Marissa Gentle, DMD, MS
Prosthodontist in Columbia, South Carolina
Dr. Marissa Gentle is a prosthodontist providing expert dental implant care in Columbia, South Carolina. With advanced expertise in restorative and implant dentistry, she specializes in full arch reconstruction.
Dr. Gentle has earned a reputation in the Midlands for restoring function and aesthetics through advanced prosthodontic care.
After earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Boston University, Dr. Gentle completed advanced specialty training in prosthodontics at the University of North Carolina, where she gained extensive experience in full arch dental implants, congenital anomalies, and maxillofacial prosthetics.
Dr. Gentle has a strong clinical interest in dental implants and full mouth reconstruction. She was drawn to prosthodontics for its complexity, creativity, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in her patients’ lives through restorative care.
Dr. Gentle’s Prosthodontic Services
From dental implants to complex restorative care, Dr. Gentle is dedicated to delivering personalized treatment that blends clinical expertise with artistry. Her empathetic approach focuses on restoring not just teeth, but confidence, comfort, and quality of life. Below are some of the services she offers.
Envision Full Arch Restoration
Envision full arch restoration offers a permanent alternative to dentures, using implants for a stable, natural-looking smile. Led by a prosthodontist, your custom arch replaces your upper or lower teeth to restore function, comfort, and confidence.
Envision Full Mouth Reconstruction
With a prosthodontist leading your care, Envision full mouth reconstruction combines expertise from multiple specialists and advanced technology to restore your mouth, your health, and your confidence in one seamless plan.
More About Dr. Gentle
She is a proud member of the American Association for Women Dentists and Straumann’s Women in Implantology network, where she advocates for leadership development among women in dentistry.
Passionate about expanding access to care, Dr. Gentle remains committed to serving underserved communities and continuing her work in clinical education and outreach initiatives.
Education
- MS in Oral Health Science – Boston Graduate Medical School
- Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) – Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
- MS in Prosthodontics – University of North Carolina
Certifications & Associations
- Chief Resident in Graduate Prosthodontics at UNC Adams School of Dentistry
- American College of Prosthodontists (ACP)
- Academy of Prosthodontics
- American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
- American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
- American Association for Women Dentists (AAWD)
- International Team for Implantology (ITI)
- Women in Implantology (WIN) – Straumann
- Straumann Educational Speaker
- American Student Dental Association (ASDA)
- American Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association (ACPA)
Publications
- 1st Author: In Vitro Wear Resistance of Conventional, Milled, and 3D-Printed Denture Teeth (accepted into the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry)
- 1st Author: Analyzing ISFPD Creation Methods (in progress)
- 1st Author: A case report: Trichodentoosseous syndrome (TDO) (in progress)
- Supporting Author: Digital Applications of Maxillofacial Reconstruction – A Systematic Review (in progress)
Dr. Gentle, Prosthodontist in Columbia, SC
Dr. Marissa Gentle sees patients at our Envision Dental Implant Center in Columbia, South Carolina, on Sunset Boulevard. Passionate about innovation, she embraces advanced digital technology to deliver treatments that restore function and esthetics.
Meet Dr. Gentle: Beyond Prosthodontics
In her downtime, Dr. Gentle enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog, Kilo. Together, they love staying active, whether it’s hiking new trails, cycling, trying out local restaurants, or planning their next travel adventure.
