John Sfikas, DDS, PC

Love Dr. Sfikas and his staff! They are caring and considerate and always willing to go the extra mile for my family. He is super thorough and I’m always confident that it will be pain free and that all our concerns will be addressed. We’ve been going to him for a decade and I know we are in good hands.

Ok, so I don’t write reviews unless I feel strongly about something. Hello Dr Sfikas! I must say I was very nervous about going to the dentist. After an almost 5 year abstinence from anything dentistry my aching tooth decided for me that it was time to go back. I picked Dr. Sfikas based on Unilocal reviews. The office space is small but clean. The receptionist was very friendly. My initial x-​Rays and cleaning were done by Kim who was professional and thorough, teeth felt squeaky clean afterwards, then the Dentist came in and I won’t lie, I was expecting to be reprimanded a bit for neglecting my oral health for so long but I didn’t get any of that. He informed me on what issues I had and gave me options for treatment plans and I decided what I thought was best for me based on his advice. No pressure at all. So it turned out I needed root-​canal to save my aching tooth and even after hearing a multitude of horror stories from friends and family, I decided to get it over with. Dr. Sfikas assured me that root canals get a bad rep but are comparable to getting a filling but the procedure is longer and he was right. I was not uncomfortable at all during the procedure. It took about an hour. Dr. S kept checking on me the whole time to make sure I was doing ok. By far the best dental procedure I have ever had!!! I was able to go about my day, run my errands right after and go to school. The next day, still no pain (taking the ibuprofen he prescribed as scheduled). My husband, family and friends are shocked, they thought I was just trying to be tough but nope. I also had a permanent filling done 2 weeks after the root canal and still no pain. I think I found my new long term dentist and I even though I selfishly want to keep him all to myself I think everyone deserves a good dentist and so I highly recommend him. Appointment dates fill up very fast with him so you may have to wait 2 weeks to see him initially if you don’t have any urgent issues but I think it’s worth the wait.

I have continued to go to Dr. John for check-​ups and I see Kim for cleanings. Both are amazing people! They are really concerned with the whole health of the patient — not just the teeth. They ask about diet, stress, and other changes that take place between visits. I also really like the office staff. I was in need of some info and Sarah, the Office Manager not only emailed it to me very promptly, but was kind enough to follow up at my next visit to make sure I had all the info I needed. Great people — they make going to the dentist every six months enjoyable and easy!

I am a new patient of Dr. Sfikas, I recently had my teeth cleaned & two cavities filled. He is patient, efficient, smart, and honest!!! I asked for a dental procedure (deep cleaning of the gums) and he said my teeth are in really good strong condition & it was not needed now. Most dentists know that you have excellent dental insurance & will take advantage of you, not Dr. Sfikas, he is honest, humble and kind. He did not rush me out of his chair like a lot of dentists tend to do.
If you want a fantastic dentist, schedule an appointment real soon.
Free garage parking for a 2 hour limit, the dentist office will validate your parking ticket.

I’ve gone to Dr. Sfikas’ office for years now, and I’ve had a very successful visit each time. The dental hygienist Kim is proficient, efficient, and has a lovely personality.
And just recently, I went in for fillings, and the experience was a breeze.
Even down to the receptionist, this place is made up of a team of 100% professionals.

I made an appointment here in 2012, because of all the great Unilocal reviews! Unfortunaltely, I did not have a very good experience. I have defeinitely experienced better! I was greeted nicely and the hygenist began very nicely, but it ended pretty sour… at least on my end.
I had not been to the dentist in quite some time…5 years in fact. Not because I was scared (well only a teeny weeny bit) or had bad experiences, but merely because I’d been a starving artist for those 5 years and simply couldn’t afford it. So, the hygenist felt the need to comment approximately 10 times (I counted) about how I should have been coming to the dentist. Then came the xrays and I couldn’t hold the instrument she was putting in my mouth sturdy enough and thus began more scolding and unneccesary comments. I seriously wanted to get up and leave. I mean I can’t be the only one whosw experinced pain while holding that instrument. No cavities, no issues whatsoever… except that I am just a horrible person for not having been to the dentist in so long. Oh wait, there was the «I could have done a better job cleaning your teeth, but since you haven’t come in so long it just made the process very difficult»
The dentist popped in VERY briefly and reiterated what the hygenist stated «You should come back in 3 months instead of six, because I had a hard time cleaning your teeth, since you haven’t been in so long» WOW! I get it, I get it, okay… I need to visit the dentist on a regular and consistent basis. No need for scolding!!!
UGH! Just not the place for me!!!

