Dr. Richard Sims Tompkins, DMD
OrthodonticsNPI: 1912015207
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About This Provider
Dr. Richard Tompkins is a Columbia native and board-certified orthodontist with 20 years of experience straightening smiles. He offers a full range of treatment options, including traditional metal braces, clear ceramic braces, and Invisalign clear aligners, so you can choose what works best for you. Dr. Tompkins also specializes in treating sleep apnea with custom oral devices. Following his practice philosophy of delivering beautiful results quickly and comfortably, he's committed to giving you the best care possible. As a past president of multiple professional organizations, Dr. Tompkins is an active leader in dentistry and is now accepting new patients.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Clemson University – BS Microbiology
- Temple University, School of Dentistry – Master of Science in Orthodontics
- Medical University of South Carolina, School of Dental Medicine – Doctorate of Dental Medicine
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthodontics (1998)
- American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (2019)
Credential: DMD
NPI registered: 08/27/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Invisalign clear aligners (certified provider)
- Custom oral devices for sleep apnea
Professional Memberships
- Southern Association of Orthodontists (past president)
- Greater Columbia Dental Association (past president)
- South Carolina Association of Orthodontists (past president)
- South Carolina Dental Association
- American Dental Association
- American Board of Orthodontics
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
- American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
Beyond the Office
Columbia native serving his hometown
Past president of Southern Association of Orthodontists
Past president of Greater Columbia Dental Association
Past president of South Carolina Association of Orthodontists
Grew up in the orthodontic profession; his father was an orthodontist who established the practice in the 1960s
Married to wife Libby
Has three sons: Sims, Rush, and Griff
Owns a Black Lab and a Belgian Malinois
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