I had a very smooth and chill time. This was a first visit for me and an important one seeing I'm switching dentists. Check-in was fast and easy. I was seen on time and the staff had a really good sense of humor, mostly the dentist. Easy parking. Easy to find locations. I was tired of big dental Offices and this small quaint location is perfect for me. Already scheduled my kids visit and my follow up. read more

Sloop Dental - Nice clean office. I need this aroma diffuser! - General Dentistry Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Just had an amazing first experience at Sloop Dental. I'm changing insurance at the end of the month so needed to schedule a routine check up ASAP. I was able to book a Wednesday appointment on a Monday. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Dr Sloop was gentle and informative and gave me some great reccomendations. I will be back. Thanks team! read more

NOTE: Dr Allen is no longer the owner. Dr Bloom bought the practice summer of 2024. Many of these reviews are for Dr Allen only. I recently had an appointment with Dr. Bloom (formerly I saw Dr. Allen ) and really appreciated his approach. Prior to Sloop, I went to a private equity-owned dental practice in the South Loop, where my treatment plan was nearly double what Dr Allen now Bloom suggested. Although my dental insurance is out of network with Sloop Dental, I can still submit for reimbursement and receive a discount. Having read extensively about dental care and the pressures some practices face to upsell unnecessary treatments, I feel confident that Dr. Bloom only recommends only what is truly needed. He is kind, personable, and knowledgeable. I required some very complex dental work (implant), but he made the experience as painless as possible by explaining every step along the way with my x rays. One thing I really admire about Dr. Bloom is how well he treats his staff, especially the hygienist. I liked Dr Allen but one critique I had was I could feel the tension when he communicated to staff. Dr. Bloom has a high social IQ, which enhances the overall experience. I am happy to find a dental home at Sloop. It's rarer to find practices owned by solo practitioners and it's refreshing! I am tired of the role of private equity in health care but that's another story. read more

Tried Sloop because of all of the great recommendations on the Southloop fb page. I had my first check up and a dental cleaning. Im very impressed with Dr Bloom and his staff. Im a ptsd traumatized dental patient with full on crying and screaming - but here they really took care of handling my psych issues and it was pain free. Im actually excited about my next cleaning. :). The receptionists were kind, efficient and joked around with me which eased my mind. Now lets work on getting them to have an office service dog for koo-koos like me! read more

Dr. Bloom is a caring and competent dentist. I am so happy I found him! It was easy to schedule an initial appointment, and he saw me right away when I had a problem. Highly recommended! read more

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Sloop Dental - General Dentistry Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Sloop Dental is the best dentist in Illinois. I've been to a few dentists before I met Dr Allen. Him and his staff are amazing at what they do. They have my mouth the healthiest it's been and they ensure that it continues to be healthy! If you're in Chicago, stop by and see them. You won't be disappointed! read more

Been going here for years. I can't say enough about DrAllen and the wonderful people at sloop

Dr. Ken is wonderful. He is amazing with my children and myself. Detailed and wonderful energy. His staff is professional and pleasant. I've been a patient for several years. I can't imagine going anywhere else! read more

Have been going to Sloop Dental for many years and very happy with their practice. I highly recommend.

I've been going to Sloop Dental for years because of the professionalism of the dentist and the excellent hygienists. Office staff is polite and communication is clear. Pricing is fair while they constantly improve with the industry read more

I've been going to Sloop dental for all of my dental needs for many years. Dr. Allen is amazing and has helped me with night guards, fillings, and root canals. Stacey does fantastic cleanings, and the office staff is professional and friendly. I highly recommend them. read more

Hate to do this it's been over a year battling sloop about billing that was a staff error . Of payment instead of putting together the facts and coming to a solution the sent the bill to collection . Not only will they loose my business I'm here writing a negative review . read more

I've moved a lot the last few years and because of that, have been to a lot of dentists. I can't say enough about what an exceptional experience I've had here. My first appointment was for a cleaning, the second for my 6 month check-up and cleaning, and my most recent for a filling. The things that make this practice unusually good are the hi-tech tools (faster, easier, more comfortable), the communication from reception to the hygienist to the dentist, and most importantly not feeling like I'm getting high pressure sales or unnecessary procedures. I have experienced the opposite at every place I've been up until now. The hygienist, dental assistant and dentist were all thorough, but extremely gentle and speedy! Easy street (meter) parking out front. I'll happily recommend this practice to anyone looking to find a new dentist. read more

