Dr. Alan Kushner, DDS
NPI 1881794923 · named on the practice's website
General dentist · The Loop
Drs. Kushner, Becker & Associates
205 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Opening hours below
Reviews
4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
4–5 stars: 95% · 1–2 stars: 5% · 206 written reviews
Last 12 months: 37 reviews · 97% 4–5 stars · Replies: 1% of reviews · 3 of 11 one- and two-star
41mention friendly, welcoming staff
11mention a clean office
8mention gentle, thorough cleanings
- Emergency
- Implants
Reviewers praise a hygienist and quick visits
A hygienist is praised by name in six reviews, and the same number describe care that is thorough but quick. The week is short at both ends, with the office closing at 2 pm on Mondays and Fridays. Two of its 3 one- and two-star reviews since October 2023 describe a rude or unhelpful front desk.
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What patients say
How the visit felt
8Gentle, thorough cleanings
7A gentle touch
5Explaining everything before doing it
Staff and office
41Friendly, welcoming staff
11A clean office
6Hygienist praised by name
Getting seen
6Being thorough but quick
5Being on time, visit after visit
Why patients came
5Being patients for years
How it compares in Chicago
- One- and two-star reviews
- 5%of 206 written reviews
- A higher share than 52% of Chicago practices
- Middle Chicago practice: 5%
- Most common complaints
- Rude or unhelpful front desk2Charged more than they were told1Payment, deposit or refund disputes1
- Of its 3 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
- Replies to reviews
- 1%of written reviews get a reply (3 of 11 one- and two-star)
- Fewer replies than 77% of Chicago practices
- Middle Chicago practice: 33%
What they can help with
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Dental implants
Federal Open Payments records link a confirmed dentist to the treatment's maker · 1 page on its website
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Veneers & cosmetic
Listed on its business profile · 2 pages on its website
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Emergency dentist
Listed on its business profile · 1 page on its website
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Also listed on its website
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Braces & Invisalign
1 page on its website · Federal Open Payments records link a confirmed dentist to the treatment's maker
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Gum treatment
1 page on its website
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TMJ and night guards
1 page on its website
Recent billing concerns
Bad reviews read since October 2023 include a higher-than-expected bill and a payment or refund dispute. Both were reported within the last 12 months. Front desk complaints do not appear in reviews from that period.
Why they were unhappy
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Rude or unhelpful front desk2None in the last 12 months
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Charged more than they were told11 in the last 12 months
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Payment, deposit or refund disputes11 in the last 12 months
Who you'll see
Dr. Richard Becker, DDS
- Dental school: University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry, 1995 (its website)
NPI 1780736488 · named on the practice's website
Same-Day Emergency Visits
Its website says it offers same-day emergency appointments and asks patients to call first for guidance and first-aid tips. It schedules a visit based on the situation.
A Plan for Uninsured Patients
The practice’s website describes a KLEER membership for uninsured patients, pairing preventive care with discounts. One reviewer says the annual fee covered cleanings, exams and routine X-rays, plus discounts on fillings and other procedures.
Ways to pay
- Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
Equipment and memberships
- Equipment and treatments on its website
- Digital Impressions
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When you can go
- Weekends
- Closed
Mon
9 am–2 pm
Tue
9 am–5 pm
Wed
9 am–5 pm
Thu
9 am–4 pm
Fri
9 am–2 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Hours from its listing. Check when you call.
Getting there
205 N Michigan AveChicago, IL 60601, United States Get directions
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom
Its business profile
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Sources and dates
Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · dentalhealthchicago.com, Sep 2026 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · City of Chicago community areas