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Bela Family Dentistry of West Columbia

Updated 2026-08-21 · 668 reviewed · 56 listed · Scored from 235 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(235) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
All-on-4 & Full Arch ImplantsSingle Tooth Implants
Bela Family Dentistry of West Columbia
Services
All-on-4 & Full Arch Implants, Single Tooth Implants
Reviews
235

What recent reviews say

Patients consistently describe a warm, comfortable dental experience driven by Dr. Stackhouse's attentiveness and a staff that listens and explains each step. Most highlight painless procedures and genuine care, with staff members like Kerri and Shannon named for their skill.

Insurance billing confusion surfaced in one case: a patient was quoted one amount and told insurance would cover part of the cost, then contacted a month later and told they owed over $1,000 more because insurance actually covered nothing. The patient feels the office gave false information before treatment, creating financial hardship despite staff warmth during the visit.

Praised for
  • friendly and inviting staff
  • Dr. Stackhouse's thoroughness and kindness
  • pain-free or comfortable experience
  • professional and attentive care
Watch-outs
  • insurance billing miscommunication
  • verbal promises contradicted by later charges
  • unclear cost responsibility before treatment
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Best for: patients anxious about dental work or seeking a comfortable, thorough implant consultation
Think twice if: confirm your insurance coverage details and out-of-pocket costs in writing before starting treatment to avoid billing surprises

Strengths

  • Dr. Stackhouse's thorough and attentive approach
  • comfortable, pain-free patient experience
  • staff that explains procedures step-by-step
  • emergency same-day access for urgent implant issues

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Stackhouse named for thoroughness and comfort-focused approach
  • Kerri praised for cleaning skill and personable manner
  • Shannon (dental assistant) highlighted for attentiveness during procedures
  • office accommodated emergency implant and fractured-tooth repair with same-day access
  • staff explains procedures step-by-step during treatment

What reviews say by service

Single Tooth Implants
emergency implant repair handled with ease; patient switched dentists as a result
All-on-4 & Full Arch Implants
extensive implant work described as painless with excellent healing trajectory

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.77 average across the 51 all-on-4 & full arch implants businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 58% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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2
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8

Common questions

Do you handle emergency implant problems?
Yes. One patient with a loose implant and fractured tooth was accommodated same-day and praised the speed and professionalism.
What should I ask about before starting treatment?
Confirm in writing what your insurance covers and what you will owe out-of-pocket. One patient was quoted verbally but later told insurance coverage was different than described.
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Last updated 2026-08-21