20 Best Dental Hygiene Programs In Columbia, SC (2022 Updated)

Great local university offering a solid education, but lacking administration. For its size, USC Upstate offers an impressive number of courses, specializing in education and nursing. The vast majority of professors employed at Upstate are talented individuals and gifted teachers, very skilled at imparting knowledge on students. The actual grounds and structures of Upstate are well kept up, and consistently being updated, improved, and added on. As an alumnus, I am thoroughly happy with the education that I received at Upstate. My only complaint about Upstate is the administrative department. Admissions, financial aid, and any other non-education portion of the school seems disconnected and completely unaware. I frequently had to call or stop by to address what seemed to be extremely minor issues, only to spend hours running around to find a fix. My wife applied, never received an acceptance letter, but she later received a confirmation of financial aid. Never assume they've handled an issue that you have any concerns about. USC Upstate is a great school, one that I will continually offer my support for. However, they could definitely improve the admissions department, and all other administrative facets of the school. Stay on top of any issues before they become urgent and you should do just fine here.Jake Hennett

EDITED TO ADD: changed review from 2 stars to 3. The University did remove the charges for the meal plan and I do not think they require 100% virtual students to pay the meal plan anymore. The second semester resulted in a slightly better experience regarding the online education format. We plan to enroll in more in person classes next semester. L.Bishop Original review: I don't know what this University was like before the pandemic, but we are not getting a good value for the money. Several professors last semester did not seem proficient with the virtual/online format or appear to care that students weren't getting the same or comparable education to in person classes. I wish we had enrolled in a fully distance learning program elsewhere, as they are proficient with everything online learning entails. Also, when choosing a University, many compare tuition costs. However, the fees each semester are significant and sometimes defy logic. For example, why would a student who doesn't even live on campus and is taking 100 percent online courses and never goes on campus be forced to purchase a meal plan???Lisa Bishop

This college is a joke, I hate that I even transferred here. I should of looked at these reviews before I even thought about attending. I'm going to try my best to get out this university. The staff here always gives you the run around, seems very uneducated and not much helpful to make your transfer goes as smooth as possible. I hate this school already and I haven't even started yet till next week. Plus if you are a veteran you basically have to do everything yourself, they don't know their job and you have to figure out everything on your own. Something is always missing. They are clueless. I can't tell you how many times I had to take trips up there because my phone calls were never returned and I'm not even a current student yet, or they tell you your good to start school in the upcoming semester then something else pops up you need in order to start. This whole transition has been a major headache for me.Tiontay Bradford

CIU is a con. You realize it after a year or two as a student there. CIU is an embarrassment to higher education. The degrees and programs offered provide little to no value in the actual world. You may think you will go into full-time Christian ministry, but most graduates of CIU do not. As a former Student President and graduate of CIU, I am ashamed of Columbia International University and I hope prospective students and their parents think twice before making the decision to go. Fast forward 4 years, you will have collected over 100K in tuition fees, you will have two useless degrees, and those 'degrees' will be from a nonreputable, unheard of university. You won't care about any of this at 17 or 18 years old. You will think student loans are fine and a degree won't affect my life much. It took me almost 15 years to pay off my loans with family help and scholarships. My 2 degrees have not helped me since the day I graduated. I say again, CIU is a con. The institution and faculty know it. It is an illusion – what you think will be, will not be. Every year new students arrive with desire and ideas for their lives – so many leave empty-handed and jaded by the experience.Brian Wimberley

We had the most AHHHMAZING tour experience guided by the Dean of ICU, Scott R. Adams J.D. himself. I am so impressed with every aspect of this beautiful, immaculate campus. It is such a phenomenal learning environment for the students surrounded with walking trails, lakes, meditation locations, State of the Art Sports Fields, a beautiful Seminary, incredible Business School, IT School, Nursing School, etc.. Mr. Adams was so full of knowledge about everything we enquired about, so much so, he made me want to go back to school tjere!!!Karen McNally

Avoid at all costs. The spiritual damage this has caused me has taken almost 10 years to get me back to being okay with entering a church without having an anxiety attack. It takes about a semester to see this place for what it really is. Yeah, the tours are nice and it feels like a place where God is at work… But it's really just a den of Pharisees. Trust the negative reviews. Don't let your kids come here!Krista Dietrich

By FAR THE WORST school ever!! This "school" does NOT care about the students! I was unable to receive my student loan because they stated that I was NOT enrolled when IN FACT I was!! The director of the Financial Aid office told me that she wouldn't change the decision for my loan even though THEY made the mistake. I got hung up on, I constantly got transferred to people who didn't know what was going on and on top of all that, the staff was rude! This school has managed to set me back from my program a whole entire YEAR!! I wasn't able to register for my classes because these people didn't "know" that there are two different A&P classes for different programs! Therefore, I had to become a transient student to make up for those courses. Out of all the comments I have ever heard about this school, not ONE comment was positive! I should've listened!! I am so disgusted with the lack of professionalism, lack of organization, lack of communication and lack of overall care for the students. I will NEVER recommend this "school" to anyone!!!Morgan S

