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Norwood Park Periodontics and Implants Dr. Gary A. Hosters, DDS

5212 N Leclaire Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (773) 774-4888 Directions Website (norwoodparkperio.com, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews

4–5 stars: 96% · 1–2 stars: 4% · 99 written reviews

Last 12 months: 19 reviews · 89% 4–5 stars (was 98%) · Replies: 16% of reviews · 4 of 4 one- and two-star

24mention friendly, welcoming staff

5mention a clean office

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  • Implants

In short

A gum and implant practice whose dentist is registered as a periodontist. It stays open until 7 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, which suits people who work days. Only 4% of its reviews are low-rated, but both of the one- and two-star reviews since October 2023 describe rough or painful treatment and a rushed visit.

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How it compares in Chicago

One- and two-star reviews
4%of 99 written reviews
A lower share than 56% of Chicago practices
Middle Chicago practice: 5%
Most common complaints
Rough or painful treatment2
Rushed visit2
Rude or unhelpful front desk1
Of its 2 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
4–5 star reviews
89%in the last 12 months, down from 98%
Share of written reviews giving 4–5 stars
Replies to reviews
16%of written reviews get a reply (4 of 4 one- and two-star)
Fewer replies than 59% of Chicago practices
Middle Chicago practice: 33%

How we compare

Who you'll see

Dr. Gary Hosters, DDS

  • Dental school: Loyola University, 1987 (its website)
  • Training: Advanced surgical degree (1989), Loyola University; Fellowship status with the international team of implantology (its website)

NPI 1841401312 · named on the practice's website

What unhappy patients say

Why they were unhappy

  • Rough or painful treatment2
    2 in the last 12 months
  • Rushed visit2
    2 in the last 12 months
  • Rude or unhelpful front desk1
    1 in the last 12 months

How we read these

What they can help with

  • Dental implants

    Listed category: Dental implants periodontist · Named for it · 120 pages on its website

  • Gum treatment

    Listed category: Dental implants periodontist · Specialist taxonomy in the NPI registry · Named for it

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.
Gum treatment: how it works ShowThree molars: a healthy gum; gum disease with tartar below the gum line, a pocket and bone loss; and after deep cleaning, the tartar gone and the root smoothed.

Also listed on its website

Reviewers describe emergency help after hours

Two reviewers describe after-hours help for emergencies, including one account of a staff member staying late.

What patients say

Staff and office

24Friendly, welcoming staff
5A clean office

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Cost and paying

No prices on its website

Ways to pay

  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
  • Third-party lender financing (its website)

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When you can go

Open late
until 7 pm, Monday and Wednesday
57% of Chicago practices stay open to 6 pm or later
Weekends
Closed

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Getting there

5212 N Leclaire Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Periodontal and Implant Specialty Dental Office. We offer a wide range of dental services including tissue grafts, ridge and sinus augmentations, implants, bone grafts and extractions, non-surgical laser therapy, Oral-DNA testing, and more. Dr. …”

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Sources and dates

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

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