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General dentist · Lower West Side

Pilsen Dental

1726 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

4+ stars in 50+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (312) 733-7454 Directions Website (pilsendentalcenter.com, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

4+ stars in 50+ reviews

4–5 stars: 83% · 1–2 stars: 14% · 58 written reviews

Replies: 31% of reviews · 6 of 8 one- and two-star

11mention friendly, welcoming staff

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  • Medicaid (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield)
  • Implants

In short

Friendly staff get mentioned in 11 reviews, the clearest pattern in what patients write. It lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, CountyCare, Illinois HFS and Meridian Health Plan of Illinois for children's coverage (Insure Kids Now). The entrance and restroom are wheelchair accessible.

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How it compares in Chicago

One- and two-star reviews
14%of 58 written reviews
A higher share than 78% of Chicago practices
Middle Chicago practice: 5%
Most common complaints
Insurance problems3
Of its 5 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
Replies to reviews
31%of written reviews get a reply (6 of 8 one- and two-star)
Fewer replies than 51% of Chicago practices
Middle Chicago practice: 33%
Open Saturdays
Yesopen Saturdays
Licensed in Illinois since
2014its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed more recently than 64% of Chicago dentists we list
Middle Chicago dentist: first licensed 2007

How we compare

Older reports of same-day visits

Accounts describe same-day visits for a broken filling, chipped tooth, or severe dental pain. The reports date to 2019.

Who you'll see

Dr. Hussain Ali, DDS

  • Illinois license active, first licensed Jun 2014
  • Dental school: Universidad de Illinois en Chicago (Facultad de Odontología), 2014 (its website)

NPI 1679988364 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, checked Sep 2026 · named on its business listing

Cost and paying

No prices on its website

Medicaid (children)

Aetna (Medicaid) · Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (Medicaid) · CountyCare (Medicaid) · Illinois HFS (Medicaid) · Meridian Health Plan of Illinois (Medicaid)

Insure Kids Now, Illinois, updated Jul 2026

Ways to pay

  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
  • Takes American Express, Mastercard and Visa (its website)

What they can help with

  • Dental implants

    Federal Open Payments records link a confirmed dentist to the treatment's maker · 1 page on its website

  • 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 (Illinois, updated Jul 2026)

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.

Also listed on its website

Reviewers describe billing disputes

Billing disputes in reviewer accounts include unexplained charges, a bill for two teeth when one was reportedly treated, and an insurance overcharge.

Why they were unhappy

  • Insurance problems3
    1 in the last 12 months

One- and two-star reviews by quarter

Quarters · the last one partial

How we read these

What patients say

Staff and office

11Friendly, welcoming staff

How we count themes

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When you can go

Open late
until 6 pm, Tuesday to Thursday
57% of Chicago practices stay open to 6 pm or later
Saturday
9 am–3 pm
53% of Chicago practices open on Saturdays

Hours from its listing. Check when you call.

Getting there

1726 W 18th St
Chicago, IL 60608
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom

Its business profile

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Sources and dates

Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · pilsendentalcenter.com, Sep 2026 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · Insure Kids Now, updated Jul 2026 · City of Chicago community areas

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