Horrible school I recently finished the welding and joining technology program at the Grovetown Campus in which 3 semesters were with a teacher who was rude, disrespectful, and just sat in his office and didn’t care about the well being of his students I was basically teaching myself. Then just recently I contacted the new instructor who taught me for my final semester for a recommendation letter for employment opportunities and have yet to receive a email from him after he said he would write me one and took down my personal information. If you are going for a trade such as being a welder, electrician, carpenter etc. go through the Local Labor Unions In Augusta and get training and certifications at industry standards for free.Trace Woodyard

I am doing the Information Technology Program. I find that several of the instructors will assist to grasp the concepts and get adequate hands-on for the programming and IT(computer network) related subject than you would get at a four year institution like AU (Augusta University). Student organizations are present but not very active currently. Labs, classrooms and technology support are less than optimal or ideal as would be expected for a technical college. I hope that with the Georgia Cyber Center(GCC) being recently opened here things will change for the better in the school's future.STAN ANDER

I really like the flexibility of the online courses, the affordability and the variety of degree options they have. My advisors and teachers have been very great but communicating with the other staff at this school is very frustrating. The employees in the financial aid department are very rude and condescending and they hang up on you abruptly whenever they get frustrated with you. The registar’s office is by far the WORST. Very nasty employees in that department who talk down to you and treat you like a child. They seem to forget they work for a college, not an elementary school. One spent 10 minutes arguing on the phone with me just because I wanted my new advisor’s phone number and email. The “career counselors” offer no type of help or advice and they just tell you to “google it” whenever you have a basic question about a certain major. They are also very judgmental if you express a desire to finish with only an associates degree and not transfer to a 4 year, not considering not everyone has the financial means to do so. The call center employees are very disrespectful and seem like they want to find reasons to argue with callers. There are also huge issues with miscommunication at this school and everyone seems to have different answers about certain topics which causes a lot of errors. Certain departments are also not great about contacting back even after leaving numerous voicemails/emails. Overall I like the school itself but they need to either retrain the employees on basic respect and customer service or they need to hire new ones.Resident Anon

The teachers here are all outstanding and they make you feel like they want you to succeed. I have taken College Algebra, Biology and Spanish in the classroom and the instructors were all topnotch. There is also additional help available to students in the free math lab and writing centers as well as Spanish tutoring. The online classes are not that confusing but you do need to pay attention because sometimes you are required to take classes through third-party online textbooks via the access codes. The only problems I had were with transferring credits to the school and getting contradictory information from the financial aid office on one occasion. I do wish the school did a better job with advising students but I understand the logistics issues. Everyone at the hub is friendly and helpful! Use them they are a great resource. To all the people that left negative reviews, I would say "you get out what you put in". This is college and you get treated like an adult.Linda Brady

Mrs Jagal never cease to amaze me. I can’t count on her to get registered for the correct classes, motivation me, and share some knowledge on everyday life. She exceeds the title as an advisor and for that, I am forever grateful. She is authentic, sensible, and overall a down to earth amazing persons. She has been the perfect push I need to get my education I need to support my family. She approached. She is direct. She is Trident Tech. Thank you again Mrs. Jagal for Trident Tech the best part of my educational journey. The world needs a little bit of you everywhere. Continue to be, you!A Boss

Aiken Tech is the best school I have ever went to. Compared to Peru State(NE), & Suffolk Community College(NY).. The professors are great, very helpful. THEY want YOU to learn the material and pass. They are not there to TRY and flunk you. The president is very friendly and kind as well as the staff members. They really want to help you achieve your goals. The library is great, very nice atmosphere, and very resourceful. The school has an academic success center where they provide FREE tutoring!! How awesome is that! I also love how new the school looks compared to other schools. Brand new computers in the math lab. PS. Great Security, and Officers that patrol the school. They are always around. I appreciate their hard work to try and keep the school safe. -Shirley Schweitzersema enginsoy

Worth test center! I went there for CNA skills test. I was doing Bed pan procedure. Even I was doing wrong. I was trying to wipe it down. The lady snatched the paper towels out of me. That was rude. And another guy was doing blood pressure procedure. Machine was broken. But they didn't help him. So They failed him. That is so rude and unprofessional. We are paying money for the test! They need to fix the machine and treat people with some respect!Yurie Otani Watson

My siblings and I have attended this school. I'm currently obtaining my Pharmacy Technician degree. There were some times where my siblings had to retake classes because the school wouldn't accept them even though it was what the requirement really said. I have had a few bad instructors but most of the time I've had great teachers. I guess it really depends on the student. Overall it's a good school for someone trying to get an associates degree.Anastasia Pierce

