I have a child with special needs. She is extremely sensitive to anything touching her mouth. Just…read morecleaning is a huge sensory challenge for her. Doctor Pollina has skills, equipment, experience and patience to work with kids like her. He explained to her everything what he was about to do. Her biggest fear was needle. Doctor did anesthetic shot with the technique she didn't even notice it. We are very happy about the care she received.

Dr. Pollina was so great with our son. He was kind and knowledgeable. I knew from the moment we…read morewent for our consultation That he was the perfect dentist for our son who had fear of the dentist. He did sedation for him and explained everything in great detail. I was a nervous wreck going in , and he and the staff really assured me everything would be fine. Dr. Even called after hours to check on him! The front staff and everyone involved in our case really helped you feel at ease. When I had feared we didn't get the papers (which I did, but misplaced ) Alma (spelling) really was so quick to resend them right to my email. Thanks you Dr. pollina and staff. You gained a new patient!

This place has gone down hill over the last year. We recently had a visit and the doctor had…read moreterrible bedside manners. My daughter had to have a mouth piece inserted as the doctor worked on her teeth. It really hurt my daughter and she was in tears. The doctor kept telling her it doesn't hurt and that 3 year old kids handle this without crying. How is that reassuring? She also gave her no warning and shoved the mouthpiece in without explaining what was going to happen. You work with kids, you should know better. Also, the assistant had no idea how to answer any of my questions and had to have the doctor explain which took longer to track her down again. It was a pretty simple question which was easily answered on chat gtp. We won't be returning.

Okay - I am telling you to find a different dental office. We've been going here at least 8 years…read moreand it's completely gone downhill. To start, I had an appt for my 3 kids (booked 6 months in advance) and they called a week before canceling and I was told that the next time they could get in was 3 months later, or else during school. Next, we finally get there and I am charged for my kids' routine checkups even though our insurance covers the checkups 100%. After calling their business office, I was told I would get a refund. Explanation is that they got a new system and made a mistake. Finally, my son had a cavity and also needed some topical put on his teeth. I knew the topical wasn't covered. They quoted $324. LOL the bill was over $800 and now they're saying they gave me that quote. But their online portal STILL shows they quoted me $324 for that specific visit. Amy reported it's a glitch and in her system it says I was quoted $800. Not to mention I called about this on 12/19 and 12/30 and just got a call back today, 1/3. I'd highly advise not going here based on this review and the other recent ones.

Dr. Privatsky is simply the best! His gentle approach and expertise made my dental visit a truly…read morepositive experience. I felt completely comfortable and confident in his care. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a fantastic dentist!

Dr. Privatsky has provided my family and me quality dental care for years. He and his staff are…read morealways professional, friendly and gentle. Thanks to them my oral health is in great shape and hands!

I LOVE Dr. Pakorny. The office staff is super nice as well…read more I went to another very highly recommended dentist who said I needed to get a TON of work done. I decided to see Dr. Pakorny (my childhood dentist) for a second opinion, and she was much more conservative with her diagnosis. I travel an hour to go to her office and it's well worth it. Couldn't say enough good things!

I went many times to this dental office for cleaning teeth, filling, replacing teeth on implants…read more I will recommend Dr Gail Pokorny, she is wonderful, very good and very gentle. People at the desk very nice.....but I had a little issue over the phone for an appointment, probably a new employee ?

I've been a patient of Lakeside Dental for several years. Dr. Century actually knows my previous…read moredentist through their dental fraternity, so I knew I was getting a continued excellent standard of care. What I got was even greater; an escalation. Lakeside's x-rays are digital, which means they expose us, the patients, to far less radiation than a traditional x-ray. While important for adults, this is also particularly important for children. Should you require a procedure that involves more than a cleaning, they have video glasses, and a large library of movies that you can use to pass the time and distract you. I only used them once, for a tooth whitening, but it was far more pleasant than twiddling my thumbs for an hour. If you don't finish the movie, they'll even let you take it home, so long as you return it in a timely fashion. Lakeside is a preventative practice. They have a device (can't remember the name) that can scan your teeth for microfractures, and put it up on the screen so you can see it yourself. This lets them get the jump on a problem, when it's treatable by fluoride, or at least a less-invasive, painful, and expensive procedure. Again, I haven't needed anything from it, but it was cool to watch. They also have a therapy dog, Nano, that can sit quietly in the lap of nervous children (or adults) during exams. It's not just flash; Dr. Century does top-notch work. I've got several friends who have seen her for complex surgeries, crowns, etc. They even have a milling machine that can creates the crowns within an hour on-site, so you don't have to come back for an additional visit. With digital records, it's easy for them to track progress of problems over the course of several years, so you can see when it's time to do something, or when you're close to getting that perfect gum exam. Sadly, I haven't yet. Someday, I hope. My last visit was on a Saturday, and I saw Dr. Wolf. She had a relaxing nature about her, and I would trust her to do anything my teeth required as well. Outside of specialties, I've had 4 dentists in 50+ years, but have been with Lakeside long enough to know that they are top-notch. Dr. Century is a pioneer in the use of lasers, and over my time with the practice, has been flown to give seminars on the use of lasers to other dentists. Dr. Century is a rock-star; very well-known in her field. Oh, I almost forgot. Every visit includes topical fluoride at the end. No other dentist ever offered that, at least not without what would have been an extra fee. Lakeside costs me a few dollars less than my last dentist for an exam and cleaning to boot. I suspect that the vast number of 5-star reviews that appear hidden on this page do so because people have only a review or two of short length, and no real history on Yelp. While I can appreciate that Yelp is erring toward the side of caution, especially given some recent bad press with paid-for reviews, I think that, in the case of this business, you can be a bit less dubious. I found I get as much detail as anyone could want on my options, and as much time as anyone could need from any of the staff. If they run late, which they rarely do, they give you a gift card for lunch as an apology. They are a medical practice that stresses customer service. I've referred people to Lakeside, and will continue to do so. I drive there from Glenview, which is kind of a haul, and would still visit them if they were twice as far.

