I cannot say enough good things about Dr. David Barack and all of the people in his office. Besides his obvious expertise, Dr. Barack is calm and comforting, perfect for me as I am a big worrier. I have total confidence in his ability to handle anything. My tooth implant procedure went beautifully and was just about pain free. Everyone in the office is lovely to work with. Dr. Barack is perhaps the nicest and kindest dental professional I have ever met. I am very grateful to have found him. read more

This place does it right! I needed additional gum grafting after a several year hiatus, but had previously had several done at another periodontist's office in another town. The previous periodontist I had seen was unable to perform the grafting, so I looked around for another nearby office where I could schedule a consultation. After looking around and reading many positive reviews, I scheduled my consultation with Dr. Gupta. After stepping foot in this beautiful office, I could already tell that I would love it - it's so professionally run! The employees have headsets, the communication I received was friendly and consistent, and it's almost like a spa - I was offered sparkling water, there is calming music, a lava lamp, etc. On the day of my surgery, I was given eye protection, headphones with a choice of music to listen to, and the warmest, fluffiest blanket - I was so comfortable and relaxed. My pre-and post-op instructions were very clear, I was given all of the proper products I would need (mouthwash, chlorhexidine, plenty of gauze, long q-tips, etc) and everything went incredibly smoothly (Dr. Gupta was fantastic!) This office truly cares about the patient experience and I will most definitely recommend to others if they are in need of dental procedures. read more

Dr. Gupta is terrific. His bedside manner is wonderful and his skills are outstanding. The entire staff at Old Orchard Periodontics is the best. I truly recommend them very highly. Thank you. Dr. Gupta and staff! read more

First time with Dr Barrack : Highly recommended. Found this practice: Knowlegable. Thorough. Compasstionate. read more

Super invested in their patients. Terrific at their work. And just plain really nice people.

Thank you, Dr. Barack, Victoria, Sally, and the whole practice for the outstanding care. I'm so thankful that we have a practice of your caliber in our area. We were referred to Dr. Barack by our regular dentist to look at a worrisome issue. Old Orchard Periodontics squeezed us in the next day and provided a thorough diagnostic examination and a very thoughtful analysis of the issue. I recommend this practice for discerning clients who are seeking the highest level of care. The office and the skill of the staff are state of the art. read more

I went to Dr Barack for a dental implant. First He had to extract my tooth. Now I have the implant. I had no pain after the implant was put in. I had minimal pain after the extraction, which is always the worst part. The process was painless. I can't say enough about the Dr and his team. They communicate thoroughly so that I knew what to do to prep for my procedures and how to care for my mouth afterwards. Knowing what to expect really helps to reduce stress The their follow up is extraordinary. All his staff are friendly and knowledgeable and happy. The office is welcoming and very clean. No one likes dental work, however when the Dr. makes it painless and puts you at ease, then it's not so bad! I felt very taken care of and respected. I highly recommend Dr Barack. read more

Professional, courteous, and friendly. Dr. David Barack is the real deal, not just a Dentist but someone who understands his craft and excels at what he does. His office cares for you and makes certain everything is done right from beginning to professional follow through. When you take a free water tell Dr. Barack Uncle Louie sent you for a special treat. He will have no idea what you are talking about if you are the first to do this. read more

I'm in the process of getting a molar implant. Just finished w/ a "sinus lift" surgery/procedure since I needed more bone. Dr Barack really focuses on patient safety-serious infection control. And I had no pain, during or after!! I've had more pain from a simple filling w/ injections. Could not believe it! His staff is wonderful(as is he), friendly, professional and everyone knows their business. And they are all super organized & efficient. The best periodontist I have ever experienced. read more

I wanted to take a few minutes to let say how impressed I am with the Old Orchard Periodontics (OOP), staff and doctors. I have had somewhere in the neighborhood of a dozen dental procedures in my life (jaw surgery, wisdom teeth extraction, crowns, root canals - you name it), and their office is by far the most focused and dedicated to their patients of any I have experience. They made such a noticeable effort to make me feel warm, welcome and relaxed every time I stepped in the office. I can't tell you how often I have walked into a doctor's or dentist's office and I feel like I'm either bothering the receptionist or wasting her time. I have the exact opposite reaction when I walk in OOP From the neck pillows during surgery, to the pick-your-own-playlist, to the e-mail reminders, they really get customer service on every level. They encouraged me to contact them for any reason, and Dr. Barack even called me to see how I was doing post surgery?!!! I have NEVER had that happen before. I thank them for making what is too often an uncomfortable and difficult experience so much better. read more

