Great staff and service. I was seen quickly at my appointment time. They took the time to answer my questions and inquire for estimates. read more

I have been going to this practice for over 10 years. They got greedy.. prices went up significantly for just a cleaning. I have great teeth and I literally just go to get them cleaned. and I get them cleaned more than a normal person! I take very good care of my teeth. One of my last appointments they told me I had a flossing cavity, which I knew was a money grab and it's been a few years and I've had no issues. I only didn't switch because it wasn't convenient. Just walked out of my appointment because they were trying to force me to get x-rays in order to get a clean. The increase for the x-rays was significant $155 more. They said legally they can't clean my teeth because it's been over two years, but I find that very hard to believe. I even offered to sign something saying I refused x-rays. My mouth, my choice. - update after calling a handful of practices with good reputations this place is incredibly overpriced. If you don't have dental insurance, please call around ask other practices about their membership programs. I guess I am now thankful this happened so I am not wasting money moving forward. Update on practice comment - first off my x-rays have not changed in years. Secondly regular x-rays are not good for your body so if not necessary, they should not be required. I offered to sign something to remove legality from you that I refuse the x-ray. All I wanted was a cleaning. There is no reason to do an x-ray to clean. Again my body, my choice. Lastly, your prices are exorbitant after several phone calls to reputable practices. So do better.... read more

Made me reschedule 3 times because they couldn't verify if they took my insurance and the dentist couldn't be there to examine my teeth. This is just a highly unprofessional dental office relying on text instead of a patient portal of any kind. There's 1000s of dental offices in Lakeview so try to avoid if possible. read more

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Excellent dentist. I've been going to him for two decades. Friendly hygienists who know what they are doing.

BILLING SCAM....the office staff/manager (Paulina) is incompetent. after completing your appointment the staff offers to schedule your next cleaning, which should be covered by insurance (2x/year). what the staff does NOT tell you, is they are actively scheduling you for a 3rd cleaning in a calendar year so that they can overbill you, as insurance won't cover. when you call the office to complain, the manager talks down to you and blame the customer for not confirming with insurance, yet it was the office staff who offered the appointment. see other reviews on YELP with same issue...DO NOT TRUST read more

How often does someone say, "I love my dentist!"? Rarely. Dr. Blank and his team are the exception. I've been going to Dr. Blank for nearly ten years and have recruited many friends and family there. Dr. Blank and his team of professional and kind dental hygenists are fantastic. Every trip in (twice a year) I am promptly greeted, quickly brought in for cleaning, and I never have to wait more than 5 minutes for Dr. Blank to check my teeth. I'm on my way in about an hour, which is great for the before-work visits. This practice is so excellent that my husband changed his dental coverage just so that he could keep seeing Dr. Blank! read more

Our family has been going to Dr. Blank's for several decades. The entire staff is helpful, friendly, and very responsive. Dr. Blank and his team provide their patients with very strong care. Over the years we have had several procedures done as well as routine cleanings and every experience has been positive. I've recommended Dr. Blank and his to team several people over the years and will continue to do so. read more

I chose Dr. Blank's office for proximity four years ago when I moved to Lincoln Park, and even though I never met the man, I was seen by Dr. Govoni and later when she left, Dr. Cushing. They are both great dentists and really nice people. Last year Dr. Cushing did a filling for me and it's done the job beautifully. My problem with Dr. Blank's office is that it is the only dentist I've been to where my gums hurt terribly during cleanings. My boyfriend goes there as well and he's in extreme pain the whole time. I thought it was normal until a friend, whose mother is a dental hygienist, told me it shouldn't be that way: they should have different sized tools for each patient's need. Ok. Also on three instances I had problems with my insurance and their staff. These were: 1. did some work that was not included in the policy (which the staff seemed to be pretty familiar with; but as it turned out, they weren't). I would've had to pay the difference but I called and complained. 2. did a filling with a different material that the insurance didn't pick up - I had to pay the difference. This wasn't a big deal, since the filling looks better with the upgrade, but it would have been nice to know beforehand. 3. scheduled my cleaning appointment before 6 months' time; the insurance didn't pay and I had to pay the balance. The doctors agreed to give me a discounted price, which was nice of them; but as a patient who pays insurance to not have to worry about paying at cleanings, this sucked. So what you can learn from my problems when going to Dr. Blank or Dr. Cushing is: 1. double-check your insurance policies before agreeing on any dental work other than standard cleaning, and 2. double-check your appointment time!! normally you would just go by the date they give you, since you'd think this was their job and not yours, but the staff isn't infallible and they make mistakes too. Lastly, set reminders for your appointments on your Outlook, phone, everywhere, since if you miss your appointment they charge you $40!! They usually call you to kindly remind you, but in my 4 years (roughly 8 appointments) they missed one, and there you go. read more

