I did not see dentist my whole life until recently. I am glad I found Riverwoods smiles. Awesome…read moreservices here and they stopped my teeth decay with paced up cleaning schedule and daily care tips. Small place with big heart , highly recommended.

I always have a great experience at Riverwoods Smiles. The whole office is always so friendly and…read moreaccommodating to last minute scheduling changes if/when I need them.

Dr. Yonan and the wonderful team, We deeply appreciate the…read moreexceptional care and attention you provide. Your compassion, patience, and expertise bring comfort and confidence to those you serve. Thank you for everything you do.

Dr. Mullarkey is just the best! She took such great care of my daughter that needed 3 implants and…read morea lot of coordination between the surgeon and the orthodontist! Their flexibility allowed us to get this complete and her fun and easy going demeanor got my daughter through it.

I'm very sad to be leaving such a bad review but twice now I've had issues getting a hold of…read moresomeone and to clarify my medical benefits. Front desk- rude AF! Today I was told that they are busy and to leave a voicemail next time. I left a voicemail last week before closing about my aligners. ONE WEEK could shift my teeth in the wrong direction & if they are too busy to call back - why don't they find a more effective way to take care of their #1- oh yeah, the customers. Another time, I switched insurance and my insurance covered two cleanings per year. My gosh the amount of times I called the dentist and my insurance back and forth for a cleaning.... I just saw other Yelp reviews today, but have been coming for cleanings past year or more. I do like Dr Alex Portnoy (sp?) and most of the dental staff. Dr Alex takes the time to explain everything in detail and I enjoy the conversations between the staff during cleanings. It's the worst when i can feel tension between coworkers. Dr Robert (Bob) the orthodontist- also nice, however I got aligners and the past 5 weeks have been a hell of a struggle for a new patient. I have been on Google searching for answers, tips for newbies and ways to help get through the pain. I had zero idea what to expect...no one at the office answered the phone & I felt stranded with $7k bill and no help.

Yesterday I had an appointment at this dental clinic, but the experience was very unpleasant. The…read morefront desk staff did not look at me until I spoke first, and one woman spoke to me in an aggressive and rude manner. My name was not on the list, even though I had made an appointment in advance. She then rudely asked why I came at all and what the purpose of my visit was, even though everything had already been explained when I booked the appointment. I only came for a simple check-up and one filling. Because of this disrespectful attitude, I decided to leave without receiving any service. I hope the clinic improves its customer service. I understand that misunderstandings can happen, but please improve your communication with patients first of all. Also, please make sure that the person who schedules appointments explains everything clearly from the beginning, instead of saying "yes, of course, everything will be done" and that the insurance is accepted. After I spent a lot of my time coming to your clinic, I was spoken to in a disrespectful tone and made to feel as if I had no reason to be there. I also work in customer service, and I would never allow myself to speak to clients in such a disrespectful way.

A good friend of mine highly recommended Dr. Peklin. I recommend that you don't ask your friend for…read morerecommendations because this proved to put a rift in our friendship. Bluntly put, I've seen twenty dentists in my lifetime, and Dr. Peklin ranks last. He lacks knowledge, compassion, and patience. I had extreme sensitivity and pain to cold in the bottom right-hand side of my mouth. Dr. Peklin decided I needed a widom tooth to be filled. I asked him if we should just pull it, and he said No. So he removed the decay and packed the hole with a medication and told me to come back in a few months. I was still experiencing pain and sensitivity when I returned, but he went ahead and filled the tooth. I continued to experience sensitivity and pain over the next few months, so I went back to Dr. Peklin. He said I was "too sensitive" and he sprayed some awful chemical over the tooth. It helped for a few weeks, but the pain and sensitivity returned. I finally decided to see a different dentist. The dentist took an x-ray of my wisdom tooth and asked me why I didn't have it pulled earlier. I told him about Dr. Peklin and he looked confused. I called Dr. Peklin to ask for an appointment to have the tooth pulled, but he became irate and belligerent. He said, "Should I pull all of your teeth, too?" A few weeks later, I had the tooth pulled by an oral surgeon and I haven't had any problems since.

I have been Dr. Peklin's patient for nearly a decade. Have done everything from cavity filling to…read moreroot canal to implant. You will not find better skilled dentist in the area. His knowledge, experience and personal attention to his patients is second only to his dedication to save you from suffering ( who of us didn't experienced a toothache ) I have had a good share of Dentists in my life, most of them are good, no doubt. But I stay with Dr.Peklin. He is great!!! I highly recommend him as very knowledgable, skilled and caring dentist. What else can you ask from you doctor?

