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    Howard Van, DDS

    4.9 (140 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Services - Howard Van, DDS

    Cavity treatment

    Dental exams

    Tooth filling replacement or repair

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    1 month ago

    Such a great dentist, the best in the IE! Dr. Van and his team are amazing. I would give them 10 stars if I could!

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    Awesome, Dr Van is great, skilled and patient, one of the best dentist I have ever been to! I recommend him to my friends and family.

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    Amazing Dentist and staff. Doctor is amazing, always ensures your comfortable. The office is very helpful. Great payment plans.

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    Excellent caring staff - they always are compassionate and genuine and will always do their best to help you.

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    Awesome staff and caring dentist. I am afraid of dentist but Dr.Van and his staff made me feel comfortable and explained everything upfront.

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    The Dr is thorough and direct. Front office is pleasan. Costs are lower than most.

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    Very good experience. Had severe teeth pain. Got Immediate appointment. Friendly staff.

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    Ask the Community - Howard Van, DDS

    Do you accept Delta dental PPO?

    Hi Tiffany, Thanks for your interest in our office. We are a Delta Dental PPO provider.

    Hi, dou you accept DELTA DENTAL insurance for orthodontics?

    Yes we do! As long as it's a PPO, you're good to go!

    Do you Accept Dentical insurance?

    Sorry, no we don't.

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    Review Highlights - Howard Van, DDS

    “Even when I walk in, I always get the friendliest smiles and welcoming from the front desk specifically, Viviana.”

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    Dr. George is absolutely amazing! The whole dental staff is great. I've been going here for years…read moreand will never leave. Highly recommend!

    Please save yourself the money, time, and pain. I had a cavity filling done here on a tooth that…read morehad never caused me any pain before. Unfortunately, I ended up dealing with pain for 2 and a half years afterward. I was very scared of dentists, so I kept putting off going back and just lived with the pain. When I finally went to another dentist for a professional check up's, I was told that the cavity had not been properly treated and that I now needed a root canal because the decay had reached the nerve. I'm extremely disappointed that something that could have been treated with a filling ended up becoming a much bigger and more painful issue. Based on my experience, I would strongly recommend finding another dental and carefully considering your options before getting treatment here. Please save yourself the money and the pain. ‼UPDATED‼ I actually did call them like they told me to, and honestly the whole thing just made me even more annoyed. They looked me up and clearly saw that I was a patient there, but then the dentist tried telling me that it was a different dentist who treated me and basically tried to make it seem like maybe I went to a completely different dental office and confused the two. Like... seriously? Are you that dumb? Just admit you can't do your job right The dentist who treated me was George Mirsal. I know where I went and who treated me. I'm not sure why they felt the need to act like I somehow made up or confused my own dental treatment when they literally had my name and records in front of them. Their response to my review made it sound like they actually wanted me to contact them so they could "properly investigate" what happened. I did. And instead of actually taking responsibility or even listening to what I was saying, I felt like they were trying to question whether I was even a patient there in the first place. And basically calling me a liar when my RECORD IS RIGHT INFRONT OF THEM! After dealing with years of pain from a tooth that never even hurt before I got it filled, and eventually needing a root canal, this was the last thing I wanted to deal with. So yeah, based on MY experience, I would seriously recommend going somewhere else. Save yourself the headache, money, and pain because I definitely wish I had.

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    4.7(154 reviews)
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    love this dental place! I was having an emergency bcoz my wisdom tooth was coming in and the pain…read morewas unbearable. they got back to me super quick and were able to check me the same day, then luckily scheduled my extraction for the next day I had already been dealing with the pain for almost 2 weeks, so I was really grateful they were able to help that fast. It was definitely a little pricey esp for me as a college student but I do feel like it was worth it. they also worked with us and our insurance which helped bring the cost down, and we were able to figure out a payment plan that worked for us !! the procedure was quick and everyone was really nice, careful, and attentive, especially with my other health concerns. also, the front desk, Isabella, was really helpful throughout everything. super thankful for how everything went

