Unfortunately I find myself, again, having to deal with the fallout of ignorant unprofessional…read moreemployees. It's such a shame because I find Dr Alkass to be an excellent dentist. However I'm afraid that I'm going to be, again, in the market for a new one. I was waiting in the waiting area for my cleaning when I overheard the "girls" at the front desk talking about an incident that occurred two nights prior where a young female police officer and her partner were shot. (The young female officer lost her life and the young male officer is in critical condition.) one of the females who I will identify as "the hygienist" says, I can't wait to see what really happened, I bet they were really aggressive and that's why they got shot. You know male police officers are so aggressive" not females, but males. I bet they deserved it because it doesn't just happen." Now I don't know about you but if I'm a police officer and my coworker was just shot to death. I don't want to hear your ignorant opinion about a job you know nothing about. There's enough negativity and ignorance about policing, I certainly don't need to hear it at my dentist's office. The problem nowadays is that people don't know enough about being professional in a work environment and they certainly don't know when to keep their mouths shut. I would love for this woman to lose her job over the fact that she just lost a client but that probably won't happen. It really is a shame because I really do like Dr Alkass but I'm not going to give my business to a place I consider a hostile environment. UPDATE: Dr Alkass called shortly after this happened and was absolutely horrified about the situation. It turns out that the woman who was going to be cleaning my teeth was a temp who was taking the place of the excellent regular hygienist that they have named Milena. He assured me that the woman I encountered would not be back working at his business. We talked about the fact that in a professional environment there's just no place for that. Thank You Dr Alkass. I really appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to give me a call as the last thing I wanted to do was leave your practice because you're so good at what you do.

Enough said. They cancelled my appointment two hours prior due to not clicking the confirmation…read morebutton in a text message reminder. When I called them to confirm the appt they had already given my time slot away. Profit over patients. I hate this place. DO NOT GO THERE!!!!

AMANDA DID THE MOST AMAZING JOB! SHE IS INCREDIBLE! Dr. G and her team work seamlessly together to…read moremake the experience as comfortable as possible. It's very clear that they are trying to set up their patients for ongoing success and that they really care. Would highly recommend!! Good job Amanda.

Yeah yeah another 5 star review. I can't believe I I've been a patient of Dr Gargiulo for over 16…read moreyears. When I first met Dr Gargiulo my mouth was in bad shape. Together we made a plan to restore my gums,bone grafts, and implants. I now get my teeth cleaned every 3 months. As for the Dr and staff I am never disappointed in her work. She is very rarely running behind and her hygienists are thorough and professional. The receptionists always greet you with a smile and they never ignore you. Dr Gargioulo takes pride in her work and is always up to date with the newest equipment. When I visit I am never scared or worried. The Dr will be straight with me and offer options as well. Everyone she has referred for work she doesn't perform (root canal example) have been just as professional and understanding of my anxiety of seeing the dentist I can go on and on about how much I appreciate this office but I'm sure you know by now I won't go anywhere else'. would refer anyone complaining about their dentist or Periodontist.

Affinity Smiles has changed my perspective and reduced my dentist anxiety …read more During my first appointment, I was nervous because of bad experiences with previous dentists. However, I'm happy to say that coming here has made my appointments less stressful and enjoyable! The waiting room is cozy, well-cleaned, and the environment is calm. James was the first person I interacted with--he was helpful and welcoming. We had a brief discussion of anime, tattoos, and other random topics . I believe he decorated the waiting area this month, which made it even cozier and a perfect fit for the spooky season ! I met with Iskho, who is incredible! Iskho is sweet, informative, and funny. During my appointment, he was gentle with my teeth and would describe to me what he saw and would discuss methods on how to improve. We exchanged anime suggestions and tattoos, which made my appointment fun. Dr. Raina is amazing. She was very welcoming and kind during our first interaction, and took notes on my past dental history. She understood my uneasiness and treated me with patience and care. Similar to Iskho, she would describe to me what issues I had and how we could resolve them. I would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Raina, Iskho, and James. You've made going to the dentist a stress-free and even enjoyable experience! I look forward to my dentist appointments instead of dreading them months in advance, so thank you, Dr. Raina, Iskho, and James. You all are the best .

