Dr, Sam Weisz told me to sign a form that state HPV can cause oral cancer. It turned out that only…read morethe female patients were required to sign. Online information stated that 95% of HPV cases are males. Later on the practice changed its policy so that men also have to sign. I also objected to being called in for bite wing xays. This was because I had oral surgery and had been told not to use bite wings until the wound healed. When I told Dr.Katz about my concerns regarding all this, he argued with me. The next day I was told to go somewhere else. The practice claims it strives to always do better. But as soon as I complained, I was shown the door.

Dr. Sam cares. He and his staff are not only the most professional dentist office I have ever been…read moreto, but also they are so unbelievably nice and friendly. If you are possibly concerned about your own dentist, schedule an appointment with Dr. Sam. You will be amazed at the difference that I found in his professionalism. He and his staff are the absolute best. John Walsh (Sorry, i'm not that good at using yelp.)

I saw Dmitri Sokol for a consultation. During that visit, he took photographs with his camera and…read moreshowed me images he claimed were of my teeth. The images showed black lines on top of the teeth, a food pocket along the gumline, and a leaking silver filling on one tooth. I was immediately alarmed because I spend a significant amount of time and energy on my dental hygiene. These images did not match what I expected to see given how carefully I care for my teeth. Based on these images, he told me that the leaking silver filling indicated a cavity underneath and that I could lose my tooth if I did not have it replaced. I agreed to have the silver filling on my tooth replaced. Even though he had an x-ray, once he began drilling, he told me he had discovered a "crack" in the tooth. He then proceeded to perform a partial crown (onlay) instead of replacing the filling--which is what I agreed to. I walked in expecting a simple filling replacement. I walked out with a $2,138 partial crown that I never consented to. The black lines and food pocket he had shown me during the first visit were never mentioned again. Instead, he recommended that I get two crowns on two other teeth. I requested copies of the specific images he showed me during that first visit--the leaking silver filling, the black lines on top of the teeth, and the food pocket along the gumline. His office sent me other photos, but not those. When I asked again, they stopped responding. Given that they refused to provide these images, I have no way of knowing if the silver filling was actually leaking. I believe it was not. If it had been, they would have sent me the picture. I then saw another dentist for a second opinion. That dentist confirmed there are no black lines on my teeth. There is no food pocket. Based on the x-ray, there was no evidence indicating that the silver filling had leaked. Regarding the alleged crack discovered during drilling, the second dentist told me this was highly unlikely given that Dmitri Sokol had an x-ray of the tooth before starting the procedure. A crack large enough to require changing the procedure from a simple filling replacement to a partial crown should have been detectable with proper diagnostic tools. The two crowns he recommended were also not needed. The images Dmitri Sokol showed me were not of my teeth. They were used to create fear and urgency to justify work that was not needed. I am sharing this to warn others: get a second opinion before agreeing to any procedure recommended by this office.

The hygienist did an excellent cleaning. However it was very expensive even without the two add ons…read morethat were suggested.

I found Dr. Konz via a web search for a "gentle dentist", as I had recently experienced a cracked…read moretooth and in infection. I was in a lot of pain. I did not have a dentist of my own, based on terrible past experiences. I was left with dental anxiety. Dr. Konz and I interviewed each other, where we both asked each other dozens of questions. She began to make me feel at ease. Given my past history, she really took baby steps with me, making sure I was comfortable the entire time. I have been seeing her since November, 2023 to correct a very neglected mouth. She has the vision and foresight to know how to correct my problems (crossbite and multiple broken teeth). She has an extensive range of professional colleagues for referrals, if needed (orthodontists, periodontists, and oral surgeons). My last appointment was a long 6 hours in the chair, and much of that time was spent laughing and sharing stories. (Who laughs and jokes while in the chair at the dentist?! Me, now that' I've found this fantastic woman!) Not only that, but her own professional staff is also second to no one. They are absolutely fantastic. From scheduling, referrals, chairside manner, billing, and KINDNESS, they are on their game. I feel so blessed to have found such a talented, caring, and professional team. Thank you for everything so far, thank you for your vision in the treatments to come, and thank you for educating me on the benefits and importance of complete oral health. I believe I've found my life-long dentist.

I lived in Libertyville for 15 years and I really miss he great dental care provided by Dr Konz and…read moreher team. Dr Konz provides a very relaxed atmosphere for both routine cleaning and more complex work (she did crowns, caps, and fillings, too, plus one emergency re-adhesion of a crown that came loose). Her hygienist team is always friendly, appropriately admonishing, and when they discovered an issue, as discreet as possible until Dr Konz confirmed their suspicions. I miss that office. Great work.

