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What Our Patients Are Saying

The most honest reflection of our care comes from the patients who’ve sat in our chair. They decided to trust our team, complete treatment, and have walked out feeling better than when they came in. We’re proud of the experiences our patients share, and we’re grateful for every kind word.

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Patient Reviews

Read real stories from real patients across our Grove City and Powell locations. See what people are saying about their experience with Greater Columbus Oral Surgery & Dental Implants.

Grove City Office

Rick Hodges
2 weeks ago
Received great care and customer service with minimal discomfort. Will definitely come here in the future if necessary.
Debra Griffith
2 weeks ago
Doctor was amazing super fast with extraction. I didnt use anesthesia instead went with novacaine. Doctor talked me through everything that was going on. Took longer to wait for my tooth to be numb then the actual procedure. I was out of the office before my appointment was supposed to start. Staff was super friendly and great at keeping me calm with it being the first time having a tooth drilled out. After care instructions were clear and easy to follow. Team even called me the next day to follow up and make sure I wasnt experiencing excessive pain or bleeding. Overall great experience woth the office. Price wise was expensive vs other dentist I have seen in the past but took care with what they did so worth it.
Stacey Hardesty
3 weeks ago
Staff are very compassionate and they explained the procedure, as well as answered any questions I had and eased my anxiety tremendously. Would recommend to others in the future.

Powell Office

Tristan Matheny
1 day ago
Very kind staff, went in for wisdom teeth removal and the doctor kept in contact after the procedure with timely responses. Would highly recommend
Sophia Ruth
1 day ago
My experience was great!
Victoria “Vicki” Bondoc
1 day ago
10/4/2026: I just had my 2nd procedure with Dr. Stern. He and his staff were all so amazing. When I seemed really scared about being awake for it, he said he could knock me out, so I totally went for that option. I couldn't remember if that is what I did before. On the day of the surgery they went over my after care before the surgery because they knew I wouldn't remember a thing!! They also went over everything with my driver. The surgery went off without a hitch. Here's one thing to know...TRUST THAT DR. STERN KNOWS WHAT HE'S DOING!!! When I got home later that night and I started getting feeling back, I couldn't feel a post on the hole like my other 2. I had my husband look and he didn't see anything sticking out. I also had this annoying stitch that felt like it was just the end of a stitch that was poking my gum and needed cut. My husband wouldn't do it for me, so I was going to ask about that too. I called the office and asked these questions and they got me in the first thing in the morning. It's a good thing I didn't cut that stitch, because it was holding my gums together!! It felt like it was poking my gum because it was actually stitched through it! And if course, the post was there it was just completely flush with the gum so I couldn't see it. I left feeling like an idiot. The surgery was Wednesday and today is Sunday. His office has checked in on me twice and Dr. Stern just texted me to check on me himself. I highly, highly recommend Dr. Stern and his practice. You will receive top notch care with one of the best doctors and support staff I have ever worked with!! PREVIOUS REVIEW:: For such a scary procedure, I had a great experience from start to finish. Everyone was super nice and explained everything to me as we went along. I knew all of the costs up front so there were no surprises on surgery day. I really appreciated how my prescriptions were called in days in advance so I didn't have to worry about going to the pharmacy... such a relief!! On surgery day, I was taken back right away with no wait. They got me all set up and then Dr. Stern did the actual IV. I will tell you... he is better with a needle than 90% of the nurses I've ever had!! Didn't even feel it!! And I used to donate Platelets and Plasma monthly, so I've had lots of needle sticks. The procedure went off without a hitch. I received very thorough instructions on how to care for my mouth for the next couple of weeks along with some food suggestions, which was helpful. The final icing on the cake was that Dr. Stern contacted me later that evening to check on me and gave me his personal cell phone number so that I could call him if I had any issues. It's really rare for a doctor to give you their private number... they will usually give you a service to call that will call them. I just cannot say enough great things about my overall care and experience here and highly recommend them!!!

See What Our Patients Are Saying

After a lifelong history of complex dental issues and heightened anxiety around surgical procedures, Teresa found the consistent, reliable care she needed with Dr. Joshua Smith. From her initial tooth extractions to receiving multiple dental implants, Teresa shares how the team at Greater Columbus Oral Surgery & Dental Implants created a relaxing, stress-free environment for her care. Learn why she explicitly requests Dr. Smith for her oral surgery needs—even when other providers are available.
Read Video Transcript: Overcoming Dental Anxiety with Dental Implants: Teresa's Story

Hi, I'm Teresa. I live in Grove City, Ohio. I had to be either 5 or 6 years old. When I had to have my baby molars pulled by going from fillings to root canals. I even had two root canals on the same tooth, and I eventually lost those teeth. I am now up to four implants and probably looking at another tooth needing pulled for an implant. All my life my teeth have been one disaster after another. Initially she needed a few teeth removed and we had discussed replacing those teeth with dental implants, which we successfully performed from the first time that he pulled my tooth. It's just been a better experience for me given my past history. I'm very relaxed when I come in here and I know what's going to happen. Even afterwards, I do really well. We love having repeat patients. At least it confirms to us that what we're doing is good quality work, that patients would trust us to come back and have multiple procedures done in this office. I would recommend Columbus oral surgery because Doctor Smith has always done a good job for me. In fact, when my last tooth that needed to be pulled. My family dentist does implants too. And I actually said I'm sorry, but I need to see Doctor Smith. I want Doctor Smith to take care of the tooth.

After years of temporary fixes like crowns and root canals, Michael turned to Dr. Brian Stern at Greater Columbus Oral Surgery & Dental Implants for a permanent solution. Now with five successful implants, Michael shares why the team’s advanced technology and daily surgical expertise give him complete peace of mind.
Read Video Transcript: Why Experience Matters for Dental Implants: Michael’s Story

Hello, I'm Michael, I live in Powell, Ohio. I think my first dentist name was Doctor Pain and that started out the problems right there. I've had all sorts of issues with teeth, whether it's cavities started out with root canals, then crowns and doing all that work. At one point I had to get a root canal on a root canal and I was like, okay, this is no fun. And so I went back to the dentist and he said, hey, you know, maybe we should just start switching to some implants. Mike, he was having a problem with a lower left premolar and he needed to have it out. And we talked at this consultation about implants and he was on board with that. So he came in, we got the tooth out, got the implant in for him at the same appointment. And since that time he's been back on a few other occasions. And while we don't like to see repeat customers, we love seeing him back. He's just such an awesome person, and we've actually placed for more implants since that first one. I've had quite a few pieces of work done here, and to be honest, I've never had a single problem, so I have faith that he has the technology. He's got the experience. You know, if you're going to get your oil change, you don't want to go to a guy that's changing an oil once a month. He's doing teeth every single day. So when he's doing an implant, it's repetition. He knows how to do it. He's seen it. He runs into a problem. He's seen it before. So I'm very comfortable with him and his team. They do a great job.

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