I have been with Dr. Kochikaran for more than 14 years before she started her Affinity Smiles. She…read moreis gentle and capable, and she always explains each step during the procedure so you can expect what happens. I used to be scared of dentist appointment, but with Dr. K, I LOOK FORWARD to it each time even with two crowns (today). She never pushes for unnecessary treatment, but explains pros and cons and let you make your own decision. I have witnessed the technical updates at Affinity Smiles, which makes the dental work even more comfortable and faster. The staff is always friendly and joyful, and you can tell they enjoy their job from the atmosphere in the office. I highly recommend this clinic.

This office is pretty old school, but then again - he doesnt take insurance, so its not like he's…read moremakin mint here. He's a really kid friendly and the DVD's they show you on proper maintenance are really informative. Do go here.

I've been a patient of Dr. Nick's for over 20 years. When I first started seeing him my children…read morewere in preschool. Every six months, when our appointments would come back around, I would say to the kids, "Guess where we are going today?!" "Where, where??" they would exclaim. "To Dr. Nick's!" I would reply and then, they would jump up and down, clapping and singing "Yea! Yea! Dr. Nick's Dr. Nick's!!" There is no better compliment for a dentist than the knowledge that even the youngest child is not only not afraid of seeing him, but looks forward to their appointment with glee. I would not think of going to anyone else.

I've been a patient of Dr. Connolly for the past twenty years so this review is long overdue. My…read morecrown came loose yesterday and came off in a gummy candy. Dr. Connolly fit me into his busy schedule and fixed it no problem. The office is immaculate with the most up to date equipment and technology to serve their patients. I'm always greeted with a warm reception. Dr. Connolly and his assistant Tosha are the best. They exemplify what a dental office and experience should be.

I am not unique in the least about having anxiety around dental procedures. I went to see Dr…read moreConnolly after blowing off my dentist visits for over a year. (closer to year and half). There was no judgement, and Dr Connolly and his team are empathetic, courteous, and responsive. I recently had my wisdom teeth removed, and Dr Connolly has been involved throughout and I even received a call following up on how I was doing. Still don't enjoy going to the dentist, but would much rather go here than anywhere else.

I would not recommend this dentist office. I had a crown completed by LPS in 2023 and it needed to…read morebe replaced in July, 2025 due to decay in margins left by LPS dentist. Insurance would not cover since less than 5 years for replacement. And extremely overpriced for any dental work.

Dr. Jeff and his team are amazing!! My family and I have been going to this practice for over 10…read moreyears and I trust Dr. Jeff completely. He has a very calm manner, does whatever needs to be done quickly and efficiently, is super knowledgeable, and makes going to the dentist actually pleasant! He is amazing with kids; I don't know how he does it but my kids don't fight me at all going to see him, it is easy! He has treated my family from general dentistry, to grinding teeth, to whitening my teeth, I know my teeth have never been healthier because of Dr. Jeff and his care over the last decade. Highly, highly recommend!!

I have been going to Uptown Dentistry for about 20 years. This dental office (Park Ridge) is…read morebeautifully appointed with an attentive, efficient and friendly staff. You will never have to wait long for your appointments. Cleanings, x-rays, etc are finished in record time. And, when you have an emergency, they will squeeze you in and take care of you flawlessly. Jeff is honest, caring & so good at his job! I have been to a lot of dental offices in the past and this is literally the best. I have recommended this office to many of my friends and family and they contact me afterwards, thanking me for the experience!

I had scheduled appointments for me and my 3 children. I received a call to confirm appointments…read morefor the next day at 10:48am. I'm a teacher, so was unable to answer my phone. By 1:43pm my appointments were all canceled. I called back at 3:00 (as soon as I could) and they had indeed already given the appointments away. I was given less than 3 hours to confirm. Their customer service is why we will not be going back.

I am new to the area and had to choose a dental provider close to me. The best decision I've made…read morewhen it comes to choosing a Dentist. Fast, reliable and always on time. Great staff and Dr. Karwowski is super cool. I'm recommending all my friends and Co- workers because of the great experience.

