Smile Today Dental

Have been going to Dr. Kidonakis for the past 5 years, she is the best. Super professional and her place is very comforting. Her staff is top notch and I highly recommend you stop by for a cleaning and check up.

I actually work here and needed to have some very sensitive teeth worked on. Dr. Kidonakis was very gentle with me and didn’t want to cause me any extra pain. She told me exactly what she was going to do and asked me regularly if I felt ok. Before she did anything, she let me know so I would be prepared, and it made me feel much more at ease. When she was done, she made sure I was alright and had all my questions answered, as well as letting me know how to care best for my teeth and help them heal fast.
She has extremely high standards with her procedures as well as cleanliness, and treated me with respect and took the time to do what I needed to have done, as if I were her only patient.
I highly recommend Dr. Kidonakis to anyone who wants to know for sure that they are receiving the best care.

Let me start off by saying that this was my very first visit to Smile Today ! The environment is nice and clean and the service is amazing ! I was greeted by the front desk, her name is Hilary, she was very friendly and polite ! Overall it was a very friendly experience ! The service was outstanding, I came in for a cleaning, and the hygienist, her name is Brooke, did a great job ! I’ve never felt good about my teeth till this day. I highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone, mostly due to prompt service and skills ! This place will be my go to dental office location from now on. After all this was the best experience I’ve had in a dental office. No pain, bery clean and highly skilled !!
5 STARS. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !

Great with kids!!! My kids are scared to death of needles and doctors. If they need anesthesia, Dr. kidonakis gives them their shot in such a discreet manner, that I don’t even think they know they’ve gotten a shot. Cleanings are thorough and no complaints from the kids. They’re also good about teaching the kids how to brush and floss correctly. She has a «goodies» basket with various little kid prizes and they love it. As we’re leaving, they ask when we can come back to get some of the other prizes. They hate going to the pediatrician because the nurses basically stab them with the immunization needles. This office makes dental visits stress free.

I’ve been coming to this office for more than 10 years now and I’ve never been happier with a doctor’s office. Before coming to Dr Kidonakis I went to an overpriced, mediocre dentist in downtown chicago who’d charge crazy prices to pay for his high rise office’s rent. It seemed like everything this guy would do failed within a year or so. He’d always blame it on me, saying I must’ve bit into something too hard or I’m not brushing right. I’d pay for the redos again and again. When Dr. Kidonakis does something, it sticks.
She bonded the space between my two front teeth about 10 years ago and it’s still holding. 2 dentists prior have attempted this feat and both failed within 6 months.
She’s done fillings and root canals which are still holding like new, years later. She’s great about explaining what’s going on and educating me about all my options before I make a decision.
Her office is sparkling clean and her staff is very friendly.
Highly recommend this office.

Although I agree with other reviewers regarding the cleanliness of the facilities as well as the modern technology I find the dentist’s practices to be deceiving and manipulative. She’s on the preventative kick — suggesting all types of procedures that are not typically needed to receive proper dental care. She also pushes teeth whitening as well as other cosmetic procedures, which are unnecessary to obtain a healthy set of teeth or gums.
There are, however a few specific experiences that have left me with a bitter taste. The first was her interaction with one of her employees. While I was being treated by the dentist and the assistant I witnessed fist hand the treatment of her employees. It seemed as if the dentist had held a staff meeting prior to my appointment. During my appointment the dentist sat there questioning the assistant about what she learned during the meeting. If the dentist didn’t agree with the answer given by the assistant she would let her know the answer wasn’t acceptable and continue questioning her. Belittling her with her tone & selection of words. It made me extremely uncomfortable being in such an unprofessional situation.
The second negative experience was with my son. I had visited with the dentist the week prior to one of my son’s visit. The dentist wanted to take a full mouth scan of my teeth — this after taking a full set of x-​rays. I declined, seeing that both procedures were extremely similar and simply seemed like a waste of money to me. The following week my son, who just turned 18, had a visit with the dentist. While I was in the waiting room and my son was being treated the dentist asked him how old he was — when she found out that he was 18 she told him that he can now make his own decisions concerning his dental care. She then proceeded to manipulate him into receiving the same procedure that I declined for myself the prior week. And I am now stuck with a $ 600 bill from her. A $ 600 bill for a visit that was suppose to be for one filling — $ 600 balance due after my insurance coverage.
This woman will find a way to deplete the entire yearly allowance through your insurance and then turn around and find something else that you must have done. She will continue to discuss procedures that are not necessary, all well bumping up your balance with her. If you decline due to money they will then pressure ‘care credit’ so you can afford it.
She also makes you sign a waiver stating that her work is only guaranteed if you see her twice a year for cleanings & service. Basically forcing you back into her office, allowing her to continue the trend of squeezing more money out of your pocket.
Dr Kidonakis is deceiving and manipulative — and although she may have a beautiful office she always attempts to get every single penny she can out of both you and your insurance company, she is rude to her staff, she suggests unnecessary procedures & will take full advantage of your children ‘making their own dental decisions’ even though you’re the one with the coverage & responsible for paying the costly invoice.