I highly recommend Fortis College. This college truly wants their students to succeed in all aspects. This college has helped me find a job while I was a student. They also work so very hard to get you prepared and employed upon completion of the program. That alone is a huge relief on any student. Every single instructor that I had, truly made an impact and were always willing to go the extra mile. I also wanted to recognize 2 special individuals who helped me along my journey as a Dental Assistant student. Both Mrs.Peterson and Ms.Green have truly been phenomenal throughout my course of being a student. They truly take their time to allow their students to understand step by step what they are learning. I can assure you I asked numerous questions and they patiently helped assist until I understood. Not only are they excellent instructors (Mrs.Peterson Director too), they took the time to get to know us individually and even listened to our worries and even issues that we faced outside of class. They both have kept me level headed when I made mistakes and also made learning fun. Overall, I am grateful for my experience at Fortis College. I am happy to also include that all the hard work and support from the school has helped me obtain my Diploma in the Dental Assistant Program. And I will be continuing my education at Fortis as a Dental Hygiene student. Thank you Fortis!Kadeja Graham

My journey to success was greatly influenced by the countless opportunities I experienced at Fortis. I was seen, heard, and supported daily by the Fortis Family. I felt like a winner every time I walked through the door. I saw the faculty and staff be heavily involved in each student's success. I witnessed my campus President and Dean of Education work with students directly and get involved in every aspect of student matriculation. I am a dental hygiene student that soaked up every opportunity Fortis offered. I was fully supported by my Program Director and instructors. They understood my passion and assisted with every aspect of my dream. No institution in the world is perfect, but the way my school navigated the unsure waters of COVID blew me away. It is not what happens that defines you, but your choice in how you deal with life’s challenges that defines you. Fortis is a fortress guarded by professionalism, accountability, communication, and teamwork! I am beyond grateful for my 2.5-year experience here. It is an honor to soon be recognized as a Fortis College – Smyrna Alumni! I chose Fortis and what it stands for. As a future student, don't stop at acceptance. Go beyond and seek involvement. Here, you dream, you believe, and you achieve. Live your dream and let Fortis be your avenue for success!Charlotte Hall

My experience at fortis has been more than amazing . With such a beautiful and welcoming staff I just had to write a view . A special shout out to some of my most memorable instructors, Ms. Forte for always making sure we buckled down on what we learned and creating such a fun atmosphere during lab, Ms. Jowers for being my first instructor and making class such a fun learning style and giving us open discussions and Mrs. Turner for always being their for the students weather it was about school or not about school. Thank fortis for hiring such great instructors 👍Lily Sangare

I went to midlands tech for many years. I struggled through the nursing program (and associates in arts and associated in science programs) for years as a single mother of a child with disabilities who was also exiting a decade long abusive relationship. I walked on a broken foot for four months through Clinicals in order to make it, had a foot surgery, totaled cars, and 20+ hours a week of therapies for my son with disabilities. And still I made it to my LPN semester only to end up in the hospital the last week before finals. I was told that I could not have a medical drop as I had received one for my foot surgery and was forced to take test 3,4, and the final in the week following my visit to the hospital. My grade dropped from a 90 to a 79.4 and I was told that I’d have to repeat everything all over again. The ombudsman and the VP went to Mrs. Bannister and begged her to allow an exception based off of the healthcare related nature of my situation and she refused. This place ruined my life and left me with no way to support my child and no nursing career after I already had a job waiting for me on the surgical trauma floor at Richland. After everything I lived through and survived. I am still traumatized. This place will ruin your life. DO NOT ATTEND THIS COLLEGE! Edit: In addition to my previous post this school is taking it a step further and denying me the right to participate in graduation after everything I have been through due to me being locked out of my MTC email (PS who only sends email info on a school email? nothing in the mail?) and was unable to receive the notification in time and they are now refusing my participation in graduation. I wish I could let anyone at that school know what they've done to me, my family, and my life. I HATE THIS SCHOOL and I've never hated anyone or anything!Danielle D Jacobs

I am in the Computer Technology program and am supposed to be completing my last semester, however we are at midterm and I am now finding out I have 1 more class to take . This is particularly infuriating because not only did my advisor tell me how many courses i needed to take to graduate, but Financial aid department told me that the aid for the semester was awarded based on how many credit hours i needed to graduate (I am taking the classes that I was told and showed I needed). Overall, in my 2 years as a student, my opinion has always been that's it is very much a subpar school-regarding the staff as well as education quality. My first semester (my education foundation) I had 2 that didn’t care and literally booted you out of the classroom before class was over as they had other things to do. The computer advisors are extremely ill prepared to help anyone. They continuously have no idea what each class will teach you, do not know which classes you should take for any career path, and are usually new personnel each semester. I, like many other students here, have a family outside of school and do not have the means to be a student and unemployed for another semester. Also, they don't have ANY tutors for the computer department! This makes things VERY difficult. The teachers do what they can in their office hours, and I can name 3 or 4 that are worth calling a teacher/professor and actually care about the subject and students. They claim to help you find a job after, and boast they have company’s asking them for their graduates… however this is not easily accessed, nor are there plentiful opportunities once graduated. The level of education and subjects taught seem not to be in line at all with what is desired by companies.srnclb

