I have Aetna DMO (which is a HORRIBLE plan because it seems that only really sketchy dentists…read moreaccept that type of insurance around Chicago) and had a horrible(!) experience at another dentist in Skokie. After that, I got a recommendation from a friend (whose father and father-in-law were both dentists) to check out Dr. Dave McWhinnie at Smiles of Skokie. I am so glad that I went here. The office staff and hygienists were all super friendly. After visiting way too many sketchy dentist offices in strip malls around Chicago, their office and facilities were a breath of fresh air. New equipment, bright exam rooms and nice decorations. Dr. Dave is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and really does talk you through each step of the exam and appointment. He wants to make sure you don't feel any pain at all. I had one dentist who attempted to numb me with anesthetic 3 different times, and I could still feel the drill. Dr. Dave did it once and I was good and numb in no time - didn't feel a thing. Finding a dentist you like and trust is incredibly difficult, I think. But I can assure you that if you go and check out Dr. Dave at Smiles of Skokie - your search will be over. Hope your experience is as good as mine was.

Dr. Dave is TOP of the Line as they Get. He cares about his patients, follow's up to make sure all…read moreis well. Communication is top notch. Staff Outstanding. I would Recommend Dr. McWhinnie 100%. He very thorough, explains everything so you understands and makes sure your out of pain!! I can't thank him enough for his professionalism and kindness. One of the most honest men you will find in the business. Thank you so much Dr. Dave see you in 6 months Sue Calhoun

I had a really positive experience here after having to switch dentists. My appointment was…read morecomfortable and efficient. I really appreciated Dr. Gelb taking time to introduce himself and chat, as well. Transitioning to this office has been a breeze. They have a friendly staff, a comfortable waiting area, and an overall nice space for patients.

Awesome dentist, always in time, exceptional staff (Kathy, Helen, and everyone else), and clean…read moreoffice! We have been going to Dr. Gelb for several years now and found him to be very honest, efficient, and he keeps our teeth beautifully white and clean....and this is just with our regular cleanings! Thank you!!

Dr Davidson is an excellent dentist, I was seeing him for many years and he always performed…read moretop-notch work as a specialist. Not so with his front office, unfortunately. Back in 2021 I left him in sadness and had to choose another dentist after his insurance person made a mistake while obtaining the coverage for a planned procedure - according to the estimate it was covered, but due to the mistake it was not (to be covered, it had to wait till the next billing year - which was not a problem, it was not urgent). When their claim was accordingly denied, they demanded that I pay the full price, $800, no concessions, no breaks, no middle ground, the estimate apparently did not matter anything. "Yes, it was our mistake, but now it's your responsibility". So I left.

If anyone finds someone better, more skilled, upbeat, driven and knowledgeable -- please contact…read moreme! Props to all the staff at the office. You guys have done a superb job over the years! Dr. Davidson is by far a very thorough doctor, who does not like surprises and will without a doubt take care of your dental needs. His team of highly skilled professionals (surgeons, etc) can not certainly be met by another establishment (within the Chicagoland area at least)

I've been looking for a new dentist for a long time after so many bad experiences elsewhere. I have…read morea lot of dental anxiety due to a legit psychotic dentist when I was a kid/teen who lied to me on multiple occasions and claimed I had 23 cavities (no other dentist in the 20 years since then has been able to find those 23 cavities that I allegedly have, btw. I have only had 1 cavity in my entire life up until this year). That dentist also gave me a filling I didn't actually need, because she was like "oh turns out this isn't a cavity, it was just a stain. Oops!" after she started drilling. I also have brutal TMD that can sometimes lead to multi-day migraines after a routine visit, so I've been putting it off for an embarrassingly long time. I have been emailing different dentists for several years trying to find one who would let me do things on my terms (i.e., let me come in for a cleaning to ease myself back into it, but not get xrays during that visit, because that's what has caused my extreme migraines in the past). Everyone said no, except for Savin. I was impressed by the positive reviews on Yelp and Google, so, I bit the bullet and figured I'd finally come in for a very overdue cleaning and exam. Fortunately, I had a great experience here. I saw Dr. Evy, who is super nice. She did my cleaning and checked in frequently to make sure I was doing okay. I ended up having 2 cavities, which honestly I expected much worse given how long it's been. She filled them earlier this week, and it wasn't as traumatizing as I expected it to be :) She even managed to fill one on my upper wisdom tooth, which is super hard to reach, so that's impressive. I had to come back a few days later for one to be filed down a bit because I was too numb to be able to tell if it was too high, and she fit me in quickly and took care of it. And, so no migraines after any visit, which is a relief. The front desk staff are super nice as well -- very friendly, seem to genuinely be happy to be there (even at 7:30 in the morning), and extremely helpful. The hygienists/assistants who helped out with both my cleaning and filling visits were great as well. I'm super relieved to have found a dentist office that doesn't make me overly dread coming in. They're also setting me up with a TMD nightguard, so I'm hoping that'll help with that, too.

