The primary practitioner at UDP is Lou Graham, dentist to at least some of the Blackhawks. When…read moreDuncan Keith had his teeth eliminated by a hockey puck, he went to Dr. Graham. You can Google the Tribune article about it. Based on my experience with this office, there are good reasons for that. I have a history of tricky tooth problems including a large number of adolescent fillings, cracked and fissured teeth, and other legacies of decades of ferocious grinding and a year in India when I drank mostly Coke and Orange Fanta. Most dentists I have been to have not been able to work on me because it's too hard to pinpoint problems and I have too much sensitivity. I was relieved to find Dr. Graham about a dozen years ago and my wife and I haven't been to another office since. Dr. Graham combines the best of academic dentistry with real listening and attentiveness to patients. He loves to explain what he's doing, why he's choosing this procedure rather than that one, and to involve patients in decisions about their care. It might sound a little nerdy, but Dr. Graham is passionate about dentistry. He teaches workshops and will sometimes photograph interesting conditions or procedures to use in lectures. His office is constantly being updated, as are the procedures his assistants and hygienists use. At this point, I see Dr. Graham alternately with a young dentist in the office--who has done some fancy work on my cracked teeth and whom I would highly recommend--Dr. Shira Levy. I've also seen Dr. Samantha Chou once, in an emergency and she was able to diagnose the problem withina few minutes and save me from what I felt certain was going to involve redoing a deep filling. There are two other reviews on this site which say negative things about the practice, but neither mentions Dr. Graham and I doubt he's the dentist involved there. In the dozen or so years that I've been going to UDP, I've had my mouth worked on by 5 different dentists there, 4 of whom are still in the Hyde Park office. This includes the victim of one poor review here, Dr. Vacendak, who did a great job invisibly refacing a cracked tooth I incurred. My Chicago Public School insurance covers only a small part of the fairly high costs at UDP, but it's my only set of teeth so I'm willing to pay the extra hundreds of dollars each year. I have never felt overcharged for anything and there have been many times when I had to go in to have something looked at and wasn't charged at all.

Very pleasant and competent staff. Appointments are always on time. Overall, highly recommend this…read moreplace. Have been a patient at the clinic for almost 10 years.

Recently had a crown and filling with Dr. Minkowski (who also made the referral for a root canal)…read more Strongly recommend Dr. Minkowski: she was professional, efficient, friendly, and highly competent. My new favorite dentist.

Listen to every review about professionalism, billing issues, and weird charges. They will never…read morereply to your emails about those charges because they do not want a paper trail. Instead, on the phone, they will say things like, "Let me teach you about dental insurance," which is rude and unprofessional. They will make canceling those weird charges seem like a grand gesture, which is false. In reality, it is an attempt to save face because you called them out. The studio left a bitter taste in my mouth. Incredibly unprofessional, dishonest, and unpolished.

Comfort Dental in Hyde Park is truly a gem! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm,…read morewelcoming, and professional. The staff is kind, upbeat, and incredibly attentive--always making sure you feel comfortable and cared for. The doctor is just as wonderful as the team he leads: knowledgeable, compassionate, and great with patients of all ages. My middle school boys actually enjoy going to their appointments--which says everything for any parent! Bonus: the Hyde Park location has convenient metered parking nearby, which makes getting in and out super easy. I'm so grateful we found Comfort Dental.

This is family health care at its best. I and my family have been going here for care for 10 years…read more While the dental care is professional, thorough and courteous, they always focus on the whole person with their care. I've never recommended a dental practice to so many people.

I could not be more impressed. I had an incredibly smooth experience with the Universal Dental…read moreteam. From front desk to dental assistant to dentist. They were friendly, informative, and very professional. Schedule your next dental appointment with Dr. Nader. Dr. Nader answered all my questions and concerns. He created a thorough treatment plan for my dental needs; listing services from higher importance to least. Dr. Nader explained each service and why It was imperative I follow through with the treatment. Dr. Nader extracted a wisdom tooth for me. Afraid of the inevitable pain, I braced myself(a little too much). When he completed the extraction, he began to explain the after care steps. I was confused because I didn't feel ANYTHING. I had to ask him several times, if he was done. I could not believe how painless and quick that was. He is an extraction genie!!!!!! I will definitely be returning for the rest of my treatment.

