Unfortunately not a top notch dentist!!! Avoid this…read moredentist, uses cheap material, after few months filling will come out. There is no patient care ,he is after money !!!! Review by Renne S ? thats his wife , apparently office manager? Outrageous !!! Conflict of interest !!!

7/27/26. This week I requested an emergency appointment at Evanston Dental and was seen the next…read moremorning. The dentist and her assistant were very courteous and professional. I was 100% satisfied and highly recommend them. Pat Zelinski

I'm needing a new dentist and decided to interview references from several happy patients/friends…read more Dr Montoya is careful and attentive to every detail. As I have several more dentists to interview I have not arrived at a choice. Dr Montoya is definitely a top option!

TL;DR: The new ownership kept the practice name and patient data, but entirely voided warranties on…read moreprevious dental work. They charge exorbitant, out-of-network prices and operate with a strict profit-first mentality. Save your money and go elsewhere. I am sharing my experience to warn both returning and prospective patients about the current business practices at Stephens Dentistry. Four years ago, I had a crown placed at this office for almost $2000. Recently, the crown prematurely cracked and failed. When I contacted the office to have it addressed, I was informed that because the practice is under "new ownership," any previous warranty is completely void. They strategically kept the practice's established name, reputation, and all patient records (down to using the same email address!) to maintain business continuity, but legally shielded themselves from any accountability or warranties on previous dental work. Their idea of a "goodwill gesture" was a mere 10% discount on a replacement crown, bringing the cost to over $1,800. This is absolutely exorbitant and roughly twice the price of what other dentists in the Evanston area charge for equivalent or better work. When you pay top dollar for dental work, you expect exceptional quality and accountability for their work, but Stephens Dentistry offers neither. To anticipate the practice's likely response to this review: in addition to bluntly stating they voided all past liabilities due to the ownership change, they will probably also claim they cannot honor the warranty because I haven't been back for regular cleanings at their specific practice over the last four years. I have maintained my dental hygiene, just not with them. Why? Because Stephens Dentistry is out-of-network for basically all insurances and outrageously expensive. The previous management once admitted to me their fees were intentionally set at the 85th percentile of local practices, and it is abundantly clear the new ownership operates with the exact same "cash cow" mindset. In a university town like Evanston, operating with such an unscrupulous, profit-first mentality is deeply disappointing. If you are a long-term patient, be aware that your past warranties mean absolutely nothing to the new owners. If you are a new patient, be prepared for highly inflated pricing. I have decided to take my business elsewhere and strongly advise others to do the same.

Dr Chun is great for many reasons. He's gentle, never causes pain, and refers to other providers…read morewhenever necessary. Often when more than one option is possible, he provides you with information on both. Also, he has really good hygienists. Pam is especially good. And as a patient I prefer less costly interventions as long as it doesn't compromise my teeth. And Dr. Chun helps me meet that goal. For all those reasons, I see Dr. Chun at Evanston Dental.

Dr. Nolan Chun and his team are incredibly patient, gentle, and kind during every visit! Dr. Chun…read moreis not the type of dentist that recommends unnecessary fillings. In my case, he said we would wait to see if the problem would resolve over time with fluoride toothpaste. Although I did end up needing the filling eventually, Dr. Chun was extremely patient and reassuring, especially knowing my high anxiety with needles. In addition, I never realized that I was grinding my teeth until visiting this office. This was the first dentist that brought it up to me, even though some of my teeth are visibly ground down. The dental hygienists are very kind, explain why they do what they do, and are very gentle with teeth sensitivity. I would especially recommend Dr. Chun and his team to anyone with dental or medical anxiety or tooth sensitivity.

Practices like this are why some people view the entire dental profession with distrust…read more This office pushed me into unnecessary and expensive procedures. They play up a sense of urgency and heavy handed tactics to get you to agree. My biggest regret is not getting a second opinion. For all their modernity, they are incapable of gathering an accurate estimate from your insurance. I have never had this experience with any other dental practice; the final bill has always aligned with the insurance estimate. At Artful Smiles, the bill was always, always significantly more than the delivered estimate. When I questioned the office on this, they told me to take it up with my insurance. Again, I have never had another dental practice (or doctor's office) do this. To give some idea of how absurd their pricing is, I was quoted $1,000 (with insurance!) for a crown. I am mortified to say I just accepted this without question. The final bill, however, was nearly $2,000 for a single crown. The crown broke down within a few years. I had a replacement done at North Shore Dental down the street for under $400. This office profits on scamming their clients and exploiting people in need of care. There are plenty of honest dentists in Evanston; I urge you to entrust your dental care to anyone other than these scam artists.