I'm originally from Houston, and I have been going to my family dentist there all of my life. However, when it was time for me to go to DePaul, I moved up to Lincoln Park. Later in the year, I had been experiencing extreme tooth sensitivity and thought I had a cavity. So, I looked on Yelp and any dentist review resources I could find. My choice became obvious. Somewhere close with good reviews? This was it. I made an appointment and went to see Dr. Jaime Cushing. The environment and people were nice, but as soon as I sat in the chair, problems arose. Maybe I'm more tolerant, but I have never felt any pain while at the dentist. I've been sitting in the dentist's chair getting wisdom teeth extracted or braces tightened all wide awake, with just a few shots of Novocaine. Not even those shots usually hurt! But, that day, they hurt. They hurt a lot more than usual. But I just blew it off, and thought it was a good time. Then came the day I received the bill. It was humongous! I only got one filling, and it was a lot more than I was used to paying. First of all, I have never had to pay a co-pay at my family dentist. Also, my bills are significantly smaller, without taking away anything from quality! So, I called and asked them about the bill. I asked if I could get some kind of student discount, and finally they budged for 10% off. A month later, I received another bill. 10% was not taken away. Again, I called and confronted them about it, and finally, the new bill was correct; but still more than what I am used to paying. Over the summer, I went home to see my family dentist. He could immediately tell which one I had filled in Chicago. The filling was not nearly as white as the rest of my fillings! And I had pay more for it. Then, my dentist took another look at the filling, and realized that the wrong side of my tooth had been filled. According to my x-rays, I had a larger filling on the other side of the tooth. Now, I have to wait an entire year to get the other side filled because Cushing had already claimed this tooth on my insurance. So next year, I get to pay for the same tooth again--but at least it will be a lot cheaper going back to the dentist I know well. In the end, I didn't get the cavity filled that I needed. In addition, it was more uncomfortable, lesser in quality, and completely overpriced. I hate giving bad reviews, but I couldn't help it this time. I honestly will never go back to this place again, nor would I recommend it to others. EDIT Unfortunately, this review got deleted shortly after I posted it the first time. However, I can assure you that this is not spam nor is it a review from a competitor. I've only been in this city for a year and I hate that I had a bad experience. I also wanted to let others know of my terrible experience because I tend to rely on Yelp just as much as everyone else does. read more

I had written a review for Blank many years ago, but now that he has moved locations, I am due to write a new one. I have been seeing Blank since 2007, and my husband has been seeing him since 2011. Blank and his staff have consistently surpassed both our expectations and have corrected some fillings and crowns that previous dentists had placed incorrectly for both of us. I am surprised to see a previous reviewer's quote about being nervous and Dr. Blank poking fun at that. I came to Blank having had a terrible and painful dentist history, including an infected filling and a botched root canal. He told me off the bat his goal was to make me feel more comfortable while getting dental work. I am sympathetic to this reviewer's experience but offer that it was maybe a bad joke, as dentists sometimes make? After six years, several fillings, and one crown later, I am still confident in his work and will be hard pressed to find a better dentist should I ever move away from Chicago. My husband says the same thing. Our fillings look like real teeth, the staff is very nice and professional, and Blank is a very efficient and friendly tooth sculptor! read more

