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Modern Smiles1108 N Wells St

1108 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews Opening hours below

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews

4–5 stars: 94% · 1–2 stars: 6% · 31 written reviews

Last 12 months: 24 reviews · 92% 4–5 stars · Replies: 87% of reviews

5mention friendly, welcoming staff

  • Emergency
  • Implants

What they can help with

  • Dental implants

    Federal Open Payments records link a confirmed dentist to the treatment's maker · 4 pages on its website

  • Veneers & cosmetic

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

  • Teeth whitening

    Listed category: Teeth whitening service · 5 pages on its website

  • Emergency dentist

    Listed on its business profile · 3 pages on its website

  • Dentures

    Listed category: Denture care center · 1 page on its website

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.
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.

Also listed on its website

How it compares in Chicago

One- and two-star reviews
6%of 31 written reviews
A higher share than 58% of Chicago practices
Middle Chicago practice: 5%
Replies to reviews
87%of written reviews get a reply
More replies than 83% of Chicago practices
Middle Chicago practice: 33%
Open Saturdays
Yesopen Saturdays
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

Who you'll see

Dr. Rita Shah, DDS

  • Illinois license active, first licensed Jun 2004

NPI 1891867388 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Dr. Siddra Iqbal, DDS

  • Illinois license active, first licensed Jun 2014

NPI 1477718369 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Reviewers mention help with dental anxiety

Five reviewers mention dental anxiety and say the team helped them feel more at ease; one mentions headphones for music or a podcast.

PPO plans and billing experiences

Its website says it accepts most major PPO plans and discusses fees and financial options at a first visit. Three reviewers describe different billing or insurance experiences.

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

What patients say

Staff and office

5Friendly, welcoming staff

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When you can go

Opens early
7 am, Friday
11% of Chicago practices open before 8 am
Open late
until 6 pm, Wednesday
57% of Chicago practices stay open to 6 pm or later
Saturday
8 am–1 pm
53% of Chicago practices open on Saturdays

Hours from its listing. Check when you call.

Getting there

1108 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom
  • LGBTQ+ friendly

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Modern Smiles is a trusted, inclusive dental practice located in Old Town Chicago. Independently owned and women- and minority-led, we proudly support the LGBTQ+ community and are committed to creating a welcoming space for all. With over 25 years of combined experience, Dr. Rita Shah and Dr. …”

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Sources and dates

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