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A Brighter Smile

Updated 2026-08-21 · 668 reviewed · 56 listed · Scored from 202 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(202) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
All-on-4 & Full Arch ImplantsSingle Tooth ImplantsSedation & Sleep Dentistry for Implants
A Brighter Smile
Services
All-on-4 & Full Arch Implants, Single Tooth Implants, Sedation & Sleep Dentistry for Implants
Reviews
202

What recent reviews say

Over years, patients consistently report feeling heard and cared for by Dr. Thompson and her team. The office combines modern equipment with genuine attention-staff comfort anxious patients through procedures, explain treatment plans without pressure, and often staff members stay for years, which reviewers see as a sign of a good workplace.

Specific strengths emerge: hygienists like Maria check in during cleanings, dentists know when to save a tooth rather than extract, and the new building is clean and welcoming. Most praise centers on the professionalism and warmth that make even nervous first-time visits feel safe.

Praised for
  • professional and friendly staff
  • Dr. Thompson's skill and care
  • modern facility with latest technology
  • compassionate, patient-centered approach
  • clear communication about treatment options
Watch-outs
  • poor communication (isolated report)
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Best for: nervous or first-time dental patients; families seeking long-term continuity of care
Think twice if: one report of poor communication, though isolated among overwhelmingly positive reviews

Strengths

  • Dr. Thompson's conservative clinical judgment
  • genuinely compassionate staff with low turnover
  • modern facility and technology
  • anxiety-aware approach to nervous patients

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Joan Thompson leads the practice
  • hygienist Maria praised for attentive cleanings
  • staff members Debra, Quin mentioned positively
  • new building noted as clean and modern
  • staff retention high-reviewers observe same employees over years
  • treatment approach emphasizes saving teeth over extraction when possible

What reviews say by service

Single Tooth Implants
no specific implant procedure mentioned in reviews
All-on-4 & Full Arch Implants
no specific implant procedure mentioned in reviews
Sedation & Sleep Dentistry for Implants
anxiety management during procedures praised; sedation specifics not detailed

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.77 average across the 51 all-on-4 & full arch implants businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 55% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 69
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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169
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7
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3
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2
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21

Common questions

Is A Brighter Smile open on weekends?
The business publishes opening hours for 7 days, though specific weekend hours are not detailed in the inputs.
Does Dr. Thompson see nervous patients?
Yes. Multiple reviewers describe the staff comforting anxious patients through procedures with patience, shoulder rubs, breathing reminders, and reassurance that they will not feel pain.
Are appointments same-day?
One reviewer reported being offered same-day treatment after consultation, though this is not guaranteed and depends on availability.
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Last updated 2026-08-21