7/27/26. This week I requested an emergency appointment at Evanston Dental and was seen the next…read moremorning. The dentist and her assistant were very courteous and professional. I was 100% satisfied and highly recommend them. Pat Zelinski

Unfortunately not a top notch dentist!!! Avoid this…read moredentist, uses cheap material, after few months filling will come out. There is no patient care ,he is after money !!!! Review by Renne S ? thats his wife , apparently office manager? Outrageous !!! Conflict of interest !!!

Practices like this are why some people view the entire dental profession with distrust…read more This office pushed me into unnecessary and expensive procedures. They play up a sense of urgency and heavy handed tactics to get you to agree. My biggest regret is not getting a second opinion. For all their modernity, they are incapable of gathering an accurate estimate from your insurance. I have never had this experience with any other dental practice; the final bill has always aligned with the insurance estimate. At Artful Smiles, the bill was always, always significantly more than the delivered estimate. When I questioned the office on this, they told me to take it up with my insurance. Again, I have never had another dental practice (or doctor's office) do this. To give some idea of how absurd their pricing is, I was quoted $1,000 (with insurance!) for a crown. I am mortified to say I just accepted this without question. The final bill, however, was nearly $2,000 for a single crown. The crown broke down within a few years. I had a replacement done at North Shore Dental down the street for under $400. This office profits on scamming their clients and exploiting people in need of care. There are plenty of honest dentists in Evanston; I urge you to entrust your dental care to anyone other than these scam artists.

I have been going to Artful Smiles for a while, and while the care is generally good, I am getting…read moresick of them pushing random extra treatments, especially when they don't fully explain what they are. They convinced me to do Invisalign a few years ago. Not covered by my insurance, and the only discount they offered was if I paid in full up front. So, sure, I did it, and yes, I am glad I did it in the end, but the process was very frustrating. They said I would be swapping out aligners over the course of about 8 months, but that it could take a little longer. They did not explain that they would be placing semi-permanent attachments on my teeth until I was sitting in the chair. I felt like, oh, this is basically the same thing as having braces again. I followed all of their instructions, but it still took about two years to finish the process. At what I thought was the end of my Invisalign treatment, since they said it was the end, they had me sign a piece of paper that said they actually recommended further treatment. They'd been "fine-tuning" everything on the top, but apparently thought something else was needed on the bottom, but hadn't addressed that in the six months prior, so that I could have been wearing different bottom aligners, or something? I was vexed at this complete lack of information, only to have a hygienist sit down to put a wire retainer on the inside of my bottom teeth without saying ANYTHING. I had to ask, wait, what are you doing??? All of the Invisalign aside, they also recommended me for gum graft surgery to fix some gum recession, something that wearing those retainers for months/years actually exacerbates, yet another thing that was never explained. The last two times I have gone in for a cleaning, I really didn't like the male hygienist at all. He was very heavy-handed, poking my gums to measure each tooth for recession, and then "check for bleeding," like, yeah, my gums might bleed if you're jamming a metal pick into them. He also pulled up my X-rays and pointed at a couple of different spots and was like, "Yeah, these look like they're going to turn into cavities," before pushing some new spot-treatment. There was literally nothing on the X-ray to see, and I really wondered why the hygienist and not the actual dentist would be making calls like that. I've had one cavity in my entire life (of course, discovered and filled at Artful Smiles), so I was pissed off that this guy was pushing yet another expensive "treatment," yet again without any explanation of what it is, the cost or how long the "treatment" takes. After looking it up, I saw that it's very expensive, not covered by insurance, I guess approved in the US, but not widely used by dentists. Maybe it's great for some people, but I did not appreciate the aggressiveness. I shouldn't have to fend off unnecessary costs every time I get a cleaning.

I went to Elements Dental Studio for the first time today. My whole experience was amazing. I had…read morex-rays and a cleaning, and an initial evaluation. I saw Mary, Dr. Berman's assistant who was incredibly kind and did all she could to make me calm and comfortable. I then saw Dr. Berman who was personable, professional, and incredbily kind. She made sure I understood everything. I could tell she loves her work and cares about her patients. It was also completely evident that she and this office are client centered. I cannot say enough good about them. I am deeply grateful.

Dr. Berman and her staff are fantastic. My hygienist (Yadi) did an amazing job. I couldn't…read morerecommend them more highly.

Dr Chun is great for many reasons. He's gentle, never causes pain, and refers to other providers…read morewhenever necessary. Often when more than one option is possible, he provides you with information on both. Also, he has really good hygienists. Pam is especially good. And as a patient I prefer less costly interventions as long as it doesn't compromise my teeth. And Dr. Chun helps me meet that goal. For all those reasons, I see Dr. Chun at Evanston Dental.

Dr. Nolan Chun and his team are incredibly patient, gentle, and kind during every visit! Dr. Chun…read moreis not the type of dentist that recommends unnecessary fillings. In my case, he said we would wait to see if the problem would resolve over time with fluoride toothpaste. Although I did end up needing the filling eventually, Dr. Chun was extremely patient and reassuring, especially knowing my high anxiety with needles. In addition, I never realized that I was grinding my teeth until visiting this office. This was the first dentist that brought it up to me, even though some of my teeth are visibly ground down. The dental hygienists are very kind, explain why they do what they do, and are very gentle with teeth sensitivity. I would especially recommend Dr. Chun and his team to anyone with dental or medical anxiety or tooth sensitivity.

