While the thought of needing an oral surgeon for wisdom teeth extraction is not at the top of my…read more"wish list", this office and the surgeons are top-notch! The front staff is more than kind, the instructions and follow-up post surgery are more than adequate and easy to follow. I was extremely nervous for my child's wisdom teeth extraction, but the surgery went extremely well. They understood my child's medical needs and gave them exactly what they needed. They followed up by email and phone calls to make sure everything was OK. Thank you for making a kinda unpleasant surgery comfortable!

I have had the most amazing experience with this practice! Dr. German and staff took very good care…read moreof me from the initial consultation to the procedure itself and the follow up. I highly recommend them.

Initial review (Update pending ongoing dispute):…read more 1/5/2026 - I had an emergency appointment with my general dentist about tooth pain I was experiencing. They did some X-rays and exam and determined there was an infection causing the pain. Due to the condition of the tooth and previous root canal, they gave me referrals to several oral surgeons within the area and told me to get quotes. I pay my dentist out of pocket so I believe she wanted me to compare to ensure I was getting a fair estimate. My journey with Akeso (also listed as Apex) in Columbia starts on Monday (January 5th). They were one of the referrals I received and I later found out a relative went there for an extraction and dental implant. She even did a testimony video for their website. I called to inquire about prices and the process in scheduling an emergency extraction. The person I spoke to was Jenny. She told me I had to have a consultation first and gave me a price. I then asked her the range of how much a tooth extraction can cost. She gave me a price range and suggested using Cherry to finance my treatment plan. I was appreciative because although I was prepared to pay full price for the treatment, paying in installments would be more convenient. I never heard of Cherry before so I told her I would research Cherry and call back. I did research and Cherry seemed reputable and wasn't charging interest for some payment plans, so I kept them in mind. I then called the other referrals provided by my dentist to get quotes on how much the extraction would be. Some were more expensive and two were cheaper. The cheaper surgeons would require full payment, however--so I pondered on whether or not I should just pay the full amount for a cheaper amount or do installments with Akeso. Since my relative had a decent experience, I went with Akeso. I called back to schedule but instead of going to the office in Columbia, it went to their operator. It was close to their closing time, so I didn't fault them for not answering. I gave the operator my information--including the location I wanted the procedure done at and of course my demographics. She told me that she would forward my information to the Columbia office to reach back out to me in order to schedule my appointment--and it could take 24-48 hours. After hearing how long it could take for someone to call me back, I intended to call the office again in the morning. 1/6/2026 - I called the Columbia office again, however, I think I was patched over to the Nottingham office. Melissa answered and I explained to her I spoke to Jenny (Columbia) about having an extraction done and the prices I was quoted. She confirmed. I then told her how Jenny suggested Cherry to me and I was approved--and asked if the consultation fee could be added to the cost of the procedure or if I had to pay separate for it. She told me she had to send a message to the Columbia location to verify. As we waited for a response, she said she wanted to check the system to see if any of my information was there from when I spoke to the operator and it wasn't. So I gave her all the information all over again. By the time I finished giving her all the information, she received a response back. The Columbia location verified they can add the consult fee to the total amount billed to Cherry. We then scheduled for me to go in the office the next day for consult. She told me she was going to send a link and I needed to fill out my medical history, sign consent forms and. sed a copy of my referral and X-rays. I asked which provider I was going to see and she informed me it would be Dr. Lazer. After the call, I filled out the online and forms and submitted them. I also sent a copy of my X-rays and referral to the email address they instructed me to send them to. 1/7/2026 - My appointment was for 9:30am. I arrived at 9:27am. The outside of the facility looks very plain but the inside was more modern. It was clean and I saw one other (potential) patient, in the waiting room. I was immediately greeted by Selena. I met her at the front desk to check in and confirm my details. We discussed briefly what I was there for and she proceeded to collect the consult fee upfront. I mentioned how I spoke to Melissa the day prior and inquired about if the consult fee could be added to the total plan amount with Cherry and it was verified by message that I could. Selena confirmed it was true and said they would update everything and send it to Cherry when I make my downpayment. She then gestured for me to wait in the waiting room to be called back into the exam room. The exam room was spacious, with one other person. I didn't have to wait long to be called back. The medical (?) assistant called me back to a room and briefly went over my medical history and asked if I was experiencing any pain. After going over my history, she left to get the surgeon, Dr. Lazer. *Yelp limits review length. Full review in photos.*

Absolutely Outstanding! I cannot say enough positive words about my experience with Akeso Oral…read moreSurgery and specifically Dr. Trevann Lyn. I underwent extensive oral surgery and, as a physician myself, I have very high standards for care--especially regarding communication, attention to detail, and pre-, intra-, and post-procedure management. From my very first interaction, I felt completely confident in Dr. Lyn's expertise and his team's professionalism. Every step of the process was handled with compassion, precision, and genuine concern for me as a person, not just a patient. The office staff were incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and reassuring, making the entire experience seamless despite my demanding schedule and limited recovery time. Dr. Lyn's calm confidence, technical skill, and thorough explanations set him apart from any other provider I've encountered. He made sure I understood every aspect of my procedure and recovery plan, and his post-operative follow-up was exceptional. Akeso Oral Surgery and Dr. Trevann Lyn are truly outstanding in every way--an example of what patient-centered excellence should be. I recommend them without reservation and with the highest degree of professional and personal confidence.

I've had such a great experience with this dental practice the past 5 years. The team is very…read moreprofessional, trustworthy, and genuinely cares about their patients. They also offer affordable pricing without cutting corners, which is hard to find. You can tell they run their business with integrity. Highly recommend!