Caring talented dentist , office staff and dental assistants all professional …read more Office runs on time!

Dr. Meehan, Brie his assistant and the entire staff were just wonderful. I was so scared about…read morehaving a years old implant gone bad removed and replaced, especially after seeing a periodontist in Northbrook who was just rude and condescending. Dr. Meehan was calm and reassuring and Brie was so kind. The procedure was seamless and Dr. Meehan was patient and understanding. He's got a great, dry sense of humor which put me at ease and his expertise is outstanding. I hope I don't have to visit the office again, except to drop off a thank you gift! But if I have any problems needing oral surgery again, I would come here in a heartbeat!

I was so worried about developing oral cancer. I have had some throat issues for about a year now…read more I decided to get a second opinion after seeing three other specialists over the past couple of months, so I saw Dr. Meehan. I did see him two years prior for my wisdom teeth extractions, so I was so anxious about this particular appointment at first, but he put me at ease during my visit. He told me that he thought I didn't necessarily have it, since it doesn't really occur in people my age, thinking it's probably just a bit of reflux, and he said there's this little patch on there to where the tonsils were removed (this was 15 years ago). Overall, I'm really glad it's not oral cancer, and I'm very happy I got a second opinion. Great experience. Thank you Dr. Meehan!!!

I have been a patient of Dr. Landau for over 30 years and he's taken wonderful care of my teeth in…read morethe most professional and caring manner possible. Can dental procedures be expensive? Well, yes, but with Dr. Landau you know you are being treated by a skilled and experienced dentist using the latest technologies. From the time they recommended fluoride treatment at checkup appointments, I haven't had a cavity and I appreciate their foresight in making that suggestion. Dr. Landau and the entire staff are friendly, easy to talk to, open, honest and willing to listen. You won't find on the North Shore a better dentist or dental office.

This dentist told me that I needed expensive work done that was not really needed! Dr Landau said I…read moreneeded a scaling on all 4 of my quadrants ($850) due to deep periodontal pockets he saw. Said it was such a big job, I had to do it in 2 separate appts. I came in for first procedure of right side. I had some problems with side effects of the anesthesia later in day, He did not return my phone call for three days after my many attempts at leaving messages. That alone is alarming. So with that raising issues I had to see another dentist (actually 2 different highly qualified dentists) who both found that I did not have any pockets Dr. Landau saw. If he said both sides needed scaling and emphasized how bad they were.. then why was the other side he didn't do yet perfect without any signs of pockets? I refused to pay him for the half of the procedure he performed and he actually seemed ok with that -never perused me or sent a bill. That alone shows he admitted wrongdoing as he knew he couldn't argue or pursue this. I just hope patients can do their research to see the many dissatisfied patient reviews online. There have been many others just like myself that I wish I saw before I started with him. However I have notices that he seems to get many of these bad reviews removed from here. Also beware when you see a ton of rave reviews for doctors on who have bad reviews as they are putting up these bogus good reviews to balance out the bad ones. Keep in mind that there are usually few to no reviews for most doctors, even the good ones. People know who the well established top doctors are w/o Yelp. But don't be duped and fall for doctors on these review sites who have their friends and family post lots of good ratings to offset the bad ones. Just beware that this dentist is mostly motivated by money and not your best interest!

I went for my 4 month cleaning yesterday and found their new hygienist to be extremely aggressive…read morein my mouth. I felt discomfort for a few hours after...something I had never experienced before. I miss the old staff.

A crown fell out after a year. They put it back in and then it fell out again. I went to a…read moredifferent dentist to get it taken care of finally. I feel as if they are too aggressive and push unnecessary procedures

Dr. Shonberg is the well respected and excellent DDS and FACP in Chicago. I've probably gone to…read morehis office for over 20+ years with a lot of difficulty with my teeth as a result of an accident many years ago. He has restructured my teeth through root canals and crowns and now I smile all the time without being self conscious. In addition, Edie one of his hygienist is terrific and knowledgeable. While I don't live in Chicago I fly in to see this office. Any time I have a dental need and I can't fly into Chicago I'll go to a local dentist before getting major work with Dr. Shonberg. Every dentist compliments Dr. Shonberg profusely on the skill of what he has done. They always talk about the excellence of his dentistry work. I highly recommend going to Dr. Shonberg. Richard

Great staff! Dr. Shonberg is so nice and gentle! I would highly recommend his office to anyone…read morelooking for a seasoned knowledgeable doctor.