I brought my child here for a filling after a negative experience with a previous dentist who just…read morerecommended my child to a dentist for anesthesia. I was not about to put a young child through that. I searched for a dentist that caters to kids and found wee care. The staff and dentist were so patient and attentive and made my child feel so comfortable. Fillings and cleanings done with no tears, and without anesthesia that puts them to sleep. Kids get to pick a movie to watch and get to choose a toy and sticker after every visit.

We brought our toddler for her first dental visit after preparing her in advance by talking about…read morethe dentist and practicing at home. Unfortunately, the experience felt rushed and not developmentally appropriate for a first visit. The office itself is very overstimulating (arcade-like waiting area, open bay with multiple chairs, loud cartoons), which may work for some children but was overwhelming for ours. Once we were brought back, the hygienist lowered the chair without warning or explanation, which immediately frightened our child and caused significant distress. As she became increasingly upset, the response was to suggest holding her hands and legs to continue the exam. For a non-urgent, first visit, this did not feel appropriate to us. During this time, a second hygienist made joking comments and laughed about our child's distress, which felt unprofessional and dismissive. When we chose to end the visit, we were told "it will be the same next time," rather than discussing alternative, child-centered approaches. This was surprising, as we have had very different experiences at other pediatric dental practices where first visits focus on comfort, narration, and gradual exposure rather than restraint. Parents considering this office should be aware of the approach used here and decide whether it aligns with their expectations for a child's first dental experience.

Our little girl has been a patient at Pediatric Dental Associates since she was 2yo. She is now…read more3.5yo, and we still could not be happier with the practice. The office is ocean themed. There is a beautiful mural when you walk in and also a salt water fish tank. It is extremely clean and welcoming inside: there is a book nook, pac man machine, coloring station, and Etch-a-Sketch in the waiting area. In the rooms, there is a cartoon playing on the ceiling to occupy the kids. After each visit, there is a goodie bag, balloon, and stickers! Our daughter actually looks forward to going to the dentist and leaves each time beaming and proud. Zina at the front desk is ah-mazing. She has been there since the beginning and is always super sweet, personable, and helpful. The hygienists and dentists are professional, friendly and do a thorough job. Thank you to the wonderful staff for creating a kid friendly atmosphere, leaving such a great impression, and helping us inspire healthy teeth habits we hope will last a lifetime!

Wonderful experience--gentle, patient, and great with kids. My child actually looks forward to…read moregoing to the dentist now!

This is for Dr. Tehemina Richardson…read more Every once in a while a special person, a special care provider comes into my child's and my life that just, "gets," it. Dr. Richardson totally and completely gets special needs. Our son has high functioning autism and ADHD. Dr. Richardson talked to myself and my son with kindness, compassion and understanding. She really took her time to get to know Ryan as a person and what his needs might be while having his teeth done under her care. By the time my son had his appointment at the end of the day today, it had already been a very long day dealing with projects from school and keeping on top of things our son needs help with. However, Dr. Richardson was really patient with me as I told her Ryan's long history. She cared. She was like talking to a neighbor or friend. VERY down to earth individual. She knew how to talk to our son to put him at ease with his sensory issues and anxiety. Dr. Richardson was informative regarding dental x-rays and what is going on exactly with our son's teeth. She patiently explained things very thoroughly. She even offered to our son that he could bring a copy of his x-rays after showing them to him. Very patient. 5 stars is not enough stars for this dentist. She deserves more. My son likes her, I like her. We will definitely be back and will definitely recommend Dr. Richardson to other parents looking for a pediatric dentist. Thank you!!

Dr T and the whole staff are amazing. My kids actually are happy to go and see the dentist because…read morethey treat them so well. The office team is always on top of everything from scheduling to insurance. Would highly recommend them as they are just the best.

Kids had a very good experience with 2 different dentist. Front desk staff professional and…read moreexperienced. Very little wait time to see the doc and provided very good care.

If I could leave 0 starts I would. I have called multuple times to get my child scheduled for a new…read morepatient appointment and every SINGLE time I call, they answer, rush through telling me to hold where, by the time I realize, music starts playing. They leave you on hold for a very long time and when you get through, they are very unprofessional and NOT helpful at all. Ive spoken with at least 2 different people and it's always the same. I refuse to go to a place who cant even handle a phone call - who knows how they treat you in person.

Excellent excellent service, treatment, staff and experience for the kids! My kids are in…read morehighschool and middle school and they like coming to the dentist! The staff is so on top of reminding, scheduling, accommodating for their patients. It is busy here because it is so popular. My kids are older but they still like coming for the last 3 years. They pick a video or iPad to keep them occupied, choose a toy/sticker/balloon animal and even get coins to get a couple little prizes from that old-school candy/prize machines. It's so cute how much they accommodate for kids! We also get quality toothbrushes...I haven't had to buy a toothbrush for them in years! Dr. Park is THE nicest man I have met and owns the business. We wait to see him and he is do personable, knowledgeable and trustworthy. I really need to feel like I am getting the best care with honesty and integrity with service and pricing and this is definitely the place!! I hardly write yelp reviews unless I really find an excellent place or person. So this is a big deal.:)

Dr. Sam is great and very gentle with the kids. I also love their nurses , they know how to treat…read morekids. Their staff is very nice and welcoming

Dr. Jeff and his team are amazing!! My family and I have been going to this practice for over 10…read moreyears and I trust Dr. Jeff completely. He has a very calm manner, does whatever needs to be done quickly and efficiently, is super knowledgeable, and makes going to the dentist actually pleasant! He is amazing with kids; I don't know how he does it but my kids don't fight me at all going to see him, it is easy! He has treated my family from general dentistry, to grinding teeth, to whitening my teeth, I know my teeth have never been healthier because of Dr. Jeff and his care over the last decade. Highly, highly recommend!!

