Advocate Illinois Masonic Dental Center

I have been seeing Dr. Brian Walczak for about two years now and have been very happy. For some reason I had a hard time finding a good dentist in Chicago and I think I finally have.
The office is clean, bright and the receptionist staff is pretty friendly. Dr. Walczak and his hygienist Gabby are both really friendly and get me in and out as quick and painlessly as possible.

Dr. Koli Is the best professional, kind, nice and gentle. Had to get a couple of teeth pulled out including my wisdom tooth he made sure I was very numb. Then made sure I was comfortable after I left Very attentive Awesome Dentist.

I’m going to admit a lot of stuff I don’t want too, and all because I have had the best experience ever at this dental office.
I have gone way to long between dentist visits after having a horrific experience with a root canal about 2 – 3 years ago. As I sat in the chair the anesthesia just wouldn’t kick in. I told the dentist I could feel everything he was doing, at one point even screaming aloud for him to stop and let me take a break. But alas he kept going. Yes it was one of those horror stories you read of.
Fast forward to 3 years later I knew I needed some work done and was in a great deal of pain. More so I was embarrassed I hadn’t been in so long and scared I would experience more of the similar pain or have someone lecture me about how awful it was that I hadn’t visited the dentist. The pain became too much, so I decided now that I finally had dental insurance to go here and hope for the best.
I was assigned to Dr. Okoli. And thank goodness for that. I cannot say enough about how fantastic he is. He put me at ease from the start and has since helped me with a few different issues over 3 visits and we have discussed long term plans to get me all set. Most of all he is gentle and puts me to ease. I hate admitting I’m a 31 year old man afraid of the dentist but I am, and he is well aware and therefor treats me with respect and actually listens to me. When I feel some pain, he eases it immediately. Added on top of that he’s very nice and easy going and hasn’t made me feel bad any step of the way.
Also all of the awesome nurses who assist him have all been fantastic as well. The front desk staff is great. I had to reschedule an appointment and they were great.
I couldn’t be happier really. Of course I wish dentist visits were cheaper, but that’s not their fault. And seems they are willing to work with me on payment plans and spacing out work so I can afford it.
So if you’re scared of the dentist or don’t want to be lectured or feel bad because you haven’t been in a while — I couldn’t recommend this place more. They are also a part of the hospital group so you can have all of your work done within one office! And it’s one if the top hospitals in the US. Can’t say enough good things and I am thankful to have found them.

I’ve been going there was years because I’m very, very fussy about getting the best possible care for my teeth… and these people continually use the latest techniques and equipment. Plus, their dental hygienist is really top notch at getting your teeth clean. And, they are very reasonably priced. They are always bringing in new young dentists, but I’ve only had one in the last twenty years that I didn’t really like a lot… I also like the fact that they work with severely disabled people… those who have serious dental problems… they’re not just cosmetic dentists. I highly recommend them to everyone… especially if you have kids…

I’ve never been afraid of the dentist or in pain for my general checkup/​cleaning. I’ve also never had the doctor do the cleaning– she was ruthless! Whatever equipment they used was messy (dripping down my neck) and painful the entire time. My gums were bleeding pretty badly when they were done. Perhaps since you don’t pick your doctor they don’t feel the need to care for their patients and develop a relationship. And now I’m stuck with them because of my insurance. Try to find a smaller dentist’s office where they know their patients and are aiming to keep them.

I went and saw this dentist a couple of months ago, but I’m working hard to find another dentist. The best part of my experience was the waiting room. It’s a cute little office and the reception staff is great. Something else that I noticed was the high number of female dentists and hygienists which made me happy to see.
When I finally saw my dentist, Dr. Zainab Khan, I had a good first impression of her. I don’t remember the assistant’s name, but she was really friendly. So far, so good.
Later Dr. Khan took x-​rays and saw that I still had wisdom teeth. She insisted that they needed to come out. I explained to her that a few years ago I had a horrible experience in which a very well-​known and respected oral surgeon was unable to get them out. Needless to say it has left me fearful of the process and with the opinion that they aren’t coming out unless they are absolutely killing me – which they are not.
Dr. Khan showed absolutely no sympathy and proceeded to blow off my concerns by saying that the surgeon I saw couldn’t possibly have the same sophisticated instruments that they have. Yeah… I’m sure that’s it…
She continued to insist that I go to an «excellent» oral surgeon for a consultation. After my experience with this place (See: Lincoln Park Institute for Oral and Cosmetic Surgery), I question the credibility of Dr. Khan altogether.
BOTTOM LINE: If you are just going in for the routine check-​up, then you’ll probably be fine. But if something is legitimately wrong, or you are just a person who does not have a natural affinity toward dentists, you’re going to want to find someone more compassionate.

I went here on a recommendation from a coworker and I have to say it was one of the best experiences I could ever hope for with a dentist.
I got an appointment within a week of calling and on the day of my appointment I waited only about 5 minutes to be seen. I saw Dr Vivier, who couldn’t have been nicer. She made me feel at ease and confident in her choices for my dental health.
The office was very modern and I didn’t even have to leave the chair for x-​rays. I’m actually excited to go back for my next cleaning!