Dr. Ledger is fantastic, he is a caring and compassionate dentist and not partial. He is a…read moreprofessional and provides excellent services for dental implants.

Doctor Ledger did a good job, but, (and I hate hate hate leaving poor reviews) my experience was so…read morebad. I had to go back in for a secondary infection a month after my wisdom teeth removal. the procedure was much more painful than I was expecting it to be and the process felt rushed. the nurse wasn't kind to me while I was having a panic attack. I was scared when I felt like I couldn't breathe and I told the nurse this, she tells me "if you weren't breathing you wouldn't be alive". After the procedure I was still having trouble breathing and calming down, when I asked for my boyfriend she told me she wouldn't let my boyfriend come in unless I calmed down. Thank you Dr.Ledger for checking in on me and being nice. For others with dental anxiety, you might want to look into some other options for care.

I have had a plethora of bad experiences from childhood regarding dental work. I knew I needed a…read moredental implant after getting a molar extracted but constantly put it off due to my bad experiences. I am so very glad I met Dr. Olsson and his entire time. From check-in with Susan, to coordinating appointments with Marizel, and making sure my insurance was covered with Gabrielle, they made my visit literally painless! When it was time for the implant, his resident physician did an amazing job at numbing the area and making sure I was comfortable. The actual procedure was quick and painless. I had no pain after the procedure and days following. I cannot thank Dr. Olsson and his team enough! They are all absolutely fantastic!

Dr. Ollsson has been helping children who needed dental surgery and services for years. At my older…read moreage I felt that I also needed a dental surgeon who would handle my tooth extraction carefully, as if I was youngster, and he is the one. I had the best dental care and office experience!

i saw Dr Narvekar for implant placement. He is out of network and expensive. He's professional,…read morecaring, addressed my concerns, and i didn't experience any pain during the procedure. He followed up with me that evening. His assistant was equally good. I've been a patient in faculty associates for many years and highly recommend them.

Please remember this institution is a school, residents, n many students getting their knowledge n…read moreexperiences. Please be patient n be grateful that we have such institution in Chicago to accommodate our needs. Sometime, you get a parking lot or structure n it is full or under construction, as you know everything needs maintenance and an uplift The place is presentable n clean, you can check that in the washrooms, staff always wash their hands n or use hand sanitizers.

Wonderful experience. The surgeon is experienced and seems to have done an excellent job with a…read moregreat recovery on extra teeth we found in an x-ray to have been imbedded in my daughter's mouth. He recommended bottom wisdom teeth to go ahead and come out too. Great beside manner and great outcome. Staff is great as well.

Excellent result. Very little pain. Minimal wait time in office. Friendly helpful staff.read more