Horrible, Horrible, Horrible experiences! I have attended multiple semesters here and each one is more of a dumpster fire than the last. I have never had such difficulty with anything in my life or dealt with such rude, spiteful, or plan MEAN faculty members. I have been told countless times to quit my job and focus only on school, please tell me how being the sole provider for my family that would work? Followed by the staffs refusal to talk with me about options when I refuse to quit my job and have to look for odd times to attend classes. This school has been a GIGANTIC regret and I have only ever dealt with about two people that actually cared and WANTED to help like a decent educator would. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME, MONEY, ENERGY or LIFE here.Dani

This is THE WORST school ever. I don’t even know where to begin. They lost my transcripts three times, certain advisors have NO idea what they’re talking about, if a class gets canceled for the semester they’ll wait a week before classes start to let you know. My boyfriend had a worse experience than I have. They put him in the wrong major for a whole year. But just a semester, A WHOLE year. He should’ve gotten his nursing degree back in February, but now he has 4 more semesters because these idiots don’t know what they’re doing. We both transferred to a college an hour away to get away from this place. Don’t waste your time and money in this school, it’s a joke. Their 9% graduation rate should tell you enough.Aubrey Evans

I love the advisers and have enjoyed my classes but the waiting period to get into programs is absolutely ridiculous. They claim to have done away with waiting list this past year, but it still takes 2-3 years to get into the “2 year” programs because they only accept like 20 people each year. The waiting list for Dental Hygiene is almost 8 years!!!! If I hadn’t of wasted 4 years here and taken so many classes. I would not be waiting to get into their program and deff would go somewhere else. Most LPN programs are around 16 months long to graduate, it takes 2 years just to GET IN to their LPN program.Stephanie

Before you attend this school make sure the career that you plan on pursuing has this school listed on their application because if it doesn't and you have to select Other your application will probably get overlooked for a hire. (Don't wait until you graduate to find this out) Also make sure that the career that your pursuing will hire you. The worst thing would be getting a degree and you can't get a job because companies wouldn't hire you because they want a more corporate look 😑and you basically have a degree you can't use and end up working at Amazon or UPS.XL

So so many reasons I would suggest against going here. Private school only out for money. You use the same books for most classes yet you are charged for books every term. Instructors are about half and half. Some are ghetto and unprofessional, others are trying to teach you what you will be doing on the job, and others only want you to do things the way they do them as if it's the only right way. Extern sites are horrible. Once you graduate good luck getting a job unless you were lucky enough to get one on your own. My extern site wasn't hiring so after finishing my hours about a month later the school helped set me up with a job making a whole dollar an hour more than I was making while in school for a job an hour away from me. Job also had nothing to do with my field. Had to move out of state and get a job in a factory. Still not having ANY luck getting a job in my field as most employers require experience. Frustrated doesn't even begin to explain how I feel owing student loans for pieces of paper I can't use.Sherra Randall

I’d give zero stars if I could. This school’s electrical program is a joke. Teachers don’t even show up for class, in the 9 months I attended not ONCE did I receive a lesson. Not ONE. The lab was empty, no supplies to even work on anything. Spoke with the head of the trades, and his response on many occasions was “I agree entirely, this isn’t acceptable” yet not ONCE fixed anything. Then one of my teachers who never showed up for class decided to text me and ask if I was done with school…so he could hit on me. Disgusting. I wasted so many months doing homework and trying to learn the material myself, and so much of my hard earned money just to feel like I’ve been had in the end. This school is a scam, go find an apprenticeship and do it the right way. Be warned.Amanda Sensabaugh

I enjoyed my experience at Fortis, I was in the dental assistant program. I had been to another school and did a fast track program, which was not worth the money. With Fortis, not only did I get experience from the classroom, but was able to work in a dentist office for hands on experience with real patient's. As long as you do your work and be an adult you can be successful with your diploma or degree. I have been with the same place since I graduated in 2018 and I am the lead surgical assistant in a periodontal dental office. Also shout out to Mrs. Sturrock, she will bend over backwards for you to help you succeed. Respect is something that she will give you as long as it is given in return.Becky Johnson

Dr. Gildner is simply amazing and the absolute best at what he does, and his staff does not fall short in following his outstanding lead. He is knowledgeable, honest, personable and really cares for his patients! How refreshing is it to have finally found a doctor who actually takes the time to listen to his patients, explain what he has found, treatment options and outcomes, just incredible! I am SO glad I found this practice; I have always been terrified of the dentist and have had some terrible experiences with some, Dr. Gildner has for sure gotten rid of my fears, and gained my trust. Lisa, the senior dental assistant is great, sweet and super detailed and Lindy the Office Manager is attentive, so personable and the best part: she will make sure your bill is accurate, and insurance is processed correctly! I honestly cannot say enough good things about Dr. Gildner and his wonderful staff, just the best of the best, I totally recommend this office to anyone; if you're looking for a dentist give him a try, I am sure you'll be happy you did!Raymarg Foley