Uptown Dentistry is everything you could want from a dental practice. Dr. Jeff really cares about…read morehis patients. My family and I have been going there for years and we love it. Modern, state of the art facility with a great staff!

Absolutely amazing pediatric dentist office. Everyone here is very professional and I never feel…read moreover charged. My sweet little guy was very anxious and squirmy when he was little. I took him , no lie, to 4 different dentists before I was referred here. Dr. Amy Rodriguez referred us to this amazing dental office. You have no idea how grateful I am to this office. They are able to keep my little one calm for his cleanings and a few fillings he has had as well. I cannot recommend this place enough. Worth the drive. Thank you, Dr. Emelia Angelo.

I was impressed the first time I took my child here but not so much the last few times. I think…read moreit's because he had a different dentist every time he went. They also prefer the parents stay in the waiting room, so I just have to trust they're doing their job. My son's last appointment was in Feb 2024 and he was in and out fairly quick. I paid a slightly higher than normal 'copay' but didn't think much about it. I just thought he had extra work done, hence the extra payment. They set our next appointment for August. My son's appointment is in a week and so I received a reminder phone call from a number from "Des Plaines." I'm glad I answered because the person told me the copay was going to be about $110. I said...um...ok...then I hung up. Come to find out from FB posts and another yelp reviewer that Sprout no longer takes Dental Dental PPO! I called Sprout to confirm and they said it's been like that for a year now; they only accept Premier. What?! It would have been nice to know that. Bye, Sprout! Now I really have a good reason to find a new pediatric dentist.

I became a patient of Acierno Dentistry during the second trimester of my pregnancy. Acierno was a…read morefew minutes from where I lived and in network with my new dental insurance so I figured I would give them a shot. I was very impressed! The whole staff, especially Dr. Lunsford and Dr. Acierno are fantastic. Upon my first visit, I met with Dr. Lunsford who is very kind. He stressed the importance of oral health, especially during pregnancy and made sure I kept up with the extra cleanings during pregnancy. Just yesterday, I had to come in for an emergency visit because the porcelain crown came off of one of my molars. I was able to be seen right away that morning, thankfully! Dr. Acierno re-cemented my crown and fixed me right up. My little girl was so entertained by all the new friends she made while her mama was being taken care of! If you're looking for a new dentist, Acierno Family Dentistry will not disappoint!

Not sure why so many rave reviews. Nothing special here. It's a big practice. Me nor my kids had…read morethat great of an experience. Most of the office seems cold. The hygienists are pushy. It's basically a run-of-the-mill dental office

I've been going to this dental office for 30 years and I've never switched for one reason... They…read moreare simply the BEST! Dr. Oliva and his staff's competence is unmatched. They are always on top of developments in the dental field and while they can fix ANY dental problem, they practice a pro-active, preventive stance to help keep your teeth, mouth, and gums from developing problems to start with. Additionally, Dr. Oliva and his staff always do everything possible to make their patients comfortable and pain-free. Their concern about the "whole patient" is genuine and reassuring. As hard as it may be for some people to believe, "going to the dentist" with this group is something I look forward to....Strange thought, I know, but rest assured you can't go wrong in choosing this dental practice!

My husband and I have been patients of Dr Oliva and Dr Artrip for many years and I have to say that…read moredental care cannot get any better. The office is very warm and welcoming and very efficiently run! The care is superb and I have had various kinds of work done that has left me painfree with stronger teeth. This is a high tech practice with people who truly care about you. Geri B

Want to Thank Dr.. Schultz and staff for getting me in on the same day to fix a filling . I hate…read moregoing to the dentist and she makes me comfortable with her humor.

Both my daughter and I see Dr. Schultz and we love her! She's amazing with my six-year-old…read moredaughter, and because of it my daughter actually looks forward to her dentist appointments. Seriously! Dr. Schultz has made going to the dentist fun by showing her all the tools, with how gentle she is during cleanings, and my daughter gets to pick something out of the goodie box at the end. I also feel like I've found a forever dentist for myself. She's very thorough when doing cleanings and explains everything. I recently had my bonds upgraded to veneers on six of my teeth, and the process went very smooth. Dr. Schultz took me in as soon as the veneers came in from the lab (literally called me 30 mins after they arrived!) to switch from my temporaries to the permanents because she knew I had a family party that weekend. I can't thank her enough for the work she did - they look beautiful! I went from being embarrassed to smile, to proudly showing my smile again. I highly recommend her to anyone!