State Of The Art Smiles offers general, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry in Pickerington, OH. Dr. Phillip Katz and Dr. Aklilu Ameha provide clear treatment recommendations at this privately owned practice serving Central Ohio for over 25 years.
Written by State Of The Art Smiles. Medically reviewed by Dr. Phillip Katz, DDS & Dr. Aklilu Ameha, DDS, dentists at State Of The Art Smiles. Last updated October 2026.
Over 25 years in Pickerington · Ohio State University trained · All PPO dental insurance plans accepted
At State Of The Art Smiles, every dental service starts the same way: we listen to your concerns, examine your teeth, and show you what we see. If you’ve put off the dentist because you weren’t sure what you’d hear, that’s where we begin.
Then we discuss every reasonable option. You decide what’s right for you, and nobody pressures you into treatment.
Every service below starts with an exam. Find the reason you’re coming in, then follow the link for the details.
Preventive visits twice a year help our dentists catch decay and gum disease early. Our cleanings and exams include a professional cleaning, an exam, x-rays when you need them, and an oral cancer screening.
If your gums bleed, our team treats gum disease with scaling and root planing, a deep cleaning below the gumline.
Dr. Ameha repairs small cavities with tooth-colored composite fillings and replaces old silver fillings. When a tooth is too damaged for a filling, a porcelain or ceramic dental crown restores its strength.
Our dentists also treat infected teeth with root canal therapy. When decay or damage goes too far to save a tooth, our dentists remove it, and that includes wisdom teeth.
A dental bridge fills the gap from a missing tooth with a series of connected crowns. For several or all missing teeth, a dental lab technician handcrafts full and partial dentures from impressions of your mouth.
Dr. Katz also places dental implants for patients who want a fixed option.
Replacing a full arch? See All-on-4 and All-on-X, zygomatic implants, and what dental implants cost.
Cosmetic dentistry at State Of The Art Smiles changes the color, shape, and spacing of your teeth. Porcelain veneers cover chips, gaps, and discoloration on the teeth that show when you smile.
Professional teeth whitening brightens your teeth multiple shades in one office visit. Dr. Katz completed advanced training in cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry.
Call us if you have a toothache, a broken tooth, swelling, or a crown that came off. Our emergency dentistry team offers same-day appointments when availability allows, and we treat new patients in an emergency.
If you’re bleeding uncontrollably, feeling dizzy, or have a severe injury, call 911.
If the dentist makes you anxious, mention it when you book. During your visit, you can choose headphones, cable TV, blankets, and pillows.
For deeper relaxation, sedation dentistry options include nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oral sedation. Dr. Katz holds a license to provide IV and oral sedation.
Arrange a child’s first dental visit by age one, or earlier when the first tooth erupts. Our office routinely schedules children from about age 2½. Younger children should see a pediatric dentist for early care. Kids can tag along to a parent’s cleaning and explore the play area before their own visit.
Children’s visits under our family dentistry care include exams, cleanings, x-rays, sealants, and fluoride.
State Of The Art Smiles uses digital x-rays, 3D scanning, AI-assisted diagnostics, and an intraoral camera that puts your teeth on the screen. Your dentist uses these images to show you exactly what he sees.
The office also uses 3D printing and in-office milling. Together, this technology helps our dentists deliver more comfortable, accurate, and predictable care.
Dr. Phillip Katz owns State Of The Art Smiles and graduated with special distinction from The Ohio State University. He holds a Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Dr. Katz completed advanced training at the Spear Institute, The Pacific Implant Institute, The California Implant Institute, and UCLA. His teaching background includes service as one of Spear Education’s original 100 Visiting Faculty Mentors in 2014–2015. He is a supervising instructor at the California Implant Institute.
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. Ameha is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Ohio Dental Association.
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“Dr. Katz and his staff are a caring and professional group. I’ve had crowns, fillings, and cleanings, always performed comfortably and efficiently. I feel like I’m in very good hands.”
– Diane
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“My tooth broke off, and 90 minutes later I was in the dentist’s chair. The service was friendly and fast, even though they worked me in between appointments. I would recommend them!”
– Bradly
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“I was nervous about my first dentist visit in years, but the hygienist was gentle and explained everything. I felt comfortable and was very pleased with my new dentist!”
– Artina
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“Very satisfied! I never felt pressured into expensive treatments or unnecessary procedures. I felt cared for based on my individual needs.”
– Myrtle
State Of The Art Smiles offers preventive, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dental services in Pickerington, OH. Services include cleanings and exams, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, root canals, extractions, veneers, whitening, and sedation for anxious patients.
Your cost depends on the treatment you need, and your dentist talks through your options and costs before you decide. State Of The Art Smiles accepts all PPO dental insurance plans, and our team files your claims for you.
Patients who pay in full up front receive a 5% courtesy discount, and senior citizens who pay in full receive a 10% discount. These discounts apply to general dentistry services and do not apply to implant promotional packages. Our insurance and financing page lists monthly payment options through Cherry, Proceed, and LendingClub.
Your timeline depends on the service, and your dentist gives you the number of visits at your exam. State Of The Art Smiles schedules cleanings and exams twice a year for each family member.
Porcelain veneers take as few as 2 appointments. Dentures can include an extra visit for a wax try-in, and most patients get used to new dentures within a few weeks.
Yes. State Of The Art Smiles treats new patients in a dental emergency and offers same-day appointments when availability allows. Call the New Patients line at (614) 837-4506 and tell us what happened.
Tell our team when you call, and we’ll plan around it. Nervous patients can choose headphones, cable TV, blankets, pillows, nitrous oxide (laughing gas), or oral sedation.
If it’s been years since your last visit, you’ll get an exam and a plan with no judgment.
Yes. Arrange a child’s first dental visit by age one, or earlier when the first tooth erupts. Our office routinely schedules children from about age 2½. Younger children should see a pediatric dentist for early care. Our care for kids includes exams, cleanings, x-rays, sealants, and fluoride.
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.
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.
No pressure, no surprises. Just clear answers, honest options, and a plan that works for you. Visit us in Pickerington, with appointments as early as 6 AM on Tuesdays. All PPO plans accepted.
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