Dental cleanings and other basic services seem to be covered by most insurance plans. The hygienists are thorough and quick, if a bit chilly. Dr. Blank is very professional and straightfoward--he didn't mind when I brought my discman with me during a filling replacement (I don't like the drilling sounds). There is little privacy; the "rooms" are separated by waist-and chest-high walls. **Update** The "bedside manner" here has definitely improved--I now look forward (as much as it is humanly possible to do so when concerning dental work) to going to the professionals here. read more

Just came back from seeing Dr Blank for the first time and I think he's awesome. Considerate, efficient, professional and very easy to talk to. Truthfully, I don't think I've ever had a dentist who has treated me so well. Definitely coming back! EDITED 1/11/2012 Why would this office give appointments promptly for treatments and then stall people for months on end and never make any availability for patients? I really don't get the point! Don't go because you will get one appointment and then becuase you'll want to go back, you will miss cleanings and pay your deductible again and again. read more

I had a similar experience to Dom M as the office scheduled my third routine cleaning a month prior to the end of the year (I get two cleanings from the dental insurance), and I ended up paying $119 out of pocket. Somehow it feels like they try to charge as much as they can without considering insurance implications to the patient. Furthermore, there is no room for negotiation at all. I cancelled all my future appointments and will be looking for a different dentist. read more

Had a very similar experience to the other one star reviews. The office ended up mistakenly scheduling my routine cleaning a few weeks early however I ended up paying for this mistake that could've very easily been avoided by the office. Don't get me wrong - Mistakes happen, and I have always found the office staff and dental hygienists to be kind, welcoming and courteous (even as I was working through this dispute). However, as my frustration with the charge was taken up the chain of command (presumably to the doctor), there was minimal room for negotiation. Overall, I have always found the doctor to be impersonal and after my experience am questioning their business sense/customer service. Over about $100 they have now lost a patient/customer who is about to start a new family and who works in an office with a handful of their current patients. I have since found a new dentist and unfortunately many of my coworkers have since heard about my troubles and are also considering switching. read more

Great dentist! I recently referred a family member to Dr. Blank, and it gave me reason to recall how long I've been seeing him - about 23 years! Since then, i have moved out of state twice for a couple years each time, but returned back to Dr. Blank once i returned to Chicago. Over the years, I've also randomly learned the number of friends who also go to Dr. Blank and all have the same good things to say. Highly recommend! read more

I agree with the other reviewers that it tends to be a little pricey here, but for me, it's worth it. I love Dr. Cushing. She is great. I started going to her because she was close to where I used to live. I've been her patient for about two years now, and when I went for my last check up, I inquired about getting my front tooth redone (it broke off when I was in second grade and I've struggled ever since to get it to look right, but I never could.) I had been thinking about veneers, but Dr. Cushing suggested a crown instead. I was nervous because I couldn't imaging she'd be able to make a crown that matched in size, shape, and color, but Dr. Cushing is a perfectionist just like me! I reject the first two crowns and Dr. Cushing was very patient with my nit-picking. The third time was the charm and now I LOVE my front teeth for the first time since I was eight. I feel like Dr. Cushing is my friend now because I've seen her so much! She is so nice and caring and she never makes you feel bad about your teeth. I've never had a bad experience. If you're looking for a new dentist or you need some cosmetic work, I definitely recommend Dr. Cushing! read more

I feel so lucky to have found this dentist office just a few blocks from where I live. I've been here 4 times and never had to wait more than 5 minutes in the waiting area. I'm petrified of going to the dentist since I fear pain and sharp instruments being poked at my gums and teeth. I had to get some fillings and Dr. Mueller is so great. She is kind, gentle, and awesome at not killing you with pain when she administers the novacaine shot in the gums. She also keeps you informed of progress and what she is doing. I never feel afraid that she's going to hurt me. She is also genuinely nice and seems to care about her patients. The people at the front desk are very friendly and efficient too. Great experience!! read more

