Are you happy with your smile? Is there something you'd like to improve? Whether you're interested in a smile makeover, or just want to get back in the routine of regular dental care, the general dentists, hygienists and staff of Vista Smiles are here to help! Schedule your comprehensive exam today, and get back on track to feeling better about your oral health.
Can you really feel relaxed during a dental visit? At Vista Smiles we may be able to help. We know dental visits can be stressful, which is why we offer several services that make them a more pleasant experience. Ask for a set of noise-canceling headphones to enjoy some music, a lavendar-scented towel after your visit, or for our more apprehensive patients, ask about a variety of offered sedation options.
Our general dentists are here to help, and the last thing you need is a lecture. We want to help our patients feel confident about improving their smile and oral health without putting them down. Our friendly and experienced staff want you to have a comfortable and pleasant experience, just let us know what we can do to help!
Vista Smiles believes that everyone deserves a beautiful, healthy smile. To help make this possible for our patients, we have several financial options available to choose from. We are happy to accept a wide variety of insurance plans, and no interest financing is available through Care Credit (upon approval). We also accept all major credit cards.
Dr. Phillips was born and raised in Morgantown, West Virginia where he received a B.A. in biology, and D.D.S. in dentistry from West Virginia University. After graduating from dental school, he earned a three-year, post-doctoral masters degree in prosthodontics from The Ohio State University. Dr. Phillips practiced dentistry in Kentucky and Pennsylvania before accepting a position with Vista Smiles. He appreciates, through personal experience, the difference a dentist makes in the lives of patients in improving their health, appearance, self-confidence and overall quality of life.
Dr. Phillips enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife Claire and newborn baby girl Kendall. He also enjoys tennis, reading, cycling, painting, sculpting and learning about advances in technology. He has always loved the State of South Carolina and is excited to make Columbia his home.
Dr. Bell is a graduate and former instructor of the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine and a former president of the Palmetto Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Association. She is currently a member of the American Dental Association, National Dental Association & South Carolina Dental Association.
Dr. Bell serves on the advisory board for the Midlands Technical College and the Richland School District 1 Dental Committee. She also volunteers her time at the HOPE Health Corps and the Richland Couny Children's Clinic.
I have had the pleasure to have been under the care of Dr. Benita Bell for 3 or more years. I must say that I have never felt so genuinely cared for as a patient as I have with Dr. Bell as my primary dentist. Dr. Bell and her assistants have focused on my dental treatment plan as if I was their only patient. They are truly professional, caring and put my comfort at the forefront of any and every treatment. I would wholeheartedly recommend Vista Smiles and especially Dr. Bell and her team to anyone seeking dental treatment. Kudos to Dr. Bell and her assistants...Great job!