Dr. Barack is an excellent periodontist. He is more skilled than your average periodontist. I had a bad dental situation that got worse under the care of my prior periodontist. After several years of care under that periodontist, my dental situation had no good options. My regular dentist referred me to Dr. Barack. He came up with several good options that I didn't even know were possible. I chose the best option that would fix my mouth & which will hopefully be maintenance free for decades to come. I feel very fortunate to have been referred to such a skilled & caring periodontist (& his staff) who was able to satisfactorily resolve my major dental problems. I had no problems or complications during treatment with Dr. Barack whereas I did while under the care of my prior periodontist. Dr. Barack isn't in any dental networks but that wasn't a negative. They charge very reasonable & competitive rates for the significantly superior care that you receive. I live an hour away from his office but figured out early on that he's an excellent periodontist so driving that far was worth it! I would recommend him to my family & friends. I'm very thankful to Dr. Barack & his staff for making my bad dental situation turn out great! I couldn't have asked for better care than what I received from his office. read more

I am so impressed with the level of care, concern and compassion that I received by the whole staff at the Old Orchard Periodontics office. All of Dr. Barack's staff are friendly, knowledgeable, welcoming and nice people to work with. I was extremely nervous when I went into an appointment for gum surgery at Old Orchard Periodontics. From the office staff (Jackie+), to the surgical team (Cathie and Jen), as well as Dr. Barack, all helped to calm my nerves and to make my experience a lot less stressful than I had thought it was going to be. They showed compassion about how scared I felt and they communicated each step of the way before, during and after the procedure. They made sure that I knew that I could stop them at any time for questions, concerns or needs and that my comfort and care were top priority. After the surgery, Dr. Barack called to make sure all was going well and to remind me of the steps to take at home post-surgery. I cannot say enough about Dr. Barack and his team. I highly recommend Dr. Barack. Thank you Dr. Barack's team. read more

I had dental cleaning with Jody and she was great and answered all of my questions. Dr. Barack and his team have my highest recommendation.

I had to get a tooth implant. I am usually a pretty cool patient, but was very apprehensive having heard the description, of what the procedure entails (drilling into bone and screwing in a screw, to which a crown will be attached when it heals). Sounded to me like medieval torture. But with Dr Barack it was just not that bad at all... The most important thing of course is that he is really good at what he does. But combined with his technical skill is his patient empathy and chair side manner. He is totally focused on the patient. He asked for constant feed back during the operation, pain control, comfort level, etc...and this really made a difference. I brought my own little radio, and just closed my eyes and turned up the sound when I saw the drill coming and it really worked. I do suggest someone drive you home, if possible, even tho the staff said it wasn't necessary. I was a little shaky and glad my husband insisted on coming, (even tho I told him not to). 5 STARS FROM ME...he was great. read more

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this office! I am dentist/periodontics phobic and they are so kind and gentle to me. I see Coreen for my cleanings and I cannot recommend her enough! My gums have never looked so good! Both doctors are outstanding. I could not image going anywhere else! read more

