Dr. Faisel Ashtewi
- Illinois license active, first licensed Nov 2015
NPI 1801100391 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website
General dentist · Near North Side
Downtown Dental River North
676 N Michigan Ave #3500, Chicago, IL 60611
4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
Opening hours below
Reviews
4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
4–5 stars: 84% · 1–2 stars: 14% · 422 written reviews
Last 12 months: 91 reviews · 92% 4–5 stars (was 82%) · Replies: 92% of reviews · 46 of 58 one- and two-star
97mention friendly, welcoming staff
20mention a clean office
17mention gentle, thorough cleanings
Urgent care and access snags
Some accounts describe scheduling problems such as unanswered calls or cancellations; others describe same-day urgent care, sometimes within about an hour.
How the visit felt
17Gentle, thorough cleanings
16Explaining everything before doing it
16A gentle touch
Staff and office
97Friendly, welcoming staff
20A clean office
15A modern, attractive office
Replies to reviews
It replies to 92% of its reviews with comments, a larger share than most listed Chicago practices.
- One- and two-star reviews
- 14%of 422 written reviews
- A higher share than 78% of Chicago practices
- Middle Chicago practice: 5%
- 4–5 star reviews
- 92%in the last 12 months, up from 82%
- Share of written reviews giving 4–5 stars
- Replies to reviews
- 92%of written reviews get a reply (46 of 58 one- and two-star)
- More replies than 87% of Chicago practices
- Middle Chicago practice: 33%
- Licensed in Illinois since
- 2015its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
- Licensed more recently than 67% of Chicago dentists we list
- Middle Chicago dentist: first licensed 2007
Who you'll see
Billing concerns
Bad reviews repeatedly mention insurance claims, unexpected bills, differences from estimates, and refunds that took too long.
Ways to pay
- Accepts CareCredit (its website)
- Sunbit financing (its website)
Equipment and memberships
- Equipment and treatments on its website
- Digital Impressions
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When you can go
- Weekends
- Closed
Mon
8 am–5 pm
Tue
8 am–5 pm
Wed
8 am–5 pm
Thu
8 am–5 pm
Fri
8 am–1 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Hours from its listing. Check when you call.
Getting there
676 N Michigan Ave #3500Chicago, IL 60611 Get directions
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom
Its business profile
In the practice's words
Its own business description
“At Downtown Dental River North, our dedicated team provides high-quality care in a welcoming environment. We offer a full range of services—from cleanings and cosmetic treatments to crowns, implants, and root canals—using advanced technology. Whether you need routine or urgent care, we’re here for your smile. …”
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Sources and dates
Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · downtown-dental.com, Sep 2026 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · City of Chicago community areas