    ***Today (09/16/2026) I had another visit with Inland Choice Dental and this time was 2 teeth…read moreextractions per orthodontist recommendation. After got home, about 45mins to 60mins of feeling a little bit of soreness, I felt nothing afterward. I gotta enjoyed my day talking to my mom and taking a walk with my husband. My mom said, "really no pain?" And I said" yes" and my husband laughed when I acted normal because he knew I would be so mad when I am in pain and he is happy I am not mad :) The technique Dr. Andrew Choi used after teeth extraction really helps with healing and provides pain free comfort. Extractions were done skillfully with no pain at all. The little squishy(Mr. Tooth) really helped with my stress but it was all because I am scared of dentists and needles in general. Staff gave me a squishy and that was helpful. I told myself to get the squeeze ball I have at home but I forgot and when I was given Mr. Tooth, that made my day. Thank you Dr. Andrew Choi and Staff. You guys rock!!! I normally don't write review unless they are really good or really bad. In this case, I love Inland Choice Dental. For every business, it doesnt matter it's a hospitality business or dental, doctor, or any other kind, the first impression when your patient or client walk in is the welcome they feel. I did feel that. Everyone smiled when I walked in and to be honest, I had not had a good experience with a dental office and this is my first. Front staff is friendly not only that they mentioned they have coffee for us as patients to enjoy while waiting . Secondly, the cleaning experience was fantastic. The hygienist is gently and friendly. I am not high pain tolerant and I am really scared of pain. My teeth are sensitive because of gum recession and teeth cleaning is not something I am looking forward but it was great. It was not bad at all. :) I didn't get her name but thank you. She did more than what I had experienced at other offices. Meeting with Dr. Choi was the last thing and he actually explained pretty much I wondered about my teeth. All my questions were answered in the best of his knowledge. It made me feel hopeful about my worry of loosing my teeth due to gum recessions. The bottom line is it was an awesome experience and I am looking forward to many visits with Inland Choice Dental.

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    Riverside Smiles Dentistry - My boy getting evaluated by Doctor Akarri.

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    4.8(136 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    Truly the best dental experience I've had! Dr. Akkari and his entire team took great care of me…read more I came in for an exam in expecting a procedure, but they made time to handle something time-sensitive and walked me through every step so I knew what to expect. I was blown away by the amount of communication and education, but also the compassion and care of the team. I was a little nervous and afraid to be honest, but they encouraged me, allowed me to take breaks when I needed, and really looked out for my wellbeing. Dr. Akkari prioritized my tooth and preserving it longterm over a quick or pricier fix. Thankful for this place.

    Update: 6 years later and I still have had nothing but amazing experiences for my deep cleanings,…read more6-month routine check ups and filings. I just had 2 small cavities taken care of yesterday and I went in there with such ease knowing I was in good hands based on my previous experience with Dr. Akkari. Once again, the whole process was completely pain free and I was out of there in less than an hour (the procedure itself was at most 15 minutes). Also, I cant understand why there are a few negative reviews about their receptionists. Rita has always been super sweet & I can't remember the other ladies name but they have always been super polite and helpful with scheduling, rescheduling, checking in & helping me get a referral to an oral surgeon. And as always, his dental assistants are kind & gentle as well.

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    4.2(370 reviews)
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    From the time I walked in for my appointment till I left professionalism was on point thank you…read moreangel my dental hygienist and thank you, Myra for the great checkout service that you provided to me

    I had an absolutely terrible experience at this dental office and would not recommend this…read morepractice. I drove over an hour and a half for my appointment, only to be told when I arrived that I would need to pay an additional fee, despite already paying for a membership. When I originally scheduled, the earliest appointment the receptionist offered me was a date that fell after the membership period, yet I was never informed that this would result in an additional charge or that there was an expiration date I needed to be aware of. When I brought the situation to the manager's attention and tried to explain what had happened, I was shocked by how dismissive and rude the interaction became. Rather than trying to understand or resolve the issue, I was essentially told that I could either pay the additional fee or find another dentist in my area. I was then told to leave the practice. I have never experienced this level of disrespect at a healthcare office, especially while trying to calmly address what I believed was a scheduling and communication issue. Being spoken to this way in front of other people was incredibly embarrassing and upsetting, particularly after driving more than 90 minutes for the appointment. A simple explanation and a professional attempt to resolve the misunderstanding could have made this an entirely different experience. Instead, I left feeling humiliated and completely dismissed as a patient. Based on my personal experience, I would not recommend this dental practice.

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