Gildner Family Dentistry of Lexington 100% captures all aspects of the patient experience. From promptly answering the phone, and yes it's a live person!!!😱 (Friendly, knowledgeable, and sincerely welcoming too). And, you haven't even made it in the door for your appointment yet. Walking in the door you are greeted not by a clipboard or computer device, yet a truly friendly face willing to help you navigate the check in process. Before you can hop on Facebook or eliminate an email another friendly face is welcoming you back to a treatment room. Dr. Gildner is just as easy to talk to as an old friend and engages YOU in your own treatment plan. Dr. Gildner suggest his opinion however, respects your decision as the patient. GFD has sincerely mastered the Golden Rule of simply treating others the way you would like to be treated. I am most grateful to have them for my gators!Will Hawkins

Dr. Robert Gildner is an outstanding dentist! He is very thorough with each of his patients. Also, he has an incredible staff! Personally, on my visit, I appreciated that he took his time and I did not feel like he was rushed. Also, he is a very personable and honest. If you are looking for a dentist in Lexington, South Carolina, then he is your best choice! Another review It you are looking for a caring dental staff, then look no further than Gildner Family Dentistry of Lexington. Allison, one of the staff members, has cleaned my teeth multiple times and she is very thorough and patient. All of the other staff members, such as Lindy, provide amazing service. I was given a Happy Birthday card, signed by all of the staff members and Dr. Robert Gildner, for my appointment. The service and care received by this office is amazing! 😀👍🏻Michael Morgan

When you are good at your job it makes it hard for me to write a review. Dr Mikell and her staff fall into this catagory. I can't promise that your visit will be without some discomfort as even a cleaning can be slightly uncomfortable. What I can tell you is that Dr Mikell and her staff are very professional and equally as concerned about your comfort and safety. Over my 68 years I have seen a total of 7 dentists and all have been good, with one exception. In my opinion Dr Mikell is the best dentist of all that I have seen. I am impressed with Dr Mikell's knowlage and demeanor which is why I would recommend her to any person who is in need of a very good dentist.AC Flora III

Today was My first time at Diamond Dental Studio. The waiting area is very comfortable and has a relaxing atmosphere. The staff in the check-in area are polite and professional. The Dental Hygienist and Dentist took the time to make sure my first session was 100% complete and that I understood the process of X-rays and cleaning. My former Dentist retired and I feel fortunate to be a new patient.Leo Donayre

Dr Julia Mikell did a very good job for a very fair price with my dental problem today, which was important to me since I didn’t have dental insurance and live on a small ss income. Her staff are friendly and efficient as well. Thank you so very much Dr Mikell. I highly recommend Dr Mikell and her excellent dental practice.Don Sharpe

I have a lifetime of dental trauma and shaming and have avoided going to the dentist for YEARS because of it. Marc Berger was recommended to me by a trusted friend and I owe them the world for it. From the second I walked in, despite my severe anxiety, I felt like I walked into a spa. Everyone was so kind and welcoming and I got shown around by Dr. Berger himself who took the time to sit in the waiting room with me and get to know me. My dental hygienist was so patient and incredible- she made it effortlessly obvious that she truly had my best interest at heart. Everyone was there to listen to my past experiences and make it known that they wanted to change my outlook on dentistry. I have NEVER left a dental office feeling so great and genuinely excited for my next visit until today. I can’t say enough. Thank you, thank you, thank you.Taylor Gesner

Well, who enjoys going to the dentist? I do, ONLY, when I am going to Marc Berger Choice Dentistry. I am over 70 years old and have been to many dentist in my lifetime. This was my second appointment with them, the service and care that you receive, is 2nd to none. From the greeting when you first arrive, to the dental assistant to of course, Mr. Berger himself. The mood that is set when you sit in the dental chair, the music to soothe your soul as they begin to work on your teeth, it all puts you at ease. The best experience at a dentist office in my entire life. In closing, if you want to be treated like a King/Queen, you better get on board the Marc Berger Choice Dentistry train.Anthony Jackson

I have never been excited to go to the dentist but this office is by far the best. They make you feel super comfortable and at ease. From the front office, dental hygienist, (Sara is super nice, easy to talk to, and willing to answer any and all questions) and Dr. Berger himself- who truly makes an effort to know his patients. I have recommended this office to at least 2 friends and I will continue doing so. If you’re looking for a dentist, this is the place to go- you even leave with homemade cookies! Thanks Dr. Berger and all the staff at Marc Berger Choice Dentistry! I have definitely found my dentist office “home”.LaQuita Lindsay

