Yee James, DDS

I am so glad I found Dr Yee as my dentist! I hadn’t gone to one in a little over 2 years (yikes) so I was very nervous. As a new patient, I was able to make an appointment for myself and my son.
Dr Yee is so pleasant and honest, which I like. He gave me some pointers on how to keep my teeth clean and all that good stuff. And also told me what can happen if I don’t floss daily. he and his assistant were vey nice with my son. Made him feel super comfortable on his first visit. Dr Yee was just so easy to talk too but most importantly the work done on my teeth was pain free!

Today was my 1^st checkup with Dr Yee, and I’m so glad I found him through Humana website. He’s close to my apartment, and he explained that every time a tooth is drilled on causes harm to that tooth. So he doesn’t believe in a lot of unneccessary work being done. I thought I needed to replace a few crowns that are wearing away and or chipped and he said I did not. Wish I would have found him sooner as to avoid replacing every silver filling I had which is explained in not necessary either

Very rude staff and doctor! Not even by phone they were pleasant to speak with. when i scheduled my appointment as a New Client, they were very quick to rush me off the phone. Called a week before my appointment regarding some questions i had regarding my procedure and never got a call back about that or even to confirm my appointment. I Wanted to try them because they are closer to me. But i will be going back to my regular dentist office even if i have to drive further, atleast there i can get excellent patient care and treated with respect.

I’m logging into my Unilocal account after years of inactivity just to update my review of Dr. Yee and his wonderful assistant, Dorota.
Although I no longer live in Oak Park, it’s worth the time and effort to get from the North Side of Chicago to Oak Park to see Dr. Yee.
His waiting area has received a lovely update. The old «before» and «after» pictures have been replaced with adorable drawings from young patients. The office is bright and airy and the new décor highlights the windows that face the park.
I was able to book a double appointment for myself and my spouse. We arrived early and the appointment started a few minutes before schedule.
Another O for Outstanding! The great Unilocal reviews haven’t gone to their heads, ha.

I saw Dr. Yee a few years ago and moved out of state since but I have to say how great he is. He really takes the time to get to know his patients and to make sure they are happy and comfortable with each experience. He has a witty sense of humor and is very passionate about his dentistry and takes it very seriously. I get a little anxious about going to the dentist but he instantly makes you feel relaxed and is great and explaining everything he does. Unfortunately I moved so I had to leave his office but I would highly recommend him!

Dr James is unlike any Dentist I have ever been to. He’s so down to earth and friendly. His sense of humor is refreshing which makes your visit completely bearable. I’m happy we found him!

Just had my first visit with Dr. Yee this morning and it was fantastic. I had not been to a dentist in about two years– so needless to say, I was nervous about how painful it was going to be! Dr. Yee was very friendly and completed the cleaning efficiently with very minimal discomfort! He gave me some tips so that my next cleaning would be even more pain-​free (and not just the standard advice of «you must floss your teeth!»).
I also want to mention that when I first called to make an appointment, I had called on a day that was not part of their normal office hours. I left a message and expected that I would get a call back when they were back in the office (within a few days). I was pleasantly surprised to get a call back from Dr. Yee himself within an hour to get my appointment scheduled.
I would highly recommend Dr. Yee!

This was my first time seeing Dr. Yee. I made my appointment based upon all of the rave revues here on Unilocal,and I wasn’t disappointed.
The place was a bit difficult to locate — the 1010 entrance behind the Oak Park Visitors Center, up a floor and all the way to the end of the hall… While approaching the office door that had no lettering, logo, or window to identify it — just a small sign with the number to the side, I briefly wondered what kind of guerrilla dentistry I had signed up for.
My concerns dissolved, however, once I pushed through the door to the small and outdated, but tidy lobby area, where I was greeted by a very sweet receptionist.
Dr. Yee was attentive and thorough and made a point to get to know me before starting — and not just my dental history.
While he was working, he informed me of things going on inside my mouth that I had never had explained («so, do bite wings generally mar your gums a bit? I’d imagine so… It’s because of your…» *whatever he called it* — the shape of my gums below my jawline, which, apparently, not everyone has…“if you ever have to get dentures when you’re old, you’ll be in for a lot of trouble!” … And… «Wow, you see that root there? Look how twisted it is under this molar… Make sure you take good care if that one — it would really hurt if you ever had to remove it!»)
In all, the visit was outstanding. The only reason this is a 4-​star review instead of a 5-​star one, is because when he was taking the time to get to know me (appreciated, but not essential), he mentioned that the exam might take up the rest of the time, meaning the cleaning (my main goal, since I had been over a year without) may have to wait until next time — that would not have been okay with me.
As it were, we were able to chat, do my exam, and get the cleaning done all because my teeth were in pretty good shape, so it worked out nicely.
This is definitely the guy to see if you have dentist anxiety — he is super chill. That has never been an issue for me, but I can see how he would make a big difference to those who do.

Great guy. Great dentist. Reasonable for the uninsured.
Best experience I have ever had. Really great.

My two daughters and I have been going to Dr. Yee for about two years now. He is very thorough and explains everything. He is sincere and professional and dare I forget honest. I highly recommend this dentist to anyone.

