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Akron Smiles Dental Center

881 E Exchange St, Akron, OH 44306
3.7(436 reviews)
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Akron Smiles Dental Center

About Akron Smiles Dental Center

Akron Smiles Dental Center is a pediatric dental practice in Akron, OH providing comprehensive children's dental care including preventive care, restorations, and orthodontics.

The practice serves families with Medicaid and PPO insurance, offers flexible payment options, and provides bilingual staff and translation services.

Who They Treat

Akron Smiles Dental Center provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:

Children
Ages 6–11
Teens
Ages 12–17

Meet the Orthodontists

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Dr. Paul S. Murphy

Lead OrthodontistAccepting New Patients
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Dr. Michael Crites, DDS

NPI VerifiedAccepting New Patients
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Dr. Eric Wood, DDS

NPI VerifiedAccepting New Patients

Insurance Accepted

Akron Smiles Dental Center accepts 14 insurance plans. Contact the office to verify your specific coverage.

Medicaid Accepted
Aetna
All Private Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Careington
Caresource
Cigna
DenteMax
Humana

Partners with all state funded Medicaid plans and most insurance providers

Patient Reviews

3.7(436 reviews)
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KJ 3
a month ago
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We love this place! The staff is friendly and very attentive to the children/ parents and the dental hygienist is AMAZING! He is so kind,gentle and soft spoke. Also makes sure tonthank you for bring your child in. Mine is cavity free and will continue to be! Keep up the good work Akron Smiles!

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Briana Mckitrick
2 months ago
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The dental assistant young lady was super nice and understanding with my two year old. She has been to the dentist once when she started getting teeth. We had seen dr.kramer . She is no longer there. When the dentist came to look. My daughter was already terrified. Wouldn’t sit in the chair or anything. The dentist came over . Honestly I was overwhelmed. My daughter was already screaming and crying. I just wish the dentist introduced himself and tried to be more of a people person with a two year old. He only got to look at her teeth while I wrapped my legs around her and held her down. So maybe more patience with young children. I and my husband have been practicing with our daughter for the Dentist for over a year and a half, and it was very overwhelming for her. I just wish there was more understanding from the dentist maybe to talk to her introduce himself to her. I’m not sure. But on the bright side, she had no cavities a little bit of chipped tooth maybe from falling because she has too, but other than that, everything was good.

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Christina Taylor
a week ago
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Would love to give this 0 stars. Very unprofessional team. Did not communicate properly with a child or the parents. The setting is not very hippa appropriate. Will not be back, I can get that treatment under a bridge in the worst part of town.

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Aria Hargrove
a month ago
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My son receives great dental care, aged out now but still able to finish out dental treatments for his braces. I was so happy with small smiles services. Great staffing.

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Christy Moore
4 months ago
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I have been coming here with my older daughters for a few years they are always so nice and welcoming. I just recently took my 18m old there because that’s when the dentist told me I should start bringing them in. I was nervous he doesn’t sit still often and I didn’t know what to expect. The dentist came and greeted us talked to them and told both of what he was going to do. He check and counted their teeth made sure everything looked well and gave them a sticker. He got a cleaning with a regular toothbrush to get him familiar with the visits and gave him a dentist bag of goodies for his age! We will be back in 6 months so happy!

See all 436 reviews on Google

Frequently Asked Questions

Akron Smiles Dental Center provides a range of orthodontic treatments. Contact the office for a full list of available services.
Akron Smiles Dental Center accepts several insurance plans including Aetna, All Private Insurances, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Careington, Caresource, and others. Contact the office to verify your specific plan is accepted.
Yes, Akron Smiles Dental Center offers a free initial orthodontic consultation. Call or book online to schedule your appointment.
Akron Smiles Dental Center is currently welcoming new patients in Akron, OH. Call (330) 208-1100 or book online to schedule your first visit.
Akron Smiles Dental Center is located at 881 E Exchange St, Akron, OH 44306. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=3648018567139250016&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
Akron Smiles Dental Center office hours: Mon 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Tue 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Wed 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Thu 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, Sat Closed–Closed, Sun Closed–Closed.
Yes, Akron Smiles Dental Center offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable. Contact the office to discuss financing options.
Akron Smiles Dental Center is staffed by Dr. Paul S. Murphy, Dr. Michael Crites, Dr. Eric Wood.
Akron Smiles Dental Center has a 3.7 out of 5 star rating based on 436 patient reviews on Google.

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Contact Information

881 E Exchange St
Akron, OH 44306
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(330) 208-1100
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Practice Info

Free Consultation
Payment Plans Available
Evening Hours
Online Booking Available
Emergency Hours Available

Accessibility & Parking

Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Parking
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Free Lot Parking

Payment Methods

Cash
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
Contactless / NFC
CareCredit

Office Hours

Mon8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

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