Richard T Terp ,DDS

Dr. Terp is not only an outstanding dentist, he’s an outstanding human being. He collects DVD’s for the troops, offers free back to school checkups for kids and treats everyone like they’re the most important person in the world.
He explains everything he is doing and offers options when applicable.
He is technically outstanding too.
I really can’t say enough about him and his staff.
The hygienist on his staff that I see, Marina, is also fantastic.
All his office staff and assistants make you feel at home.
You want the best in dental care? Dr. Terp is your guy.

I just became a patient of Dr. Terp’s and couldn’t be happier with the care and service I’ve received. The hygienist, Linh, was very professional and personable and did a great job with my cleaning. Today, I brought my 2 year old in for her first dental visit. Dr. Terp and his staff were so sweet to her and made the whole experience enjoyable. If you’re looking for a warm, inviting practice, go see the folks at Dr. Terp’s office!

I’ve been going to Dr Terp’s office since I was a youth. He’s professional, understanding, gentle with technique, and gives great care.
He has Saturday hours which are great because I have a difficult time getting time off from work. The staff are great and my appointments are punctual. I commute from the city to continue my care there. It’s worth the time.

If you saw «Marathon Man,» you can’t forget the phrase «Is it safe?» Spoiler alert: it wasn’t, but I can’t imagine a safer person than Dr. Terp to check, clean and even fill my teeth.
I originally met Dr. Terp through friends at a party in Wrigleyville. I had recently returned to Chicago and needed a dentist; so I gave him a try. Now, I still travel 20 miles each way to see him – wow, for more than 20 years! He knows my choppers well; as he did the baby and does the adult teeth of my sister’s family. I recommended him to them; as I recommend him to everyone. The 10 – 20 miles is definitely a road block for my downtown friends to see him (literally, on the Kennedy). His Saturday and evening appointments make it a lot easier.
I could go to a place a few blocks from my abode, called something like The Art of Dentistry. The «art» part has always been a little frightening to me. I like that Dr. Terp is a complete dental science nerd. Ask him a question, and he’ll geek out on the latest technique or product: the ultrasonic cleaner he uses, the difference between filling materials, the benefits/​risks of x-​rays… He can get as excited as a geek talking about his latest Comic-​Con trip: Talk to the hand, bro; I’d rather hear Dr. Terp talk about the mouth, and it’s healthier, in my mind.
His office staff is great too. Most recently, Adriana was not only physically skillful in cleaning my teeth, but I felt as much tender, loving care from her as I do from Dr. Terp. In fact, this guy’s so loving that he’s offered free school check-​ups to kids and has a coupon for a free first visit on his website.
Bonus: he’s around the corner from Paradise Pup. But I don’t tell him about my visits there after I see him. That’s for a different audience (
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About 6 years ago and the 6 years before that I did not visit dentists. They simply scared me, a lot. The pain mainly but the creep Dr’s of my childhood didn’t help.
In an emergency, I was in a lot of pain, it was a coincidence that Dr. Terp was about 5 minutes from the apartment I lived at the time and was able to see me immediately. He gave it to me straight, no sugar coating, which I appreciate. Four wisdom teeth needed to get out. It’d cost a bit and it’s going to be uncomfortable, dare he say hurt. At the same time it set me at ease because I felt I was in the hands of good care and he genuinely seemed to know his profession inside and out.
Speed past 6 years and the health of my mouth and teeth have dramatically improved by the education of him and his office staff. Everyone is very accommodating and quite pleasant to work with. I now live much further away, but still make it a point to head back to Doc Terp. You can certainly feel he has a love and an inspiration to serve people through their health, wellness and teeth.
Cheers Doc.

As professional and great as they come! A great dentist that I cannot stop raving about!

I’ve been going to Dr. Terp my whole life. He is so kind and gentle with my teeth. So gentle that I’ve never needed novocain on my cavities!

If you’re looking for a skilled and knowledgeable dentist who is kind and gentle, Dr. Terp is the guy to see. He’s smart and he’s good, and he cares about his patients. He’s the kind of dentist to see if you are afraid; he will put you at ease. Whether you need emergency or routine care, he’s Terp-​riffic!