Dr. Felicia L. Goins, DDS
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1306891833
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Dr. Felicia Goins is a pediatric dentist in Columbia, SC, with 20 years of experience caring for children's teeth and oral health. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Howard University College of Dentistry and completed specialized training in pediatric dentistry at Georgetown University School of Dentistry. Dr. Goins is deeply committed to her community—she founded Carolina Children's Dentistry and created programs to help underserved children get dental care and sealants. What makes Dr. Goins special is that she truly values building lasting relationships with her patients and their families, believing that good dental care starts in childhood. She is accepting new patients and is recognized nationwide for her expertise and dedication to pediatric dental care.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, Howard University College of Dentistry
- Certificate of Pediatric Dentistry, Georgetown University School of Dentistry
- Bachelor of Arts Degree, George Washington University
Board Certifications
- Board Eligible
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 05/23/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Association of University Women
- American Dental Association
- National Dental Association
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry
- South Carolina Dental Association
- Central District Dental Society
- South Carolina Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Palmetto Medical Dental Pharmaceutical Association
- Society of American Indian Dentists
- The American College of Dentists
- International College of Dentists
Awards & Recognition
- Award for Chief Resident, Pediatric Dental Residency at Children's Hospital National Medical Center
- Inducted into The American College of Dentists (2013)
- Inducted into International College of Dentists (Regent Representative for South Carolina)
Beyond the Office
Founder of Carolina Children's Dentistry
Co-Founder of Links Inc. Dental Sealants Program at W.A. Perry Middle School
Founded Health Reach Program (1992, now affiliated with Prisma Health Tuomey Regional Medical Center as Care Reach)
Board member: YWCA of the Upper Lowlands
Board member: Sumter Museum of Art
Board member: Tuomey Hospital Foundation
Board member: Kershaw County Historical Society
Board member: Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
Board member: The Columbia Chapter of Links
Board member: University of South Carolina Commission on Higher Learning
Member: Wake Forest University College Board of Visitors
South Carolina State Board of Dentistry (2006-2015)
South Carolina State Dental Board Disciplinary Panel member (since 2004)
Administers Pediatric Dental Specialty Examination for South Carolina State Dental Board (16 years)
Executive Board: South Carolina Academy of Pediatric Dentists
South Carolina Dental Association Medicaid Ad Hoc Committee (since 1999)
Health Reach initiatives: Dental Screenings at local schools, EdVenture Back to School Bash, local health fairs, career fairs
Sponsor: March of Dimes
Sponsor: Special Olympics
Born and raised in Washington, D.C.
Known as 'Dr. G'
Beloved figure in South Carolina, highly respected as a Pediatric Dentist nationwide
Has hospital appointments at Prisma Health Tuomey (Sumter, SC), Prisma Health Richland (Columbia, SC), Palmetto Surgery Center (Columbia, SC), and Children's Hospital National Medical Center (Washington, DC)
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