Convenient Access from Granville
About 13 minutes west of the village center, Pure Smiles in Pataskala gives Granville residents a three-doctor practice without a trip into Columbus. Students, Denison staff and longtime families searching for a dentist in Granville, OH can reach us by heading out on Columbus Road toward Broad Street. We handle routine cleanings, cosmetic work, root canals and urgent visits from one office on East Broad Street.
From the Granville Public Library at 217 E Broadway, follow Broadway (SR 661) a short way, then use Cherry Street to reach Columbus Road and turn west. Columbus Road carries you west out of the village and becomes Broad Street (SR 16) as you enter Pataskala. Stay on Broad Street through downtown to our door at 186 E Broad St, Pataskala, OH 43062, a trip of 9.5 miles that usually runs about 13 minutes. Pull up our Google Maps page on your phone if it's your first visit.
Patients from Heath and Alexandria share parts of this corridor with you. Once you pass the Pataskala Public Library and South Main Street, our office is only a few hundred yards farther east.
A Practical Dental Option for a College Village
Granville holds the status of a village, the Village of Granville, even with a university on the hill and a busy historic downtown. Denison University, founded in 1831, sits on College Hill above Broadway, and its academic calendar shapes the rhythm of the whole place. Newark, the county seat, lies a few miles east. Here, the mix of students, faculty, staff and established households means dental needs range widely within a few blocks.
A student far from a hometown dentist might need a cracked molar treated before finals. A professor may want whitening before a conference, while a family off Broadway needs cleanings for three kids. Our office is set up for all of those visits, and a short drive west keeps them simple.
We also know that Licking County residents value a practice that stays put. Patients who start with us as students sometimes stay on after graduation if they settle nearby, and families often keep the same doctor for years. That steady relationship makes it easier to track small changes over time.
Our intraoral camera shows you the same cracked filling or worn edge the doctor sees, right on a screen beside the chair. Those photos make it easier to decide what needs attention now and what can wait until summer break. Costs are spelled out ahead of time, and anything urgent gets flagged in plain terms so you can plan around classes or work.
Smart Habits for Students, Faculty and Village Families
Public school students attend Granville Exempted Village Schools, from the elementary and intermediate buildings through the middle and high school. Routine checkups line up well with school breaks, and Monday through Thursday hours from 8 AM to 5 PM let parents plan around early dismissals. Regular visits matter most during the years when permanent teeth are coming in and snacking peaks.
The village keeps more than 87 acres of parkland, and residents use it. Wildwood Park on West Broadway has soccer fields, a playground, a dog park and access to the TJ Evans bike path, while Fanchion Lewis Park covers 43 acres with a fishing pond. Sugarloaf Park offers trails up to the Founders Monument, dedicated in 1905. Busy days outdoors bring the occasional chipped tooth, and prompt care often keeps a small chip from turning into a bigger repair.
College schedules create their own patterns. Students tend to postpone care during the semester and then rush to fit everything in before break. Booking a cleaning early in the term, and calling as soon as a tooth starts aching, usually prevents the emergency visit nobody wants during exam week. Good oral hygiene habits in dorms and apartments go a long way, too.
Dental Care for Anyone Seeking a Dentist in Granville, OH
Emergency Care
A broken tooth or sudden swelling can derail a semester or a work week. New patients can begin with our $49 Limited Emergency Exam & X-Ray, which can't be combined with other offers. We pinpoint the cause and explain the options before any treatment starts.
Endodontics
Root canal treatment saves a tooth that is infected or badly inflamed. Dr. Kunning Li and our other doctors perform root canals in the office, followed by a crown when the tooth needs protection. Keeping the natural tooth often avoids a more involved replacement later.
General Dentistry
Exams, cleanings, fillings and x-rays keep village families and university staff on track year after year. We look for small problems early, when they are easiest to fix. Kids, parents and grandparents can all be seen at the same practice.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, bonding and other cosmetic options brighten a smile before graduation photos, interviews or a wedding at Bryn Du Mansion. Our comprehensive smile exam maps out what is realistic for your teeth. Treatment moves at a pace that fits your calendar.
Invisalign
Clear aligners straighten teeth without brackets, which suits students, teachers and professionals who speak in front of people. Our iTero digital scanner captures your bite without messy impression trays. The aligners come out for meals, so daily routines barely change.
Some people put off the dentist for years because of nerves, and that delay often turns a simple filling into a bigger job. Our doctors provide sedation, from nitrous oxide to oral and IV sedation, so anxious patients can get caught up in fewer, calmer visits. We talk through each option at a planning appointment, including how you will get home afterward.
Meet Your Pataskala Dentists
Dr. Kunning Li completed a general practice residency at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, treating medically complex and special-needs patients along with dental emergencies. Dr. Li's training also includes IV sedation and a pediatric rotation at Nationwide Children's Hospital. The practice also includes Dr. Chad Ollom and Dr. Stephanie Ollom, both Ohio State graduates.
Insurance & Financing
Our team submits claims to Aetna, Medical Mutual and other plans where we are a preferred provider, so you don't have to chase paperwork. For costs outside insurance, we take cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard and Discover, and Cherry, Sunbit or CareCredit can turn a larger bill into monthly payments. Patients without dental benefits can ask about our Healthy Smiles Plan.
What Our Customers Say
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pure Smiles from Granville, and how do I get there?
Our office is 9.5 miles from the Granville Public Library, a drive of about 13 minutes. Take Cherry Street to Columbus Road, head west until it becomes Broad Street (SR 16), and continue into Pataskala. Many people looking for a dentist in Granville, OH find this straight westbound route easier than driving into Columbus.
Can out-of-town college students become patients?
Yes, college students are welcome as new patients at our office. Many students keep a hometown dentist but still need a local option for a toothache, a broken filling or a cleaning they missed over the summer. Bring your insurance card and a list of any medications, and we can coordinate records with your home dentist.
Can Granville adults straighten their teeth with Invisalign?
Yes, many adults are good candidates for Invisalign's clear, removable trays. Dr. Stephanie Ollom has Comprehensive Orthodontics training, and an iTero digital scan maps the bite without putty impressions. The trays come out for meals and meetings, and an exam confirms whether aligners suit a particular bite before treatment begins.
Do you see Granville children for regular checkups?
Yes, we see children of every age, from a first visit through the teen years. Dr. Kunning Li completed a pediatric rotation at Nationwide Children's Hospital, and our early dental care program starts with gentle first visits. Families often book siblings back to back so one trip covers everyone, and parents can schedule their own cleanings too.
Is there a convenient time to visit from the village during the work week?
Morning appointments from 8 AM tend to work well for village commuters and university staff. Our hours run Monday through Thursday until 5 PM, and rush hour on Broad Street can add a few minutes to the drive. Scheduling your next cleaning at checkout helps you lock in a time that suits your week.
Schedule Your Visit from Granville
When you need a dentist in Granville, OH who can handle cleanings, root canals and cosmetic work in one place, our Pataskala office is a quick drive west. Call 740-716-7971 and our front desk will find a time that fits your semester or work week. See the other communities we serve on our service area hub, or start on our Dentist Pataskala, OH homepage.