Like Dr. Sfikas really needs another 5-​star review.
Until all dentistry can be done with painless lasers (and it’s 2014 so I’m not sure why we’re not there yet), Dr. Sfikas is a sure bet for an agreeable dental experience.
Dr. Sfikas is very friendly, and treats every patient as if he’s been seeing them for years. He’ll let you know about any concerns, but doesn’t go fire-​and-​brimstone-​and-​dentures on you. He also won’t try to oversell you on needless procedures; a year or two ago he mentioned that I might have to have extra work done because of a gum issue, but since then he hasn’t pushed it or even mentioned it.
As an example of just how wonderful Dr. Sfikas is — I had been a patient for about a year when I lost my job, and hence, my dental insurance. I put off my appointment for a little over a year until my new job’s insurance kicked in, and when I finally went in he immediately recognized me and said «haven’t seen you in a while!» When I told him about the job/​insurance situation, he told me that he would have happily worked out something with me. I’m not saying you’re going to walk in off the street and pay $ 5 for a dental exam, but it’s nice to know that this is a dentist who has genuine concern for his patients.
Thanks Dr. Sfikas!

I’ve been seeing Dr. John since I had my first teeth in the late 80’s. That already says something if my parents were willing to follow this guy around as he changed offices to eventually end up where he’s been for a long time now. He even worked to schedule all four of us at the same time with extra flexibility for fillings since we used to drive over an hour to get to his office.
I always enjoyed my bi-​annual dentist visit and as I got older, I came to realize that was bizarre and that a lot of people fear the dentist. It’s because of Dr. Sfikas and his staff that this experience is enjoyable. They’re friendly. I joke that he’s a part of my family since I see him more often than extended family… but there’s a truth to that. He is an ideal family dentist… or dentist for anyone. I recommend him to anyone who has any dental needs.

Great dentist. Really nice and professional — I trust him and love his work. Would highly recommend.

I’m writing this review because, unfortunately, I have to change dentists due to an insurance switch, and I’m not looking forward to finding a dentist comparable to Dr. Sfikas and his staff.
There are lots of comments on receptionists at other dental offices, so I’ll say that the reception staff was excellent: friendly, accommodating, etc.
The hygenist who has taken care of my cleanings is great as well. Thorough, gentle (a big deal for me), and friendly in just the right quantity for conversations involving one person having their hands in the other person’s mouth.
Finally, Dr. Sfikas was extraordinary. I don’t take terribly good care of my teeth, and he didn’t make me feel like a loser because of this. He went through my mouth, outlined the problems and discussed (instead of dictated) a plan to fix said problems. After several fillings that were very quick, very gentle, and well-​explained, I’d love to send him more business. I’m only sorry I can’t be a part of it. He also sent me to Oral Surgery Associates to have a wisdom tooth pulled – and I was thoroughly pleased with their work on me, even though I was thoroughly dreading it.
High recommendation from someone who is utterly dentist-​averse. Plus, «Sfikas» is such a fun name…

I take great care of my teeth. After my last regular check-​up at my former dentist, he looked at my teeth for 15 seconds and said I had four cavities that I needed filled. Well, in my 30 plus years, I have only had two cavities filled. Needless to say, I was on the hunt for a new dentist, and found Dr. Sfikas. I could not have been more pleased with his approach, and Kim, his hygentist. They are a great team, very thorough and thoughful with their approach. My first appointment was not rushed, and they both took time to assess my dental health.
I give Dr. Sfikas my highest recommendation.

The only thing that sucks is that I can’t give more than 5 stars to Dr. Sfikas and his dental practice. I’d EASILY give 10 stars if I could! I was referred to Dr. Sfikas by a friend when I was looking for a new dentist. I went in today to get a filling replaced, and was impressed from the moment I walked in! The staff is SUPER friendly and helpful, and Dr. Sfikas’s «chair-​side» manner is amazing! What I thought was a major undertaking took no more than 15 – 20 minutes. People typically fear dental visits, but I can honestly say I look forward to my next visit! If you’re looking for more than «just a dentist», make your next appointment with Dr. Sfikas! I guarantee you’ll leave a very satisfied customer!

Dr. Sfikas, and his staff, are the best.
I went in to get cavities filled. Actually, I went in because a previous dentist told me I needed a root canal and I was suspicious, so Sfikas was my second opinion.
I was walked through not only how to get my X-​rays from the other dentist, but also the options I had for fillings and a breakdown of how much each would cost after insurance coverage. This may sound like normal practice, however the previous dentist left me confused about what was going to happen next and how much it would cost.
And get this? No root canal necessary! Dr. Sfikas agreed with me that the previous dentist had a more aggressive approach (possibly hesitantly because he’s polite) and I appreciate that he, unlike the previous guy, avoided filling soft spots and instead decided to take a wait-​and-​see approach for such problem areas.
As others have written, he has a gentle touch and communicates with his patients.
I’m excited I found a dentist I’ll enjoy visiting twice a year!

