Dr. Christin Ahmad, DDS
- Illinois licence active, first licensed Jul 2022
NPI 1003540402 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website
General dentist · Budlong Woods
Family Dental of Lincoln
5206 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
Reviews
4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
Of 313 written reviews, 87% give 4–5 stars and 13% give 1–2.
71say “Friendly, welcoming staff”
21say “Friendly and professional, both at once”
15say “Clean, sterile office”
“The atmosphere is inviting, and both the waiting and exam rooms are impeccably clean.”
- Emergency
- Offers sedation
- Medicaid (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Invisalign
What patients say
Themes from 313 reviews with text, with one quote each, shown as written.
How the visit felt
12Gentle hands
“They were also gentle and encouraging when things were difficult or uncomfortable.”
6Explains everything / says what they'll do before doing it
“He took his time to explain everything and didn’t rush at all.”
6Gentle, thorough, pain-free cleaning
“The hygienist Rim was friendly, thorough, and professional in her cleaning work.”
Staff and office
71Friendly, welcoming staff
“The assistants were good as usual with both kids and the front desk lady was so nice!”
21Friendly and professional, both at once
“Dr .Vo is absolutely a great dentist and her staff is very nice and professional.”
15Clean, sterile office
“The atmosphere is inviting, and both the waiting and exam rooms are impeccably clean.”
Who comes here
7Spanish-speaking / non-English patients and language access
“Excelente atención, atendieron a mi hija de 8 años y la doctora y su asistente fueron super dulces y pacientes con ella.”
In Spanish
Paying
4Staff sort out insurance and verify coverage for the patient
“They have helped me to navigate everything from appointments to insurance with ease.”
Reviews, Sep 2026. How we count themes
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Good to know before you call
- Closes at 5 pm on Friday.
- The Medicaid listing (Insure Kids Now) covers children's dental care.
What they can help with
Strongest evidence first. Each links to Chicago practices for the same need.
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Braces & Invisalign
Listed category: Orthodontist · 11 pages on its website
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Veneers & cosmetic
6 pages on its website · Listed on its business profile
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Emergency dentist
Listed on its business profile · 1 page on its website
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Sedation & nervous patients
Listed on its business profile · 1 page on its website
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Medicaid & low-cost
Listed by Insure Kids Now for Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and CountyCare and Illinois HFS and Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and Molina Health Plan (Illinois, updated Jul 2026) · Its website says it accepts Medicaid / CHIP
Who you'll see
Cost and paying
Prices it publishes on its own website, Sep 2026. Always confirm when you call.
- New-patient exam special $109 Its new-patient exam special page
- Cleaning from $109 Its cleaning page
- Teeth whitening from $350 Its teeth whitening page
Medicaid (children)
Aetna (Medicaid) · Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (Medicaid) · CountyCare (Medicaid) · Illinois HFS (Medicaid) · Meridian Health Plan of Illinois (Medicaid) · Molina Health Plan (Medicaid)
Insure Kids Now, Illinois, updated Jul 2026
Ways to pay
- Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
- Senior Discount (its website)
- MasterCard Accepted (its website)
- Visa Accepted (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- What is the total, including the exam and X-rays?
- How much will my insurance, Medicaid or CHIP cover?
- The price says “from”. What would make mine cost more?
Getting there
5206 N Lincoln AveChicago, IL 60625 Get directions
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom
- Free parking lot
Its business profile
Equipment and memberships
- Equipment and treatments on its website
- Low-Radiation Digital X-Rays
In the practice's words
Its own business description
“Our dentists and teams strive to provide high-quality, comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages at our family-friendly practice. We seek to create and promote a warm, friendly atmosphere at our office. …”
Need another dentist?
Also confirmed for braces & invisalign, within 3.8 km.
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Molar City
1.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
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Lakeshore Dental Studio of Chicago
2.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
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Skyline Smiles of Roscoe Village
3.8 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Questions people ask
What does a new-patient exam special cost here?
$109, published on its website. Sep 2026
Does it take Medicaid?
For children's dental care, yes: Aetna (Medicaid) · Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (Medicaid) · CountyCare (Medicaid) · Illinois HFS (Medicaid) · Meridian Health Plan of Illinois (Medicaid) · Molina Health Plan (Medicaid). Insure Kids Now, Jul 2026
Is it a specialist practice?
We found no specialty for its confirmed dentists in the NPI registry or the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation records.
Can I be seen for an emergency?
It offers emergency appointments. Call (773) 561-5106. Hours are on this page.
Ready to call?
Ask who you'll see, the total cost and the first available appointment before you book.
Sources and dates
Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · familydentaloflincoln.com, Sep 2026 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · Insure Kids Now, updated Jul 2026 · Last updated 30 Sep 2026