After going to the same local dentist for six years until they retired, my husband and I just had…read moreour first visit here for a routine exam and cleaning. The receptionist, X-Ray nurse, hygienist and dentist were all super friendly and very professional. The place and equipment looks nice and clean. We felt we were in very good hands.

New to Evanston I chose dr Gordon from a list. Unsure what to expect. Got there 15 minutes early…read more Did the check in forms. And waited nearly 15 minutes past my appointment. Hygienist greeted me to do the x-rays. She was very nice and informative. She ask did photos of my teeth. This was a first for me and I thought it was cool. I really liked the dentist. He was quite thorough. I definitely thought he was more thorough than my previous dentist. He explained the x-rays.

Dr. Michelle Pelc is the greatest dentist I have ever had. She cares for my wife, 2 kids, and…read moremyself. Dr. Pelc genuinely cares for her patients. She is a master of her craft and always does what is in the best interest of her patients. No one better than Dr Pelc!!!

You know, if I had written this review maybe 3-4 months ago, it would have been five stars, over…read morethe top, and very positive. In the time since then, however, certain things have come to light and Dr. Pelc is no longer my dentist. I'm a person who sees his dentist (in this case, Dr. Pelc) very regularly, and possibly even MORE than regularly. 3-4 times a year, for both preventative cleanings and a filling here and there. Really, everything has been fine for the past few years that I've been seeing Dr. Pelc. I recently relocated, however, and needed to find a new dentist. Upon seeing this new dentist (maybe 2 months after having seen Dr. Pelc last), I opened my mouth, and after looking around a bit, my new dentist sat back and exclaimed "What dentist has been taking care of your teeth, and when was the last time you saw them?" When I asked why, the dentist proceed to show me cracked teeth, deep cavities, and tons of other issues that simply could not have developed in the 2 month span since I last saw Dr. Pelc. As it turns out, Dr. Pelc's "conservative approach" is sometimes to do nothing, when something REALLY needs to be done. Because of missed diagnoses, cavities left untreated, and other issues, I'm now in extreme pain, and am needing about $2000 of dental work AFTER my insurance. I've had the findings independently corroborated by another dentist, and wasn't the least bit surprised to hear that a close friend (also a previous patient of Dr. Pelc) was given a similar report by their new dentist. I take care of my teeth, and I rely on my dentist to guide me, give me advice, and TREAT issues when they arise. Dr. Pelc is an exceptionally nice person, but all that niceness didn't go very far in helping to treat and prevent dental issues.

Be careful of this new dentist in Evanston. This is a relatively new practice…read more He wants to make sure that he and his staff leave office by 04:30p everyday and also enjoy his summer vacation time in Brazil. He squeezes every penny out of your dental insurance sometimes without providing adequate service and billing the dental insurance almost fraudulently. Dental practice can run only if the dentist and the staff are sincere towards his existing patients and is willing to put in some extra hours towards practice (especially when the practice is NEW). This is not the WAY dental clinics are run in and around Evanston. One General Dentist trying to attend on 4 different patients at the same time.

I can't say enough wonderful things about Dr. Amarante and his team! From the moment I called to…read moremake my appointment, they made me feel comfortable and welcomed. The assistants and hygienists are just as kind and attentive, and when you're in the chair, you can tell you're their only focus. I was surprised to see a negative review about him "squeezing every penny" from insurance, because my experience was the exact opposite. Dr. Amarante was very clear about my treatment plan and copays upfront, which I really appreciated. There were no surprises, just transparency and professionalism. I also love that they offer evening hours and only see patients by appointment, so he can give each person his full attention without feeling rushed. I came to this office after reading their 5-star reviews on Google, and I was definitely not disappointed. Dr. Amarante is thorough, honest, and caring. This is truly a 10/10 dental office and highly recommend Way Dental!

On a subsequent visit, Dr. Ami explained that, during my December 2025 visit, I had had…read moreuncontrolled bleeding and that she had assigned the hygienist trainees to staunch this. However, Dr. Ami should have explained this to me as soon as the problematic bleeding started. So, not dangerous, but still very poor communication by all staff.

Worst dental experience of my life. I have gone to this office 3 times, the first time I went was…read morefor a consultation. They put me in a room alone and forgot I was there! Then the hygienist kept insisting I was there for a cleaning. But I was only interested in a consultation. We agreed on a treatment plan and I paid them 1345.00. To cover the first visit 345$ and 1000$ towards my next visit. Second visit was to see an oral surgeon, have 3 teeth removed and to start a deep cleaning. Before this visit I was supposed to take antibiotics and pain killers. I went to my pharmacy to pick the medicine up, and it had been sent to a Walgreens, miles from my house, instead of my usual Isco pharmacy that I'd told them to send the prescription. At this appointment I was charged 6605$. The appointment was for 9:30, an hour later the surgeon shows up, not even knowing I was on his calendar for the day, then refused to perform the surgery. "My partner missed a day of work to accompany me" They started a partial deep cleaning and I was told the visit would be comped, due to lack of professionalism. After this visit I called to find out the balance of my account. I have insurance paying a portion and I am responsible for the rest. The BOOK KEEPER, is never available, and no one in the office can explain what I have paid for and what I still owe. So I was told by DR Ami that I would be refunded 100% since I'd already over paid by thousands for the work I'd had done Third appointment was to continue the deep cleaning. Once again I tried to get some knowledge of my bill and what I had paid for. Again, the book keeper was unavailable. I never made an appointment to finish the deep cleaning, they still owe me $456.00 and refuse to communicate with me any longer. So in short. If you want to pay thousands of dollars for unprofessional service, and billing with no explanation this is your dentist.