Our Practice — Your Dental Home Since 1996
The Smile Method was founded on a belief that patients deserve more than efficient, transactional dental care. Since Dr. Jeff Kover opened his first practice in 1996, the goal has remained the same: build lasting relationships with patients, provide honest guidance, and deliver the highest standard of comprehensive care. Nearly three decades later, that philosophy still shapes everything we do — from how we design a treatment plan to how we greet you when you walk through the door.
We serve patients throughout Columbus, Gahanna, Upper Arlington, and the surrounding Ohio communities from two modern, thoughtfully equipped offices. Whether you’re coming in for a routine cleaning or working through a complex restorative treatment, you’ll experience the same unhurried, patient-centered approach at every visit.
What Sets Us Apart
1. Health-First Philosophy
Our treatment recommendations are based on one standard: what is genuinely best for your long-term oral health. We don’t recommend procedures to fill a schedule or meet a production goal. We recommend what we believe is right for you — and we explain exactly why. Patients who want an honest, thorough assessment and a dentist they can trust have found a home here for nearly thirty years.
2. Comprehensive Expertise
Dr. Kover brings deep expertise across the full range of modern dentistry. From routine exams and cleanings to dental implants, cosmetic procedures, full mouth restoration, and orthodontics, most of your dental needs can be met in one place, with one clinician who knows your complete history. Comprehensive care under one roof isn’t just convenient — it leads to more consistent, coordinated outcomes.
3. Advanced Technology
The Smile Method invests in technology that genuinely improves care. Our offices are equipped with digital X-rays, intraoral scanners, and 3D cone beam imaging — tools that allow Dr. Kover to diagnose with greater accuracy, plan treatment with greater precision, and communicate findings to patients more clearly. You’ll leave each appointment understanding not just what we recommend, but exactly what we found and why it matters.
4. Patient Education
We believe informed patients make the best decisions about their health. That’s not a tagline — it’s the reason Dr. Kover takes time at every appointment to walk through findings, explain options, and answer questions fully. We never want you to feel rushed, confused, or pressured. An informed patient is an empowered patient, and that’s the experience we work to create every single day.
5. Relationship-Driven Care
Many patients at The Smile Method have been with us for a decade or more. They’ve raised families here. They refer their friends. That kind of long-term trust is the result of consistent, honest, high-quality care — and it’s something we take genuine pride in. When you come to The Smile Method, you’re not starting a transaction. You’re beginning a relationship with a dental home that will grow with you.
6. Two Convenient Locations
We have offices in Gahanna and Upper Arlington to serve patients throughout central Ohio:
- Gahanna: 1329 Cherry Way Dr, Suite 300, Gahanna, OH 43230 — accessible from Gahanna, New Albany, Westerville, Pickerington, and east Columbus
- Upper Arlington / Riverside: 3545 Olentangy River Rd, Suite 128, Columbus, OH 43214 — convenient for patients in Upper Arlington, Clintonville, Dublin, and northwest Columbus
Both locations are open Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 7 PM and Friday from 9 AM to 2 PM, including evening hours for patients who work during the day.
What to Expect at The Smile Method
Your first visit begins with a comprehensive examination — not just a quick look around, but a thorough assessment of your teeth, gums, bite, and overall oral health. Dr. Kover takes time to understand your history, your concerns, and your goals before any discussion of treatment. You’ll receive clear, honest feedback about what we found, along with a personalized plan that reflects your health needs and your priorities.
Follow-up appointments are built around the same principles. You’ll see the same dentist, work with a consistent team, and never feel like you’re starting from scratch. If you’ve ever left a dental office feeling uncertain about what was recommended — or why — the experience at The Smile Method will feel different from the first appointment.
We also understand that many patients arrive with some degree of dental anxiety. Our team is experienced at working with apprehensive patients, and we’ll adapt the pace of your appointment to your comfort level. There’s no pressure to proceed with anything before you’re ready.
Our Services
The Smile Method provides comprehensive care including:
- General and Family Dentistry — preventive exams, cleanings, sealants, and fluoride treatments
- Cosmetic Dentistry — veneers, whitening, gum contouring
- Restorative Dentistry — crowns, bridges, fillings
- Dental Implants and Bone Grafting
- All-on-4 Implant-Supported Dentures
- Orthodontics — braces and SimplyClear aligners
- Root Canals and Periodontal Therapy
- Full Mouth Restoration
Ready to Experience the Difference?
If you’re searching for a dental practice in Columbus, Gahanna, or Upper Arlington that prioritizes your health over everything else — we’d be glad to meet you. New patients are always welcome at both of our Ohio locations.
Experience the Difference — Contact Us Today
Learn more about evidence-based dental care from the American Dental Association.