I went through the year-long process of bone grafting and implanting of front teeth, and worked…read morewith Dr Gol throughout this multi-step process to heal and get ready for my final teeth. I got them today finally and they are amazing! Dr. Gol is an artist and he is a wonderful human being. I highly recommend him for cosmetic dentistry and Botox. He is one of a kind doctor.

I've been going to Dr. Dodek for about a decade, and I love his bedside manner and the care he…read moreshows to making sure patients are comfortable. I had a few rough health years that meant my dental care took a backseat. When I returned with a more complex health picture, he was calm, cool, and collected and came up with a good plan for me to address cavities. Dr. D minimizes pain, and they even provide a TV with Netflix to make long appointments go by faster. Highly recommend!

I have been a patient for 20 years. I retired and moved to Texas. I travel back to this area for…read morethe expertise, care, kindness and confidence in this office. The staff is great. Nikki and her Brother are great Dentist.

I want to share my frustrating experience with Columbia Oral and Facial Surgery Center. While the…read moredoctors are good, my experience with the office has been disappointing. I'm okay with paying in advance and understand that initial estimates may be off, but I'm now owed over $1,700--a sum I've been waiting on for months. I can appreciate that estimates might not always be accurate, but this delay has gone on for too long. Initially, the office informed me that they were waiting for my insurance claim to process. After several months without updates, I reached out to my insurance company, only to find out they approved and issued payment back in July, just a few days after my son's surgery. My insurance confirmed my out-of-pocket responsibility and provided an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) to support this. After my insurance company intervened and conducted an investigation, they acknowledged our overpayment, but getting the refund back has turned into a frustrating, never-ending battle. Despite acknowledging the amount owed, the office continues to delay my refund, offering little clarity on the situation. When I contacted the front desk, I learned that checks are handled by their Human Resources department, which only adds to the confusion. My wife and I have been patiently waiting and have called several times just to find out the status of our refund, but the receptionist often doesn't answer when she recognizes our number. We even visited the office in person, only to be told to wait another 2-3 weeks for HR to process the refund. Now, after patiently waiting another 3 weeks, we are still left in the dark. Yesterday, I called the office again and was met with surprise at my inquiry. The front desk claimed I should receive my check this week but couldn't provide any information about when the check was issued, sent, or anything related to my refund. When I asked for the name of the HR contact responsible for processing the refund, I received a name but no clear answers. I requested a callback with an update, and the receptionist assured me I would hear back. Yet here I am, still waiting. I tried calling again for an update, but no one is answering or returning my voicemail messages. This has been a frustrating experience, and I hope to find a resolution soon. If anyone has faced a similar situation or has advice, please share! #CustomerService #Frustrated #HealthCareExperience

Came here last week to get my wisdom teeth removed. I'm a little late at 30 years old to have them…read moreextracted but I've never had any problems or pains with my wisdom teeth so I've never thought about taking them out until I started feeling some irritation behind one of my bottom molars and noticed a wisdom tooth that had emerged. The staff were extremely friendly and were very welcoming. Dr. Wu himself was very honest, knowledgeable and informative on what needed to be done, what the process was going to be like, post-operation procedures and generally just made me feel more comfortable about the whole thing because let's be honest, everyone feels nervous about getting their wisdom teeth removed because of all the horror stories. The whole operation itself felt super quick and easy. I mean I was knocked out the whole time because of the sedation but the whole thing felt like it took 15-20 minutes. And the good thing afterwards? I felt no pain at all. Throughout the next few days of recovery I was in no pain whatsoever. The only negative effect was the obvious swelling and soft diet you'll have to be on for a couple of days. If you need a good oral surgeon I would definitely recommend Dr. Wu!

As a new patient of Smile Forever Dentistry, I only have positive things to say about them. From…read morethe quality of care to the office experience, it is an all around amazing experience. You can get appointments in a timely matter that work around your schedule. When you arrive to your appointment, you are also seen in a timely manner and are not spending an excess amount of time in the waiting area. The doctors are thorough and precise and are always kind and welcoming. The office is clean and inviting. The doctors are gentle and careful, especially when cleaning your teeth. It's an overall amazing experience, especially if you particularly don't love going to the dentist, like me!

Friendly atmosphere, pleasant ppl, attentive dental staff. Clean environment. Care so far good, im…read morenew will go again and continue updating.

They have such wonderful service and skills! I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed without…read moregeneral anesthesia but I legit felt no pain whatsoever. I was expecting to be in the chair for like 1.5 hours because I had two impacted teeth that was basically horizontal, but I was out in less than an hour. The whole time they were respective to my feedback, even if I couldn't exactly talk. Additionally, they were transparent and reassuring throughout the whole process!

Way too many staff and Dr C is a prick who told me to get tooth pulled somewhere else because I…read morecomplained about up front payment policy. 8am had over 10 employees , no wonder they charge such high rates!

As soon as I walked in I was greeted with smiles. Becoming a new patient was a breeze. Provided my…read moreinsurance card, photo ID and my information was entered into the system without any issues. I was found an appointment time rather quickly. The office was clean and smelled so fresh. I was really impressed with all of the insurances they participate with even for adults. Only the best care for my pearly whites.

I came in for a routine check-up and cleaning, but unfortunately my regular dentist, Dr. Wu, was…read morenot available. Choosing that day turned out to be a mistake. While the staff was extremely professional and considerate, my experience with the dentist I saw instead was very disappointing. She was pushy, unreasonable, and even refused to do the cleaning because I told her I wanted maintenance only. I left feeling as though if you don't agree to additional procedures -- or spend enough money -- your care is not valued. That is not the kind of treatment patients should expect from a dental practice. I truly appreciate the staff and Dr. Wu, but my experience with this particular dentist was unacceptable. It's unfortunate, because the staff has always been kind and Dr. Tujar (who is no longer there) and Dr. Wu provided excellent care. But after this experience, it will be too complicated for my family to continue going here.