It has been 2 years since I received composite fillings at this dentist. This year, I needed to get them redone. You want to know why? The dentist filled my teeth in such a way that the sides (facing other teeth) were not fully smooth. So over the years, floss would get caught on them. And finally this year, one fell out. Another was cracking. Luckily, I found a dentist near me to quickly replace the two. And while the new dentist fixed the fillings, they noted issues with the previous ones in terms of craftsmanship. OVERALL I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS DENTIST HIS RUDE BEHAVIOR MATCHED THE FILLINGS: INADEQUATE!!! Composite fillings should last for almost 10 years. NOT 2!!! I have to echo another reviewer: "Dr. Allen is a bad dentist, but maybe even a worse person" Looking back, I don't even think these original fillings were needed. I should have gotten a second opinion and I greatly regret ever seeing him. read more

Worst experience ever! Dr. Ken Allen was extremely rude and condescending, and seemed to lack empathy. I went to him because I had recently moved to the South Loop and this place was convenient. Big mistake on my part! I needed a crown and root canal. During the root canal, he was extremely rough and heavy handed. I kept raising my hand and groaning that it hurt, which seemed to piss him off. I had tears streaming down my face but he didn't stop to make sure I was ok. It was a nightmare! After the procedure he recommended I take Ibuprofen for any discomfort. I told him I can't take NSAIDs and asked if Tylenol would be ok. He gave me the most disgusted look and said to me, in a condescending way, Tylenol IS an NSAID. Um...actually, no it isn't, it is acetaminophen, and why did that question warrent such a disrespectful response? Anyhoo...after the numbing wore off later that day, I was in EXCRUCIATING pain that got worse into the following day. I just knew something was wrong. The next day I went to see an endodontist for a second opinion. Turns out everything Dr. Allen did had to be completely re-done correctly. read more

Love the Sloop Dental team! Always friendly and do a fantastic job helping my family keep healthy smiles! I have a 3 year old and they are always so great working with her and making sure she feels comfortable too. Thank you! read more

We took our daughter who's 4 for the first time and she did great! Dr. Kenny and everyone in the office made her feel very comfortable in the dentist chair with their tv screen that she got to pick her favorite show which was a great distraction ! When she was finished she was taken to the treasure chest behind the front desk too and she also picked out toothpaste and a new tooth brush ! The office is very clean and well kept up. There's also an amazing park right across the street for dogs and the kids, great location for I dentist office for families who have kids! read more

Great staff - professional. Friendly, clean and put you at ease. Came here because my last two Dentists were dissapointing, and I had a few issues that were worrying me. Dr Allen's thorough assessment and plan gave me the confidence I needed and reduced my fears. Super guy! Dental Hygenist was was gentle yet thorough. My husband has been coming here for a few years for cleaning/standard dental stuff as well as Invisalign. He's been telling me come and he was right! Cannot say enough about how great this practice is! read more

I have nothing but positive things to say about Sloop Dental! The front desk staff, my dental hygienist Stacey, and Dr. Allen were all so incredibly kind and professional. They took the time to explain my expected cost prior to my visit taking place, which has never happened for me before. All appropriate precautions were taken for COVID and the suite was very clean. Dr. Allen explained the state of my teeth/gums and next steps in a calm, respectful, and knowledgeable manner. I would highly recommended Sloop Dental and will definitely continue to use them for the coming years! read more

Awesome dentist and staff in the SL!! Very professional and kind treater. I would highly recommend Dr. Allen and his staff for all your dental needs. read more

I found this dentist via google some years back and have been going ever since. Great place! Very clean and the staff is professional as it gets. If you haven't gone yet, check it out. read more

I love Sloop Dental. I was one of those "avoid the dentist for as long as possible" kind of people... to the tune of like 8+ years. I knew I needed a cleaning and wellness check badly. And I knew that some dental work done years ago was in need of repair. Dr. Allen was great. There was no judgement -- just straightforward, no-nonsense explanation with photos about what needed to be done. He provided a recommendation for treatment, phased out over multiple appointments, but left the decision up to me. I just had my final appointment and feel like I have a whole new mouth. It was expensive... but that was on me. If I had kept up with my oral care, issues could have been resolved a long time ago. The whole team is awesome and I think Dr. Allen does great work. They are open Saturdays, have extended weekday hours and are super responsive. As much as I hate going to the dentist, I am really happy with the care I received. read more

