Stephens Dentistry

I have been a patient at Stephens Dentistry for about 20 years. A friend referred them to me. The office is first class. They are always friendly and fun as well as polite, and very competent. I even got Invisalign braces with them. I had a bad experience at a dentist once so it has been very nice to stay with an office I trust and look forward to visiting.

I moved to Evanston, IL 3 months ago and almost right away my front tooth cap fell off. My sister’s family goes to the Stephens practice and called for an emergency visit for me. They fit me in the next morning. When I went for my initial visit, it was the most comprehensive I’ve ever had and the most explanatory. At my teeth cleaning, the office has the technology to take pictures of my teeth and the technician, who did an amazing cleaning, also showed me pictures of the plaque and what I should do to try to prevent the build up. Now, I’ve been to both Dr. Bob and Dr. Jim and have total confidence that I’ve found the best practice I could have. Prices seen to be on the higher side but that may be because I’m coming from St. Louis, MO. Good care of teeth is so important and I am so pleased to have found both dentists and their support staff.

I have been going to Stephens Dentistry for nearly 20 years, and the practice is wonderful. The staff has always been pleasant. Both Dr. Jim and Bob Stephens are friendly, welcoming, skllled, and knowledgeable. Their hygienists are caring and fun. I usually go to Dr. Jim and Kayla. Kayla does a wonderful job cleaning my teeth! Kayla does such great work that you do not need to whiten your teeth. Both Dr. Jim and Kayla answer questions thoroughly and truly seem to care about their patients. Dr. Jim saved my tooth which had cracked in half without having to replace it! I will always be grateful for the excellent service that Stephens Dentistry provides.

I’ve been going to Stephens dentistry for almost 10 years. They are as good as it gets. My five-​year-​old loves going to the dentist, too. We walked out of our last appointment and he said, «This was the best day ever.» I mean, how can I not love them? We live about an hour away now (we used to live in Evanston but moved), but I feel like that it’s still worth it to make the drive for them.
Dr. Bob and Dr. Jim are both excellent. I like that they are cautious with their recommendations. They are not aggressive and pushy about their services. They will monitor when their might be a problem and not «drill» immediately. I don’t want to share my medical history, but I appreciate that they are thoughtful and deliberate about how to proceed.
I really like going to the dentist and I don’t think a lot of people can say that!

Stephens Dentistry has helped me with my dental needs from childhood to adulthood. The Dentists and staff have consistently been professional and friendly to me. I cannot recommend Stephens Dentistry enough!

I went to Stephens Dentistry yesterday for the first time. After going to at least 12 dentists in my live, I can honestly say that this was my best experience.
They are all extremely customer service oriented. They have all the latest technology, some I had never experienced previously. The care was awesome.
I thought I was in for recommendation saying I virtually needed to have every tooth fixed in some way but was surprised as the dentist pointed out the condition of everything, what I may want to consider down the road, what the cost would be, and whether I needed the procedure or not.
Even with worn teeth, he told me that after all these years, teeth wear out but you have a ‘clean mouth’.
While not scheduled yet, I know I’ll be going back in a few months to have some stuff done but I already know the cost and that it’s not going to be all that expensive.
I was also surprised when they took $ 50 off my bill for finding them through Unilocal.
These folks get my full support and stamp of approval.
Jim Battinus

Do to several moves, changes in insurance coverage, and fluctuations in my dental needs I’ve had many dentists over the years. I can say with confidence that Stephens Dentistry is the best I’ve experienced.
Everything other reviewers mentioned about friendly staff, welcoming surroundings, etc. is true – but what really makes Stephens stand out is the sheer talent and technical skill of the dentists.
Every crown I’ve had done by Dr. Jim instantly feels like it’s been in my mouth since I lost my baby teeth, and he’s also saved some teeth that a prior dentist wanted to remove. I also experience less discomfort, as they are just plain good at what they do, so they do it quickly and efficiently.
They also seem to have the latest in tools and technology, which probably contributes to the quality of their results. I dunno. Whatever they are doing, it works, and I hope they keep it up.
I will never be thrilled about going to the dentist, but when I need to go, this is the place – hands down.

I recently found Stephens Dentistry when I moved to IL. I was nervous about finding a dentist because in the past I had some work done that I wasn’t pleased with. As soon as I walked into the office I was greeted by the front desk, and asked to hang up my coat and offer me a glass of water. I felt right at home! I had a cleaning done by the lovely hygienist, who explained to me a few things that I need to work on. Can I just say no one wants to be told they need to floss more, but she handled it in such a loving and gentle way. I later had to come back to have some work done by Dr. Jim. He gently gave me the anesthetic and I didn’t feel a thing the whole procedure! He showed me what he was doing, took pictures during the procedure and explained what I was looking at. I was in great hands, and never doubted his expertise one bit! I am so glad to have found such a great dental office!

My husband and I have been going to Stephen’s dentistry for over 2 years now and have not been disappointed with any visits. Like other reviewers have said, It’s not the most fun to go to the dentist, but this is as close to fun as you can get!
I usually get the first appointment of the day so I can be done before work and the staff is always very chipper and excited even early in the morning (can’t always say I feel that awake, but it’s a nice way to get motivated to take on the day).
I am lucky that i have not had any issues with my teeth so I cannot speak to anything but cleanings and x-​rays which have always been excellent.
My husband, however, had a tooth repaired and some fillings done and he had his wisdom teeth ground down (they didn’t need to be removed). Each of these procedures went perfectly and he has an amazing smile to show for it!
Stephen’s does often cost a little out of pocket, even with insurance, but it’s well worth the peace of mind since you only get one real set of adult teeth!

