Dr. Harvey Mahler, DDS
- Dental school: Georgetown University School of Dentistry (its website)
NPI 1841319829 · named on the practice's website
General dentist · The Loop
Smile 312 Chicago's Premier Dentist
30 N Michigan Ave #1608, Chicago, IL 60602
4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
Opening hours below
Reviews
4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
4–5 stars: 98% · 1–2 stars: 2% · 198 written reviews
Last 12 months: 24 reviews · 100% 4–5 stars · Replies: 56% of reviews · 1 of 3 one- and two-star
36mention friendly, welcoming staff
14mention explaining everything before doing it
8mention a clean office
- Emergency
- 3 insurers named
Smile 312 Chicago review snapshot
Someone who hates feeling rushed may find this practice reassuring: five reviews say the dentist takes time to listen, and five say they didn't feel hurried. Five say they intend to stay patients for life. Hours are daytime only, 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Thursday and 8 am to 1 pm on Friday.
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Reviewers say the dentist explains each step
In 14 reviews, people say the dentist explains procedures before beginning.
How the visit felt
14Explaining everything before doing it
7A gentle touch
5Not feeling rushed
Staff and office
36Friendly, welcoming staff
8A clean office
5A dentist who takes time and listens
Why patients came
5Being patients for years
A smaller share of bad reviews
One- and two-star reviews make up 2% of its reviews with comments, a lower share than at most Chicago practices we list.
- One- and two-star reviews
- 2%of 198 written reviews
- A lower share than 80% of Chicago practices
- Middle Chicago practice: 5%
- Most common complaints
- Payment, deposit or refund disputes1Phones not answered or calls not returned1Work failed or had to be fixed1
- Of its 2 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
- Replies to reviews
- 56%of written reviews get a reply (1 of 3 one- and two-star)
- More replies than 65% of Chicago practices
- Middle Chicago practice: 33%
Cost and paying
No prices on its website
Ways to pay
- Accepts payment plans (its business profile)
- Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)
- Names Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Delta Dental (its website, not a network check)
- Accepts CareCredit (its website)
- Takes cash and American Express (its website)
Issues mentioned in bad reviews
Bad reviews read since October 2023 mention payment disputes, trouble reaching the office by phone, and work that failed or needed redoing. None of these concerns came up in the past 12 months.
Why they were unhappy
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Payment, deposit or refund disputes1None in the last 12 months
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Phones not answered or calls not returned1None in the last 12 months
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Work failed or had to be fixed1None in the last 12 months
Who you'll see
What they can help with
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Emergency dentist
Listed on its business profile · 3 pages on its website · Listed category: Emergency dental service
Also listed on its website
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Dental implants
5 pages on its website · Listed category: Dental implants provider
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Braces & Invisalign
4 pages on its website · Listed category: Orthodontist
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Veneers & cosmetic
5 pages on its website · Listed on its business profile · Listed category: Cosmetic dentist
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Teeth whitening
Listed on its business profile · Listed category: Teeth whitening service
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Dentures
1 page on its website · Listed category: Denture care center
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TMJ and night guards
2 pages on its website
Equipment and memberships
- Equipment and treatments on its website
- Digital ImpressionsSoft Tissue Laser
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When you can go
- Weekends
- Closed
Mon
8 am–5 pm
Tue
8 am–5 pm
Wed
8 am–5 pm
Thu
8 am–5 pm
Fri
8 am–1 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Hours from its listing. Check when you call.
Getting there
30 N Michigan Ave #1608Chicago, IL 60602 Get directions
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Its business profile
In the practice's words
Its own business description
“As a trusted dentist in Chicago, Smile 312, led by Dr. Harvey J. Mahler, DDS, brings over 30 years of dentistry experience to the city. We provide comprehensive care for all ages, including veneers, cosmetic dentistry, TMJ treatment, dentures, and preventive services. …”
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Sources and dates
Business listing and reviews, Sep 2026 · smile312.com, Sep 2026 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Sep 2026 · NPI registry · City of Chicago community areas