The two crowns he has placed right on my front teeth flew out a day later just by cewing on a sofy donut. Enter at your own risk, I feel he does not care about his customers but he does care about money, that's for sure. read more

Possibly the worst dentist I've been to. There is no privacy and the people are extremely unfriendly! Going to the dentist is bad enough but they make it almost intolerable! Furthermore, they bill for everything and then send you to collections if you question them! Terrible customer service. Skip this dentist!!! read more

I've been going to Dr. Blank and Dr. Cushing for a while now and have always had pleasant experiences, especially considering the fact that it was a dentist office. Dr. Cushing is extremely friendly and always makes me feel very comfortable in the scary dentist chair. The hygenists are always very friendly and conversational and seem to remember me every time! Highly recommended. read more

I have never experienced bad dentistry in my 50 years- I was very fortunate to have my uncle take care of my teeth for many decades and afterwards found great work in NYC, Iowa City and Sarasota. I'm back in Chicago after a 20 year hiatus and found Dr. Blank on my Blue Cross/Blue Shield list of dentist who are within 5 miles of where I live (Lincoln P) and who are in my network, how lucky for me that I picked his name and good for me, my luck continues! Great Attitude by the front desk, on my 1st visit they didn't even need my BC/BS card, they had already made the necessary contacts to secure my co-pay, Irina was great and patient with me during my cleaning and Dr. Blank is now taking care of replacing all of my old cavities, I'm in excellent hands, he has great credentials and a great presence, I'm very happy at my new Dentist Office and I'm very impressed with all the up to date technology they have in place here in their lovely new office. I'm looking forward to my next session of pain free cavity work. Maureen read more

I found this dentistry via my insurer and looked over some Yelp reviews beforehand. Some reviewers seemed not too thrilled about their experience, eeek, but I chose this place anyway since I figured I was only going in for a dental cleaning. My experience with this dentistry was good -- the staff was attentive and professional. I'd recommend Irina as a hygienist, she is very nice and efficient; Dr. Cushing is very nice too. I was in-and-out in a zip. Also, I didn't experience all that much pain during the cleaning, contrary to what other reviewers have mentioned. Some pain is to be expected after all, but it wasn't that different from other dentistries I've been to in the past. read more

This place was recommended to me by multiple co-workers when I was 23 and had just moved to Chicago. I have been going there ever since and I really enjoy their work. I don't know that I've ever met Dr. Blank, but I've had 2-3 different dentists in that practice and they've all been good so far. I have always found the hygentists to be friendly, quick and thorough. Mine even remembers little details like my girlfriend's name and the jobs I've worked at over the years. read more

I've been here a few times since, and as always Dr. Cushing is pretty awesome. I've recommended her to a few people who have all had great experiences with her as well. I've also noticed that the front desk is a more buttoned up than before (thumbs up), and the hygienist I've had the past few times has been really warm and easy going. They're also great about making sure a the little details are in your chart (what flavor topical anesthetic you find disgusting), and I do appreciate that. I may only see them a couple times a year, but those little details are a huge part of the awesome beside manner that Dr. Cushing and the hygienist here have. But the walls are low. So noise passes easily. read more

I've been going here since I've lived in Chicago, seven years. They are just fantastic. I worked with Dr. Cushing and Dr. Mueller primarily, both of whom are extremely kind and lovely people, gentle and skilled dentists. The front office staff are extremely friendly and always knew who I was and what procedures I was in the middle of, whenever I called with a question or to make an appointment. The front office staff were also very knowledgeable and could answer many questions accurately without consulting the doctors. The hygienists are thorough but still gentle - just right. The team here took me through complicated procedures without any hitches and I am very grateful to them for a wonderful experience while I lived in Chicago. I wish I could take them with me when I move! read more

This place is great! It's the best dentist I've ever been to. They staff are pretty awesome and remember all your details. While they fill up with appointments pretty quick/book far out, it's worth it for the quality service and attention you'll get as a patient. read more

