State Of The Art Smiles is a privately owned dental office in Pickerington, OH that has cared for local families for over 25 years. Dr. Phillip Katz and Dr. Aklilu Ameha provide cleanings, fillings, crowns, cosmetic dentistry, and emergency visits in one office. We see patients Monday through Friday at 156 W Columbus St.
Phillip Katz, DDS Discussing Dental Implants
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Privately owned for over 25 years · Dentists trained at The Ohio State University · All PPO dental insurance plans accepted
Written by State Of The Art Smiles. Medically reviewed by Dr. Phillip Katz, DDS, dentist at State Of The Art Smiles. Last updated October 2026.
If you’re looking for a dentist in Pickerington, OH, you shouldn’t have to choose between personal attention and advanced technology. At State Of The Art Smiles, you get both.
You’ll see a team that knows you, explains what they see, and helps you understand your options before you decide what comes next.
State Of The Art Smiles offers routine, restorative, and cosmetic dental care in one Pickerington office.
Twice-a-year preventive visits with a cleaning, an exam, X-rays when you need them, and an oral cancer screening. Learn more.
Tooth-colored composite fillings, plus replacement of old silver fillings. Learn more.
Porcelain and ceramic dental crowns and bridges, color-matched to your surrounding teeth.
Same-day emergency dentistry appointments when availability allows.
Nitrous oxide and oral sedation dentistry for anxious patients.
Veneers and take-home whitening through our cosmetic dentistry services.
Care for adults and kids, with children welcome from about age 2½. See our family dentistry page.
Utilizing our All-On-X treatment protocol, you leave your surgery appointment with a fixed set of temporary teeth — no denture, no going without teeth — and your final teeth are made after your implants heal. The number of implants is planned for your mouth — four, five, or six — to create a healthy, beautiful and long-lasting new smile that restores your function and self-confidence.
Tooth pain, a broken tooth, or swelling can’t always wait. State Of The Art Smiles offers same-day emergency dental appointments when availability allows.
New Patients: (614) 834-5880
Current Patients: (614) 837-4506
Dr. Aklilu Ameha earned his bachelor’s degree and his DDS from The Ohio State University. He completed a general dentistry residency at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH, with advanced education in IV sedation and oral surgery.
Dr. Phillip Katz owns State Of The Art Smiles. He’s a Columbus native who graduated with special distinction from The Ohio State University.
Your first visit includes a comprehensive exam and, whenever possible, a cleaning. We listen to your concerns, take digital X-rays or scans when you need them, and create a plan with you, without pressure.
State Of The Art Smiles accepts all PPO dental insurance plans, and our team files your claims for you. Our insurance and financing page lists monthly payment options through Cherry, Proceed, and LendingClub.
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“Top notch! Actually makes going to the dentist enjoyable. The staff and Doctor make you feel like family and not just another patient.”
– David
★★★★★
“Dr Katz and his staff is absolutely the best Dental office I have ever been to. If you have any questions they take the time to answer making sure you understand. Staff is so friendly it puts you at ease. I have found my dentist for life I will never have the need to look for another dentist.”
– Terri
★★★★★
“Yes very satisfied and felt not pushed into expense or procedures just for making money purposes and was carved for my individual needs.”
– Myrtle
Dr. Katz has a long history of achievement from his younger days in high school to college and now in his professional life. Now, as a dental professional, Dr. Katz has been awarded the designation of Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. A very select dental-medical group that recognizes achievement in overall dental skills and in the specialized area of advanced dental implant surgery and reconstruction.
Dr. Katz teaches other dentists how to restore the complex dental patient. He was hand-picked by Dr. Frank Spear himself as one of the original 100 Visiting Faculty Mentors at the Spear Institute for Advanced Dental Education in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he also serves as an instructor, lecturer, and mentor, and he served as a Visiting Instructor at the California Implant Institute in San Diego, California. He has also taught other doctors his full-arch rehabilitation and All-on-X techniques.
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Our office has served Pickerington since the early 1960s. Dr. Katz has practiced here for over 25 years — he is the owner, and the doctor who treats you.
Yes. State Of The Art Smiles accepts new patients at 156 W Columbus St in Pickerington. Call the New Patients line at (614) 834-5880.
The cost of a dental visit depends on the care you need. State Of The Art Smiles accepts all PPO dental insurance plans, and our team helps you determine your benefits and coverage.
Patients who pay in full up front receive a 5% courtesy, and senior citizens who pay in full receive 10%.
State Of The Art Smiles is open Monday through Friday. Office hours are Monday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Tuesday 6:00 AM-2:00 PM, Wednesday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, Thursday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, and Friday 8:00 AM-2:00 PM.
Yes. We like to see children when they’re about 2½ years old. Kids can come along to a parent’s cleaning first and explore the play area before their own visit.
Yes. Nervous patients can choose headphones, cable TV, blankets, pillows, nitrous oxide (laughing gas), or oral sedation. We won’t pass judgment if you haven’t seen a dentist in 20 years.
Yes, when availability allows. Call our office, tell us what happened, and our team will find the soonest opening.
Start with an exam. Your dentist examines your teeth, shows you what he finds, and explains your options. You choose what to treat and when.
If you’re looking for a dentist in Pickerington, OH, call to schedule your visit. We’re open Monday through Friday at 156 W Columbus St and accept all PPO dental insurance plans.
You’ll get clear answers about what we find, what your options are, and what to do next.
New Patients: (614) 834-5880
Current Patients: (614) 837-4506
Address:
156 W Columbus St
Pickerington, OH 43147
New Patients: (614) 837-4506
Current Patients: (614) 837-4506
Mon | 8:00am – 5:00pm
Tue | 6:00am – 2:00pm
Wed | 9:00am – 6:00pm
Thu | 8:00am – 5:00pm
Fri | 8:00am – 2:00pm
