston, SC
Accepting New Patients
Deirdre Sams Williams

Deirdre Sams Williams, DDS, MS

Specialties
  • General Dentistry
  • Pediatric Dentistry
Locations (1)
  • Charleston, SC
Accepting New Patients
Christopher Cotterill

Christopher Cotterill, DMD

Specialties
  • Pediatric Dentistry
Locations (1)
  • Charleston, SC

Find a Location

MUSC Dental Urgent Care

Address
James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine
29 Bee Street
James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine
Charleston, SC 29425
Hours
Specialties
  • Dental - Dentofacial Orthopaedics
  • Dental - Endodontics

MUSC Children's Health Dental & Oral Health

Address
Dental Clinics Building
29 Bee Street
Charleston, SC 29425
Hours
Specialties
  • Pediatric Dentistry

MUSC Dental and Oral Health - West Ashley

Address
2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd
2nd Floor
Charleston, SC 29407
Hours
Specialties
  • Dental - Dentofacial Orthopaedics
  • Dental - Endodontics