Really good service, and afforadable (esp. if you have coverage). The dental hygiene staff are super nice and efficient. Dr. Ken is a straight shooter who won't try to up sell you on work that you don't need and will prioritize what needs to get done first based on you, not what's in (or not it) your wallet. read more

Dr. Allen and Furkat did an awesome job with my daughter, and with my dental work. They were very clear, calm and worked very well to make my daughter feel comfortable. I would highly recommend Sloop Dental to families. Living in the South Loop it is great to have this family friendly dental practice as an option! read more

Professional & friendly staff! Excellent explanation of issues & treatment plan! Hygienist was very detailed and left my teeth so clean they feel perfectly smooth and shining! Txt message reminder of appointment was nice.Receptionist friendly and scheduled my next appointment. They are paperless and use IPads to sign and update information forms. read more

My experience, while technologically advanced with an amazing Dental Hygienist (Amanda!) and assistants, as well as front desk staff is NOT enough to get me to ever go back. Dr. Ken Allen is rude to his staff and treats them as if they are nothing. He is condescending to patients, when I tried to ask a question his responses were short and in a tone that one uses on people they feel are inferior. After they emailed me MANY times to reschedule an appointment I canceled, I had no choice but to answer honestly... Please cancel any appointments for myself that have been scheduled. I will no longer be using this dentistry and I have been unsatisfied with the services and manner of the Dentist, Dr Ken. I feel uncomfortable with the way he treats his staff by degrading them around patients, with no regard for appropriate workplace conduct. Dentologie will be getting my business from now on. All other employees of Sloop dentistry are wonderful and do an amazing job and I wish THEM all the best. Thank you. I feel bad for the wonderful and skilled people who work there. The idea and location are great but bottom line if the DENTIST makes a patient feel uncomfortable (in a field that generally gives most people anxiety) then it is not worth it. Wanted to like this place. Wanted to enjoy my experience. Left feeling ignored and uncomfortable by "Dr. Ken". ***********UPDATE March 12, 24 Minutes after my review posted, instead of a public response, Dr. Allen sent me a private message regarding my review. Full Text below: You have a new message Hi Aly, Ken A. has sent you a message on Yelp: Your Review "Thank you for your efforts in trying to ruin my small business. I have a 1 year old son and a wife about to deliver our 2nd child next week. I hope you feel important now that you have publicly slandered my business for your enjoyment." *************** Thank you Dr. Allen for proving my points above completely. By being verbally abusive and sending a personal message to someone who obviously did not get great Customer service, you have shown exactly what I stated in my review. read more

Dr. Allen and his team are always on top of it! From the courtesy reminders, to the transparency in discussion regarding the dental care it's a joy coming here. They make a practice of holding each other accountable and as a patient the same goes. The team literally makes us smile! My family feels like family here and we plan to be with Sloop for many many years to come. read more

