Needed a new general dentist as mine recently retired. Dr. Ford comes highly recommended and after checking they accepted my insurance plan so it was a given that I just had to go here. I received excellent care and had a perfect office experience. Friendly service and a great space. Conveniently located downtown on High Street. Modern clean office and if there are spots available they have some limited parking in the back lot to save on garage and ParkMobile fees. read more

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Dr. Ford, Kyle and all the staff are so kind and hospitable. The services are efficient and they are always on time. It smells wonderful and the facility aesthetic is clean, creative and fresh! Best of all -- They treat us like family! Highly recommend!!! 10 out of 10. read more

By far the best dentist experience I've ever had. I was quick to get seen and the visit was painless. Michelle and Dr. Ford were very informative and friendly. Thanks for your help! read more

If you're looking for a dentist that will actually listen to you, who's not only worried about the money, and will provide you with real solutions. Then I suggest you find another dentist! read more

Everyone is so kind and thorough, and they always go the extra mile! I plan to stay with this practice as long as I can!

Dr.Ford is incredible, he's extremely comforting, thorough, and very friendly to talk to. His office in downtown Columbus is gorgeous, lots of natural light, and his hygienists are always helpful. Years ago - Before I was a regular patient, he fixed a chipped tooth that was painful on my tongue for free. Book with confidence! read more

I moved to Columbus in August 2022 for graduate school at Ohio State. I found Dr. Ford through my insurance network and since I live in downtown Columbus, he was one of the closest in-network providers to me. Sometimes offices can have long wait times for new patients, but this was not the case at all. From the first time I called the office staff was extremely professional, polite and prompt and were able to get all the information they needed from me as a new patient and get me scheduled very quickly. As other reviewers have mentioned, the office is gorgeous with tons of natural light is a very peaceful and calming environment. I personally do not have anxiety about going to the dentist, but if you're someone who does I think that you would likely feel calm in this office environment. Dr. Ford extremely kind and takes his time and answered any questions I ever had. He always also encouraged me to call his personal cell phone number anytime of day or night if I ever had a dental emergency. The dental hygienists are also great as well as all the front desk staff. Additionally, parking in downtown Columbus can be a bit of a pain, but they do have reserved parking spots in a small lot behind the building, which again is rare for the area. This makes things extremely convenient so that you don't have to fight to parallel park somewhere on High Street. Would highly recommend this practice. read more

James B Ford, DDS - View of office from the patient chair - General Dentistry Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

To the core of my being, I hate, no, I loathe going to the dentist. I generally put off getting my cleanings because the terror that I associate with dental visits is so palpable. But, it has been a few years and I was in need of a cleaning, so I knew that I had face a necessary evil. Well, I am happy to report that I now just mildly dislike going to the dentist (which is a complete win, in my opinion). This office really changed my views on keeping regular dental appointments. It is clean, peaceful, and attended by a great staff. First, I really appreciated the ease of filling out my forms online. That was convenient and actually saved me a bit of time. Next, the office visit itself was prompt. I walked in and was almost immediately in a chair. I believe Kay did my cleaning and she was kind and put me at peace. She was very gentle and made me feel comfortable with the visit. Doc was also friendly and made the visit incredibly positive. So much so, I think I'll be visiting every six months (like I should be doing as a grown adult). My only "gripe" so to speak is that I was not prepared for the open floor plan. The office had an interesting look and I liked the natural light from the windows, but it was an oddity for me at first. Don't let this deter you, you get over it pretty quickly! read more

James B Ford, DDS - Serene part of the office! - General Dentistry Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Love Dr. Ford. He's has a super convenient, clean and stylish downtown office with parking. He and his staff are accommodating around schedules and dental needs. My favorite aspect is how he walks you through each step in the process. The transparency puts me at ease about what to expect next but also helps educate me on when to ask questions or let him know something isn't "normal". Not only does he do a great job on my teeth, but I feel like I do a better job myself at home with his insights. read more