This is going to be long, because I have a lot to say, but it is all good, and worth the read-- especially if you are a patient who has spent a lot of time in a chair or on an exam table like myself. Being a paramedic, and having been born with a bi-lateral cleft palate, I have both been worked on and done my fair share of work. Seen a lot, experienced a lot. When I tell you this is a 5 star operation, I have a good frame of reference. Went in yesterday for implant review. I need to get my bridge replaced. Some quick initial points that immediately impressed me when I walked in: CLEAN. All three people behind the reception desk looked up and smiled as I approached. Fun, genuine banter as we did the insurance card/HIPPA exchange. I was then instructed to take a seat and offered to help myself to a free coffee or bottled water as I waited. I looked down at the coffee table to find two sets of readers, "cheater glasses" provided for anyone who could benefit. I probably only sat there 10 minutes, (I was early, they were on time.) I would have happily sat there longer. Lovely and comfortable reception area. When I was ushered back into the exam room, my X-rays were already up on the screen ready to go. But here's what was cool, the girl who ushered me in knew my name and said it. I go by "Mia" though my form says "Maria" I always write "Mia" in parenthesis next to it because nobody calls me "Maria" and it's just weird. She sits me down, takes my BP, all good, nice gal. She leaves, 3 seconds later Courtney comes in to do the periodontal exam. Walks in, says, "Hi Mia." Starts chatting me like I knew her from the gym or something. Super cool, relaxed. And then she began one of the quickest, most thorough exams that I have ever experienced. ON POINT. She was methodical, precise, and on it. Impressive. Get this, I needed to get a CT scan, and I have captive bead ring earrings, she was like, "No problem, I can get those out for you and back in, I used to have those." AND SHE DID. (This was not the experience I had the last time I had to take these out for a shoulder CT, resulting in a trip back to the piercing shop to the guy who put them in originally.) So, we walk over to CT, guess what, the woman there says, "Hi Mia, come right this way." Again my name. Really? Wow... I have to tell you, if you've been around the medical world you're whole life like I have, that CT scanning machine was sweet. Probably the coolest thing I've seen next to the program Dr. Barack had for modeling implants. In 5 minutes time we were back to the exam room. Never once was I left sitting for more than 3-5 minutes TOPS, and that could be an over-estimate. In comes Dr. Barack. This is just a good guy who really cares. Is he professional, is he precise, is he detailed? Yes, but including all of those things that you would naturally expect and demand in a medical professional that is about to rip your front teeth out, he also has a heart. This guy clearly cares and wants the best outcome for his patients. Very cool. That is conveyed immediately in his demeanor, in his detailed line of questioning, and in his protocol. He actually sat down with a white board and Sharpie and drew up options with me for my procedure like we were diagraming plays on the sideline! How cool is that?! I had to work hard to come up with questions to ask him so I didn't look like a dud because he was that thorough. And there was no rush... He spent a bug chunk of time with me. All of his staff did, and there never was the feeling like they were 'turning 'em out,' like a bakery counter. This was first class service. Premier. And I tell you again, I have been on every end of it. Anyway, when we were all done reviewing my case, scans, etc., I then sat down with Shelly and discussed every aspect of the procedure from pain medicine, post-op diet restrictions, to a complete review of financing options. If you are wondering, YES: "MIND BLOWN." Far and away THE BEST front to back patient care I have ever received (and I LOVE my ear Dr a lot, but his waiting room is a nightmare.) If you do not consult Dr. David Barack given the opportunity, you have missed out on exemplary care. This is a quality practice that is dedicated to every aspect of their job. Go there! I took the time to write this detailed review because it matters. Good patient care matters. Great patient care needs to be shouted from the mountain tops. GO THERE! read more

I always told myself that if I ever wrote a review recommending a doctor and his/her practice, I would have to be 100% positive that this would be a place I would recommend any family member or close friend. When you choose a doctor, you are entrusting them with your health and most likely investing significant amounts of time with multiple visits. I could not be happier with my choice in Dr. Barack - he is an amazing doctor! From the moment you walk into his beautiful and friendly office, you are treated with the utmost care. Although you will be impressed by the layout of the office and the exam rooms, you are equally impressed by his organized and patient-focused staff. I was nervous about getting a dental implant and when I met with the surgical assistants (first with Renia and later with Larsa) I made sure I asked a list of questions that were each answered with patience and care. They walked me through all my concerns and treated me with such kindness. It got even better when I met with Dr. Barack. Right off the bat, he puts you at ease. He takes his time in answering any concerns, he explains all the steps to your procedure, and he makes it clear that your health is his first priority. He is - simply put - a very nice person! I recently found out that I require another implant, and I could not imagine being treated by anyone other than Dr. Barack and his incredible staff! read more

Dr Barack and his staff offer the best professional dental care I have experienced. I just had my first implant so understandably was very nervous. What makes them different? They get to know you as a person so they see beyond the patient. They explain the procedure in layman's terms and take time to answer questions. They are friendly and reassuring. They call afterwards to make sure you are doing okay and answer any questions you may have forgotten to ask. Their approach went above and beyond my expectations and I would recommend them in a heartbeat. read more

I had a good experience with Dr. Barack. I found out a few years ago that I had two teeth that were dying and that they needed to be extracted and replaced with implants (about a 9 month procedure). I interviewed several dentists, oral surgeons, and periodontists before I met Dr. Barack. I choose Dr. Barack to extract my two dying teeth and to place the implants. After Dr. Barack was done with his part of the implant procedure, the final phase was handled be a cosmetic dentist that I chose on my own. Dr. Barack did a great job. He treated me like an intelligent adult, he explained the whole procedure to me from start to finish, he did advanced x-rays in his office, so there were no surprises when he started surgery, he worked closely with the cosmetic dentist to ensure that I would have a healthy and attractive final result, he was very patient with my fear of dentists and surgery, he gave me lots of local anesthesia so that I had very little pain, he called me the night after my surgery to see how I was doing, and he provided several follow up visits to make sure the implants were healing and that the crowns were done right. Also, Dr. Barack's office is very clean and very attractive and all his staff members from the dental assistants to the people who set appointments and handle billing were very pleasant and professional. And when I got the bills, there were no surprises - I was charged exactly what I was told in advance I would be charged. Thank you Dr. Barack. read more

I was not Impressed at all. The staff seemed rather fake. I did not get any real good anwers to my Questions. I would not go back.