I'd give Bela family dentistry a 10 star review if I could. I got online to get a new dentist & I was contacted immediately by Joyce. Many practices in the area waited 4-5 days to respond. They had a cancelation & I was able to get in 2 weeks early. Whitney the receptionist was very welcoming. Monica the dental asst did comprehensive x-rays which I've never had. Very high tech. (I haven't met Shanice (dent asst) yet but from my whole experience I'm certain she's top notch also.) I was able to get a cleaning the 1st day from Sara! She knows her stuff. She got a stain off my front tooth that I've had for several years. She was gentle & made the experience a lot fun. Dr Shelli had a way of engaging in a warm patient /Dr repertoire where I could understand all her explanations of my service plan. Stephanie the office manager explained in great detail what my insurance plan covers. I can not say enough good in regard to this dentistry practice & I highly recommend them. They all made getting dental work easy peezy!Carmen B

Today was my first visit to Bela Family Dentistry. They clearly have an absolute-complete understanding of how to welcome and educate their new patients on how “gentle dentistry” should be done. I’m a long time sufferer of extreme dental anxiety and I was BEYOND impressed with the thoughtfulness in how to best help me through the processes, the patience and kindness of Dr. Shelly and ALL of the staff, and the mere fact that I am actually (just a little) looking forward to my next visit and getting on the road to a happy & healthy mouth.Mandy Fannin

Dr. Shelli and her staff are the most compassionate and caring group of professionals that my family and I have had the pleasure of working with. They are accommodating and truly want their patients to experience comfort and a calming atmosphere. If it were not for Dr. Shelli's approach, we would not be getting dentistry work. In the past, we have had uncomfortable dentistry work and Dr. Shelli helps relieve all of the anxiety. We are so thankful for Dr. Shelli!A. Yauilla

My sister and I were very happy with the service that she received from Dr. Mize and the staff at Sunset Periodontics. She has some physical challenges that they were very helpful with and the dental care was excellent. She had implants several years ago in Florida, and Dr. Mize was willing to take care of problems that she developed after she moved to SC. I highly recommend this group for periodontal care.Ellen Herwig

I was referred by my dentist. Dr. Mize and his staff went above any and all expectations. They took time to educate me on everything and answer any questions. All while being very friendly and greated me with a smile. I highly recommend Sunset Periodontics to everyone!! Side note: they had me back in for my first cleaning after the procedure, and it was the best cleaning I have ever had by far.Cory Swindler

Everyone is very nice and friendly starting from the people that greet you at the check in and check out. Dr. Mize and Kim make you feel very comfortable, and very nice and polite also. I felt just a little stick when Dr. Mize was getting me ready for my procedure. I would highly recommend them, they were recommended to me by someone else also.Pat Watts

Absolutely thrilled with with All Smiles!!! I have been a patient for a few years and can honestly say this is the best experience I have had with any Dentist my whole life. It starts with the staff. They are so friendly, kind, and knowledgeable. Their environment feels like being around family with the care they give. Always smiling and explaining so that I understand the treatment provided. The facilities are very clean and have the most up to date technology to provide the best dental services. My first experience with Dr. Crocker was an emergency call when no one else would see me. Not only did he repair my broken tooth but was able to make me a crown on site during that visit. He has always made me feel relaxed and has a gentle way to minimize any discomfort you may have during dental procedures. No more anxiety going to the dentist for me!!! Bottom line folks, if you are looking to find a dental facility and staff, make this your first visit. I promise it will be your last!!!Jason Brantley

This is a great place to go take care of your teeth. Every person I met in the office from the dentists to the staff (specially Dayna and and Jessica )were courteous friendly and professional. Everything was on time and it was an extremely professionally run office. Dr.Crocker was very nice and informative. He did my filling and the whole procedure was fast, clean and pain, stress free! I can’t say enough good things about this group! My hygienist Jackie, did such a great job! Also, everything were explained very well and they don’t try to sell you services you don’t need like other dentists in town. Going to the dentist is not my favorite thing to do but I know I’m in good hands with Dr.Crocker and his staff. I would highly recommend to anyone!!!nassim beiranvand

My entire family comes to All Smiles for all our dental care because they take very good care of us and make you feel like family. The hygienist are great and make you feel very comfortable, especially our small child. They ladies in the office are very helpful with billing and payment plans. They also are super helpful with fitting you in ASAP if an issue or emergency arises! Last but not least Dr. C is very patient and gentle when it comes to working with children and explaining everything that is happening.Justin Tipton

