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Smith Family Dentistry

Updated 2026-08-21 · 668 reviewed · 56 listed · Scored from 182 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(182) 92 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
All-on-4 & Full Arch ImplantsSingle Tooth ImplantsSedation & Sleep Dentistry for ImplantsPeriodontics & Implant PlacementOral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Smith Family Dentistry
Services
All-on-4 & Full Arch Implants, Single Tooth Implants, Sedation & Sleep Dentistry for Implants
Reviews
182

What recent reviews say

Patients describe a practice where staff remember them by name and genuinely care about their experience. Many have been returning for 15 or more years, citing Dr. Smith's gentle touch, lack of rushed appointments, and a team that takes time to explain care options and answer questions thoroughly.

The office delivers prompt appointments with no waiting, clean facilities with comfortable chairs, and hygienists like Heather who earn specific praise for their skill. Several reviewers say they now look forward to dental visits instead of dreading them, and families across generations trust the practice for their dental health.

Praised for
  • friendly and welcoming staff
  • gentle care and patient comfort
  • thorough and professional service
  • Dr. Gene Smith's skill and kindness
  • long-term patient loyalty
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Best for: Patients seeking a practice that treats them as family, remembers their history, and prioritizes comfort over speed.
Think twice if: No significant cautions emerge from the reviews provided.

Strengths

  • Experienced team known for patient-centered care
  • No rushed appointments; thorough consultations
  • Multi-generational patient base with 15+ year relationships
  • Prompt scheduling and appointment availability

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Gene Smith leads the practice
  • Named hygienist Heather praised for skill
  • Appointment chairs have vibration mode
  • Staff send appointment reminders
  • Practice maintains multi-decade patient relationships (15-18+ years for some patients)

What reviews say by service

Periodontics & Implant Placement
Reviewers mention implant and general restorative work but do not detail specific implant outcomes or periodontal expertise separately from general dentistry.
Sedation & Sleep Dentistry for Implants
Gentle care and comfort repeatedly praised; no explicit mention of sedation services in reviews.
All-on-4 & Full Arch Implants
Business website lists dentures; reviews do not specifically address full-arch implant cases.
Single Tooth Implants
Website lists dental implants but reviews do not detail single-tooth implant cases.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
No review evidence of oral surgery or extraction services.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.75 average across the 28 periodontics & implant placement businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 53% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 92
Review volume 98
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Will I have a long wait at my appointment?
No. Multiple reviewers report being seen immediately on arrival, with no waiting, and appointment reminders sent in advance.
Does Dr. Smith take time to explain my treatment options?
Yes. Reviewers consistently note that staff never rush discussions about dental health, take time to explain everything, and are willing to answer all questions.
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Last updated 2026-08-21