Dental implants in Bucktown: ranked picks
Bucktown has no shortage of dentists offering implant work, from single-tooth replacements to full reconstructions, but experience and communication vary a lot between practices. This list ranks providers using our methodology, which weighs review sentiment, consistency, and how practices handle cost transparency and follow-up care. Whether you need a straightforward extraction and implant or a more complex surgical case, the picks below point to who handles what best.
Several practices here serve a mix of longtime neighborhood patients and people driving in from outside Bucktown for cosmetic and implant work, so expect some providers to book out further than a typical walk-in dentist. Oral surgery cases (extractions, bone grafting, implant placement) are often handled by a dedicated surgical practice rather than a general dentist, which is worth knowing before you book.
8 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smile Science Chicago | 93 | 4.9 (1315) | — | Anxious patients, families |
| 2 | Armitage Oral Surgery | 91 | 4.8 (383) | — | Complex extractions, implant surgery |
| 3 | Cityview Dental Arts | 90 | 4.9 (172) | — | Cosmetic implant cases |
| 4 | Cortland Smiles | 90 | 4.9 (103) | — | Patients who want unhurried care |
| 5 | Forward Dental Studio | 89 | 5 (54) | — | Emergency and same-day needs |
| 6 | Kimberly Smiles Cosmetic & General Dentistry | 82 | 4.7 (479) | — | Fast emergency access, VA claims |
| 7 | NK Family Dental | 81 | 4.6 (808) | — | Quick, low-wait appointments |
| 8 | PureDental Group: Katarzyna Lopez, DDS | 61 | 4.4 (51) | — | Complex reconstruction cases |
Ranked picks
Smile Science Chicago
score 93/100Multiple doctors and a systematic approach to patient anxiety back up a near-perfect rating across more than 1,300 reviews.
Armitage Oral Surgery
score 91/100A board-certified surgeon specializing in implant dentistry, with high-confidence reviews praising minimal discomfort and thorough post-op follow-up.
Cityview Dental Arts
score 90/100Dr. Bock's two-decades-plus patient relationships and gentle sedation option draw loyal patients from well outside the area.
Cortland Smiles
score 90/100Dr. Nagpal's calm, transparent style earns trust from patients who say they never feel rushed or oversold.
Forward Dental Studio
score 89/100A perfect rating and praise for Dr. Peralta's honesty, plus rapid emergency slots and same-day insurance coordination.
Kimberly Smiles Cosmetic & General Dentistry
score 82/100Dr. Anast handles complex extractions and emergencies well, though some reviews flag concerns about unnecessary add-on treatment.
NK Family Dental
score 81/100Patients praise fast, painless procedures and Dr. Khan's skill, but a second opinion is worth getting given some overdiagnosis complaints.
PureDental Group: Katarzyna Lopez, DDS
score 61/100Dr. Lopez brings real skill to difficult reconstructions, but billing delays and post-treatment communication issues are a recurring complaint.