Updated as of 10/4/22 I just came to get 2 fills done and was advised I owe $100 for two “no-show” appointments. I advised the receptionist I never no-showed and had spoken to her personally whenever I needed to reschedule. Not to mention, one time THEY called ME and rescheduled the day of. She advised me that because I called 1 day in advance and not 2 days, that I was billed $50 each time. I’m sorry, WHAT?! That would be like me sending them an invoice when they called me to reschedule only 45 minutes before my appointment. This place is truly disgusting. Read through the reviews and you will see lots of mentions of deceptive business practices and shady billing issues. I will never return to this place nor pay those erroneous no-show charges. I’m going to make sure I leave a review everywhere possible so people can get a heads up and save themselves the time, energy, trauma and MONEY! I called and told the office manager (I think her name is Tanisha) everything and she wiped the erroneous $100 no-show charges. But I still will not be going back. I don’t have time to play the dual role of patient and forensic accountant every time I go for an appointment. I first came to this office in April 2022. I decided to try this practice because of the great reviews about Dr. Fuller, only to arrive and be seen by a fill in doctor because she was out of the office on vacation. That was strike one. As a new patient, I was given a series of X-rays before my cleaning. Only to later be billed $52 because they should not have done certain X-rays for the kind of insurance I have. I would think as a dental office (that had my insurance before hand) they would have verified what I was covered for and what I wasn’t covered for. Now, I’ve incurred an unnecessary cost. That was strike two. Today, I arrived at 8am for fill ins and was told I had a balance of $125, due to deductibles and copay’s needing to be met. That didn’t sound right to me so I left, went home, and called my insurance provider, who informed me that I don’t have a deductible nor a copay. They also informed me that this office never called in to confirm coverage details/specifics for me. They advised me to submit an appeal for the $52 the office billed me for because the fault was on them for not verifying anything. I called the office back and told them everything my insurance company had told me and requested that they call to confirm coverages so we would have an ACCURATE picture of what my out of pocket expenses were for the fill ins. After doing so, they called back and said I only owed $74 (not the $125 originally stated) and to come back in now to get the fills done. They said nothing about their mistake with the X-rays. I arrived back at the office at 10:45am and after nearly an hour of waiting, was finally taken back. I got to meet Dr. Fuller who is kind, personable, and really seems to know her stuff! She put together a treatment plan for me that I’m very happy with. After she left, I was left in the room for another 20 minutes, then the assistant came back with a cost breakdown of my treatment plan. When I mentioned needing to get the fills done so I could get back to work, she was confused (as if that wasn’t the entire purpose of the appointment today) then asked me to come back at 2pm today to get them done. WHAT DID I JUST SPEND TWO HOURS IN THIS OFFICE FOR, THEN? If I was going to be asked to come back! I’m over it. I have very bad anxiety about getting dental work done, so it took a looooot to come here today, not once but twice, and you want me to come back a third time in one day? Ugh. I really liked Dr. Fuller but her front office/supporting staff is not the best. Not sure if I’ll be returning to complete the treatment plan. I don’t like my time being wasted nor being incorrectly billed, because no one actually called to verify my insurance.Author K.M. Taylor

Avoid at all costs. Deceptive business practices. No truth in billing. And expect a 45 minute wait before you get seated in a dingy room that needs a paint job. I joined their Pals program for people without insurance for $207. I went to get X-rays because of chipped teeth. They cleaned my teeth and told me that it was included in the $207. At no time was I told that they would be charging me anything extra. They had me sign a document and told me not to worry about the balance stated because it was included in the Pals program. They didn't ask me for a payment when I left, they didn't mail me a bill, I called them today to confirm my follow-up appointment and was informed that I have a balance of $132! They said that they performed a full mouth debridement. Which is interesting on it's own because I had my teeth cleaned in May. How can I need a deep cleaning after two and a half months?? At no time did they inform me of the cost before they did the procedure (which took about 10 mins). The irony is that they would have made much more money in the long run if they hadn't used deceptive and unethical business practices.Suren Seneviratne

One hundred percent recommend!!!! Garner's Ferry Dentistry is a fantastic place, especially if you don't have dental insurance. Their pay-out-of-pocket deal includes X-rays and other perks most practices will charge for xtra for. The doctor is kind, considerate, gentle, and honest. They're not here to upsell you on some expensive cosmetic BS. She only wants to give you the best value for your money and keep your mouth healthy. Had two cleanings and a filling done before I had to move. I wish she was still my dentist.Connor de Bruler

UPDATE: Nobody seems to answer the phone. I had teeth removed and was instructed to call if there were any concerns or questions. I have called a total of 25 times throughout the day today and got someone to answer once this morning, who told me my dentist would reach out to me. That was at 9 am this morning, and they close in 30 minutes and I have yet to hear anything and they are closed all weekend! This is absolutely unacceptable I was terrified to have some teeth pulled and to be put under for it, but it was so fast and everybody was so nice and they talked me through it. So glad I picked this dentist! Thank you guys so much for helping me out, the relief I feel knowing those problem teeth are gone is unmatchable. So grateful for everyone who helped me today!Denise Capek

Like OMG! This was THE best experience I've had at a dentist office! For one, Ms. Stephanie referred me! When I walked in, the environment was so friendly and welcoming! Dr.Sandhu and Ms. Bernice did an AMAZING job! I have straight dental anxiety and when I tell you they walked me through and I even got to hold Bernice's hand! Ahhh! I loved it! I would refer ANY AND EVERYONE here. Oh and if you are worried about cost? It is super affordable. Friendly staff, clean environment, and all around good visit. I got a root canal and crown in one day! Only took a couple of hours ! ❤️❤️ Oh yea, they told me everything! Like I know exactly what was done in my mouth today and that's satisfying!deandrea gibbs

