Welcome to Bowen Legacy Dental, where you’ll experience superior service, comfortable treatment, and personalized care. For over 70 years, the Bowen family of dentists have established themselves in the greater Columbus area as exceptional dental professionals. Today, Dr. Richard Bowen and his daughter, Dr. Taryn Gehlert, are thrilled to uphold their family legacy, one that has spanned across three generations. It all began with Dr. Robert K. Bowen’s first practice established in 1949 and now continues with Bowen Legacy Dental. Our practice embodies the culmination of years of dental experience, passion, and commitment to excellence—we can’t wait to help you get your healthiest, happiest smile yet!
At Bowen Legacy Dental, our team knows that having a healthy smile creates a foundation for better overall health, which is why we pride ourselves on providing relaxed treatments for all of our patients. We offer a variety of services tailored to meet your needs, allowing you to develop and maintain healthy oral practices, hygiene, and overall aesthetics through regular checkups or more intensive care. Bowen Legacy Dental was created by a family and we want all our patients to feel like they’re family, too. We are proud that we can measure our relationships with patients not just in months or years, but decades.
Using the most advanced techniques and technologies, Dr. Richard Bowen and Dr. Taryn Gehlert remain on the cutting edge of dental medicine. They are dedicated to delivering holistic, healthful results that prioritize patient comfort and experience. Our services include general dentistry, family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, and sleep dentistry. These diverse offerings, coupled with the latest advancements in technology, allow us to tackle all of your dental problems—ranging from eliminating oral bacteria with ozone therapy to correcting malocclusion with Invisalign®, and easing pediatric sleep-disordered breathing with HealthyStart™ to providing general cleanings and cavity prevention.
Ready to experience the Bowen Legacy Dental difference? We can’t wait to serve you! Our office is conveniently located in Columbus, near the Clintonville, Worthington, Dublin, and Upper Arlington areas. Call us today at (614) 459-2300 to learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment.
I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Gehlert, Dr. Beck, and their entire team. They are incredibly thorough, thoughtful, and take the time to make sure I fully understand what’s going on and… more
Alicia Billman★★★★★(5/5)
5 stars only because I can't put a million!! I was going to wait until the very end of my son's treatment with Bowen Legacy Dental before writing a review, but in the chance I can help lend advice… more
Susan★★★★★(5/5)
I've been a patient for over 40 years. I love the friendly service and expertise of the dental staff. Great dental care.
Valerie Thomas★★★★★(5/5)
We had our first ever dentist appointment here today with a one year-old and a three-year-old. I was absolutely blown away by their patients and how interactive they were. SO gentle, kind,… more
Kyley Goshorn★★★★★(5/5)
Extremely professional. Wonderful experience for extensive dental work. Highly recommend.
Gail Walls★★★★★(5/5)
I was curious about Healthy Start because I wanted to get ahead of things as my kids’ adult teeth came in. This approach allowed us to guide growth early, build a solid foundation, and yes, maybe… more
Allison Nelson★★★★★(5/5)
Very nice, Good and gentle on the mouth, I got numbing shots and barely even felt or noticed it/them, very good at her job
GOLD kile★★★★★(5/5)
Love the synergy in this office. Very friendly and professional.
Wendy Weithman★★★★★(5/5)
The ortho department at Bowen Legacy Dental has been absolutely amazing! My child’s smile has completely transformed, it’s not only straighter but noticeably wider and healthier. While fixing her… more
Brooke Muhumad★★★★★(5/5)
Great service and friendly staff made me feel right at home.
Jon Lee★★★★★(5/5)
At Bowen Legacy Dental, superb treatment is a family affair. After graduating from Ohio State University’s dental program in 1974, Dr. Richard Bowen went on to establish Bowen Legacy Dental with his father, where they worked together for 25 years.
Dr. Taryn Gehlert’s passion for dentistry runs in her family. After years of watching her father, Dr. Richard Bowen, and grandfather, Dr. Robert Bowen, foster life-long relationships with their patients and improve their patients’ lives, Dr. Gehlert decided to pursue her career in dentistry.
At Bowen Legacy Dental, we welcome patients in every stage of life and look forward to treating all your smile needs. When it comes to oral care, prevention and treatment are the keys for healthy smiles. Through regular visits with Dr. Bowen or Dr. Gehlert, we can prevent or treat your oral health issues and teach you proper hygiene practices so you can avoid long-term health consequences. 
If your little one snores, gasps, or exhibits signs of poor sleep, they may be suffering from an airway problem called pediatric sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). The sounds of snoring and gasping are made when your child struggles to breathe effectively at night. 
Smiles are our greatest assets for boosting our mood, communicating joy, and spreading happiness. If you’ve always wanted to align your teeth, now is the perfect time to put your best smile forward! 
Though we recognize the foundational role of holistic dentistry for our smiles, we also believe in the power of cosmetic dentistry to inspire joy, enhance aesthetics, and encourage better lifelong oral care. While cosmetic dental services mainly focus on aesthetic and cosmetic improvements.