I have been going to Artful Smiles for a while, and while the care is generally good, I am getting…read moresick of them pushing random extra treatments, especially when they don't fully explain what they are. They convinced me to do Invisalign a few years ago. Not covered by my insurance, and the only discount they offered was if I paid in full up front. So, sure, I did it, and yes, I am glad I did it in the end, but the process was very frustrating. They said I would be swapping out aligners over the course of about 8 months, but that it could take a little longer. They did not explain that they would be placing semi-permanent attachments on my teeth until I was sitting in the chair. I felt like, oh, this is basically the same thing as having braces again. I followed all of their instructions, but it still took about two years to finish the process. At what I thought was the end of my Invisalign treatment, since they said it was the end, they had me sign a piece of paper that said they actually recommended further treatment. They'd been "fine-tuning" everything on the top, but apparently thought something else was needed on the bottom, but hadn't addressed that in the six months prior, so that I could have been wearing different bottom aligners, or something? I was vexed at this complete lack of information, only to have a hygienist sit down to put a wire retainer on the inside of my bottom teeth without saying ANYTHING. I had to ask, wait, what are you doing??? All of the Invisalign aside, they also recommended me for gum graft surgery to fix some gum recession, something that wearing those retainers for months/years actually exacerbates, yet another thing that was never explained. The last two times I have gone in for a cleaning, I really didn't like the male hygienist at all. He was very heavy-handed, poking my gums to measure each tooth for recession, and then "check for bleeding," like, yeah, my gums might bleed if you're jamming a metal pick into them. He also pulled up my X-rays and pointed at a couple of different spots and was like, "Yeah, these look like they're going to turn into cavities," before pushing some new spot-treatment. There was literally nothing on the X-ray to see, and I really wondered why the hygienist and not the actual dentist would be making calls like that. I've had one cavity in my entire life (of course, discovered and filled at Artful Smiles), so I was pissed off that this guy was pushing yet another expensive "treatment," yet again without any explanation of what it is, the cost or how long the "treatment" takes. After looking it up, I saw that it's very expensive, not covered by insurance, I guess approved in the US, but not widely used by dentists. Maybe it's great for some people, but I did not appreciate the aggressiveness. I shouldn't have to fend off unnecessary costs every time I get a cleaning.

I went to Elements Dental Studio for the first time today. My whole experience was amazing. I had…read morex-rays and a cleaning, and an initial evaluation. I saw Mary, Dr. Berman's assistant who was incredibly kind and did all she could to make me calm and comfortable. I then saw Dr. Berman who was personable, professional, and incredbily kind. She made sure I understood everything. I could tell she loves her work and cares about her patients. It was also completely evident that she and this office are client centered. I cannot say enough good about them. I am deeply grateful.

Dr. Berman and her staff are fantastic. My hygienist (Yadi) did an amazing job. I couldn't…read morerecommend them more highly.

Front desk is ALWAYS so rude. After years of coming here, I'm done. I'm tired of being treated like…read morea bother to the receptionist when I come in or call.

I've been going here for a few years now with no problems. In fact every other year I get a deep…read morecleaning like I've never had before.

Be careful of this new dentist in Evanston. This is a relatively new practice…read more He wants to make sure that he and his staff leave office by 04:30p everyday and also enjoy his summer vacation time in Brazil. He squeezes every penny out of your dental insurance sometimes without providing adequate service and billing the dental insurance almost fraudulently. Dental practice can run only if the dentist and the staff are sincere towards his existing patients and is willing to put in some extra hours towards practice (especially when the practice is NEW). This is not the WAY dental clinics are run in and around Evanston. One General Dentist trying to attend on 4 different patients at the same time.

I can't say enough wonderful things about Dr. Amarante and his team! From the moment I called to…read moremake my appointment, they made me feel comfortable and welcomed. The assistants and hygienists are just as kind and attentive, and when you're in the chair, you can tell you're their only focus. I was surprised to see a negative review about him "squeezing every penny" from insurance, because my experience was the exact opposite. Dr. Amarante was very clear about my treatment plan and copays upfront, which I really appreciated. There were no surprises, just transparency and professionalism. I also love that they offer evening hours and only see patients by appointment, so he can give each person his full attention without feeling rushed. I came to this office after reading their 5-star reviews on Google, and I was definitely not disappointed. Dr. Amarante is thorough, honest, and caring. This is truly a 10/10 dental office and highly recommend Way Dental!

Dr Cassandra is an awesome dentist. Very caring and respectful of patients wishes. If something she…read moredoes is going to hurt, she tries to lessen that pain as much as possible

I have always received excellent care from Webster Dental of Evanston. The staff is amazing,…read moreespecially the front office and the doctors are of the highest quality.

Excellent, quality care with concern over patient needs. Very pleased with my experience.read more

The only dentist I have known for the past 20 or so years is Doctor Charles Chen at the Radiant…read moreSmile dental office in Evanston. Although I live in Hyde Park, it has been worth the 40-minute drive to travel to his office. I was referred to Dr. Chen after having had some bad expeiences with local dental offices. Not only is Dr. Chen honest, but he has proven to be the most competent and affordable dental professional I have relied on since moving to Chicago from my old home in New York City some forty years ago. I highly recommend him and his friendly, capable staff.