I was very impressed by the friendly, yet professional manner of everyone I met at Stephens Dentistry during my initial visit yesterday. Their equipment is modern and sophisticated. Their knowledge of treatment options was impressive. I was seen by Dr. Jim and he did not make me feel like he was recommending services I did not need, like I have felt at some other dentist’s offices. Instead, he made me feel like I was in good hands and could trust him. I am relieved to find a dental practice that provides expert treatment and preventative services using up to the minute knowledge in the field, aiming for the best result.

Great dentists! Everything other reviewers wrote is spot-​on. I’m docking it 1 star though b/​c my recent experience was disappointing. I should probably have said something when I was in the chair, but didn’t really think about it until I left, so sorry Stephens… you’re getting your feedback on a public forum.
My only issue was the cleaning wasn’t as thorough as it usually is. Okay, it was around Christmas time. And okay, my hygienist was 7−½ months pregnant. And okay, it was near the end of the day. But still… the cleaning was cursory at best. She barely bothered with plaque removal (and I always have a decent amount to remove, I must say), she rushed through the flossing, and the polish took all of about 20 seconds. I’m used to leaving the dentist with my teeth *feeling* like they’ve been worked on/​cleaned/​polished. Sometimes I even leave with my mouth feeling abused, tortured (-; lol. But this time… nothing. It was a perfunctory cleaning and I’m still kind of ticked about it. She was very nice and friendly though, as always.
But I love this place and so I’ll be back.

I couldn’t agree more with all of the 5 star reviews. I was referred by a client of theirs and have been going for the past 2 years & would refer anyone looking for a new dentistry practice or simply a change. I look forward to going every time: friendly staff, top of the line technology & service from start to finish. It truly is an experience every time!

Recommend them to everyone. Great place!

I’ve been a client of Stephens Dentistry since moving to Chicago and both Bob and Jim are superb. Initially, I decided to see them because of convenience of working in the same building as Stephens Dentistry, but after using a half dozen dentists in my life, including my grandfather, I have always been impressed by the personal interest as well as the technology they use during my sessions. Dr. Jim and Dr. Bob are great to talk to and their assistants have every tool necessary to ensure my teeth stay in pristine shape.
I also want to credit the dental hygienists for their friendliness and great work. I have worked with three or four hygienists and they are very comprehensive in their cleanings and recommendations.
My experiences include cavities, sealants and cleanings.

I have been a patient at Stephens Dentistry for 6 years. I work in the dental field and have been to over 900 offices in Chicagoland and these are the doctors I have chosen to be my personal dentists. Dr. Jim and Dr. Bob are excellent clincians. I know first hand that they continue to learn about and utilize the latest techniques, materials and technology that allows them to practice great dentistry for their patients.
The entire dental team runs a great operation and they know how to take care of their patients as well as any office in Chicagoland. If you choose to go here, you can’t go wrong.

I really enjoyed my 4-​year experience at Stephens Dentistry. The staff is wonderfully friendly — that includes the doctors, the receptionists, and the technicians too. They work hard to get every patient to adopt good habits and to remember you from visit to visit. They are never behind with their appointments, and the facilities are top notch.
I’ve had regular cleanings and a couple of cavities filled here. Although I haven’t taken advantage of any of their cosmetic offerings, the staff are sure to mention one or two cosmetic dentistry options every time I visit. It never quite feels pushy, but just know to expect it. I get a feeling that they have a lot of high-​end patients who want perfect smiles. Since I am not flush with cash and am relying on dental insurance, I just stick with the basics.

In terms of costs, I do get the feeling that the services are a tiny bit more expensive than some other offices (perhaps for the reasons above — you don’t have such happy staff if you are underpaying). It may also be because they are more thorough in their use of xrays, oral cancer screenings, etc. They do give you the choice to opt out of these things too and let you know what is needed versus optional.
All in all, great dentist in a great location!

I’ve never had a more enjoyable experience in a place that one would often (usually) think of as not-​so-​enjoyable place to go.
I consider myself fortunate to have found Stephen’s Dentistry. Compared to any other dentist or doctor office I have ever been to, these folks are by far the most friendly, understanding, and compassionate.
The first time I had a TMJ incident, they got me in same-​day to check it out when my doctor said it’d be 2 weeks before an appointment became available.
You know they care when, from visit-​to-​visit, they refer to you by name and can recall topics of mutual interest to chat about. They never seem rushed or annoyed at your mere presence (like my doctor and his staff do) and seem to genuinely care about your issues and concerns.
They take their work (and your particular mouth) seriously too. Over the years I’ve seen them upgrade their computer systems and tools of the trade.
I highly recommend Stephen’s Dentistry.

Yes, I know. Going to the dentist is not fun for anyone. But if you’re scared to death, and have to go because you think you’ve cracked a tooth, Stephens Dentistry is the place to go.
I called at 9am, and had a new patient appointment scheduled for 11:10am. When I arrived, the assistants greeted me, offered me a glass of water, and hung up my coat for me. Every single person I met in this office was extremely friendly. Even Dr. Bob stopped by to say hi to my husband in the waiting room, while Dr. Jim worked on my smile.
I am SO not a fan of the dentist, but I feel much better going back to see Dr. Jim. He put me at ease, explained everything he was doing, and even let me use the kids’ digital x-​ray senser because the adult one was so large it caused me to gag like crazy.
By the time I left, I was feeling so comfortable that I forgot to pick up my coat before leaving. And, it was there waiting for me when I went back a few hours later to retrieve it.