Mayes McEntire, DMD, MS
Endodontist in Columbia, SC
Dr. Mayes McEntire grew up in Newberry, South Carolina, and graduated with honors from Presbyterian College. He completed Dental School at the Medical University of South Carolina and then attended The Ohio State University where he received his Specialty Certificate in Endodontics and his Masters of Science.
While at Ohio State, he completed extensive clinical research involving local anesthesia and is committed to providing pain-free endodontic procedures for his patients.
Dr. McEntire returned to South Carolina in 2009 to join Palmetto Endodontics and has performed thousands of endodontic procedures.
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Education
- The Ohio State University: Certificate in Endodontics and Masters of Science, 2009
- The Medical University of South Carolina: DMD, 2007
- Presbyterian College: BS Biology, 2003
Professional History
- Palmetto Endodontics, LLC, Columbia, SC: Endodontist (2009 – Present)
Professional Organizations/Affiliations
- American Association of Endodontists
- American Dental Association
- South Carolina Dental Association
- South Carolina Association of Endodontists
- Greater Columbia Dental Association
- MUSC, College of Dental Medicine Alumni Association
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon Alumni Association
- Spear Study Group
Publications
- Anesthetic Efficacy of 4% Articaine with 1:100,000 Epinephrine versus 4% Articaine with 1:200,000 Epinephrine as a Primary Buccal Infiltration in the Mandibular First Molar Mayes McEntire DMD, MS, John Nusstein DMD, MS, Melissa Drum DMD, MS, Al Reader DMD, MS, Mike Beck DDS, MA. Journal of Endodontics Vol. 37 Issue 4, p.450-454.
Activities & Interests
Dr. McEntire and his family reside in Lexington. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, following college athletics and boating.
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Palmetto Endodontics
Patient Review
Dr. McEntire is amazing, kind, patient, thorough, and a genuinely wonderful dentist. I highly recommend Dr. McEntire and his marvelous staff.
- Kim P
Patient Review
Dr. McEntire and staff was very helpful in making me feel very comfortable. The procedure was explained in a way that relieved any fears or concerns that I may have had. I felt confident that Dr. McEntire and staff would do a great job and I would not hesitate to recommend my family and friends to him. I am grateful for a talented doctor and his staff who displayed professionalism and kindness to me and my husband.
- Hattie S
Patient Review
I had never had a root canal done and so was a bit apprehensive. The care given, the friendliness of the staff and the skill of Dr. McEntire were exceptional. There was virtually no pain during the procedure and now none 24 hours later. CH
- Charles H