Great experience, Dr. Ford was very thorough and kind. I have a lot of dental anxiety so he was very reassuring and patient. Office staff is very friendly, and were able to get me in quickly. He also provides free parking which is nice. read more

Dr. Ford is very friendly and engaging. He gently yet thoroughly cleaned my teeth. His beautiful office resembles a modern art gallery, and is conveniently located in downtown Columbus. read more

I had recently moved to Columbus and needed a new dentist. Selected Dr. Ford as he was in my network and cannot believe how lucky I got. Best dentist I've ever been to. The office is beautiful and comfortable and the amount of personal attention from Dr. Ford was incredible. He met me at the desk and took care of my loose composite with gentleness. He was easy to talk with, very proficient and efficient. Also - I was able to get in the very next week. Highly recommend Dr. Ford! read more

My roommate and I moved downtown and pass the office's sign on a regular basis, so we decided to give them a try! Thankfully this turned out to be one of the best visits I've ever had with a healthcare provider of any kind. My dental hygienist was super nice and thorough with my cleaning, and Dr. Ford was equally great. He told me I could contact him directly if I ever had an emergency (and it felt genuine). He even sent my roommate a thank you card for referring me to the office after my roommate's own great experience. If you're new to town or looking for a new dentist, go to Dr. Ford. read more

I started going to Dr. Ford after being referred by a co-worker in 2014 after going to a money hungry dentist. He and his small staff treats it's patients like family. Dr. Ford will not nickel and dime any of his patients. He only do work that is necessary for the benefit of the patient's smile. He and his staff care about the patients that come to him. I will refer other people to see Dr. Ford. Thank you so much. read more

I have been looking for a new dentist. I found Dr. Ford through some other reviews online. A previous dentist wanted to charge me $30 for PPE for a cleaning visit. Since I had only been to that dentist once, I decided they weren't my dentist. I felt very cared for at Dr. Fords office. He even gave me his business card and told him I could call him at anytime with any concerns. Wow what service. Also he told me where to park for free since the office is downtown. The dental hygienist Kay was also wonderful. read more

FANTASTIC! Super personable, knowledgeable with a great office atmosphere. Definitely a Dentist you want to go back to.

DO NOT RECOMMEND. They called and asked me to come in 30 minutes early for my cleaning and proceeded to have me wait 50 minutes before they got to me. They double book their patient appointments to try and get more money. Service is awful and they lie to your face about costs/time. read more

Dr Ford is really nice to talk to and can be totally trusted with diagnosis. You know he really cares about his patients teeth once u speak to him. I made an appointment with him based on yelp reviews and im glad about it. read more

Amazing business and superb Dentist!!! The staff is excellent and super friendly/courteous, which is only amplified by Dr. Ford himself. He takes the time to get to know his patients, fully explains any procedures and welcomes questions, and is very kind and gentle. For my cleanings I normally see Kay as my hygienist and she is a delight too! I highly recommend this practice, they are the best! read more

This was my first visit to Dr. Ford's office. I want able to make a appointments for my son and I very easily. The staff was beyond friendly. In fact, Dr. Ford checked us in upon arrival. We will definitely be back for future checkups! Thanks Dr. Ford and staff... read more

Thank you to Dr. Ford for being a great dentist. I have been going to him for several years now and have nothing but good things to say. Dr. Ford is knowledgeable and kind, he is really a great dentist. He fixed a chip in my tooth that was driv read more

Incredible experience coming into James B Ford dental last week. I've been avoiding visiting a new dentist for awhile now and am really glad I came to this office downtown. The atmosphere is so relaxing and James is a very personable and funny guy. Top notch dental care, looking forward to visiting again. read more

This was the most relaxing dentist office I have ever been attended. It was very soothing and peaceful. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and I was in and out in a very timely manner. Also, there is parking - since downtown parking can be a pain. Highly recommended. read more