In a word, yesterday's visit to the dentist was a "pleasure." Pleasure. Not a word typically associated with the word, Dentist. From the extremely efficient, yet personable, ASHLEY at the front desk, to MELISSA (smiling and gentle and my new favorite hygienist of all-time), to DR MUELLER (a highly-focused, though pleasant, professional who inspires confidence), to the sweet and happy BRENDA back at the front desk, who scheduled my next appointment, this was an all-around terrific experience. This is a modern, airy and comfortable office full of people who seem to really enjoy doing what they do, which creates the kind of atmosphere that makes going to the dentist a pleasure (there's that word again), rather than a chore. And they had XRT on the radio - another plus! Five stars all the way. read more

I've been coming here for about 3 years since I moved to Lincoln Park after college. And overall, I really like it. Since coming here, I've worked for two different companies and both of their insurance plans (Metlife and Delta Dental) were accepted by the office. I've always had quick and thorough experiences and they even have good Saturday hours if you can't make it during the week (some evening hours, too). In fact, I think the job they do is top notch when I recall my experiences as a kid in Indiana. One con though is I think they're on the pricey side. I saw once what they billed my insurance for a cleaning and it was like $130. Wow. Thankfully I pay nothing, but you should definitely check in on their prices when you come here. But the work definitely speaks for itself. Great place! read more

Ive been seeing Dr. Blank for 6 count em 6 years... He is great and totally helps a gal out when she is getting married with some teeth beauty. Love him! read more

I have been visiting this office for several years. They are very accomodating to my schedule and very professional. As a healthcare professional myself, I have high standards and they meet these. I would recommend Dr. Cushing, as well as this office for other professionals and look forward to my next visit. read more

I've been coming here for 5+years now, and I've been very happy with it. I've seen both Dr. Blank and Dr. Cushing, and I'm happy with their professionalism and (as best as I can judge) the quality of their work. I am also happy with the hygenists, who have been consistently great. And the door staff has always been fine too. Whether it's a cleaning or a filling, I've always left thinking "That was easier than I expected it would be" - a good feeling to have at a dentist. I've also found the process of paying and insurance to be generally seamless and problem-free. The office has a casual feel, with music playing at a low to medium volume - which I like. I'm kind of surprised to read some of the negative comments here. I've had nothing but good experiences in the 10-15 times I've been. And I recommend it to others. read more

I went for the first time a month ago and was told I had 3 cavities. I then went to visit my regular dentist, and was told I had one minor one. I was convinced this place was just a money-making operation, especially after what they charged me for my first visit! read more

Dr. Cushing and her staff went above and beyond to earn my business! Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff! They instantly made me feel right at home and very comfortable. I previously went to a dentist in the Lakeview area that was pushy with treatments. After this bad experience, I chose to give Dr. Cushing a call for my next cleaning and fillings and I sure am glad! Her approach to dentistry is much more conservative and takes into consideration your oral health when deciding on a treatment plan. Long story short, the fillings and bad xrays I had gotten at a different practice were corrected by Dr. Cushing. She took time out of her busy schedule to correct another practice's work the same day as my 6 month cleaning. How's that for a quick turnaround! I'm proud to say that I'm pain free since the adjustments were made to my fillings! Haven't had any problems with billing as other reviewers have mentioned. I was referred to this practice by two friends who are also patients of Dr. Cushing. Highly recommend this practice! read more

If I could give a zero stars rating I would. You will have to pay for THEIR mistakes. Their office workers claim in person and online to have experience with insurance and claim to be able to give you direct answers, which is a LIE. As quoted from their website: "Our office staff has a great deal of experience with all the different dental plans and insurance. If you have any questions, our insurance manager Ashley can give you direct answers. She can help you get the maximum benefit, use and dollars out of your insurance. Just submit a question through our office's contact page." They gave "direct answers" to me about my benefits upon my visit (having little to no experience with individual insurance myself, I had many questions about my plan). They told me that the work on my teeth would be covered by my insurance. The work was not covered by my insurance. They explained my benefits incorrectly to me, had me sign an agreement stating that if they were incorrect I would be liable (even though they had made me feel confident they were correct), and now they're charging me what was supposed to have been covered by my insurance. Their "experience with all the different dental plans and insurance" clearly has not educated them at all, and they should not lead patients to believe that they can help on the insurance end of things. It's repugnant. Don't fall into the trap of thinking you're in good hands with them. I don't suggest you go to these dentists, but if you do, educate yourself entirely about your plan before you have any work done. read more