Beware of Deep Cleaning Scams: Dr. MO Multiple emails to…read moreclinic ahead of time just to schedule a routine cleaning, since my prior dentist retired. Never had a cavity in my life and have been getting 2 cleaning and regular x-ray on routine basis for health maintenance. Checked in ok, and was proceeded to the back by hygienist. Just about to clean, Dr. Mo (Mohammed Alyagoob: NPI: 1952979189) walked in, took one look at my x-ray (5 months ago), and said that I needed "Deep Cleaning". When inquired as to why, especially given my history, he was extremely dismissive and said "Do you want your teeth to fall off?". He then proceeded to tell me that I have an infected tooth and puss is coming out, despite that I have no pain, fever, systemic symptoms of whatsoever. Dr. Mo then stated that : "You can go somewhere if you like" repeatedly, when I asked more questions. I told him that doing deep cleaning cost thousands of $ and often requires prior approval, and that I am requesting him to just do regular cleaning and reassess in 6 months and if necessary, we can see if deep cleaning receives prior authorization. He refused to do regular cleaning and told me to leave. SCAM PART: It is often done by shoddy dental practices, NOT to do regular cleaning and push people to do "Deep cleaning". It cost $$$$ in thousands, instead of $100 or so. It also requires strong anesthesia, often extreme pain and requires very strong pain medication to control symptoms, not to mention multiple visit and chances to bill your insurance on multiple occasions. Often they justify the necessity as any bone loss. However, please note that anyone over the age of 50 will have some bone loss, no different in your teeth than rest of your body. They may scam you to think that bone loss is only related to deep infection and inflammations that requires deep cleaning. WHAT CAN YOU DO: Call their clinic managers and report. Call your insurance company to report to Ethicspoint or similar line. Examine your provider from IL Department of Professional Regulation to see if they have been disciplined previously. If you encounter potential scams, report to IL Dept of Professional Regulations. Get another opinion. Trust your body sense of what it is telling you.

The clinic is modern, well appointed and equipped with the best tech for dental care the staffing -…read morefrom the front desk workers to the medical assistants to the dental teams are thorough and skilled and very likable! My dread of going to the dentist is softened by the compassionate efficiency these caregivers proffer I highly recommend Hyde Park Smile Studio especially to my husband

I came in to see Dr. Prince because my aligners needed to be replaced. I didn't have an appointment…read morebut they were gracious enough to provide a quote and scan me for a new set of nighttime aligners. What I most appreciate is that Dr. Prince advised me that my bite could use a slight correction that they could build into the new aligners. I gladly accepted. I was in and out in less than an hour. This is an efficiently run business. I'll be back for more service.

Love that my son comes here. He gets great care. Dentists are good about showing parents problem…read moreareas and they are good at educating kids on brushing habits. My son is not anxious about coming. He once lost a loose tooth during an exam and they gave him a little box for it :) Your kid is in good hands here!

As long-time customers of Tooth Fairy World, my family and I have always received exceptional care…read moreand service. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure that all dental work is done with the utmost care and precision. The customer service is truly the best, with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere that makes us feel like part of the family. The facility is always clean and organized, adding to the overall positive experience. Every visit feels like coming home for the holidays, filled with warmth and joy. We highly recommend Tooth Fairy World to anyone seeking a dental experience that is both professional and personal. The Love family

I have been going to this specialty dentist Dr Bita Fayz for about a year now and all I can say is…read morethat she is so kind, understanding and caring. She gives recipes and also great advice. Her staff is amazing from Sylvia to Ashley who is the dental hygienist. I enjoyed her cleaning my teeth and is excited about her doing my maintenance moving forward. Dr fayz is amazing at her job all around. These are some beautiful people and they have excellent energy. Thank you for all you do!

Dr. Fayz and her entire staff is phenomenal. From cleanings to oral surgeries, procedures are…read moreprobably as pain free as possible, they are very attentive and follow up when necessary. They send reminders about appointments in advance as well as a couple of days prior and the office has a pleasant atmosphere. Fees are probably typical for the procedure. I've had surgery and Dr. Fayz is great at addressing anxiety related to a procedure. I have nothing negative to say about them.

I needed to find a new dentist and decided to try this place. Upon walking in you see elegant…read moredesign choices. I love that they pay homage to black women dentists! The staff were super welcoming and helpful. The receptionist explained the everything that would be happening during my visit and explained other services that I could add if I'd be interested. The team was very thorough in their intake. This office had a lot of high tech imaging which goes beyond your basic x-rays to give a full understanding of your oral health. I couldn't recommend this practice more highly. Definitely check them out!