My experience with Dr. Allen started over a year ago when we moved to Chicago and needed a local dentist. I came from a dentist I'd known for many years, having a lot of respect for, and giving a lot of deference to him in decision making for my mouth. I carried this respect and deference to Sloop, which turned out to be a mistake. After my first cleaning, Dr. Allen was adamant that I had a major cavity to one of my teeth, claiming it needed to be filled right away. I found this odd, as I experienced no pain, but since I'd had cavities filled in the past and I come from bad teeth genetically I obliged. A few weeks later, I was under the drill and in severe amounts of pain. Dr Allen claimed the cavity was deeper than he expected, and I was now hitting the nerve, and would need a root canal. I remember being in incredible pain, all the while Dr. Allen has little empathy or compassion during this ordeal. Moreover, he was rude to me and his hygienists the entire time (more on this later). The appointment ended with a temporary cap, an appointment to have a crown fitted, and pain killers. The crown was fitted later that week, and I avoided sloop dental for as long as I could. The following year, I came in again despite the previous experience, which in some respects becomes my own fault. I thought the experience I had was a one-off and was due to my genetics or own issues (despite consistent brushing/flossing). First, I had noticed some extra space near my new crown - Dr. Allen looked at it and agreed something had shifted the crown and that he'd never seen this happen before. He immediately recommended I get Invisalign for $2k (which I laughed at) and had no other recommendations. He was supposed to have other ideas how to fix it, which I never received. Moreover, he said there was one more major cavity I needed fixed - he'd actually brought it up the previous year. In fact, Dr. Allen claimed there were three in a row on my bottom side we needed to fix. Again, despite no immediate pain in that area I obliged. After a standard amount of drilling and flilling I walked away from sloop relatively painless. This did not last long, however. While on vacation the next week, I was in severe pain - enough to wake me up in the middle of the night. I went back to Dr. Allen two separate times to try to relieve the pain (for reference I needed to take 3 Advil multiple times per day to function) to no avail. The first time he said he'd left too much filling on top and sanded it down. That didn't cure my pain. I came back once again, but no better result. During these follow-ups the office charged my insurance, which I think is wrong, too. Worst of all in this second experience is the bedside manner. Still in pain 3-weeks later I agreed to come in on a Tuesday morning at 7AM to try anything to help. Dr. Allen didn't believe my pain was real. He said, "I can't help you". I think Dr. Allen thought I was lying to obtain pain killers (I had asked for something more than Advil so I didn't have to take 12-15/day). It was sickening to have the man that caused my pain question my motives and pain tolerance. Fast forward - It has now been 6-weeks and I'm still in MAJOR pain each day. I've received no information from him or even a check in to see how I'm feeling. As you can imagine I'm feverishly asking friends and family for a new dentist recommendation. To sum up Sloop Dental, Dr. Allen is a bad dentist, but maybe even a worse person. He treats his employees terribly throughout every experience, which is probably why the turnover is quick. He's also clearly monetarily driven and will try to upsell whenever possible. Don't be fooled by the incredible receptionist or the flashy new machines and TVs in each room (I will say watching Hulu is nice while getting cleanings), stay as far away as possible. read more

Let me just say: I love my dentist! How many people can actually say that? *points at self* This chica here. I have been going to Sloop Dental for over a year and just came from yet another appointment today. Everything in this place is technologically advanced, the front desk staff members are always friendly, and the space itself is modern and clean. I have been here either 4 or 5 times now and each visit has always been pleasant. My dental hygienist (I believe her name is Amanda) always explains what she is doing and checks to make sure I am comfortable at all times. She performs my cleanings and is very thorough throughout the entire process while answering any questions I may have. I am actually quite shocked at what other yelpers are saying about Dr Allen. His bedside manner is great, he's always so cheerful, and he always asks if I have any questions or concerns and has addressed them whenever I did have them without being condescending. Additionally, in one of previous visits, he had taken me for an emergency appointment when I was experiencing pain and took the time to listen to my issues instead of diagnosing me with any ol' thing. He was even there to calm me down when I flipped out about seeing the needle that would be going in my mouth and made sure I was fine before proceeding. To address insurance issues: I've never had them. I have MetLife, they take MetLife, The End. I will end this review saying that I keep going back not only because of the service but because they are consistent which is important to me. Dr Allen and team, thank you for all you do! read more

I'm only giving this place two stars because I thought my dental experience with the dentist was great ! Dr.Allen was super nice and understanding . The thing that will not have me coming back is that before my visit I found a coupon on their website for a free exam and X-rays . After it was all said and done the receptionist or front of the house lady said I was not able to use the coupon because I had insurance. She said my insurance covered it . Yeah I understood that but it ate up my 1000 insurance limit so in reality I ended up paying for them . She also said she understood my point and that the coupons should prolly state that on them ! I hate when places decide not to honor the specials or coupons. it is bad business in my book ! This ultimately left me with a shady feeling and because of this I will not be going back!!!! read more

Sloop Dental - General Dentistry Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was very excited to try this dental office, since it's very convenient to my new condo; however my experience here wasn't great at all. I'm actually very confused how some others stated that this was the best dentist they've ever been to. The dentist didn't seem to have great personal skills, however the dental hygienist was really nice. I left with my teeth not feeling clean, outstanding fees that were not mentioned during my visit for exams (they claimed it wasn't covered by my dental insurance), and having to follow-up myself for a referral to a specialist since the front staff forgot. Definitely don't plan on returning.... read more

I'm not sure what all the negative reaction is about regarding Dr. Allen. The receptionist was very pleasant, and my hygienist was possibly the nicest person I ever had clean my teeth, and I have had a lot of dental work done over the years. And Dr. Allen was pretty warm and affable for a dentist. Oh and in my opinion, he's also scorching hot. The paperwork was minimal, they handled my insurance perfectly and I was in and out quickly. read more