Yesterday was the middle of my teeth replacement journey. I had an upper molar removed (elsewhere)…read moreJan 2020 and my lower back molar removed last year due to an abscess under it, which Dr. Gregory Thomas removed. It was my first encounter with a new oral surgeon. After deciding to not get braces to correct slight imperfection in my bite, I moved ahead which double-surgery. (Can't move implants is why braces first.) An upper left and lower right implant- both at the same surgery. (For me it was the best decision ever, honestly.) Dr. Thomas is cool as a cucumber. His presence is super-calming. He, of course, had to give me local injections in my gums, but numbed me SO well I felt hardly any of it. (Keep in mind...I'm a HUGE baby.) I did not flinch but made one or two whimpers. (Did not mean to, but natural reaction.) The gals he works with are totally in sync with him. Effortlessly in-sync surgery team. The high-tech gadgets & screen (see pic) were totally impressive and reassuring that he was seeking best placement of implant screws and also avoiding my sinus which was very near to where the upper implant needed to go. Pain during procedure? Nope, not once. If I ever had to have this surgery again, lemme tell you, there's only ONE person for this job!! Dr. Thomas is the guy. The surgery he said would be 1hr to 1hour 15 min. Dead on. I had no clue exactly what was going on during the procedure until the drill part. And even if he told me, I kinda blocked it out. Upper was more brain vibration, but I found bottom more difficult cuz you are getting a lot of pressure on movable jaw. Not painful, just a bit of a muscule workout. I got a call later in the day yesterday from his team to make sure I was okay. I had started my antibiotics the day prior, as he requested, and took one Naproxen 500. It was all I needed. Even this morning I'm pain-free, but still took Naproxen500 as a "just in case" situation. I had a bit of mashed potatoes last night so I could take the antibiotic with food, but no hard solids for a few days. No problem. If you are like me, I work out, I got it in my gym visit before surgery, as I cannot work out for 3 days post op. No straws is also an typical oral surgery restriction for 3 days. COST: Each patient case is different. I went into the office a week prior and got prepped with x-rays and these funky clips I had to wear during surgery (part of the high tech surgery). Not painful, not annoying, just part of it. Panoramic xray for bone level checks. All was great! Woohoo! Plus, he called my new dentist's office to find out which implant post she prefers to work with. (There are choices.) He found me at checkout, and said he was thrilled they chose the best of the choices. (Dr. Thomas explained he has several posts to choose from, and 3 are his top favorites for several reasons.) I paid upfront for all of the pre-op work at just a smidge over $400. Yes, yesterday's bill was a lot higher, BUT I priced it out against my insurance allowance (he's out of network for all dental plans) and it was in line with my insurance allowable. ADVICE: check how your insurance pays for out of network care. Mine pays the same but the dentist can charge anything. Again, Dr. Thomas' bill per tooth was in-line with the in-network dentists. Plus, I'm unsure if I had gone to an in-network DDS if they would be as compassionate and capable as Dr. Thomas. Yes, I did pay the full amount upfront, and yes, they did bill my dental insurance on my behalf. Would I choose another oral surgeon? Nope, not as of today. I'm glad this is over, and i have post-op visit next week. Then I wait months for healing and then 2 teeth will be up next. That will be from my new dentist, Dr. Priyanka Patel in Lincoln Park at Rooted Care.

Let me first say: I'm a huge weenie when it comes to needles and second with a rare disorder I…read moreneed to be extremely careful selecting my care team. The dental/medical team needs to know about or have direct experience with MG.....Dr. Thomas did and does. I admitted to being a nervous wreck during the consult and actual procedure, however Dr. Thomas talked me through the entire procedure....here are just a few of the things that impressed me about him: --He researched drugs that would be safe given my medical issue --Then he contacted my neurologist to confirm the meds and procedure were safe for me. --The topical formula used to numb the gums was so effective, I didn't feel the initial needle prick....remember huge weenie here. --Lastly, he believes in God as do I and freely admits it......what a joy!!! Dr. Thomas is truly amazing. If you decide to see him...say 'hi from Gwen'. I've had a few procedures performed by him and the experiences have been the same....stellar.