I want to compliment DR Sharma and recommend him! He made sure my denture and parcel fit securely …read more I they did not even give me any problems. The office is clean and inviting as dentists offices go ! The staff is friendly and helpful! The offices makes sure all is good .

Update 11/14/2025: Instead of repeating my previous feedback, I will only add that last week we…read moreneeded to see Dr. Cooper, but he was booked solid (as always), so he scheduled us during his lunchtime and spent 3 hours. Do I need to repeat how amazing he is and impressed we are? And his staff is incredible! Last time it was Amy and Elizabeth, who directly assisted Dr. Cooper, and, of course, others helped too before and after the treatment. Truly amazing dentist and human, and truly kind and caring staff! Where do I begin?.. We came to Dr. Cooper to fix the mistakes of our former dentist. We were referred to him by our oral surgeon/implantologist. In his office waiting room we saw numerous diplomas of credentials and achievements along with numerous stories about his selfless service to patients and community, and we were impressed that the dentist with decades of experience and such great achievements was in our network, as many dentists we met before left networks as soon as they got well-established, so we knew that Dr. Cooper wasn't in it just for money. He spent plenty of time with us and temporarily fixed the shaking wrongly installed crown and installed a new crown and give us a discount (which we never asked for!), because he "felt bad for us." How amazing is that?! His numerous staff members were so friendly, as if we knew them for years, truly and genuinely friendly and helpful. We were so impressed that, even before he made an impression for a new crown, we told him that he had already made the best impression on us. :) Thank you Dr. Cooper and all your staff members: Amy, Carrie, Amber, Elizabeth, Gianna, Zainab, and Lydia, Jacki, Sebastian, and others.

Cleaning. Very pleasant experience. Efficient and friendly tech. Recommend dental office.read more

As silly as it sounds, I have been afraid of the dentist my entire life. Something about someone…read moredrilling into my teeth doesn't sit right with me... and I know this is a common fear for a lot of people. So believe me when I say that since I have started coming to Lake Forest Dental, I look forward to my dentist appointments. The couple that owns the business are absolutely amazing and care so much about doing what is right for you and making you comfortable while doing it. I had a tooth break and they made an emergency appointment and allowed me to come in the next day which was a Saturday - even though they were closed all weekend. The front desk staff is so welcoming and kind. The assistants are super friendly and make you feel comfortable while you wait. I honestly could not recommend a better dentist, I will come back here for as long as I possibly can!

I'm really impressed with the wuality of cre. Thank you so much Jackie, I really needed the…read morecleaning, and I'm doing my best to find the best equipment that works for me. I love the new drink station, the fabulous artwork & the overall feng shui of the waiting room! Thank you for suggesting some new toothpaste, although I'm enjoyjng my SP-6 probiotic toothpaste, I also see that there is some room for improvement. I look forward to investing in the CariFree Gel & mints. Also the bathroom spray, is like none I have ever seen with very nicely aourced ingredients! Good packaging.

Be careful. Please. That's all I can say. I have no words for this practice. I'm in distraught…read more Destroying my face wasn't enough for these people. Just keep adding fuel to the fire. You physically hurt me. I trusted you to take care of me and all I got was a messed up face. It's truly very sad. I cry everyday because of this practice. Just be careful. That's all I have left to say.

After going through five crown shaves, two dentists, and finally being told I needed a root…read morecanal... my heart just wasn't at peace . I had a gut feeling something was off, so I decided to trust it--and that decision led me straight to Dr. Showers . The moment I walked in, I felt calm. The staff was so kind and welcoming and the energy in the office just felt different... peaceful, honest, safe. Dr. Showers was everything I didn't know I needed--wise, clear, and genuinely caring. His presence alone felt like a blessing . Instead of jumping into treatment, he walked me through all my options with compassion and knowledge. He even explained the possibility of going the natural route. That moment of honesty gave me clarity and peace of mind ‍. I didn't need the root canal. I saved so much money but more importantly, I felt seen and respected as a patient and a person. That's rare. That's priceless . I've already recommended this place to friends because when something feels this right, you want to share it with the people you care about . Thank you, Dr. Showers, for living up to your name and showering me in blessings And thank you to the entire staff for making me feel at home

