Charleston Prosthodontics is a dental practice devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles!
A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services you deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.
As a practice, we are true believers that preventive care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. We strive to provide dental health care vs. disease care. Thats why we focus on thorough exams checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and taking x-rays when necessary. We also know that routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease. Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, were also concerned about your health. A review of your medical history can help us stay informed of your overall health, any new medications, and any illnesses that may impact your dental health.
Infection control in our office is also very important to us (and you). To protect you and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.
Building a foundation of trust by treating you as a special individual is vital to your success, and our success. We understand how uneasy you may feel about your dental visits, and how we can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.
After graduating from dental school, prosthodontists complete a three or four year ADA-accredited residency program. It includes lectures and seminars, and intensive laboratory and clinical experience in fabricating crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, complete and removable partial dentures, and dental implants.
Residents also receive extensive training in diagnosing and treating temporomandibular disorders (TMD) of the jaw, traumatic injuries to oral structures, and congenital or birth anomalies such as cleft palate, and oral cancer reconstruction. In addition, they are qualified to manage bruxism and sleep apnea disorders such as snoring.
Prosthodontists are dedicated to the highest standards of care in the restoration and replacement of teeth. Your prosthodontist will work closely with you to develop a comprehensive plan to treat your specific situation and explain what result you can expect.
After completing an accredited residency program, prosthodontists have the option of applying for Board certification in the specialty. The process, which is administered by the American Board of Prosthodontics, is similar to that in other dental and medical fields.
Subsequent to completing a comprehensive written examination, candidates must present three patient cases and defend their diagnosis, treatment, and results to a panel of examiners, all of whom are experienced Board Certified prosthodontists.
After successfully challenging the multipart process, which requires approximately four years, the prosthodontist becomes certified and is recognized as a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. To maintain their certification, Diplomates must demonstrate their commitment to their continuing professional education by attending or presenting scientific lectures or publishing articles or textbook chapters.
The mission of the American Board of Prosthodontics is to certify individuals who have demonstrated exemplary knowledge and skills in the specialty. The Board also seeks to identify those who are committed to life-long learning and ethical practices and to the advancement of Prosthodontics.
The American Board of Prosthodontics recognizes its responsibility to the profession and to the public and discharges this responsibility through the administration of examinations designed to identify individuals with the knowledge, skills, and attributes deemed important to those who will be called Diplomates of the American Board of Prosthodontics.
Because of their additional education and training, Prosthodontists are experts in diagnosis, treatment planning and restorative procedures. Your prosthodontist can restore your oral function and improve the esthetic appearance of your smile through:
Dr. Richardson is certified by the American Board of Prosthodontics and is based in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Richardson specializes in providing dental implant based Smile Makeovers for people who have damaged or missing teeth.
Dr. Richardson is a Board Certified expert in restoring peoples teeth, providing them with attractive smiles utilizing state-of-the-art dental implant prosthetics such as fixed implant dentures, removable implant dentures, dental implants, crowns, dental bridges and others.
A: After completing an accredited residency program, Prosthodontists have the option of applying for Board certification in the specialty. The process, which is administered by the American Board of Prosthodontics, is similar to that in other dental and medical fields.
Subsequent to completing a comprehensive written examination, candidates must present three patient cases and defend their diagnosis, treatment, and results to a panel of examiners, all of whom are experienced Board Certified Prosthodontists.
After successfully challenging the multipart process, which requires approximately four years, the Prosthodontist becomes certified and is recognized as a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. To maintain their certification, Diplomates must demonstrate their commitment to their continuing professional education by attending or presenting scientific lectures or publishing articles or textbook chapters.
A: Because of their additional education and training, Prosthodontists are experts in diagnosis, treatment planning and restorative procedures. Your Prosthodontist can restore your oral function and improve the esthetic appearance of your smile through:
Tammy has 35 years of experience as a dental assistant and front desk coordinator. She has worked with Charleston Prosthodontics since 1999 when Dr. Richardson moved from academic dentistry to private practice. Tammy received her Dental Assisting education in her home state of West Virginia and her BS in Vocational Education Training from Southern Illinois University.