Dr. Steven Tuggle is an endodontist with 20 years of experience helping patients in Columbia, SC. What makes Dr. Tuggle unique is his deep commitment to whole-person health—he combines dental expertise with specialized training in plant-based nutrition and life coaching. He believes that nourishing your body with more plants is the foundation for better overall wellness, and he's passionate about helping patients improve their cardiovascular health and gut health through nutrition guidance. Dr. Tuggle's personal journey, including his wife's health challenge, inspired him to study nutrition at Cornell University and become a certified health coach. He is currently accepting new patients and brings warmth, expertise, and genuine care to every patient relationship.

Specialties

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EndodonticsPrimary
Root canal treatment and diseases of dental pulp

Education & Training

DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine)
Integrative Nutrition - Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Plant-Based Nutrition - Cornell University

Board Certifications

CPC (Certified Professional Coach)
IINHC (Integrative Intuitive Nutrition Health Coach)
ELI-MP (Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner)

Credential: D.M.D.

NPI registered: 01/25/2006

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Areas of Focus

Plant-based nutrition coachingLife and wellbeing coachingPersonal developmentCardiovascular healthGut microbiome health

Beyond the Office

Ran a couple of marathons

Wife's breast cancer diagnosis prompted his career pivot and research into plant-based nutrition

Left dental practice to attend University of South Carolina Law School but shifted focus after wife's health crisis

Passionate about sharing medical research on diet and health from peer-reviewed journals

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