Dr. Portia J. Bell opened her general dental practice in 1987. Since that time, she has enjoyed over 33 years of providing dental services to the Greater Columbus community. Her commitment to the dental profession includes serving on the advisory board of the Dental Assisting Program of the Everest Institute, Fort Hayes Career Center Dental Assisting Advisory Board, and the Columbus State Community College Dental Hygiene Advisory Board. She enjoys sharing information regarding good oral health with all persons, and speaks to groups of all ages upon request.
Dr. Bell's dental practice is located in northeast Columbus at the intersection of Sunbury and Cassidy Roads. Dr. Bell is dedicated to providing heath-centered comprehensive dental care in an atmosphere that encourages awareness and growth. She is also a Top Rated Invisalign clear aligner provider.
A native of East Saint Louis, Illinois, she moved to Columbus after earning a Bachelor's of Science degree in Environmental Health Science from Indiana State University. She graduated with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1984.
Dr. Bell holds a lifetime membership in The Ohio State University College of Dentistry Alumni Association. Additionally, her affiliations include membership in the National Dental Association, the American Dental Association ,the Academy of General Dentistry, the International Dental Implant Association , and the Columbus Association of Dentists.