Bauer Dental Group

Dental offices in Columbus don’t always pull in that many reviews, but when one does, it’s usually a sign people are either really impressed or really not. In this case, Bauer Dental Group has managed the former—1,100 reviews on Google, all averaging a perfect 5.0. That kind of consistency doesn’t happen by accident, especially in a field where most folks only show up when they absolutely have to. Routine cleanings, fillings, crowns, even more involved work like implants or veneers—whatever the reason, patients here seem to leave with the same takeaway.

The office sits at 3600 Olentangy River Rd #500B, just north of the Ohio State campus and a short drive from Clintonville’s quieter streets. This stretch of Olentangy River Road is mostly medical buildings and professional offices, so it’s the kind of place you’d pass a dozen times without noticing unless you were actually looking for it. No flashy signage, no gimmicks—just a standard suite in a larger complex, which, honestly, fits the no-nonsense vibe of most dental practices.

What’s unusual, though, is how rarely you see a dental office with this many reviews and no complaints dragging the average down. No one-star outliers, no dramatic stories—just a steady stream of people saying roughly the same thing. That’s not to say every experience is identical, but when the lowest rating you can find is still a five, it suggests something’s working differently than the norm. Whether it’s the way they handle emergencies, the clarity around treatment plans, or just the lack of surprises when the bill comes, the pattern speaks for itself.

If you’re mapping it out, the easiest route depends on which side of the river you’re coming from—directions here cut through the usual construction snarls near Lane Avenue. To ask about availability or specifics, just call (614) 451-1110. And if you’re the type who reads reviews before booking anything, well, you’ve got 1,100 of them to scroll through—though at this point, it’s mostly a question of whether you trust the hive mind or not.