My mom is a former dental hygienist so all of my former dentists were some of her colleagues. While…read morethey were excellent dentists, some of them could have used a few lessons in patient services which I think indirectly made me nervous about dentists. Dr. Dalia is the first "outside the industry bubble" for me, but I was super impressed by this place! The actual place is super comfortable and relaxing. Nice music and what they have on the TV is a little odd, but I was able to change the channel. They put on those home flipper shows which makes me think that this place is mostly Sauganash Moms lol. They have Hulu and Netflix so...cool! As you probably can already tell, I am used to a real "old school" dentist so I was very impressed by all the doodads and technology they had which greatly improved my comfort and made a much better memory of a dentist office. I was in for a DEEP cleaning which was done with a load of novacane. While she really numbed me down alot, her assessment for how long it was going to last was accurate. She was also a bit faster than I expected, but her work got my "mom's seal of approval lol" (she wanted to see). I will admit that it has been awhile since I have been in for a cleaning so I have some work cut out for me. Still, Dr. Dalia explained it to me like I was an adult and didn't try to dumb it down. She was able to use technology like my mouth was a football field and she was drawing up plays. I kind of liked that. One overlooked part was the cost and insurance. While it was still "expensive", the prices did match up with what my insurance estimated it would be. I know one of the biggest problems with dentists are insurance. This office seems to have it down and provides quite a bit of transparency of how much it costs. Since my parents paid for my dental work growing up, I have never seen a bill for something quali major. At "worst" the prices here are fair which for a medical/dental practice, is still pretty positive. We will see how my next appointments go, but Dr. Dalia was awesome and I am glad I finally stopped by to get my teeth worked on.

Dr Dalia is warm and friendly as is her staff. The office…read moreis clean and inviting with state of the art equipment. I drink a lot of tea making my teeth very yellow. The cleaning I received was thorough and my teeth never looked so clean. She mentioned one of my teeth had a split going across it where a filling was and recommended I get a cap before it brakes and causes more trouble and pain. The procedure was quick and easy and I'm so glad I did. The color matches and I'm so happy with the results. She also bonded my front tooth which cracked which I've been living with for a while. It's made such a difference in my smile. Highly recommend Dr. Delia you won't be disappointed

This review is a little late, but here it goes:…read more Around Thanksgiving I had noticed that a 6 yr. old crown was becoming discolored at the base, near my gum line. Subsequently I was experiencing some slight pain deep within tooth, noticeable every once in awhile. Due to a the occasional pain, my dentist suggested I visit the Endo and get their expert opinion before he put a brand new crown on a tooth; a tooth that possibly needed another root canal. My dentist gave me a referral to Park Ridge Endodontics I easily made an appointment at PR Endodontics. I arrived at my first appointment with my referral slip . Dr. C. asked me what was going on, examined the tooth and performed some tests, as well as more in-depth X-rays; X-rays my dentist couldn't provide. She did notice an area deep in my canal that needed to be retreated. She gave me several treatment options (pulling the tooth, leaving the tooth alone and doing nothing or root canal therapy). I chose the option that allowed me to keep my tooth intact. I made another appointment so that I could return for the root canal procedure several weeks later. Dr. C. cleaned and retreated my problem area and I was in and out of the office in no time. My tooth has been perfect ever since my visit with her. She was very kind, smart and explained what she was doing during the procedure. My treatment was taken care of in one visit and I was able to return to my general dentist for a new crown several weeks after. All my visits were done between Thanksgiving and Christmas, so I really appreciated that. I was blessed with great dental coverage, so what I paid out-of-pocket was nominal in my opinion. I appreciated the reminder text messages about upcoming appointments. Super clean treatment areas and an inviting reception area. Friendly office staff. They answered my insurance questions with no trouble. Saturday hours! I've since moved away from the NW 'burbs, but I highly recommend PR Endodontics to family and friends still in the area.

I needed to have a root canal and was referred to Dr. Fitzgerald at Northwest Endodontics. He and…read morethe staff were friendly and the care was excellent! The office was super clean with state of the art equipment. I would highly recommend this practice.