I had my first visit at Sloop today. It was a great experience. The first noteworthy point about their clinic is they start appointments at 7AM- something great for a city dweller and worker. They were able to fit me in within a few days of calling to schedule. The receptionist was bright and cheery. The dentist is not always the most fun doctor visit so we were off to a great start. In regards to the cleaning, the hygienist was very gentle and checked in several times to see how I was feeling. She also used an ultrasonic scaler rather than a manual instrument. Although it made my teeth a little sensitive at times, it sped up the cleaning process considerably. It cut back on endless minutes of manually scraping at my teeth- I would definitely opt for this cleaning method again. Thanks, Sloop! The only thing I took away is that I should have made an appointment sooner. read more

I came into SLOOP about 20 minutes before they were closing as I was in a lot of pain and needed my tooth looking at. Dr. Allen was happy to take the time to investigate. He diagnosed a root canal and extraction there and then and had me in for the procedure 48 hours later. Now, having a root canal and a tooth out in one sitting isn't anyone's idea of fun, but Dr. Allen was efficient, professional and had me out of the door in two hours. My crown fits perfectly and the whole procedure was very painless. The front desk staff were excellent too. It feels great to support a local south loop establishment and I'd encourage anyone looking for a great dentist in this neighborhood to pay them a visit. read more

We're new in the area and found this place on yelp. So we decided to try it out based on the good ratings on yelp. This place is convenient and can seem to accommodate you even at a short notice. (That's actually a red flag, I've realized-they're not as busy). I've had a few visits and the rest of my family started coming here. Fortunately my family s teeth has had no issues so we've never really had Dr. Allen work on any of us. We're usually with the dental assistants and the short encounter with the receptionist who were beyond excellent. Until reality bites where my daughter had a tiny cavity. She told me how rough the dentist was. Kids don't lie but I told myself, maybe it's just one of those days. Then it was my turn to go sit in the chair where Dr. Allen had to work on me. He was rough and at the same time impatient with the poor dental assistant. I realized I wasn't alone in this journey when I carefully scrolled down here. This is not to undermine anybody but merely an honest and objective review based on our experience. You can take this place on or you can simply move along. This is Chicago, there s a large pool of good dentists out there- MINUS that ATTITUDE I won't be surprised if "somebody" replies to this to JUSTIFY all the bad behavior that we've seen. I think this person doesn't see that his work should go beyond drilling into somebody's tooth, he needs to value the words patience, compassion & teamwork. This office has been calling us for months (they seem quite desperate for patients) asking me when I will set a new appointment for my next visit. Thank goodness for the mute & block options nowadays! Perhaps, you will find less reviews like mine if they start a reassessment on the people skills department. Instead of being constantly defensive, why can't you be mature enough to take responsibility and use it to better yourself. #ihavechoices #ifoundanewdentist read more

Everyone at Sloop Dental is very professional and friendly. They are transparent about all procedures and costs, and they help navigate insurance plans. Highly recommend. read more

The service I received during my cleaning and subsequent fillings were top notch. Dr. Allen fixed a damaged filling from years ago and made quick work of a new cavity. During my cleaning, he showed me exactly where I needed repairs and listened to 100% of my concerns and questions. During the procedure he worked quickly and efficiently. The end result looked beautiful, which was extremely important because one if the repairs he did was on my front tooth. I do not often write reviews on Yelp but every once in a while, when I do something where the stakes are high and I have a great experience, I go out of my way to write one. This is one of those times. I will be recommending him to anyone wise enough to ask my opinion. read more

I went to Sloop Dental for the first time yesterday for my cleaning and checkup. The hygienist was very friendly and gentle - this was the best cleaning I have ever had and I was not sore at all. After that Dr Allen checked for any additional work, he was very friendly and professional. At this point I did not need any additional work done. I will definitely be back in 6 months for my next cleaning. Thanks Sloop Dental! read more

This office is what a modern dentist ofiice should be. Dr. Allen is kind, highly competent, and pays attention to detail. I purchased a Groupon for a teeth whitening and I am impressed with the results. They even queued up my next episode on HBO to watch as I had my procedure done! More than the procedure though, I am impressed with the entire office and staff. If I lived locally, I would switch dentists. Thank you to the entire team at Sloop Dental! They are a quality and valuable company! read more