Dear Unilocal Community,
Thank you. My tireless efforts to post my witty and inappropriate reviews on here and my utmost respect for my more serious peers has paid off yet again. There are so many dentists that are «bad» at what they do. So many of them simply wanted to go to medical school and couldnt, wanted a job that afforded them a certain lifestyle, or simply don’t like their gig anymore. Here we find a true diamond in the rough. I feel very at east here and certain my dental health is being looked after with the utmost professionalism, respect, and experience. My teeth are feeling and looking better than they have in years and I am now certain to have someone I will continue to follow up with. I thank you Unilocal community for making this one happen. Book him today, hes a very popular guy in O.P. and tell him you found him on Unilocal — he likes the word of mouth fashion of Unilocal which is a testament to his care.

Both my husband and I have been going to Dr Yee for about 3 years now. I totally agree with all the reviews. He is just a great person who is funny and makes you feel at ease. I hate going to the dentist (am scared to death) and he puts me at ease. I’ve had different procedures and he always informs me of what he is doing and why.
I’m planning on calling him tomorrow and hoping he sees kids, my 2 year old is ready for her first dentist appt. Anyway, he’s a great guy and very caring. I highly recommend him.

My brother highly recommended Dr. Yee to me after finding the wonderful reviews of him on Unilocal.So I just had my first visit. The positives: Totally quick and efficient cleaning, without the pain and discomfort I have had historically. He even filled a cavity (very early stage) in under a minute, and without discomfort. Negatives: Not opposed to Mercury fillings, when Mercury is a known, terrible neurotoxin. He took at least 20 x-​rays of my mouth, which seems excessive, although I had not had a full x-​ray panel for at least 3 ½ years. The negatives are why I give him 4 and not 5 stars, but overall I was impressed with him.

I’ve been going to Dr. Yee since I was 12 years old and hands down he is the best dentist ever! Nothing more to say when you have the best, stick with it!

Dr. Yee himself is phenomenal. I went in for a cleaning and went back a week later for a small filling. The filling turned out to be a lot larger than he expected, and I was given novocaine to numb it. He made sure I was comfortable and did a great job grinding it down when finished. This small filling was not the one I expected or wanted to have done, and after mentioning a soft spot that irritated me a few times on my initial visit, I gave up. Dr. Yee was only focused on the small cavity he found and did nothing about my other side (–1 star). He did complement my teeth and ask how I kept them so shiny. He’s a fun, friendly guy that definitely knows his stuff.
His assistant is hit or miss. At times, she seems very happy and upbeat, and at other times she can come off snarky and even rude.

I am a younger guy, that needs a lot of work done. And I have always hated Dentists. I was always scared and nervous and very embarrassed. To be honest, I chose this dentist based on the Unilocal reviews.
Let me tell you, this guy is the real deal. He’s young, modern, hip, the office needs a serious uplift, but this dude knows his stuff! Never ever have I felt the slightest discomfort under his care. He is funny, is non stop talking, which I love.
I will be sad, because for the first time in my life, I finally felt really confident. And now I am moving away!
He has this new tool that vibrate, you would NEVER ever guess it was a needle! And the pain, there is non! And the time it took to be numb was instant without making your whole head go numb!
And his assistant is the sweetest thing on two feet. Highly recommended!

Doctor Yee is the real deal, very good man, truly cares about his patients. He has gone above and beyond for me. I can wholeheartedly recommend him.

After 20 years of going to the same dentist, I moved to Oak Park it was finally time to say goodbye to my family dentist in St. Charles and move on, break ups are hard to do.
My break up woes were solved by the wonderful Dr. Yee. I’ve now had 2 teeth cleanings and one filling at his office; he’s never running behind and I’ve had nothing but positive experiences sitting in his chair. I work full time during the day so I really appreciate that he has evening hours that can accommodate my schedule. He must keep notes in his patient files about your job and hobbies because he always remembers me and what I do for a living, I think it’s a nice personal touch.
I believe he works at a hospital some days during the week so normally I call the office number and leave a message with what times work for me and he calls back, usually same day, to schedule the appointment.

Dr. Yee is the man. Hard to believe that I would ever say that about a dentist, but he has wiped away decades of hating the dentist to actually alleviating any nerves or anxiety I’d have about going to the dentist. He is a jovial, personable guy that clearly enjoys the profession he’s chosen. I like that he’s been in the business a while, was a professor of dentristry and practiced in various areas not just general. I’ve been to him a few times over the past 6-​weeks and enjoy seeing him. He takes an honest and deliberate approach to his work not trying to force treatments or procedures on you if you don’t need to. I have never had to wait one minute past our scheduled time to get into the chair, that means the world to me. I can’t stand when someone is off schedule.
One thing I’d love to see, is Dr. Yee to hire an interior decorator and remodel his office. The décor is a bit dated but I can live with it.
If you are looking for a new dentist, Dr. Yee is your man.

Dr. Yee lives up to all of the kind words that have been posted here. He pretty much runs the place from top to bottom. From what I can tell, he handles everything from scheduling to root canals and everything in-​between.
He was very honest and upfront about my dental issues, communicating the reality and options without making me feel shameful. I usually dread seeing the dentist, but I’m not worried at all about my follow-​up with Dr. Yee.