I had a dental implant done at Barrington Dental Wellness Center in July 2025, and it has been one…read moreof the worst medical experiences of my life. Since that procedure, I have lived with constant pain, burning, and pressure at the implant site. I understand that complications can sometimes happen - nerve irritation or damage is a known risk - but that is not why I am writing this review. What truly deserves 0 stars is how I was treated after I reported the problem. From the moment I first mentioned my pain, Dr. Ferdkoff was dismissive, unempathetic, and condescending. I can still remember him smirking while I was trying to explain what I was going through - as if my suffering was an inconvenience to him. When I asked questions, he brushed them off and told me that "some people just have that problem" and that I'd have to live with it. No concern. No effort to help. No compassion. During my final appointment in December 2025, I tried on the permanent crown, but it looked completely wrong - the color and shape were off. I told them I wasn't satisfied, so they screwed the temporary crown back on instead. Two days later, the pain became so intense that I ended up in the emergency room. That was the breaking point for me, and I knew I would never return to that clinic again. Thankfully, I was later able to get a refund and continue my treatment elsewhere. My new provider - a board-certified Orofacial Pain Specialist - confirmed that I had sustained nerve damage from the implant procedure. He advised removing the permanent crown and replacing it with a healing cap to reduce the pressure. He explained that the implant itself was placed close to a nerve and that removing it entirely could make things worse. He has since put me on nerve pain medication to manage the damage done. To make matters worse, I later discovered that the Glidewell implant system used by Barrington Dental Wellness Center is a budget option that many quality clinics do not even work with. My current dentist had to order special tools just to remove or adjust my crown because they didn't have compatible parts in office. I called Barrington to see if they could help remove the crown sooner, and their response was appalling. First, I was told I'd been "removed as a patient." Then, after multiple calls, Dr. Ferdkoff himself refused to help because he "didn't agree" with the specialist's recommendation - even though I was in pain and simply asking for temporary relief. His exact stance: not his problem. I have never written a review in my life, but this experience shook my faith in the medical profession. I trusted this clinic with my health and was treated like a nuisance once they got paid. Barrington Dental Wellness Center and Dr. Ferdkoff showed me what happens when profit comes before patients. If you value compassion, professionalism, and basic human decency, stay away from this place.

I have been at Barrington Dental for 2 yrs. Dr Vlad is the…read morefinest dentist. It's never been a chore to make appointments. They are located near Barrington Motor Works.

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.

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.

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!

Main Street Smiles was able to see me quickly in an emergency situation. I went in with an unusual…read moresituation & Dr Pattani fixed my problem with no pain and minimum expense. I appreciate the time and effort that he took to come to a solution.

This has been the month of dentists for me, as a small throbbing pain took me to my general…read moredentist, then to an endodontist for a root canal (not as bad as I thought), and finally to Main Street Smiles for an extraction and implant. Don't need to bore/gore you with the details, but I will say that all of my recent dental experiences have been way friendlier and less traumatic than what I can remember from my younger days visiting the dentist. I mean, did your dentist have flat screen tvs for you to watch while you got your tooth pulled? Main Street Smiles has it all. From a super friendly reception area to a charming office converted from a downtown home in main street Barrington, honestly, it feels less like going to the dentist and more like visiting a family member. For my procedures, I had Dr. Pattani, and he immediately put me at ease by confirming the procedures involved, showing me detailed images, and sharing how routine an extraction/implant procedure actually is. My endodontist mentioned that my case might be a bit more complicated, but Dr. Pattani did his due diligence, exploring, researching, and ultimately coming to his own conclusion as to what treatment/next steps were needed. Following the first major procedure, he personally checked on me several times to make sure my recovery was going well. In my case, I had very little pain and I'm eager to see the results of the implant take hold in future visits. It's all smiles for me here. And yes, those flat screen TVs are for real. If only I could schedule my cleanings on football days!

A friendly professional staff, Made a first time appointment…read moreeasily, also close to my home!! Met with Dr Zillow about implants ehich he explained in detail. I would recommend to friends.

I have had a fear of dentists since I was a child, I had a traumatic experience with the numbing…read moreshots at 6 years old and a traumatic experience with that dentist as well. I have avoided dentists for a long time, going once every two years for a cleaning. I went nearly 4 years before going to see the Dr's as Zorillas office. They did not shame me, they reassured me this was a wonderful step to taking care of myself. That I deserved to take care of myself. For the office being labeled as cosmetic, they do not push at all for whitening or straightening, or anything you didn't book for. They did my cleaning and asked if I had questions about additional services, gave me a goodie bag and booked me for a cavity fill that I paid my copay for, and after that appt they booked me 6 months out. Truly wonderful, kind, compassionate, understanding and reassuring people work here and I am actually excited for my upcoming appointments

Would not shut up about politics. Sir, I'm just trying to get my teeth cleaned, I dont care…read more Also, his breath also smelt awful which is ironic for a dentist.

my family and I were assigned to Dr Chung February 1.. it's April and I still haven't received a…read morecall back, I haven't received an answer when I call. itd like the place doesn't exist. ghost dental office. this is ridiculous. countless calls and voicemails left. can someone tell me what's going on??

Okay, so take everything I said before (still a 5-star review):…read more"I have been going to Dr. Kite for years & stayed on with the practice when Dr. Lars Johnson took over. The entire staff is friendly & truly wonderful people. Dr. Johnson is great, as well, and myself & my husband have never had any issues with his work or manner. I especially adore my hygienist, Deb." AND add to it: Dr. Johnson has completed the addition of the office-space next door & all the renovations. Wowsers! This office is GORGEOUS! I didn't care about the tiny outdated office before because this staff is TOP NOTCH, but now the office is state-of-the-art in technology & interior design. Fantastic! If you are looking for a dentist I highly recommend Forest Edge Dental!

Forest Edge Dental has the best doctors and the best Hygienists, Anna is the best! Great…read moreexperience, have TV in every room, very cool place!

Dr Jackson and his team are Awesome! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for…read morequality dental work. The staff is great they make you feel comfortable as if you're among friends!!

The best of the best ! I wouldn't go anywhere else. You can definitely tell the quality of work he…read moredoes ! He's so worth the 1hr drive from home . The staff is always super helpful and nice as well !