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Bela Family Dentistry of West Columbia

Updated 2026-07-21 · 326 reviewed · 38 listed · Scored from 228 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(228) 91 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
228

What recent reviews say

Every recent visit lands as a relief. Staff and Dr. Stackhouse explain each step, keep pain down, and make nervous patients feel safe enough to return. Reviewers call it the best dental experience they've had, switching practices specifically to stay.

Named staff (Shannon, Kerri Rish) earn consistent praise for warmth alongside professional skill. The office handles urgent implant repairs the same day, crown work, and denture consultations without rush.

Praised for
  • friendly and welcoming staff
  • Dr. Stackhouse's gentle, pain-free approach
  • clear explanations of procedures
  • comfortable, home-like atmosphere
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Best for: Nervous patients seeking painless dental work and staff who explain every step.

Strengths

  • Same-day urgent implant repair
  • pain-free dental work
  • staff who explain procedures clearly
  • Dr. Stackhouse builds patient trust through communication

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Stackhouse leads complex implant and crown cases
  • Shannon (dental assistant) works chair-side and earns named praise
  • Kerri Rish (hygienist) delivers detailed cleanings
  • office accommodates urgent same-day implant repairs
  • staff offer coffee and assist with intake paperwork

What reviews say by service

Single Tooth Implants
Emergency implant repair handled same-day; patients report professional, knowledgeable care.
All-on-4 & Full Arch Implants
Denture consultation with patient-centered time to decide; gentle work during crown placement.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.8 average across the 24 all-on-4 & full arch implants businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 54% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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208
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9
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2
2
1
1
8

Common questions

Can you fix a loose implant urgently?
Yes. Reviewers report Bela scheduled urgent implant and fractured tooth repairs the same day.
What happens on my first visit if I'm nervous?
Staff explain everything step-by-step, Dr. Stackhouse talks you through the work, and patients consistently report feeling safe and comfortable.
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Last updated 2026-07-21