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General dentist · Near North Side

Chicago Smile Design

437 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610

4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (312) 664-2100 Directions Website (chicagosmiledesign.com, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews

4–5 stars: 97% · 1–2 stars: 2% · 307 written reviews

Last 12 months: 82 reviews · 99% 4–5 stars · Replies: 57% of reviews · 3 of 7 one- and two-star

75mention friendly, welcoming staff

14mention gentle, thorough cleanings

12mention a clean office

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  • Emergency
  • Offers sedation

Chicago Smile Design

Cleanings here are described as gentle and thorough in 14 reviews, encouraging news for anyone who dreads that part of a checkup. Five reviewers picked the practice on a friend's or relative's recommendation. It is open 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Thursday and 8 am to 2 pm on Friday, with no weekend hours.

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What patients say

How the visit felt

14Gentle, thorough cleanings
9A gentle touch
6Explaining everything before doing it

Staff and office

75Friendly, welcoming staff
12A clean office
7An honest dentist

Why patients came

5Coming in with a broken or chipped tooth
5Coming on a friend's recommendation

How we count themes

Dr. Patel's training

Dr. Satyam Patel's website bio notes advanced training in cosmetic rehabilitation and temporomandibular joint disorder, which may be relevant to cosmetic work or jaw concerns.

Dr. Satyam Patel

  • Illinois license active, first licensed Oct 2017
  • Dental school: Marquette University School of Dentistry (its website)
  • Training: advanced training in cosmetic rehabilitation and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) (its website)

NPI 1629505201 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

How it compares in Chicago

One- and two-star reviews
2%of 307 written reviews
A lower share than 71% of Chicago practices
Middle Chicago practice: 5%
Most common complaints
Rude or unhelpful front desk1
Work failed or had to be fixed1
Of its 2 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
Replies to reviews
57%of written reviews get a reply (3 of 7 one- and two-star)
More replies than 65% of Chicago practices
Middle Chicago practice: 33%
Licensed in Illinois since
2017its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed more recently than 71% of Chicago dentists we list
Middle Chicago dentist: first licensed 2007

How we compare

What they can help with

  • Veneers & cosmetic

    5 pages on its website · Listed on its business profile · Listed category: Cosmetic dentist

  • Emergency dentist

    Listed on its business profile · 1 page on its website · Listed category: Emergency dental service

  • Sedation & nervous patients

    Listed on its business profile · 3 pages on its website

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.
Sedation & nervous patients: how it works ShowA scale of four sedation levels from most to least awake: minimal, moderate, deep and general anesthesia.

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Cost and paying

No prices on its website

Ways to pay

  • Payment plans (its website)
  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
  • Accepts CareCredit (its website)
  • Sunbit financing (its website)
  • Takes cash (its website)

Concerns About Care

A bad review from the past 12 months says work had to be redone. A complaint about the front desk being unhelpful came from an earlier review.

Why they were unhappy

  • Rude or unhelpful front desk1
    None in the last 12 months
  • Work failed or had to be fixed1
    1 in the last 12 months

How we read these

Reviewers describe urgent visits

Urgent visits include same-day and next-day appointments, plus a Sunday emergency visit for a new patient, according to reviewers.

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
Soft Tissue Laser
Memberships
Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery

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When you can go

Weekends
Closed

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Getting there

437 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“The dental professionals at Chicago Smile Design are focused on providing excellent dental care to all patients. Your family’s dental health is important to us, and we want to make sure every family member is comfortable at our office, regardless of their age or needs. …”

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · chicagosmiledesign.com, Sep 2026 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · City of Chicago community areas

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