Dr. Ford, the hygienist and staff are competent, efficient and put their patient's health first. Most importantly, they are honest. They will not push you to purchase "deep cleaning" or other procedures when not medically necessary. This is a provider you can trust with your family's teeth! read more

credit for discovering dr. ford goes to a friend of mine who chipped her tooth on a beer bottle one thursday night a number of years ago. she called several dentists the following morning trying to get an appointment with anyone who could take her, just hoping to get in within a week. when she called dr. ford, he told her there was no way he was going to let her go through the weekend with a chipped tooth. he squeezed her in and fixed it that same day, and my friends and i have been going to him ever since. total number of bar-related chipped teeth dr. ford ended up fixing for my friends: 3. we're not as wild as we used to be, so there haven't been any chipped teeth lately, but we all still go to dr. ford because he's also a great dentist when it comes to cleanings/fillings/run of the mill stuff, but if you're young and wild, and you bust your grill at the bar, dr. ford is definitely the man! read more

Dr. Ford is great! Each appointment feels like I'm visiting a friend. The office is relaxing and the staff is helpful. Also, the downtown location is very convenient with surprisingly accommodating parking. read more

Best dentist ever. Dr. Ford is very friendly, smart and should teach classes for dentists. He's doing things right. He has customer service down and you can tell he enjoys his job. He is fair and never tries to sell you unnecessary services like other dentists I have gone to. I used to dread going to a dental appointment but not here. Dr. Ford is the best. I try to refer as many people as I can to him. read more

Excellent visit. Clean, calm office and most importantly no discomfort from my cleaning. I will be scheduling future appointments.

Great dentist with a terrific office staff. Easy to get an appointment. The reception area has a calming effect with a water feature and spa music. You would hardly know you were in a dental office! read more

My first visit to Dr. Ford and his practice changed my perspective on visiting the dentist. From the initial contact and greeting to a wonderful, comfortable and expert cleaning with Linda the Hygienist - and Dr. Ford's manner and exceptional skill with my examination, I have finally found a dentist and practice that I thought had long vanished. 100 points. read more

Dr. Ford is by far the best dentist I have been to. I'll reaffirm what others have said in that his office environment is relaxing and staff is friendly. Dr. Ford himself (not a hygienist) cleaned my teeth which was a welcome surprise. I highly recommend Dr. Ford. read more

He really is as good as it gets! He is my new dentist and I couldn't be happier.

After a number of dental visits that left me feeling like I'd been beaten up, while also being brain washed ala LOST with marketing ploys, I was at my wit's end. I had to find a dentist in Columbus that I could stand the thought of seeing twice a year. I finally found that dentist in Dr. Ford. His dental hygienist was delightful and he was level headed and serious about dental health but in a non intimidating way. I can't recommend him highly enough for anyone who is tired of modern dental practices that seem to push cosmetic techniques over serious dentistry. read more

Dr. Ford has been graciously providing the Columbus Coyotes rugby team with mouth guards for several seasons so I recently decided to make the switch to a dentist with a local office and thus far the experience has been great. I believe one needs a dentist they can trust and not someone trying to nickel and dime them by sending them to sleep labs and so forth, Dr. James Ford seems to be that dentist. read more

I have been a client of Dr. Ford for 15 years. He and his office make each dental visit something I can look forward to.

Dr. Ford is the best you can find in Columbus. He's taken great care of me for many years.

After being a patient of Dr. Ford's for several years I went to another office. The new office stated it looked as if it had been over 5 years since my last cleaning. They said there is no way it has only been 6 months. My spouse also decided to try another office and was told the same thing. We always felt like Dr. Ford was rushed and spent less than 20 minutes doing our cleanings and rarely took x rays. My spouse also had 3 cavities that the new Dr. showed him. He was able to visibly see them but also took x rays that confirmed he did indeed have 3 cavities. Again we went to Dr. Ford for approximately 8 years every 6 months. Dr. Ford kept telling us everything looks great. read more