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Orthodontist · Near North Side

1st Family Dental of Chicago

206 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60610

4+ stars in 100+ reviews Opening hours below

Reviews

4+ stars in 100+ reviews

4–5 stars: 78% · 1–2 stars: 19% · 154 written reviews

Last 12 months: 34 reviews · 88% 4–5 stars (was 75%) · Replies: 53% of reviews · 19 of 30 one- and two-star

41mention friendly, welcoming staff

9mention a clean office

6mention a gentle touch

  • Medicaid (Meridian)
  • Invisalign
  • Implants

Who you'll see

Dr. Fady Naim, DMD

NPI 1063739464 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, checked Sep 2026 · named on its business listing

Dr. Ginu Dahiya

  • Illinois license active, first licensed Jun 2016

NPI 1962850537 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, checked Sep 2026 · named on its business listing

Dr. Joseph Akhikar, DMD

  • Illinois license active, first licensed Dec 2004

NPI 1184720831 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, checked Sep 2026 · named on its business listing

Dr. Thomas Adams, DDS

NPI 1710056528 · named on its business listing

Braces and Invisalign Specialist

For braces and Invisalign, the national provider registry lists a specialist at the practice.

  • Dental implants

    Listed category: Dental implants periodontist · Federal Open Payments records link a confirmed dentist to the treatment's maker · 1 page on its website

  • Braces & Invisalign

    Listed category: Orthodontist · Specialist taxonomy in the NPI registry · Federal Open Payments records link a confirmed dentist to the treatment's maker

  • Veneers & cosmetic

    Listed on its business profile · Listed category: Cosmetic dentist

  • Gum treatment

    Listed category: Dental implants periodontist

  • Medicaid & low-cost

    Listed by Insure Kids Now for Meridian Health Plan of Illinois (Illinois, updated Jul 2026) · Its website says it accepts Medicaid / CHIP

Dental implants: how it works ShowA natural molar beside a dental implant: a crown on an abutment, joined to a titanium post set in the jawbone, which bone grows onto over several months.
Braces & Invisalign: how it works ShowFront teeth with braces, brackets joined by a wire, beside front teeth in a clear removable aligner tray.
Veneers & cosmetic: how it works ShowA front tooth with a veneer, a thin shell on the front surface only, beside a front tooth with a crown covering all of it above the gum.
Gum treatment: how it works ShowThree molars: a healthy gum; gum disease with tartar below the gum line, a pocket and bone loss; and after deep cleaning, the tartar gone and the root smoothed.

Also listed on its website

A Higher Share of Bad Reviews

One- and two-star reviews make up 19% here, higher than most Chicago practices we list.

One- and two-star reviews
19%of 154 written reviews
A higher share than 87% of Chicago practices
Middle Chicago practice: 5%
4–5 star reviews
88%in the last 12 months, up from 75%
Share of written reviews giving 4–5 stars
Replies to reviews
53%of written reviews get a reply (19 of 30 one- and two-star)
More replies than 63% of Chicago practices
Middle Chicago practice: 33%
Licensed in Illinois since
2004its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed longer than 56% of Chicago dentists we list
Middle Chicago dentist: first licensed 2007

How we compare

Quick Help for Urgent Problems

Two five-star reviewers describe quick urgent care: one received a same-day appointment and procedure, while another was seen quickly for a major toothache and had surgery booked soon after.

How the visit felt

6A gentle touch
5Gentle, thorough cleanings

Staff and office

41Friendly, welcoming staff
9A clean office

How we count themes

Cost and paying

No prices on its website

Medicaid (children)

Meridian Health Plan of Illinois (Medicaid)

Insure Kids Now, Illinois, updated Jul 2026

Ways to pay

  • Accepts payment plans (its business profile)
  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)

Meridian Coverage for Children

The Insure Kids Now government directory lists the practice under Meridian Health Plan of Illinois for children's dental care.

Equipment and memberships

Memberships
Board-certified in periodontology

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When you can go

Open late
until 7:30 pm, Tuesday
57% of Chicago practices stay open to 6 pm or later
Weekends
Closed

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Getting there

206 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60610
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom
  • Free parking lot

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · 1stfamilydental.com, Sep 2026 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · Insure Kids Now, updated Jul 2026 · City of Chicago community areas