About Columbus Dental Arts · Columbus
Columbus Dental Arts is a family-friendly general dentistry practice located in Columbus, New Jersey (Mansfield Township, Burlington County), led by Dr. Molly Makos Fraser, DMD. The office offers a full range of dental services under one roof — from preventive checkups and children's dentistry to cosmetic makeovers, periodontal therapy, endodontics, implants, Invisalign, and same-day emergency care. The practice emphasizes a conservative, personalized approach, allowing patients to request the same dentist at every visit and welcoming patients of all ages from Columbus, Mansfield, Florence, Fieldsboro and surrounding South Jersey communities.
Columbus Dental Arts operates out of a modern office at 23203 Columbus Road, Suite Q, Columbus, NJ 08022, just a short drive from Mansfield and the broader Burlington County area. The legal entity behind the practice is M&M Smiles LLC (NPI 1871359489), with Dr. Molly Makos Fraser listed as the Owner/Dentist. Dr. Fraser is a New Jersey native who earned her undergraduate degree at Clemson University and her DMD at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating with honors in radiology and earning membership in both the Matthew Cryer Honor Society and the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society. She also completed a master's degree in higher education and a general practice residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center, with advanced training in endodontics, pediatric dentistry, and implant dentistry; she is also Invisalign certified and is an active member of the American Dental Association and the New Jersey State Dental Association. The practice markets itself as offering 'All Dentistry Under 1 Roof,' and its service list spans preventive dentistry (checkups, cleanings, fluoride, X-rays, oral cancer screening), restorative dentistry (custom-made restorations), cosmetic dentistry (whitening, veneers, smile makeovers), children's dentistry, periodontal (gum disease) therapy including scaling & root planing and Arestin antibiotic therapy, emergency dentistry with same-day appointments, endodontics, implant dentistry, and Invisalign clear aligners. The team takes a conservative treatment philosophy, meaning they recommend only the procedures they believe are truly necessary, and they allow patients to request the same dentist at every visit. The office is in-network with Delta Premier, Aetna, Guardian (Liberty), Cigna, United Concordia (Elite only), Blue Cross Blue Shield (Grid only), and Fidelio, and the staff can file claims for many other plans and arrange special payment plans for uninsured patients. Patient reviews on Google, Facebook, Yelp, and Healthgrades consistently praise the friendly, knowledgeable staff — including named team members such as hygienists Karen and Mia, assistants Michelle and Tabitha, and front-desk lead Debbie — for making anxious patients feel comfortable and providing thorough, honest care.
- Owner
- Dr. Molly Makos Fraser, DMD (Owner/Dentist; legal entity M&M Smiles LLC)
- Serves
- Columbus, NJ; Mansfield Township, NJ; Florence, NJ; Fieldsboro, NJ; Burlington County; New Egypt, NJ; and surrounding South Jersey communities
About Columbus Dental Arts
Columbus Dental Arts is a single-dentist, family-friendly general practice serving Columbus, Mansfield, Florence, Fieldsboro and the rest of Burlington County, New Jersey. The team — led by Dr. Molly Makos Fraser, DMD — emphasizes a calm, unrushed experience where each patient is treated like family rather than 'just another patient.' The practice takes a conservative approach to treatment, only recommending procedures that are truly necessary, and patients can request the same dentist at every visit, which is unusual among modern dental offices.
- Led by Dr. Molly Makos Fraser, DMD
- Legal entity: M&M Smiles LLC (NPI 1871359489)
- Treats patients of all ages
- Same-dentist continuity at every visit
- Conservative, personalized treatment philosophy
Meet Dr. Molly Makos Fraser
Dr. Molly Makos Fraser is a New Jersey native and the Owner/Dentist of Columbus Dental Arts. She earned her undergraduate degree at Clemson University before completing her dental education at the University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated with honors in radiology and was inducted into both the Matthew Cryer Honor Society and the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society. She also completed a dual-degree master's in higher education and went on to a General Practice Residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center, where she received advanced training in endodontics, pediatric dentistry, and implant dentistry. She is Invisalign certified and is an active member of the American Dental Association and the New Jersey State Dental Association.
- Undergraduate: Clemson University
- DMD: University of Pennsylvania (honors in radiology)
- MS in Higher Education (dual degree)
- General Practice Residency: Albert Einstein Medical Center
- Advanced training in endodontics, pediatric dentistry, and implant dentistry
- Invisalign certified
- Member, ADA and NJ State Dental Association
Preventive Dentistry
Routine checkups and cleanings are the cornerstone of the practice. A typical preventive visit includes a detailed oral examination of the teeth, gums, bite alignment, and existing dental work; oral cancer screening; X-rays when needed; an honest conversation about dental health and goals; professional removal of plaque and tartar; brushing, flossing, and polishing; and a fluoride treatment to strengthen enamel between visits. The team stresses that preventive care is often fully or partially covered by dental insurance and helps patients avoid more costly procedures later.
