Our Team

About University Dental

Who We Are

At University Dental, we take pride in our ability to restore and enhance the natural beauty of your smile. We use the latest in dental materials and technology. The result of our effort is reflected in the confidence of your smile. If you have questions about our dental care services or wish to schedule an appointment, please call our office at 803-252-8101 today!

Quality Care

We personalize your care with comprehensive treatment planning; it is our goal to help all of our patients achieve optimal dental health. We believe that oral health and your general well-being are interrelated; we obtain a complete medical history and review medications and illnesses that may affect your dental health. Blood pressure screenings are routine in our practice. In case of a dental emergency, we make every effort to see you as quickly as possible.

Preventative Care and Education

We believe in education and preventative care. Our goal is to increase preventative maintenance and decrease the need for the treatment of dental disease. We know that regular cleanings, sealants and fluoride are very important factors in preventing oral disease. We perform thorough exams – checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams and taking X-rays, when necessary.

Good home care, diet and overall good health are also factors in preventing disease; we believe that these are best managed by the patient through education. Optimal oral health is our goal.

Safety Precautions

We strive to make sure that our office is one where your safety is paramount. We follow standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in order to ensure that your visit to our office is as germ-free as possible.

Training and Expertise

As dental health professionals, we want you to be confident in our training and expertise as skilled clinicians. In order to maintain the high level of service and results that you demand and deserve, we are continually updating our education by participating in dental lectures, meetings and conventions so that we remain in full awareness of any new techniques, products and equipment that become available so that we can provide the highest level of care for our patients.

Making Your Visit Positive

We want to build a foundation of trust with our patients so that you will have less apprehension about visiting the dentist. Some people naturally feel uneasy about dental visits, so if we can help your experience be a relaxing and positive one, we have accomplished a major goal. Each of our staff members is dedicated to making sure that you have excellent personalized care in order to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

We appreciate your faith in us and thank you for the opportunity to take care of your dental needs.

Our Dentists

Meet Makeeba Pough, DMD

Dr. Makeeba Pough grew up in Holly Hill, SC. She received a degree in biology from the University of South Carolina in Columbia and received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina’s College of Dental Medicine.



Dr. Pough has gained a foundation in dentistry that has allowed her to fight against the epidemic of poor oral health in our community. She enjoys meeting new patients and treating them with the highest level of personalized care. Dr. Pough listens to her patients’ needs, concerns and goals, and works with them to relieve their pain and restore their smile and confidence.

When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Pough spends the majority of her time with her husband Brandon and her sons. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and traveling to new places.

When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Pough spends the majority of her time with her husband Brandon and her sons. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and traveling to new places.

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