Family Dentistry of Columbus is proud to serve the Columbus, GA area with professional dental services. It was started by Dr. Marlon Murrell, DMD whose goal was to provide comprehensive dental care to Columbus and Phenix City patients. He founded Family Dentistry of Columbus with the goal of providing great dentistry in the most comfortable dental environment possible to patients age 3 and up. As time went on, his dental business grew and he was able to expand those same great efforts to even more patients, eventually needing more dentists who shared his same ideals. That was the basis that Family Dentistry of Columbus was founded upon, and those same ideals hold true today.
Since day one, we continue to work under those same founding points of providing great dental care and always, always putting our patients first. With our values in place, we strive to provide you with the best dental care possible. We are proud to serve the communities of Columbus, GA, Fort Benning, and Phenix City Village in Alabama.
After working in private practice for two years in Statesboro, Georgia, Dr. Polk joined Dr. Marlon Murrell here at Family Dentistry of Columbus in August of 1998. For over 20 years, he has continued to provide detailed dental care to the people of Columbus and beyond.
Dr. Polk is an expert in the dentistry field and values each and every patient who goes through his practice. He ensures top-notch dental services and will stop at nothing to make sure the patients in which he is working with are comfortable with their services. Dr. Polk treats his patients like family and truly cares for each individuals dental health.
Dr. Thomas Parker is originally from Americus, Georgia, where he graduated from Southland Academy. From there he earned his Bachelor of Business Degree, with a major in Finance, from Georgia Southwestern State University. He also attended Columbus State University where he completed his dental school prerequisites.
Dr. Parker joined Family Dentistry of Columbus in 2008. His experience and knowledge in the field of dentistry have established him as an excellent dentist. His attention to detail and attentiveness to dental care have made him a trusted dental expert among our team. He spends ample time with his patients and helps to ensure each person gets the treatment and service they deserve. He values quality over quantity and assures that he is doing his best work with each and every patient.
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Rating 3.6 out of 5 based on 15 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestAllison Chandler
2 years ago
The two dentist and all the staff are awesome at this office. They truly care about their patients. If you are in the waiting area and happen to hear a patient greeted, you will hear a bubbly sweet voice. When an assistant or hygienist comes to call patients back even with a mask on you will sense their smile. The office is very personable, sometimes the doctor himself will even come to waiting area to get the patient back. The Doctors are always happy to see their patients when they enter a room. This is just icing on the cake because patient care is great too! Then when you get to check out after your appointment the staff manages in the same friendly manner. Also, calling the office is a very pleasant experience, anyone who answers is willing to help with whatever you may need.
Shaunta Witherspoon
2 years ago
My 15yo has been coming to this dental office since he was 3 years old. I love the staff and the dentists are amazing people.
Christie Jones
4 years ago
Dr Polk and his staff are very professional and courteous. They are prompt with appointments and always have your comfort in mind. I highly recommend.
Mrs Marrero
5 years ago
I had a horrible hygienist by the name of Stephanie, After cleaning my teeth she didn't rinse my mouth... She got upset when I requested a fluoride treatment.. She looked at me and said your insurance doesn't cover fluoride treatments.. Being a military wife for over 20 years I knew she was incorrect. So she went to front desk and the secretary told her Tricare allows fluoride treatments every 6 months... Well Miss Stephanie was pissed.. She put fluoride only on my front teeth.. I was so frustrated because my children had a awesome hygienist a few weeks ago, so I referred so many military families to Dr. Parker, based off my children's visit!! Unfortunately I spent my whole afternoon contacting them all and warning them about the rude hygienist Stephanie. Most decided to cancel their appointments instead of having to deal with unprofessionalim. I also called Dr.Parker's office and spoke with a office manager hopefully this will never happen to another patient!! It's sad because the dentist is awesome and will lose plenty of patients with this kind of employee!
Christie Jones
5 years ago
Dr Polk and his staff are very professional and courteous. They are prompt with appointments and always have your comfort in mind. I highly recommend.
Leamber Williams
5 years ago
I love my Dr.Parker and my dental hygienist Phyllis. I would not trade them for anything. They are very professional, friendly and they get the job done. They truly value their patients.
Mrs Marrero
5 years ago
I had a horrible hygienist by the name of Stephanie, After cleaning my teeth she didn't rinse my mouth... She got upset when I requested a fluoride treatment.. She looked at me and said your insurance doesn't cover fluoride treatments.. Being a military wife for over 20 years I knew she was incorrect. So she went to front desk and the secretary told her Tricare allows fluoride treatments every 6 months... Well Miss Stephanie was pissed.. She put fluoride only on my front teeth.. I was so frustrated because my children had a awesome hygienist a few weeks ago, so I referred so many military families to Dr. Parker, based off my children's visit!! Unfortunately I spent my whole afternoon contacting them all and warning them about the rude hygienist Stephanie. Most decided to cancel their appointments instead of having to deal with unprofessionalim. I also called Dr.Parker's office and spoke with a office manager hopefully this will never happen to another patient!! It's sad because the dentist is awesome and will lose plenty of patients with this kind of employee!
Sunshine Publishing/ Aztec Engineering LLP
6 years ago
this guy (Polk) is very slick. When I told him I definitely wanted him to simply fill a cavity rather than doing an unnecessary root canal and crown (which he makes big money on, he gave me some lip-service, then simply bored my tooth down to the root and told me that my tooth would be hurting even though he did a temporary filling, and that I would eventually want him to do the crown etc,.. I went to Atlanta and saw an old friend dentist who is honest --Dr. Bruce Preston-- and he fixed me up with no complications and 2 years later, I haven't looked back (except to share this experience with you here).
Leamber Williams
6 years ago
I love my Dr.Parker and my dental hygienist Phyllis. I would not trade them for anything. They are very professional, friendly and they get the job done. They truly value their patients.
Sunshine Publishing/ Aztec Engineering LLP
6 years ago
this guy (Polk) is very slick. When I told him I definitely wanted him to simply fill a cavity rather than doing an unnecessary root canal and crown (which he makes big money on, he gave me some lip-service, then simply bored my tooth down to the root and told me that my tooth would be hurting even though he did a temporary filling, and that I would eventually want him to do the crown etc,.. I went to Atlanta and saw an old friend dentist who is honest --Dr. Bruce Preston-- and he fixed me up with no complications and 2 years later, I haven't looked back (except to share this experience with you here).
Melissa Reum
7 years ago
I am not a fan of the dentist by any means but Dr Polk is amazing!!! No pain, no stress, best dentist ever!!! And the staff is always friendly and calming in demeanor and voice.
Melissa Reum
7 years ago
I am not a fan of the dentist by any means but Dr Polk is amazing!!! No pain, no stress, best dentist ever!!! And the staff is always friendly and calming in demeanor and voice.
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