I have seen Dr Kaminski for a couple of years and received cleanings, fillings, and a dental…read moreimplant from him. Pros -they tell you the exact cost (or range of what it can be best-worst case scenario if they don't know till they go in) up front -none of my dental work has come out/failed -the staff is friendly and useful. They educate well. -Dr. K. Is reachable by email and actually responds promptly -they use modern dental practices and tools -the background music is good and eclectic so you're not sitting there like "I'm getting a tooth pulled and didn't think it could get worse but the music sucks and now I wish I was under anesthesia so I wouldn't have to hear it" Cons- -They don't have an office golden retriever. -they don't give out free ice cream sundaes. -I've never gotten an all expense paid ticket to Fiji as a reward for brushing my teeth there.

Rarely does the business stay high caliber when the son takes over - but I would say this is the…read moreexception. The son seems to take as much pride as the father did. Moreover, there is a hygienist there that is highly skilled, I have been through 50+ years of them, not only does she take the time to explain the best way to keep your teeth, but she really does know her stuff when it comes to cleaning my teeth. This is going to be a practice that's going to be around for a long time

Excellent, quality care with concern over patient needs. Very pleased with my experience.read more

The only dentist I have known for the past 20 or so years is Doctor Charles Chen at the Radiant…read moreSmile dental office in Evanston. Although I live in Hyde Park, it has been worth the 40-minute drive to travel to his office. I was referred to Dr. Chen after having had some bad expeiences with local dental offices. Not only is Dr. Chen honest, but he has proven to be the most competent and affordable dental professional I have relied on since moving to Chicago from my old home in New York City some forty years ago. I highly recommend him and his friendly, capable staff.

I moved to the downtown Skokie area at the start of 2026 after moving to the Chicago area a few…read moreyears prior. Walking to pick up lunch one day, I passed Sodini dental on Oakton, and knowing that I needed to get back to the dentist and looked up their reviews to see if this would be a good place to maybe try and become a new patient. I slid down a slippery slope through Covid and since, after moving away from my previous dentist and some extensive and ongoing health issues impacted my life. I called and was able to make an appointment for a couple months out - I was pleasantly surprised that they were taking new patients and that I didn't have to wait that long in the scheme of dr's offices for a new patient appointment. They do send text reminders as well which I appreciated. Doré at the front provided my new patient paperwork and checked me in. She was nice and efficient. Therese was my hygienist and I am so grateful and lucky that she got my appointment. I was transparent and disclosed it had been almost 7 years since my last dental appointment. I had been diagnosed with several conditions that are ongoing that have impacted my entire life tremendously, and paired with Covid and moving, time passed so quickly until we were here. Therese was patient and kind and made me feel incredibly heard. I know many people (myself included) who have anxiety build as time passes fearing judgment from dentists when we finally do make it in, and I need to stress so clearly here that Therese was so understanding, empathetic, and validating, especially with consideration to my ongoing health struggles. I was immediately so relieved and relaxed to continue with the visit AND ongoing dental care. We did a whole slew of x-rays since it had been so long since my last, and we also decided periodontal scalings were appropriate for cleaning my teeth and getting me back on track as well. Therese was communicative and gentle throughout the entire appointment and stressed my comfort over and over. We did split the scalings into two appointments, and I came back a week later for the second half of the cleaning. They made sure to book me with Therese at my request. I cannot articulate clearly enough how much the staff here made sure I was comfortable through my appointments. Unheard of in my previous dental office experiences. Dr. Sam saw me for my exam and she is incredibly kind, my experience with her was also very positive. I'm so grateful to have accidentally found an office with so much empathy and kindness in addition to professionalism, efficient administrative staff, and a very clean office. I know Sodini Dental has been a part of the community for a long time, and I selfishly hope they continue to be so. My insurance is out of network with the office, and I knew this going in to my appointment, and agreed to out of network costs. Out of network costs are generally not cheap, this was no exception, however billing and payment were both easy and transparent. We set up my next appointments for this year before I left from my second visit, and I was able to pay my balance without issue. Thank you Sodini Dental for a great and easy experience!

The office is very warm and inviting and I felt as ease right away. Everyone was very attentive…read more I really appreciate how honest they were about the work that needed to be done on my tooth. I value the fact that they were willing to salvage my tooth and not try to put a crown on it right away. I am very pleased with the final product! I can smile again with confidence. I have found my new dental home and have referred others. Thanks so much Sodini Dental!

I have Aetna DMO (which is a HORRIBLE plan because it seems that only really sketchy dentists…read moreaccept that type of insurance around Chicago) and had a horrible(!) experience at another dentist in Skokie. After that, I got a recommendation from a friend (whose father and father-in-law were both dentists) to check out Dr. Dave McWhinnie at Smiles of Skokie. I am so glad that I went here. The office staff and hygienists were all super friendly. After visiting way too many sketchy dentist offices in strip malls around Chicago, their office and facilities were a breath of fresh air. New equipment, bright exam rooms and nice decorations. Dr. Dave is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and really does talk you through each step of the exam and appointment. He wants to make sure you don't feel any pain at all. I had one dentist who attempted to numb me with anesthetic 3 different times, and I could still feel the drill. Dr. Dave did it once and I was good and numb in no time - didn't feel a thing. Finding a dentist you like and trust is incredibly difficult, I think. But I can assure you that if you go and check out Dr. Dave at Smiles of Skokie - your search will be over. Hope your experience is as good as mine was.

