When it comes to dental I value 3 things above all in no particular order:…read more1. Receptionist 2. place 3. Dentist The receptionist is very accommodating as far as I could tell with the few conversations I had with her. She was very helpful in calling my insurance for me and verifying that I did have coverage so that I did not have to pay. Kudos to her. The Dentist, Dr.Blanas had practiced in this exact location for 19 years. That really surprised me but at the same time gave her credibility. She was born in Greece and came to US at a very young age. She graduated with a Bio-chem degree from University of Illinois in 1985 and then went through training in dentistry and started her practice. Dr Blanas seemed to be a kind person and eager to share her experiences with me. My cleaning took about 20 mins and she actually did everything herself. I was not used to that because I had always been cleaned by a dental hygienist. And the real dentist always runs by at the end and poke my teeth for 30 seconds with a sharp tool and start speaking in codes to the hygienist about my teeth. Well, Dr. Balans did everything herself, and she was gentle in movements. Not soft but gentle. The worse I have to say has to be the place. It is directly east of the Evanston Public library in this old multi-story building. It felt like either going into an old apartment or an empty lecture hall. I could hardly find the dental place because many rooms seemed to be unoccupied. Not the best location in terms of ambiance, but heck, it was only 1 block from where I live.

Hate dentists? Terrified to make an appointment because you know there's an ongoing apocalypse in…read moreyour mouth that no dental professional has ever been able to handle without causing significant pain and stress? That was me, and I can't recommend Dr. Blanas dental practice enough. I have, unfortunately, vast experience with dental-professionals. I had some form of orthodonture in my mouth from 3rd through 9th grade, then spent most of my 20s embroiled in one tooth crisis after another, including a botched root canal procedure. In the fallout of the latter, around when I turned 30, I stopped going to the dentist for multiple years, till my wife scheduled me an appointment here. Dr. Blanas is in the charmingly art-deco Carlson Building, across from the library. Inside, it's a bit of a rabbit warren of offices, but her practice is clearly listed on the directory in the lobby, and easy to find. The waiting room is clean and small, with possibly the largest selection of current magazines I've ever found in a medical/dental office. No more reading a 2007 issue of Sports Illustrated about the Red Sox hot streak, or a 1991 issue of Vogue proclaiming that culottes are back. The new month's magazines come in, and they toss the old ones. I've only had good experiences with the receptionist staff, who keep the Dr. Blanas calendar, not on a computer, but handwritten in a calendar-book, and will show you the availability on particular days and at particular times, rather than just telling you "Well, the only time we have for a followup appointment is 3 months from now, at 7:30 a.m. on a Tuesday". They call the day before to confirm your appointment, and are always friendly and respectful. They also handle all of the insurance and billing: my wife M and I have never had an issue with our Delta Dental coverage in this office. Dr. Blanas dental exam rooms all have views of the trees and street outside, which is nice. The room(s) are decorated cheerily, with some original art work, (e.g. not inspirational posters or pre-framed, mass-produced Thomas Kinkade knockoff landscapes) and sometimes with seasonal themes, but never cluttered. As noted by at least one other reviewer, Dr. Blanas does virtually all the work for the dental exam and cleaning. She's very open about her experience as a dentist, world-views, and her dental philosophy, and generally maintains a running banter about the weather, politics, art, or whatever you want to talk (or hear) about. Obviously, the patient can't do much talking while she's cleaning or filling, but I really enjoy her running commentary, as in the past I've felt like the dentist or hygienists silence has been oppressive and ominous, and I never know what's going on in my mouth till it's sprung on me at the very end. Dr. Blanas method greatly increases transparency about what she's doing in there, and greatly reduces my personal stress at being in the chair. She's thorough with her cleaning and flossing, but considerate, and if you need a break it's easy to let her know. Given my past history and my long absence from dentist offices, I was terrified of what she'd find, but it amounted to a handful of small cavities (she did make special note of my "unusually soft teeth"-- truly life's small humiliations never cease). It should be noted that Dr. Blanas does all the fillings herself, and she does them with precision and aplomb. If you've every gotten a filling you know that after it's done, you bite down on contact paper and are told to try to grind the teeth around so the dentist or dental assistant can then smooth down any raised places. Typically it's contact paper, grind, contact paper, grind, and so on. Every time Dr. Blanas has filled a tooth, then gone to the contact paper, there's been no or virtually no adjustments needed: she nails it on the first shot, and the teeth she's filled for me feel indistinguishable from my unfilled teeth. Truly, she is a dental filling artist, more akin to a sculpture than the industrial drill-fill technique of any other dentist I've had. M also goes to see her, and we referred my father-in-law, who also has had some bad dentist experiences to her, and he thinks she's great. If you're stressed about your teeth, but know that you should really make an appointment, I can't recommend her highly enough.

Dr. Marinec re-did my teeth about 20 years ago. Took about a year to complete. 4 Root canals,…read morebridges, multiple crowns ... His work is impeccable. I still go to a new dentist these days they will comment on the excellent work done , astonished when they find out this was done 30 years ago. Took me 20 years to write this review but it's well Deserved.