- Detailed oral examination
- Oral cancer screening
- Dental X-rays
- Plaque and tartar removal
- Polishing and flossing
- Fluoride treatment
Restorative Dentistry
Columbus Dental Arts provides custom-made restorations to repair damaged or missing teeth. The practice works to rebuild both the function and appearance of patients' smiles, recommending only the treatments that are truly needed. Restorative services are delivered alongside preventive and cosmetic care so that most dental needs can be handled in-house without outside referrals.
- Custom-made dental restorations
- Tooth repair for damaged or decayed teeth
- Treatment plans tailored to each patient
Cosmetic Dentistry
The cosmetic menu at Columbus Dental Arts focuses on smile makeovers that brighten, straighten, or reshape teeth. Services include professional teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, and full smile design consultations, allowing patients to upgrade the appearance of their teeth while still benefiting from the practice's conservative, personalized philosophy.
- Teeth whitening
- Porcelain veneers
- Smile makeovers
Children's Dentistry
Children are welcomed as patients, with services designed around the comfort of younger visitors and their families. The team notes that they will treat 'every member of your family like, well, family,' and they offer cleanings, exams, and follow-up care tailored to kids. (A small number of patient reviews mention mixed experiences scheduling certain procedures for very young children; the practice encourages families to call ahead to discuss their child's needs.)
- Cleanings and exams for children
- Family-friendly environment
- Treatment tailored to younger patients
Periodontal (Gum Disease) Therapy
Gum health is treated as a core part of overall oral health. The practice offers non-surgical periodontal therapy for patients showing signs of gum disease, including deeper cleanings below the gumline and adjunctive antibiotic treatment where indicated.
- Scaling and root planing
- Arestin antibiotic therapy
Emergency Dentistry
Columbus Dental Arts reserves same-day emergency appointments for patients dealing with urgent dental injuries such as severe toothaches or knocked-out teeth. Callers are walked through immediate at-home care by an experienced team member and, when appropriate, are penciled in the same day. Patients are directed to the nearest emergency room for life-threatening symptoms such as difficulty breathing, trouble swallowing, or a fractured jaw.
- Same-day emergency appointments
- Phone guidance before the visit
- Care for severe toothaches and knocked-out teeth
- ER referral for life-threatening symptoms
Insurance & Payment
The practice is in-network with several major dental insurance carriers and can file claims for many additional plans, with the team reviewing each patient's coverage and out-of-pocket costs before treatment. For patients without adequate coverage, qualifying individuals can arrange special payment plans to fit their budget, and the office maintains a regularly updated special offers page on its website.
- Delta Premier
- Aetna
- Guardian (Liberty)
- Cigna
- United Concordia (Elite only)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (Grid only)
- Fidelio
- Custom payment plans for uninsured or underinsured patients
Office & Location
The practice is located at 23203 Columbus Road, Suite Q, Columbus, NJ 08022, in Mansfield Township, Burlington County — about a five-minute drive from Mansfield and surrounded by local businesses such as Dunkin' Donuts, El Mariachi Loco, and Li's Smoothie Bar on Fieldcrest Drive. The office features a clean, modern interior that several patient reviewers describe as feeling like a 'second home.' Patients regularly travel from Columbus, Florence, Fieldsboro, New Egypt, and other South Jersey communities.
- 23203 Columbus Road, Suite Q, Columbus, NJ 08022
- Burlington County / Mansfield Township
- Approximately 5-minute drive from Mansfield
- Modern, clean office environment
- Phone: (609) 324-9500
Patient Reviews & Reputation
Reviews collected on the practice's own website, on Google, Facebook, Yelp, and Healthgrades consistently describe a friendly, professional, and thorough team. Patients frequently single out hygienists such as Karen and Mia, assistants like Michelle and Tabitha, and front-desk staff like Debbie for their warmth and skill, and they note that Dr. Fraser takes time to explain options, costs, and timelines. Reviewers commonly mention that the office helped them switch from a longtime prior dentist whose insurance situation changed, and several describe the practice as their long-term 'dental home.'
- Reviews highlighted on Google, Facebook, Yelp, and Healthgrades
- Repeatedly praised for anxiety-friendly care
- Patients travel from Columbus, Florence, Fieldsboro, and New Egypt
- Long-tenured patients (15+ years reported on Nextdoor)