If I could give 10 stars I would. Dr. Koos and his team are EXCELLENT…read more This is long, but please read! I am terrified of the dentist. Anything dental I absolutely despise. My dentist told me I needed a root canal. I did not want a root canal because the idea of having the nerves taken out of my tooth and having a dead tooth in my body sends shivers down my spine. So I elected to have my tooth removed. I had molar #2 (top farthest back right - needed the root canal) and my wisdom tooth (#1) taken out (the wisdom tooth had to come out with the molar). So begins my journey... My dentist set me up with their, in network, oral surgeon, who was only going to numb me. I said, "Absolutely not, I want to be asleep." Thus began researching oral surgeons. I initially found Dr. Koos but learned he did not take my HMO insurance (which is fine). I then booked a consultation with an oral surgeon, who did take my insurance, Dr. Parimal Sapovadia (Dr. Perry) - Who has HORRIBLE reviews on every website - at Park Dental Specialists in Lincoln Park (Chicago). After leaving the appointment at Park Dental Specialists, I had instant panic and extreme anxiety - all day, everyday. The female receptionist was the only positive part of this consultation. I canceled my appointment with Park Dental Specialists. Anyways...back to Dr. Koos. I decided to book a consultation with Dr. Koos at Ora Oral Surgery. After making this decision, I immediately felt all of my anxiety go away. Upon arriving at Ora for my consultation, Sam, the receptionist sat down with me and walked me through all of the paperwork. She is kind, empathetic, and understanding of anxiety surrounding dental work. Then I had my x-ray taken by a lovely woman, I can't remember her name, I want to say Nancy. She is a calming, warm individual. Then I met Dr. Koos, as other reviews have stated, he did not look in my mouth during the consultation, just at the x-ray. However, this man is wonderful, he addressed my many concerns and anxieties. I truly felt that I would have the best possible outcome with him. After booking my appointment, I had ZERO anxiety right up until I was back at the office for surgery, which was just nerves because being put under anesthesia and having teeth pulled is a little bit scary. Come the day of surgery, I arrived at the office and was greeted by Sam like we were old friends. She asked me how I was feeling (nervous, obviously). Sam made me feel incredibly comfortable, gave me an alcohol wipe to smell so that I wouldn't feel as nauseated. Once in the operating room, I was given laughing gas (Nitrous Oxide), an anti-inflammatory steroid (not sure how it was mixed in), and was put to sleep. I don't remember anything after being put to sleep. I went to sleep and it felt like I was only out for 5 minutes when I began waking up in the operating room. I was then walked to a recovery room where my mom was brought in and I was given VERY CLEAR aftercare instructions. Dr. Koos stopped by to check in on me and answer any questions my mom or I had. Pain - Not a lot so far. Day of Surgery: I was still numb on the top right quadrant of my mouth and just a little sore. I'm assuming the soreness is from where the numbing shot was put in (they always make me really sore). I am stitched up with dissolvable (I requested this as I was nervous that the blood clot would fall out). I woke up relatively easily, felt like I'd had a few too many drinks. It is now approximately 5 hours later, I am home and resting. I feel very awake, I didn't really feel sleepy when I woke up from surgery, just unbalanced. But Dr. Koos' staff walked me to my car. Evening after surgery: Dr. Koos called me personally after 7pm. Have you ever met a doctor who calls you from what I believe is his personal number? I haven't! He answered all of my questions. Dr. Koos is an extremely caring doctor! Morning after surgery: Woke up a little sore - I didn't wake up in the middle of the night to take my ibuprofen, but took it in the morning with my antibiotic. My face is a little sore, the actual gum is not. I am assuming it's were Dr. Koos gave me the numbing shot (always causes a lot of pain, even when cavities are pulled). But overall, I'm feeling pretty good. Swelling - Surprisingly, I don't have any swelling. You honestly couldn't ask for a better oral surgeon. Dr. Koos is simply the best. All the staff at Ora Oral Surgery - Uptown Locarion (Clark and Lawrence) are incredible. If you are scared of the dentist, Dr. Koos is the best in town! I couldn't more highly recommend him and his wonderful staff! Thank you soooo much Ora Oral Surgery on Clark! NOTE: Dr. Koos' Office does not accept my insurance. I paid out of pocket. I believe they only accept PPOs and I have HMO.

Toplines: Don't Walk, (Run) Away from ORA Surgery and Implant Studio…read moreI think most people would agree, negative Yelp reviews shouldn't be thrown around if you had one bad experience at a crappy pizza place or maybe a restaurant where you landed a server that was just having a bad day. On the other hand, dental work in general, but especially the process of getting a dental implant and all of the phases and costs that go along with it, merits warning for others that are about to go down this road. How did I choose ORA Surgery? It was recommended to me by my dentist, who I really love and who represents quite the opposite of my experience here. Having not a clue as to how many appointments and how much money and time this was going to take, I didn't second guess or do my due diligence. That's on me. All in, I spent a fortune (over $6,000) out of pocket over a process of (over 3 years now) on an implant that failed and now I'm starting from square one. That doesn't include all the money they made from billing insurance, which it seems they stopped doing altogether from what I was told on my last and final visit. I thought I was going crazy, but I have seen some of the other reviews now it looks like I'm not alone. 1) ORA is way overpriced and the whole point is profit - not well-being, not customer satisfaction. I have now had time to do comparisons on rates for procedures with other providers and these rates (apples-to-apples) are way above the norm. They push the "boutique, LEED-certified, green, sustainable" claptrap on you to distract you from terrible service, price and results 2) MY IMPLANT FAILED LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER PLACEMENT - literally fell out of my jaw while I was sleeping - after I reported this, THEY did not rush to get me in - I had to bug them (several times) to get back in 3) Once I was able to get back in I was met with nothing more than a shoulder shrug, a restatement of "how rare" implant failures are, and a not-so-subtle inference that it must have been something (I did) to make the failure happen 4) As of even a few months ago, I was having to call and BEG THEM to send over a treatment plan with estimates. Called, emailed twice, never received them 5) The staff is insufferable - my process was long enough to see the front desk turnover TWICE. Rude wouldn't be the correct word - you can tell they have had complaints because you can physically see them biting their tongue to stop themselves from unloading. CREDIT: There were a couple "back of the house" assistants that were kind, professional, and seemed to understand that some patients may ask questions about why a procedure or timeline was necessary 6) The disconnect between the front desk staff and the knowledge of financials (or even how to get an invoice) is so very suspicious, but I now realize it's probably the point. 7) Good luck with any insurance - if they do submit they will remind you that the insurance probably won't pay, you have to pay them in full NOW, and they will do so in a way that says "we are doing you a really big favor" 8) You WILL get nickel and dimed. There is a 2% charge on cards - EVEN DEBIT! I asked if I could go grab some cash to avoid this (because who carries that much cash?) and they acted as if I were shoplifting 9) The process WILL NOT be explained to you, and they will shuttle you in to do an x-ray/exam/some other arcane procedure, and the main point is they want to do it before you find out how much it is going to cost you or if it's even necessary 10) The general vibe of the experience: "You should be so lucky we are even going to see you, now please pay us and don't ask any questions" Steer clear of this one, and I am imploring those that are about to start the implant process - take some time to do comparative research, it's a huge investment of time and money, and if you miss, it's a big miss.