I loved everything about this place! I’m not good with names or spelling, but Kiyanna & Felisha was amazing!!! They made me feel so welcome and comfortable during my visit. The doctor was super nice and friendly as well! The gentleman in the front was nice… everyone was nice! lol He explained my treatment plan to me and it was easy and clear for me to understand. This is an amazing team of people and the atmosphere was clean and inviting. I would recommend anyone to this facility. I was comfortable the entire time. Thank you all for making my visit pleasurable! See y’all soon! ❤️Deserae Watkins

My visit was one of the best visits I’ve ever had at a dentist office. The staff listened to my concerns prior to getting started, during, and after. Rose was heaven sent. I went in with a bit of anxiety and she made me feel at ease. She explained each step that she took including the use for the tools and she was gentle yet effective. The Dr. was thorough in explaining my dental health to me and made sure I understood what was going on. The front desk was friendly and I did not feel pressured when going over cost and follow up visits. The office is super clean and I’m excited to have found an office that cares about their patients.Katrina Garland

Emily is my hygienist. I enjoy seeing her and I followed her to this location. She is extremely attentive to her patients: making sure they understand what she is doing, telling them what she needs from them, telling them what to expect, telling them how their oral health stands and what measures can/should be taken. She is careful with her tools. Sometimes getting your teeth cleaned can be painful regardless but I like how clean she gets my teeth and I like knowing that a sometimes uncomfortable process doesn’t always have to be miserable.Andy Pfitzenmaier

Dr. Y and his staff are phenomenal. He takes the time to explain everything and ensure you are comfortable. Neff assisted with my fillings and was so sweet and helped keep my anxiety down, I do not do well at the dentist especially when it comes to fillings. Rose had done my deep cleaning and was amazing as well. I get very anxious when it comes to the dentist and everyone at Harbison Hill is so great that it definitely helps me feel less stressed and anxious. I would definitely recommend themJaclyn B.

Was asked to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to my appointment to fill out new patient paperwork, so I arrived 25 minutes early. They required payment before I was seen because “I’m going on break”. I finished my paperwork and had to wait 5-7 minutes for someone to come and take it, as the initial person at the front desk left. Someone took my paperwork 15 minutes prior to my appointment and I didn’t see anyone until 10 minutes AFTER my appointment. I had to ask how much longer for my appointment till I’d be seen and didn’t get called back till 20 minutes after my appointment. The young lady who took my X-Rays was very polite, although the person who scheduled my appointment should have better explained what to expect because it’s not what I expected. The doctor came in and looked my teeth for about 5 minutes and needed to rest his arm and his weight on my head to do this. He then left without saying anything. Waited about 5 or so minutes for the young lady who took my X-Rays to come back to tell me the doctors treatment plan. She asked if I wanted to schedule another appointment. I told her no and that I wouldn’t be back. After this initial visit, I will not be returning. This is not the quality of care I’m used to and I expect better. I expected an actual cleaning, as that’s what I requested when I made the appointment. Edit: I’m assuming they saw my review because the receptionist just called offering me a cleaning tomorrow morning at 8 am. I declined. I will not be visiting this office again, but I appreciate the offer for a quickly scheduled follow up.Melinated Milton

I had a crown installed at this office. The dentist and hygienists were great. The problem is with the office manager. Upon entry on my third visit I was told by the office manager that I owed them $327.30. This was despite their policy to pay for services upfront, which I had paid for in total in my previous visit. The office manager was unaccommodating, not helpful and treated me like a guy who doesn't pay his bills. My family will not be returning to this office and I will be filing a complaint with her supervisor. Here is her photo… The sign next to her indicates that payment is required at the time the services were rendered. I followed this guideline on my previous visit when the crown work was done.mastarinki

I had let me teeth get real bad getting infections and just all around feeling bad and embarrassed. I tried not to even smile which was hard because I love to smile. After getting in contact with Todays dental. They made me an appointment. Accessed the issues I had. Made me a treatment plan and I can honestly say I was treated with the upmost respect. Every employee there met me with a smile and a great attitude. I would suggest to anyone who needed dental work done to give them a try. I can guarantee. You will not regret it. Thank you today’s dental. You all have made me feel like a new person. J. Lewis…. Cypress home services.joseph Lewis

Dr Nick Gee has the perfect qualities to be the kind of dentist you look forward to seeing. He is kind, friendly, so considerate of not causing any discomfort, very skilled and helps his patients make good decisions about their dental care. His staff are all very friendly, kind and professional. A+ all around!!!Donna McGreevy

Dr. Gee and his wonderful team are awesome! I always have a good experience at their office. I can not say enough good things about their practice. I live in Chapin and make the drive to see them 🙂 they are worth it! Always thorough, honest and conservative in his recommendations!Kara McBride

Such a great office. Everyone there is wonderful—courteous, professional and efficient! Dr. Gee is the most personable dentist—pays attention to you like a friend and not just a client. I recommend everyone in Columbia go here!John Clarkson