Dr. Dave is TOP of the Line as they Get. He cares about his patients, follow's up to make sure all…read moreis well. Communication is top notch. Staff Outstanding. I would Recommend Dr. McWhinnie 100%. He very thorough, explains everything so you understands and makes sure your out of pain!! I can't thank him enough for his professionalism and kindness. One of the most honest men you will find in the business. Thank you so much Dr. Dave see you in 6 months Sue Calhoun

I'm needing a new dentist and decided to interview references from several happy patients/friends…read more Dr Montoya is careful and attentive to every detail. As I have several more dentists to interview I have not arrived at a choice. Dr Montoya is definitely a top option!

TL;DR: The new ownership kept the practice name and patient data, but entirely voided warranties on…read moreprevious dental work. They charge exorbitant, out-of-network prices and operate with a strict profit-first mentality. Save your money and go elsewhere. I am sharing my experience to warn both returning and prospective patients about the current business practices at Stephens Dentistry. Four years ago, I had a crown placed at this office for almost $2000. Recently, the crown prematurely cracked and failed. When I contacted the office to have it addressed, I was informed that because the practice is under "new ownership," any previous warranty is completely void. They strategically kept the practice's established name, reputation, and all patient records (down to using the same email address!) to maintain business continuity, but legally shielded themselves from any accountability or warranties on previous dental work. Their idea of a "goodwill gesture" was a mere 10% discount on a replacement crown, bringing the cost to over $1,800. This is absolutely exorbitant and roughly twice the price of what other dentists in the Evanston area charge for equivalent or better work. When you pay top dollar for dental work, you expect exceptional quality and accountability for their work, but Stephens Dentistry offers neither. To anticipate the practice's likely response to this review: in addition to bluntly stating they voided all past liabilities due to the ownership change, they will probably also claim they cannot honor the warranty because I haven't been back for regular cleanings at their specific practice over the last four years. I have maintained my dental hygiene, just not with them. Why? Because Stephens Dentistry is out-of-network for basically all insurances and outrageously expensive. The previous management once admitted to me their fees were intentionally set at the 85th percentile of local practices, and it is abundantly clear the new ownership operates with the exact same "cash cow" mindset. In a university town like Evanston, operating with such an unscrupulous, profit-first mentality is deeply disappointing. If you are a long-term patient, be aware that your past warranties mean absolutely nothing to the new owners. If you are a new patient, be prepared for highly inflated pricing. I have decided to take my business elsewhere and strongly advise others to do the same.

Quality dental care, great staff, convenient parking and location. I trust and am comfortable in…read morethe hands of Dr. Kochikaran and Dr. Raina.

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 don't want to say too many bad things, so I'll leave it at this: It was very nice of Dr Wier to…read moretake $75 off of my bill for all the trouble that I incurred. (Trouble, basically, being 5 appts to take care of a mere 3 fillings. 2 appts to do the fillings, and 3 trips to fix mistakes.) That being said, all the reviews on this site appear to be about Dr Rob Wier Sr. (who is no longer in the business) and none about Dr Rob Wier Jr (who is currently running the practice). Cant find a place to review Dr Rob, Jr. :( So, yeap, I got in the chair thinking I was sitting with the aforementioned Dr Rob, and instead I got the latter. A very nice man, no doubt, but 5 trips later I saw my error. Am again on the market for my "local denist."

This 5 star review is bittersweet. Sweet because they deserve it, bitter because they might get too…read morebusy for me to get appointments in ;) Very friendly and thorough staff all around! I was going to the dental salon for a few years before coming here and loved them too but made an appointment here earlier this year in the summer when my son got knocked in the mouth by accident with a laser tag gun during a birthday party and could not get an appointment at the Dental Salon to get his tooth checked for trauma. Dr Wier took us in right away to check and X-ray the tooth and I was so happy with the receptionist's (Vicky) friendly service that I scheduled cleanings for myself and my 3 kids in the fall. My 3 & 4 year olds loved their check up and keep asking when they can go back for a check up again, and my son loved them too so I forced my husband (who hadn't been to the dentist in years) to get his check up with them. My husband was blown away and was very pleased by their service. Fast forward to April 2014... All my kids and my husband and I have had check ups and cleanings. They were super thorough! I've never had such a thorough check up so I then scheduled myself for a simple procedure to fix a tooth and Dr. Kalkanas has been wonderful! I've been serviced by multiple staff members and they wear ALL consistent with their great friendly service!: Thanks, Dr. Wier Dr Kalkanas Receptionist: Vicky Diana, RGH Toureen, RGH Betty, RGH You guys are awesome!

Dr. Maloney is the most accomplished dentist I have ever been associated with. I recently left my…read morepast dentist for sub par service, and sought him out through his positive reputation. He is very thorough, attentive and utilizes the most modern practices and procedures. After his examination, he took time to outlined a very comprehensive plan to attend to all procedures needed for my dental needs. He also referred me to another doctor to handle a procedure outside of his scope of expertise. This referred dentist had high praise for Dr. Maloney and his excellent service to his patients. The support staff at the practice is also just as committed as everyone. I would highly suggest visiting his practice for high level dental care.

This is the most trustworthy dental office out there. I had not been to the dentist in a very long…read moretime. I was so nervous to go, but my experience was great. He could have told me I had many cavities, and I would have believed him. He did not exploit the situation. He was honest and told me all that was needed was a replacement of two previous old fillings that were failing. I have a lot of dental anxiety, but they were kind and reassuring and above all honest. Everyone in the office is fantastic. I highly recommend this dentist!