Came to Dr Marinic over a year ago looking for complex dental implants on my front 4 teeth. Very…read moresensitive subject for a woman under 30. Dr Marinic and his team were absolutely amazing from start to finish. They were very throughout and knowledgeable, explaining every step and making me a big part of the decision process. I am beyond satisfied with the results i got. My teeth look beautiful and natural. It's been 6 months since my final visit so I did wait to review to make sure no issues arised after but everything is still strong and solid. I would definitely recommend Dr Marinic and his team to anyone needing dental implants. It was expensive but worth every penny at the end of the day. Maria was awesome amazing!! :)

I am writing this review on behalf of my mom, as I was not the patient…read more My mom was up visiting and had cracked her tooth and needed an emergency visit. She called around and Dr. Wostl was in her network and was able to get in and see him right away. She came home raving avout the service to the extent that I felt as though I would be providing them a disservice by not writing this review. They greeted her at the door, not even allowing her to sit down first. The staff is very upbeat. The team cohesiveness is outstanding likely due to the many years they have worked together. Dr. Wostl explained to her in detail everything about her cracked tooth and thoroughly explained her options. Today she is feeling much better thanks to Dr. Wostl and his staff. She even decided to make him her new dentist even though she lives an hour and a half away.

This used to be a good dentist office but not anymore. I…read morelost a job after having dental work done here.then my dental work fell out including a crown for 850 dollars which the insurance pd for.The dentist still has not offered to put the crown back in without charging me full price all over again. This office used to be the best in the community buy now they are just out for a buck,buyer beware... One star ? Not even one because they do not stand behind their work.

Dr. Nykaza is the best dentist I have ever been to in my entire life! He is gentle, kind, and his…read moreoffice is in an ivy covered COTTAGE. I have been going to him for about 5 years now and am 100% satisfied with all the work I've had done by him and his associates at his practice. Dr. Nykaza works with you to educate you about dental health and develops a treatment plan that includes preventative measures to preserve your teeth. He always explains every step of your treatment and the work he does is fantastic. He has done extensive reconstructions of family members I have referred to him and they loved it. Everyone on staff is friendly, helpful, and professional. The entire office feels very relaxing and has a pleasant vibe. Everything adds up to an entirely pleasant experience at the dentist!

This dentist is only good for fillings. If you need a crown, seek another dentist. He likes to…read moreshowcase expensive equipment but fancy equipment is good in addition to quality and experience, not instead of it. He talks you into costly treatments that aren't needed, and, when you refuse, looses interest in your teeth altogether. Unless it's something really minor, I recommend to stay away.

The team at BK Dental is great! Dr. Kaltchev is knowledgeable and communicative, and Siba (the…read morehygienist) is friendly and gives helpful input. A much more positive experience than I've had with previous dental teams. I highly recommend them.

UPDATE: The manager apologized for wrongly charging me 95 dollars for my second visit and refunded…read moremy card. If I could give less than 1 star I would. The doctor is probably a nice person but he was completely useless. I've been here twice and both time he charged me 95 dollars to tell he couldn't do anything about it. I guess the first time was a consultation fee but the second time he charged me for "examination fee". I literally saw him for 2 minutes and he said he couldn't do anything. Ridiculous service and the receptionist was incompetent

Dr. Alisa is a wonderful, passionate, loving, caring doctor. I highly recommend this doctor. All…read morestaff is very friendly

I found Brilliant Smiles through Yelp reviews 3 years ago and was not disappointed!…read more Dr. Alisa and the team always make going to the dentist a pleasant experience. They consistently check to make sure you're comfortable and not in any pain. Super easy to make an appointment as there's always flexibility and availability. I can even text the office if I need to reschedule my appointment. Always convenient and super helpful! 5 stars!

Philip Debossu is a professional, patient and very passionate Dentist. Every time I see him I learn…read moresomething new. If there is a problem with the tooth, he takes time to explain everything, tells me what the options are and then together we make a decision on what to do next. Wanda Rolon is extremely gentle and thorough Hygienist . She takes the necessary time to clean efficiently without rushing. No cutting corners here! I highly recommend Sonrisa Dental! I know I can trust them with my teeth because they provide high-quality care!

I cannot say enough great things about Dr. Debossu, Wanda, and the rest of the staff at this…read morepractice. After being jerked around at a different practice, I came here for a second opinion. Dr. Debossu listened to my issues and came up with a treatment plan. I began having extreme pain as my wisdom tooth was descending, and Dr. Debossu fit me in immediately to extract the tooth. He also followed up via text message and I was able to have an open dialogue about any pain post-op. I came back three days later to have a cleaning and Wanda not only did a great job, she was helpful to offer tips, samples, and suggestions for keeping my teeth as clean as possible. I would like to shout from the rooftops how amazing this practice is and honestly have been referring friends left and right. I can't say enough wonderful things about this practice!

Dr. Kim was super skilled and professional. My tooth was difficult to work with but I'm happy with…read morethe result. The office was clean and organized, retro vibe.

This dentist was Not proactive to my dental needs…read more Dr. Kim told me not to chew anything hard on a fractured tooth. I ended up at another dentist and received a root canal. Dr. Kim did not seem to care about my teeth. Many horrible experiences.