What an awesome experience! Beautiful office, friendly and polite staff, same day appointment, and a gentle and knowledgeable dentist. I felt totally comfortable here, and will definitely refer my friends and family. Excellent work!

I’ve only been a patient for the last year since relocating to Glenview.
The office located in the area of the Glen is just off of Willow and Patriot and very handy to my home/​work.
After a busy year, I finally got back this week to taking care of my teeth, even with a bit of plaque built up every thing went well. With two older fillings showing their age and a chipped tooth that needed some attention, we made a follow up appointment and re-​worked the fillings and fixed the chipped chopper. In all I was in the chair for three hours, some that might seem like torture and Dr. Kidonakis was always checking how I was doing, I think I actually almost fell asleep a few times I was so relaxed. She and her staff are all very friendly and the very office is very up to date and comfortable.

I have been a patient of Smile Today Dental, Ltd. for about 20 years and I can definitely say that I am extremely pleased with the excellent service I receive. Dr. Kidonakis and her staff provide a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere that help to ease any anxiety I may be experiencing. It’s comforting to know that you are well cared for by people who genuinely have an interest in your well being. I love how squeaky-​clean my teeth feel after routine cleaning!

I have been a patient of Dr. Evelyn Kidonakis for over 15 years, and had, unfortunately, not visited her, or any other dentist in what I can only describe as TOO LONG. Her new office is absolutely beautiful and welcoming. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. I felt at ease, aside from the tremendous pain I was experiencing. The work that she had performed on some of my teeth from over 10 years ago (fillings) were still in good condition. That is because she does amazing work. I was so happy to have diagnosed my current tooth issue, and plan to continue my treatment in what I describe as the most convenient (financially as well as time-​efficient) manner. She made me feel comfortable and is one of the best dentists in the city. I highly suggest anyone who is looking for a dentist to go to her.

I have a tragic and sordid dental history. When I was a spunky, but wee 6 year old lass, I had a playground accident that affected 1 of my 2 permanent front teeth. I spent the next 10 years in and out of various dental industry chairs; getting braced, spaced, pulled, jabbed, and finally bridged. As a result I am TERRIFIED of dental offices. It’s not the pain that scares me so much as it is that I’ve been Pavlovian trained to be gripped by cold sweats, tension and fear at the mere site of one of their leather reclining chairs.
Well, it’s been 5 years since I’d seen a dentist and now that I gots me a real job with great benefits I knew I had to face the drill again or lose my precious teeth and flush 10 years and probably $ 20,000 of work down the drain.
My friend recommended Dr. Kidonakis and her team and I’m ABSOLUTELY ASTOUNDED! I filled out form a week before and was very honest about my anxiety. Everyone there has been beyond sweet to me. The Drs husband was super friendly when I first walked in the door. Mary Lu at the front desk is Adorably Sweet and gentle. Volha, the hygienist is really chatty and bright and the Dr. does EVERYTHING in her power to make you feel comfortable.
My first trip there was just an assessment and x-​rays. Dr. Kidonakis is all about continuing education and keeping up to date with the newest technology, she has some really cool gadgets that she puts to work making sure she’s doing everything she can to care for teeth that need it and keeping the rest of your mouth from needing her care.
My second trip was a cleaning and I was, predictably, very frightened and anxious. By the time I walked out of there, less than an hour later, I was so proud of myself. It’d gone just fine and Dr. Kidonakis made sure to check in with me frequently to make sure that was so.
I have to go back next week to get my first (and second, third and fourth) cavities filled and thanks to the kind expertise shown me by all the people in this classy office I’m only a little scared. Which is saying A LOT.
It’s not in the city, but with commuting times as they are on CTA it doesn’t take more time to drive the half hour to their office. (Beware the Edens traffic though.)