Health Center News

CareSouth Carolina is excited to welcome Dr. Nicholas A. Schuster, DMD, to its Division of Dental Medicine team.

Dr. Schuster will be providing care through CareSouth Carolina’s Mobile Dental Unit as part of the Miles of Smiles Dental Program, bringing vital oral health services to schools and communities throughout Lee County and beyond.

“I’ll be going to schools across the Lee County area as part of the Dental Mobile Unit,” Dr. Schuster said. “When school’s not in session, I’ll be seeing patients at our Bishopville Pediatric Dental office. It’s a great way to make sure kids are getting the care they need, even if they don’t have a ride to the dentist.”

Dr. Schuster brings several years of experience in practice, and said he wants to help patients build a foundation in taking care of their teeth.

“I’ve talked with patients who had a bad experience with a dentist when they were young and didn’t go back for 10, 20—even 40 years,” he shared. “We’re changing that. We’re coming directly to kids and making the dentist a place that’s not scary, but helpful and even fun.”

In many cases, one of the biggest barriers to care is transportation. Parents may have work or other responsibilities that make it difficult to bring their children to a dental office. The Mobile Dental Unit helps eliminate that barrier by delivering care directly to schools and communities.

“Being able to bring the office to the children is huge,” Dr. Schuster said. “It makes a real difference. I love building relationships and helping kids learn the best ways to brush and floss—so they feel confident, informed, and unafraid.”

Dr. Schuster is part of a growing effort at CareSouth Carolina to increase access to oral health services. Since its launch in 2016, the Mobile Dental Unit has been providing on-site services to children across the Pee Dee region. In addition to preventive and restorative care, the program includes a pediatric sedation and dental fears clinic, as well as specialized services for individuals with special needs, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS.

Outside of his work with CareSouth Carolina, Dr. Schuster serves in the U.S. Army National Guard and enjoys golfing, learning new things, and spending time with his wife and their newborn daughter.