Dr Jason and his staff were amazing. Highly recommend this practice. Ery reasonable cost as well.read more

I just got my wisdom teeth removed and it was my first time under anesthesia. I've never felt more…read moresupported and cared for by Dr. Jason and his team Cindy, Jesi, and Teresa (I hope I didn't spell names wrong)! The environment was extremely clean and comfortable and the team was highly efficient throughout the procedure. I couldn't have asked for a better experience!

I was referred to Dr. Domanico for a wisdom tooth extraction. I am approaching 80, so I have…read moreencountered many dentists and physicians over those years. Rarely have I had such caring, personal and skillful attention. All questions answered and details explained. Procedure as smooth as possible. Thank you, Dr D.!

On a referral, I made a wisdom tooth extraction appointment with Dr. Khaled and, when the issue got…read moreworse, he was able to fit me in weeks before the previously scheduled consultation to extract them. So without any patient onboarding or consultation, he managed to diagnose the teeth that needed to go and extract them in an easy, painless process. "No pain" is his rule and he follows it to a T. And on top of his professional skills and experience, he's just an amazing doctor to his patients and puts them well at ease for what can be a nerve-racking experience. He put me in position for a complication-free post-op with thorough instructions and had an open line to his staff for any follow-up questions or referral. This is the type of oral surgeon you want when you need a procedure done.

Yesterday I had a molar removed. Sounds simple right? Nope. I suffer extreme anxiety due to having…read morea root canal when I was 11 with no Novocain due to a sadistic father and dentist. These were the kindest most patient professionals I thought possible. Do I recommend them? With 100% of my being. Painless, professional and kind. What more can a patient ask for? Thank you everyone!

I visited the location on Irving Park in Chicago. I took my son, as per advised by my dentist, to…read morehave two of his wisdom teeth removed. First of all this location is completely outdated. I felt as if I was walking into a scene from the 1950s. All of the equipment was outdated. My son, who is about 5'11, did not fit in the chair because it was so small. Nothing worse than having some teeth pulled while being uncomfortable. The best part was what happened afterward. My son kept feeling a scratch from his gum to his cheek. When we called we were told it was the stitches. After a few days past they finally suggested that I bring him back in. That's when it was discovered they left a piece of tooth that was removed in his gum. I can't say what the other locations are like - however, the one on Irving Park in Chicago should be avoided.

Highly attentive, thorough and caring team! I always feel very comfortable during my session…read more Everyone is knowledgeable and confident. They take their time with you and it doesn't feel rushed.

The dental hygienists and dentists are good at this location. The office staff is terrible! Double…read morecheck paperwork and call to remind them of any pending dental notices. Twice they told me that they'd call me when their braces would arrive. I never got a call and after a few weeks I had to call and they said that they have them. No call??? And they also screwed up some insurance issues. Not going back for sure.