MY HEROS! I've lived in Los Angeles for nearly 20 years and have always had bad luck with dentist…read more Every new dentist visit was met with laughter, finger pointing, and bringing colleagues in to show them what they're seeing in my mouth . They would tell me that the Maryland Bridge is outdated. Nobody uses that technology anymore, everybody uses implants now . The west coast is ALL about implants. They'll try to tap into your insecurities to persuade you into changing your mind. It's truly surprising how relentless they are. My bridge came out and no one would offer a solution to what I wanted. It was ALL about what they wanted and how they felt about it. It doesn't matter if I go to Beverly Hills, Encino, Venice, the valley, 5 star ratings and reviews, THEY ALL SUCK! Almost $1000 later, a tore up mouth from the new "stay plate" (that didn't stay in my mouth) made by another new dentist, feeling discourage, upset, and mad over every LA dentists pushing implants that would cost me 10k. I got on a plane from LAX and came here to finally get my teeth fixed by professionals!! I can't thank Dr. Michelle Singapori enough for fixing my HUGE problem! I was out of my network for health insurance but they made it really affordable for me. I paid less out of pocket at Dr Singapori office to fix me, then being in network in LA and paying to see new dentists to help me fix my problem. If I was my insurance I would pay them. Cheaper than seeing every single shady dentist in LA. Thank you Dr Singapori!

I've been a patient for over 25+ years and highly recommend Dr. Polito and his team to anyone. They…read moreare all extremely professional, compassionate and very thorough. I'm grateful for all they have done.

During my cleaning, a crack in my old silver filling was discovered. I was scheduled to fix it ,…read morewithin a week, and it was done yesterday in a flash. The numbing was super fast, very effective, yet virtually unnoticeable when applied, and it wore off fast, an hour after the procedure! Amazing! As always I am in awe with how excellent, yet quick and easy Dr Polito masters his task. I never ever worry again about going to the dentist, since I found him. Always quick, appearing easy, done right the first time; amazing!

I was referred to Dr Domagala after my primary dentist found some bone loss. I had to get a deep…read morescaling on my bottom right side. I've had to get variable dental work done over the years and I have to say Pete is top notch. He is very informative and his work was excellent. The office is very nice and ran very efficiently. I liked getting the text messages to remind me about appointment times and dates. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend!!

Excellent! I needed two implants and Dr Peter made the whole…read moreprocess go fast and painless. I strongly reiterate what Lisa K and Leslie M had to say, he is all that!

Ive never left a review for a dentist before but I had such a good time here at Ariata Dental. The…read moredentist is super kind and straight forward, it felt safe and clean in there. I appreciate they have high standards for care. I see other people's reviews and the negative ones have nothing to do with their practice/ services and seem to have more to do with their own personal lack of childcare I would disregard those comments. I had a wonderful time!!

Can I give zero stars? I was a new patient. I came for my appointment and was immediately met with…read moreattitude, no "hello", nothing. Extremely rude behavior from either the dental assistant or receptionist. There was zero communication that I couldn't bring my children (plenty old enough to sit with their tablets). The dentist came, and said "how can we make this right" then immediately asked "so do you have someone to watch the kids". I have never been to any appointment where I was met with such ridiculously rude behavior. My children have attended many of my appointments for other medical needs. If you are ok with working with people who aren't the slightest bit willing to work with their patients, and be even slightly kind then this is the place for you! If you want to be met with basic respect, don't go. It's simple, and it makes a difference. Period. I'd like to update the review based on what would occur later BECAUSE I provided a transparent review. After I left this review, Ariata would then charge me $50 for a cancellation. The reason for me saying "I need to find a new dentist" and originally choosing to leave with my two children is I no longer felt safe. I couldn't in my right mind allow him to proceed with the appointment. When I saw the charge, I called to respectfully ask to reverse the charge and the dentist quite literally was yelling at me on the phone saying "I was going to do you a courtesy of walking out because of your circumstances BUT then I saw your review... f*** around and find out". I was appalled. This man was absolutely unhinged on the phone and accused me of things that never happened. He then began to insult me as a mother and accuse me of leaving my children unattended when, that never happened, and that was never something that I planned on happening. Ever. The "conversation" would continue to be him speaking aggressively and saying that he will not reverse the $50 charge. Throughout this conversation, my asks were very simple: please add clear communication to new patients and on your website that kids are not allowed in the office and second to please reverse the charge. That is it. Ultimately, it was an absolutely horrific experience and I write this to make others aware that if you attend or plan to attend this dentist office, please do so CAREFULLY.