OMG!!!! This was the BEST dental experience I have EVER had!!! I went in for my first visit as a…read morenew patient with tooth pain. The tooth could not be saved and needed to be extracted. It was honestly painless. They made me and my comfort their first priority. Everyone in the office was so very genuinely nice and caring. I can't say enough good things about Lakeside Dental. After years of searching and unhappy experiences, I have found my "dental home". Thank you Dr. Century and your wonderful team!!!

I highly recommend cleaning teeth at this dental office every six months. It was so comfortable and…read morethorough. It felt so clean that I felt bad eating food. The experienced technician also recommended procedure and skills to maintain the cleanness. She took so much proud of her job. I also sent my kids under 10 for 6-month cleaning...they enjoyed it too. The dentists are VERY thorough. Dr Bonk is very experienced and easy to talk too. I felt they cared about our teeth a lot more than we do. Thank you!

Always so friendly and accommodating! Dr. Zielisnki is very thorough and informative. Dr. Bonk…read moremakes it a pleasure to go to the dentist (almost!)

I just took my 5 year old son here after a not so great appointment with another dentist office. My…read moreson still had loads of fear left over from the other dentist, and I cannot tell you how much I wish we had gone here first. First and foremost as new patients they were able to get us in right away. The lady who scheduled my appointment was very nice and very understanding from the get go. We arrived with a very unhappy little boy and they told us to just take all of the time we needed to get him acclimated and they weren't kidding. My son was loving their set up with the treehouse/playhouse and the touchscreen games, but when it came time for his visit he had another meltdown. They did everything they could to try to settle him but nothing was working so we had planned a different location of theirs thinking it might do the trick. But after another 30 minutes my kid was calmed enough to try again. And they were so kind to squeeze us in (mind you this was a full hour and a half after our appointment and they were so accepting and kind!!) They went really slow with him and walked him through the whole thing. He's already scheduled for his second appointment and he says he's willing to return!! That's huge. Great staff and inviting, clean, kid friendly atmosphere.

Amie was amazing! She took her time and was very gentle throughout the cleaning. I could really…read moretell she cared about doing a thorough job -- my teeth have never felt this clean! Highly recommend her!

They have an excellent caring practice and they're care quality is high and they will set up a…read more dental plan for you. The office experience was excellent and customer service of the staff and dentist is excellent

Another great appointment at Cary Family Dental. The office staff is kind and quick to check you in…read moreand helpful to schedule appointments at my convenience. I saw Nikki today, she's friendly and kind, she did a great job cleaning my teeth. Had a check up with Dr. Ehellers, also very friendly and informative. Definitely recommend this dental office.

Dr. Parry is kind, patient, funny and very knowledgeable! She also has excellent care when it comes…read moreto children and teens! We are so lucky to have found her. We would give her 10 stars if we could!

I have been going to Dr. Julie for almost 20 years. Even now after I have moved to the city and…read morehave to take the train all the way out to my old stomping ground for a Saturday appointment, I don't mind. She is one of the sweetest people I have ever met, let alone a great dentist. She is dilligent, caring and has a great sense of humor. My teeth look fab thanks to her care over the years and I still remain cavity free at 25 years old. If I can help it I will never change dentists - I would recommend her to anyone.

Exceptional Care and Quality…read more I've been coming to this dental office in Barrington for all my cleanings, and I also had a dental implant done here--and I can honestly say the care is top-notch. The quality of work is exceptional, and you really get what you pay for. The entire team is friendly, professional, and it's always easy to schedule appointments. I trust them completely and highly recommend them if you're looking for reliable, high-quality dental care.

From the minute I first walked in, I felt at ease. The staf is incredibly friendly. My first visit…read morewas a consult with Dr. Mansour. Very patient, attentive to what I wanted and needed-my last dentist was not that pleasant and seemed agitated that I wasn't liking the 15 shots of novacane in my mouth (novacane doesn't seem to work that well) so I ventured to Pennino. Boy, am I glad I did. The Doctor was and is kind, patient and caring and so is the staff that assists him during treatment. They are all attentive and answer questions, there is no feeling of being rushed. It makes a big difference when you walk into (any) Doctors office and the "vibe" is just good all around.