I recently visited NorthShore dental and my experience has been horrible…read more My appointment was set for 10 am and i reached at 945am as it was my first time in this facility. So i completed the formalities and waited...Waited..waited and waited till 1015 after which i asked when i was going to be seen. I was informed that my appointment is at 10:30am and should be coming up soon. That was the first time i got to know that my appointment time was changed and i wasnt even informed on that. However, anyways i had no other option but to wait and finally at around 10:50am i was called inside. So essentially i waited an hour before i was seen. Dr. Vernoski was my doctor and as soon as he looked at me, he asked me if we are doing Xray today as i am pregnant. I said No. He made a very weird face and mentioned that "i should have come before i became pregnant. Without X Ray he cannot do anything and its only the 30% of what he will know whats going on". That was the memorial day weekend and i felt that his X ray money was out of the window and he got very annoyed looking at me. Somehow i maintained my cool and said "thats the precise reason i am visiting dentist to make sure i dont have major issue which you may get while being pregnant. He started with the floss and kept saying that he doesnt have time to teach me how to floss, though I never asked for it. My gums were bleeding because of this pregnancy and i was in pain and thats why i was visiting the dentist. 3 mins in floss and another 5 mins in cleaning the teeth with the manual tool and thats it. I am done with the annual cleaning. I have visited many dentists in the past and never ever experienced some thing like this where not more than 8 mins were spent on cleaning. Another 5 mins of polishing and i was out by 11 am. So i spent more time waiting and less time on the chair with all kinds of blabbering from the doctor. Although he gave me a tip on how to take care of my teeth during this time but it was a horrible experience. Will never ever come back again.

I had multiple bad experiences at another dental offices. So I followed my friend recommendation…read moreand went to this dental clinic. I am so glad I did! I had a MUCH better experience and even saved over $1500 in unnecessary procedures. The doctor was very knowledgeable and explained every step of the process. The office seems to be equipped with state of the art technology. The team is friendly, organized and professional. Beyond that, they take a genuine approach to getting to know you. If you are looking for the best dentist office - look no further!

I waited until I was 25 to get all four of my wisdom teeth out, which was maybe not the best idea,…read morebut I'm glad I did and ended up with Dr. Katsnelson. He may have seemed a little brusque in the consultation, but the man knew what he was doing. The procedure only took 30 minutes, and my pain was very manageable; I never had to take any opioids for it. Swelling was minimal. Overall, it was a much better experience than my sister and and many of my friends seemed to have getting them out sooner. Not that I recommend waiting; they were quite painful by the time I got them out

Barry and his team have provided my family and I wonderful service over the years. His dental work…read more- bridges and caps - have withstood the test of time and probably too much popcorn. Barry is a wonderful person with excellent craftsmanship who cares deeply about his patients.

Dr. Stein is an amazing dentist and person. I highly recommend his practice. We see them for…read moreregular check-ups, plus Dr. Stein took great care of my daughter after a scary pogo-stick dental emergency. Her bonded teeth look perfect! Dr. Stein and his team consistently provide personal, thoughtful and patient-centered services.

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.

Old man Hoppe was the best. His daughter in law is apparently now in charge alongside Hoppe's son…read more Rebecca Hoppe nee Wilson was smart, knowledgeable, listened, gave options, and had a tremendous bed side manner. She even kept asking if I had any questions. The receptionist as well as the whole staff was pleasant as well. These are the type of people you want as your dentist. Thank you Dr. Hoppe.

Hoppe Family Dental is the dentist that you spend your whole life looking for and boy did you luck…read moreout when you find it. All the latest evaluation and cleaning technology, friendly and professional staff, and great results. I am in and out for a cleaning in half an hour at most. I do not have a lot of dental issues, only two cavities (yay fluorine!) so I don't need a whole lot extra. Young Dr Hoppe replaced an old filling for me but in my eight years going here that's the extent of the extra. Hope makes going to the dentist a great experience!

Came here for a routine cleaning and checkup since it's in the neighborhood I live in. From the…read morevery first phone call, the reception staff was so warm and welcoming, like 15 out of 10 friendly. And they were even nicer in person! The office is very modern and clean, and they have updated equipment for X-rays and scans The dentist is so smart and I believe is bilingual in Korean and English. You could tell in the patient mix too, lots of both Korean and American patients. Just a really solid, reliable dentist. If you're in the area and looking for somewhere trustworthy and well run, this is the one.

Dr. Hong is the best Dentist I have been to... He graduated…read morefrom North Carolina Dental School.. It took him 8 years to graduate because he had plans to become professor at Dental school.. Plans changed & he moved to Northrook to become General Dentist with specialty in Dental Bone Graf to give patients who can't have implants due to small bone mass in their jaw.. My parents can finally get rid of their Dentures & have Implants. Thank you Dr. Hong & God Bless you & your staff