Our toddler had his first dentist appointment at haven dental and they were wonderful! We couldn't…read morehave asked for a better experience. Our 1 year old hates brushing his teeth (unless he's "brushing") so I was worried about the whole process but everyone was so nice and the appointment was a breeze! And parking was easy too which is always a plus!

Dr Choo is very knowledgeable and astitute dental professional. I am glad I stuck with this office…read moreas they were many other challenges that would sway me from returning to this establishment. It is very challenging to call and set a appointment. If you leave a message do not expect a return phone call. You are better off calling between 10-1pm to possibly have one of the reps answer the phone. I scheduled two appointments one for myself and husband. Upon arrival they only booked one appointment thankful they were able to squeeze me in. While waiting you will hear the workers ring tunes and personal conversations as you wait for a chair to be ready. I list on my patient profile sheet I am allergic to latex. Guess what the reps had on their hands? Finally, after Dr Choo thoroughly explained our current dental health he tried to pitch a $6500 invisalign brace service to my husband. Despite my husband having a minor gap which he notes on his patient profile that he was happy with his smile Dr Choo was pretty persistent in explaining this service. Just an heads up there is NO discounted parking associated with this dentist office.

There are times when you worry your health is danger from a practitioner. Dr. Choo scared the heck…read moreout of me the two times I went to him; the second time almost made me want to run out of his clinic. He's quirky and delivers some strange advice when it comes to teeth cleaning. Twice he never gave me a cleaning, choosing instead to give me an ultrasound water pic on my gums and a light oral rinse. When I asked him why he wasn't doing a true cleaning using dental tools, he said, "Your teeth don't need it...they are good." Some of the things he said during my visits were absurd, like, "Your teeth are like my daughter. You know why I said that? Because she is careful." He described dental cleanings on my teeth by pulling up his pant leg and saying, "There's no reason to clean too much or you will hurt it like bare skin." When I arrived for my second visit, the office "lost" my appointment and scheduled me to come back the following week. I realized that a previous reviewer had the same issue years ago. The office does not call to confirm appointments, and Dr. Choo has a habit of not showing up for appointments. The second visit was awful. He mentioned that some of my gums were receding (they are not). He then mentioned he was going to do something because insurance would pay for it, and without describing the procedure, he pulled out a syringe of Alpha-Dent Etchant--a Blue liquid that's phosphoric acid. When I told him that I did NOT want the procedure and to remove it from my teeth immediately, he said ok and rinsed it out of my mouth. He never explained the procedure in full, its benefits, nor the potential damage to the enamel. A Google search came back with advice that the procedure has led to irreversible damage to teeth and gums. So my advice is: DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH DR. CHOO.

Find somewhere else to go. They have cleared out all the old staff. Only the hygienist is left. All…read moreour dental records from the last several years are missing and no one knows how to locate them. The new dentist doesn't know what he's doing. He's very heavy handed and rushes through the work. He's more concerned with how much he can get you to pay. He had my husband pay for a crown he didn't need. $400+ out of pocket. I'm still working to see if I can get my dental records.

REVISED REVIEW OF FIRST POINT DENTAL…read more The first dentist told me I had two cavities to fill. I went in to get them filled and found out the first dentist was not in - it was the owner. He told me I needed a crown and a possible root canal. I told him I wanted a second opinion. I got the second opinion. The new dentist told me I did not need a root canal it was just a large filling that I needed. The new dentist told me I had a small cavity on Tooth #30 that neither dentist from First Pont Dental caught. The new dentist told me I needed to get my teeth cleaned. I told him I just got them cleaned at First Point Dental five weeks prior. The first dentist from First Point Dental used a silver thing with water in it and knicked me twice which really hurt. I ran my tongue over my teeth after the new dentist told me that and sure enough I could feel all the plaque. The first dentist did not even use a silver pick. Patients beware of First Point Dental. I truly believe they do not know what they are doing. I don't know how two different dentists from the same office can look at the same x-ray and come up with such different opinions. Especially the first one. Two cavities (no mention of a crown) and not cleaning my teeth properly. And, of course, both of them missing the cavity on Tooth number 30. In retrospect, the new dentist just fixed the two teeth that needed repair work. He told me they needed the repair work for quite awhile. If First Point Dental would have told me this a year or two ago, I could have avoided the extra repair work which not only cost me extra money but also my insurance company. It would have been just a couple of cavities like the first dentist said and nothing more. Also, First Point Dental goes under three different names. First Point Dental, The Dental Specialists, P.C. and Dentistry for Everyone. What is going on - sounds fishy to me.