The first word that comes to mind when thinking about Old Orchard Periodontics is professionalism in the fullest extent of the word. I have been a patient at Old Orchard for some 14 years and I can honestly say that from the moment I walk into the reception area I am made to feel genuinely welcome The young ladies at the reception desk make you feel totally comfortable. Beyond the reception area, the attention in the procedure rooms speaks of absolute professional attention from the time of preparation by the very capable assistants to the actual procedure by the doctor. How can I forget my last visit which was a major procedure. When the doctor phoned me to check on my condition and asked how was the pain I could honestly answer with a question: "What pain?" Truly there was none.. read more

Dr. Barack is a great doc. No matter how busy his office is, he always creates time for your questions and concerns. His staff is very professional and friendly. The office is run the most efficiently I have ever seen. I wish other businesses ran as tight a ship as he does. I highly recommend this office! read more

I had the first part of my implant done in NYC and when I moved to Chicago, I was referred to Dr. Barack to complete the final procedures. Naturally, I was very nervous going under the knife with a doctor of whom I knew nothing about but the moment I walked in their office, I felt at ease. Everyone who works there is extremely kind, helpful, and professional, from the receptionist to the assistants to Dr. Barack himself. He made sure I was comfortable every step of the way while informing me of everything he was doing while performing the surgery. He also had me come in a few times just to check to see that everything was alright at no extra charge. I would definitely recommend him as he is not only skillful, honest, open, and professional but also very sensitive and attentive to his patients' needs. read more

If anyone out there needs periodontal work, this is the place to go. They are professional, informative, and just plain nice people. My daughter had a tooth implant and the pain management was so good, far different than her experience at another place with her wisdom teeth. In addition, there are different payment options and the office is willing to work with you to come up with a payment plan. My daughter and I are both very pleased. Although we hope to not have occasion to see Dr. Barack after my daughter's treatment is complete, if we need work done we will not be scared at all because they do everything possible to keep you comfortable. read more

I had gum surgery last week with Dr. Barack, and I just want to say what a wonderful experience it was. From the moment I sat in the chair, everyone was so kind and considerate. I get anxiety when I have any kind of procedure, especially when it has to do with my mouth being frozen. I have a fear that I won't be able to swallow. Dr. Barack's staff was very careful to only numb my gums and made sure that my tongue and throat were suctioned so no numbing medication came near the area. I never felt bad about being anxious. So far, I am healing quite nicely and am expected to have a full recovery. I would highly recommended Dr. Barack and his staff! read more

Dr. Barack was able to surgically implant two teeth for me when I was told by other doctors that I would not be able to have implants. Dr. Barack is caring, professional and most of all a highly skilled surgeon. I am so glad I went to him for a second opinion! read more

recently i had a procedure done for my receding gums. november 13, 2013. this is the second time dr. david barack,did surgery on me., dr. barack's office is in skokie, in old orchard shopping center (westfield) they call now. i was soooo uptight the first time i had the procedure. in my 60 years, i have never been so impressed with a doctor and staff. i felt like "queen for a day". as soon as i walked in the staff was warm, welcoming and attentive. they patiently answered all my questions. i was a nervous wreck, they calmed me.down. the ladies that assisted dr. barack in my surgery were very comforting and prepared me after surgery. , i cannot say enough about how great dr. david barack is. dr. barack is a pleasure to do business with. he is caring, very knowledgeable, explains all to you and has a wonderful bed side manor. when i needed a shot i felt nothing, and i am a big baby. i have had other doctors, but i know from experience what a fine dedicated, caring doctor he is. dr. barack said if i have any concerns to call him, anytime. even if it was in the middle of the nite!!!! many doctors would not allow this. they would drop that patient. i did call dr. barack after business hours, he couldn't be any nicer. i am completely satisfied and definitely would recommend dr. david barack to family and friends. read more