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Westend Dental of Lincoln Park Chicago

1170 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews Opening hours below
Call (773) 244-9500 Directions Website (dentistlincolnparkchicago.com, opens in a new tab)

Reviews

4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews

4–5 stars: 92% · 1–2 stars: 8% · 301 written reviews

Last 12 months: 41 reviews · 93% 4–5 stars · Replies: 39% of reviews · 7 of 23 one- and two-star

65mention friendly, welcoming staff

12mention a clean office

11mention gentle, thorough cleanings

Read what patients say (8 themes) ↓Write a review
  • Offers sedation
  • Implants

Closed on weekends

Doors open at 7 am every weekday and stay open until 7 pm on Tuesdays, so a visit before or after work is possible; there are no weekend hours. Five reviewers call themselves patients for life, and five mention modern equipment. One of its dentists, David Fiore, has been licensed in Illinois since 1985.

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Who you'll see

Dr. David Fiore, DDS

  • Illinois license active, first licensed Jul 1985
  • Dental school: Loyola University School of Dentistry (its website)

NPI 1487801015 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Dr. Matthew Zander, DDS

  • Illinois license active, first licensed Aug 1996
  • Dental school: University of Illinois (its website)

NPI 1265696678 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Dr. Rachel Fisch, DDS

  • Illinois license active, first licensed May 2023
  • Dental school: University of Michigan School of Dentistry (its website)

NPI 1326810003 · Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, checked Sep 2026 · named on the practice's website

Scheduling snags in reviews

Scheduling complaints include a cancellation without notice and being told to wait six months for a cleaning.

Why they were unhappy

  • Rushed visit3
    1 in the last 12 months
  • Hard to get or keep an appointment2
    1 in the last 12 months
  • Insurance problems2
    1 in the last 12 months
  • Phones not answered or calls not returned2
    1 in the last 12 months
  • Rough or painful treatment2
    1 in the last 12 months
  • Rude or unhelpful front desk2
    None in the last 12 months

One- and two-star reviews by quarter

Quarters · the last one partial

How we read these

What patients say

How the visit felt

11Gentle, thorough cleanings
8Explaining everything before doing it
5A gentle touch

Staff and office

65Friendly, welcoming staff
12A clean office
10A modern, attractive office

Why patients came

5Coming in with a broken or chipped tooth
5Being patients for years

How we count themes

How it compares in Chicago

One- and two-star reviews
8%of 301 written reviews
A higher share than 62% of Chicago practices
Middle Chicago practice: 5%
Most common complaints
Rushed visit3
Hard to get or keep an appointment2
Insurance problems2
Of its 10 one- and two-star reviews since Oct 2023 · Read them below
Replies to reviews
39%of written reviews get a reply (7 of 23 one- and two-star)
More replies than 54% of Chicago practices
Middle Chicago practice: 33%
Licensed in Illinois since
1985its longest-licensed confirmed dentist
Licensed longer than 89% of Chicago dentists we list
Middle Chicago dentist: first licensed 2007

How we compare

What they can help with

  • Dental implants

    Federal Open Payments records link a confirmed dentist to the treatment's maker · 2 pages on its website · Listed category: Dental implants periodontist

  • Veneers & cosmetic

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

  • Sedation & nervous patients

    Listed on its business profile · 3 pages 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.
Sedation & nervous patients: how it works ShowA scale of four sedation levels from most to least awake: minimal, moderate, deep and general anesthesia.

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Care for young children

Families describe visits for children as young as 14 months. Other accounts include children up to age 10, with siblings sometimes scheduled together.

PPO coverage can mean out-of-network costs

Some reviewers describe the practice filing PPO claims while out of network, with unexpected costs or requests for payment before insurance was checked.

Ways to pay

  • Accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile pay (its business profile)

Equipment and memberships

Equipment and treatments on its website
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When you can go

Opens early
7 am, Monday to Friday
11% of Chicago practices open before 8 am
Open late
until 7 pm, Tuesday
57% of Chicago practices stay open to 6 pm or later
Weekends
Closed

Hours from its listing. Check when you call.

Getting there

1170 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
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  • Wheelchair-accessible restroom

Its business profile

In the practice's words

Its own business description

“Lincoln Park Chicago Dentist, Westend Dental, is an experienced dental practice with a focus on providing excellent personalized care to patients from the Lincoln Park Chicago area. We utilize modern technology and advanced techniques to ensure your treatment is efficient, effective, and comfortable. Dr. …”

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Sources and dates

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

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