I had not been to the dentist in a while. I had have my wisdom teeth removed earlier this year and it became a real debacle, scaring me off of my regular cleanings and exams. But, time to jump back on the horse and be an adult.
I went to this office for the amazing reviews here, and they did not disappoint. Much has been said about the dentists, but I want to say that my hygienist, Kim, was superb. First of all, a lot of people assume that I go by «Mary» rather than my full hyphenated first name – Irish Catholic parents, alright? But she asked, which was much appreciated. Instead of lecturing me about oral hygiene, she asked what my routine was, and offered comment from there. She talked through the cleaning, but not in an annoying way, like she was nervous. She seemed genuinely interested in my graduate work, talked about her travels, and we even bonded over our love of the «First World Problems» meme. That’s an A+ in my book.
What I hate most about the dentist is that scraping sound on my teeth. Ohhhhh good god I hate that. It gives me goose bumps. I told her this, she joked with me about it, and her banter helped me forget it. Mostly.
Nice office staff, no gimmick-​y dental «salon» atmosphere – just friendly, professional people. Who like the same internet memes as myself.

Everything I read was true. I had a great experience. This was my first trip to the dentist in nearly five years (I know, I know). The office is clean and the staff is very friendly. The hygienist was great and explained everything she was doing. Dr. Sfikas is a really nice guy and was very attentive. I’m so happy I decided to go to this office. They just earned a loyal patient.

This guy is fabulous! And his hygienist ain’t bad either. Really nice, patient, helpful. After I had a terrible bike accident with dental trauma he met with me to talk over options and gave some great advise about finding a prosthedontist and oral surgeon, advise that was in no way self-​serving. Good guy.

I only started a Unilocal account to write this review.
I made an appointment to see Dr. Sfikas because of the rave reviews posted here on Unilocal,and I’m glad I did. The front desk already contact my Insurance upon my arrival and assured me of the pricing in advance. I hate surprise costs, so this was nice. The dental hygienist was very friendly and went over all that she was going to do, and moved quick when she knew the x-​rays’ were uncomfortable for me. Dr. Sfikas himself was very polite and thorough and did not shame me for having to wait on my dental benefits to kick in. He was very professional and set up a time line on what we would do and when when we would do based around my Insurance benefits. The entire staff was impressive. I strongly recommend him.

Dr. Sfikas is not only very professional and knowledgeable, he’s also incredibly nice. He’s got one of the best bedside manners I’ve encountered, and I will definitely be sticking with him! I was especially impressed that he took the time to explain what he was doing during my procedure, and would stop to ask if I was ok or uncomfortable in any way.
If you’re looking for a new dentist, please don’t hesitate to go to Dr. Sfikas!

I had the same dentist for my entire life, literally, since I’ve had teeth. I moved to Chicago and couldn’t afford to go back to Ohio every time I need a cleaning… so I checked out Unilocal and this is what I found!
I love this dentist. Dr. Sfikas is so, so nice and gentle. You can tell that he cares about YOU and not just your money. This office has a very «small town» feel which is appealing to me. I’ve never had any major dental issues so I’m not sure how to rate him on that but for a general check-​up I really enjoyed going here. The hygienist, Kim, is so, SO friendly and kind of wacky, which I like… it’s the dentist, who wants a boring person working on their teeth for 30 minutes? She perks up the experience. I’ve been twice (6 months apart) and she remembered me the second time.
Overall, I’ve enjoyed my experience. I haven’t had any trouble getting Saturday morning appointments, everyone is friendly, and the office is in a perfect location for anyone in Edgewater/​Rogers Park/​Uptown (the 147, 151 and 136 stop literally outside the door and the Berwyn red line is 2 blocks away…).
Go here! :)

What can I say except that I still love going to the dentist. Everyone in his office is so pleasant and helpful.
Had to get my teeth cleaned today and it was of course a great experience as I’ve come to expect of the Dr. and his office.
Hoping to bring my sister here soon. She’s overdue a cleaning. She usually has a hissy fit about going to the dentist. I mentioned to her today that I’ve set up an appointment for her and she’s actually excited to see the dentist too.
You too can get excited about seeing Dr. Sfikas!