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.

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 moved to the downtown Skokie area at the start of 2026 after moving to the Chicago area a few…read moreyears prior. Walking to pick up lunch one day, I passed Sodini dental on Oakton, and knowing that I needed to get back to the dentist and looked up their reviews to see if this would be a good place to maybe try and become a new patient. I slid down a slippery slope through Covid and since, after moving away from my previous dentist and some extensive and ongoing health issues impacted my life. I called and was able to make an appointment for a couple months out - I was pleasantly surprised that they were taking new patients and that I didn't have to wait that long in the scheme of dr's offices for a new patient appointment. They do send text reminders as well which I appreciated. Doré at the front provided my new patient paperwork and checked me in. She was nice and efficient. Therese was my hygienist and I am so grateful and lucky that she got my appointment. I was transparent and disclosed it had been almost 7 years since my last dental appointment. I had been diagnosed with several conditions that are ongoing that have impacted my entire life tremendously, and paired with Covid and moving, time passed so quickly until we were here. Therese was patient and kind and made me feel incredibly heard. I know many people (myself included) who have anxiety build as time passes fearing judgment from dentists when we finally do make it in, and I need to stress so clearly here that Therese was so understanding, empathetic, and validating, especially with consideration to my ongoing health struggles. I was immediately so relieved and relaxed to continue with the visit AND ongoing dental care. We did a whole slew of x-rays since it had been so long since my last, and we also decided periodontal scalings were appropriate for cleaning my teeth and getting me back on track as well. Therese was communicative and gentle throughout the entire appointment and stressed my comfort over and over. We did split the scalings into two appointments, and I came back a week later for the second half of the cleaning. They made sure to book me with Therese at my request. I cannot articulate clearly enough how much the staff here made sure I was comfortable through my appointments. Unheard of in my previous dental office experiences. Dr. Sam saw me for my exam and she is incredibly kind, my experience with her was also very positive. I'm so grateful to have accidentally found an office with so much empathy and kindness in addition to professionalism, efficient administrative staff, and a very clean office. I know Sodini Dental has been a part of the community for a long time, and I selfishly hope they continue to be so. My insurance is out of network with the office, and I knew this going in to my appointment, and agreed to out of network costs. Out of network costs are generally not cheap, this was no exception, however billing and payment were both easy and transparent. We set up my next appointments for this year before I left from my second visit, and I was able to pay my balance without issue. Thank you Sodini Dental for a great and easy experience!

The office is very warm and inviting and I felt as ease right away. Everyone was very attentive…read more I really appreciate how honest they were about the work that needed to be done on my tooth. I value the fact that they were willing to salvage my tooth and not try to put a crown on it right away. I am very pleased with the final product! I can smile again with confidence. I have found my new dental home and have referred others. Thanks so much Sodini Dental!

Recently switched here and I'm so glad I did. I followed the advice of a friend who needed a root…read morecanal and had an actual good experience that didn't cost an arm and leg . I brought my four kids here and they are great with children . My kids actually prefer this dentist to the kid one they used to go to that had iPads and play structures , so that says a lot . I like that they take my insurance and don't expect prepayment, they deal w insurance first . My daughter had a filling fall out today and they got me in same day and did a great job with no "sleepy stuff" needed

I recently switched dental providers to kiss dental, and I am not disappointed. Scheduling cleaning…read morefor my family was easy and I felt like the cleaning was done excellently and my examination by the dentist was done thoroughly. She spent the time to show me the x-rays and detailed her areas of concern. A week after my cleaning, a crown installed by my previous dentist broke off while eating a sandwich. I called kiss dental and less than 60 minutes after it becoming dislodged it was reinstalled. They took me on very short notice, and addressed the issue right away. This was literally 30 minutes before they closed on a Friday! I was very impressed at them taking me in so quickly. Additionally, both the hygienist and dentist are very nice. They make good conversation and seem like very skilled professionals.

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!

After going to the same local dentist for six years until they retired, my husband and I just had…read moreour first visit here for a routine exam and cleaning. The receptionist, X-Ray nurse, hygienist and dentist were all super friendly and very professional. The place and equipment looks nice and clean. We felt we were in very good hands.

New to Evanston I chose dr Gordon from a list. Unsure what to expect. Got there 15 minutes early…read more Did the check in forms. And waited nearly 15 minutes past my appointment. Hygienist greeted me to do the x-rays. She was very nice and informative. She ask did photos of my teeth. This was a first for me and I thought it was cool. I really liked the dentist. He was quite thorough. I definitely thought he was more thorough than my previous dentist. He explained the x-rays.

For as long as I can remember I have HATED going to the dentist. I always end up in pain! Even…read moresimple cleanings are painful and cause my mouth to bleed or be sore after. I switched my whole family to Optima after bad experiences with our previous dentist, and we couldn't be happier. Much better experiences and our dentist is very nice. Dr. Yosef and all of her staff that I've dealt with are friendly and professional. No problems or complaints! Plus they are close to our house and appointments are not difficult to get, which is important with our busy lives.

Great Dentist, wonderful staff! Very clean office! Great music playing while you wait!…read more A good dentist is hard to find nowadays! Thanks Optima Family Dental!

I am a relatively new patient and I am so grateful to have found a compassionate and skilled dental…read morepractice in my neighborhood. Dr. Chae was very understanding as I went through my spotty dental history. My cleaning with Abdon was superbly meticulous and painless. Making an appt with Laura couldn't be easier and I appreciated the prompt appt reminders via text. Thanks Bright Dental!

Had two implants done. Was nervous and didn't know what to expect but Dr. Chae put me at ease…read moreexplaining everything clearly. Implants came out great. Very happy with results. Staff also amazing.