Great office if you never have an issue. If you do, be prepared for pay full price to fix THEIR mistakes. Long story short I have two front teeth that don't match with one being set at an outward angle. In order to fix it, I have to pay 100% out of pocket - $1000 each tooth, insurance won't cover a RE-DO. I chipped both my teeth next to the front and needed the crowns redone and wanted it done prior to my wedding last June. I have been a client of Dr. Cushing for years and love and trusted her. She has a very close attention to detail which is exactly want I wanted when working on my front teeth, especially before such a special event. Unfortunately we couldn't do both crowns at once and when it was time to do the second crown Dr. Cushing was on maternity leave but left specific instructions to Dr. Blank what color to use and to send it to the same lab that did the first one. Dr. Blank chose to send it to his own lab despite Dr. Cushings specific instructions. Everything looked okay as far as I could tell but when he cemented the crown in, it was at an angle and jutted out. I could feel space between the top of the crown and my gums on the back side. Once I got home I also noticed that the shades are not the same, one clearly whiter than the other. I came back in to discuss my concerns with Dr. Blank to which he said, "you don't want your teeth to look perfect or they won't look real" and that "the space I'm feeling is normal and should be there". If that was the case, why do none of my other crowns have that issue? I figured I would wait until my next cleaning to discuss it further with Dr. Cushing since she is my regular dentist and I felt we had a rapport. She apologized she wasn't there to do the second crown and that was it. I am reminded of this terrible experience every day when I floss my teeth. It's unfortunate because I really liked Dr. Cushing and even referred my husband to their office. I'm not a big yelp reviewer and being in the service industry I like to give someone every opportunity to make something "right". In this case when I told Ashley I was going to find another dentist she quickly said "okay, no problem - I'll deactivate your account. Should I deactivate your husband as well?" Very unsympathetic and unappreciative of my business. Super disappointed. The final dig was when I expressed my dissatisfaction again while cancelling my account; Ashley told me "had they known sooner, they may have been able to do something". I was back in the office immediately after almost being in tears when I saw what the "finished product" so it makes it even worse to know they COULD have done something but chose not to. Sorry Dr. Cushing - love you but this is total BS and I have to share my opinion. Best wishes. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Blank for many years. He's great. He's the only dentist I have ever liked. He's honest and straight forward. I like him and I like his staff. I hate having to go to the dentist, but since I have to, I am glad I can go to Dr. Blank. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Blank for 20 years. I've always had excellent care from him and the numerous hygenists I've seen over the years, and found everyone there to be warm and friendly. Highly recommended. read more

Hands down the best dentist out there. I went to him for Invisalign and in literally two months my bottom teeth were straight. I have never waited more than a couple minutes to see him. His office staff are very friendly and always remember my name. 5 Stars! read more

Dr. Blank is a wonderful dentist and, even if I wasn't his mother, I would feel the same way about him. After all these years, I still find him to be quite awesome. He is even very professional with me!! read more

I've been a patient since 2003 and I must say after reading some of these reviews I felt very obligated to write a review. I've only had fantastic experiences here. No billing issues, they get me in and out quickly, no long wait times in the waiting room and most importantly every person that works there is fantastic and 100% professional. My husband switched from his original dentist he's had for 10 years and was blown away by how thorough they were and now my son who in the past year (he's now 4) has begun his dentist visits love them. The office is extremely clean and the front desk staff is on top of it. Setting appointments, confirming and working you into the schedule if needed. To some of these people who are complaining about what their insurance pays and doesn't pay, this just baffles me. CHECK your policy, it's your responsibility as the policy holder to know what is covered and what is not. I would never hesitate in referring someone here. read more