Oak Brook Dental Affiliates

Came to see Dr. Chidester from a family referral. I had a broken tooth and most likely needed a crown. He was not only nice and professional, but extremely good at what he does. He took an extra effort to make sure I was comfortable during the procedure. I’m someone who extremely hates going to the dentist. So, it was nice having a Dr. who really took the time to make me comfortable.

I’ve been going to Dr. Chidester for about the past 5 years and I love their office! I’ve never had any of the staff be rude to me, I’ve been extremely pleased with their work, and they actually remember things you talked about with them the previous visit. At least 2 or 3 other girls in my office now see Dr. Chidester based on my recommendation, and they’ve been very pleased as well. He also does a great job making shots not hurt as bad and I’ve never thought he was heavy-​handed. I will continue to recommend him when someone asks if I know a good dentist.

I have been a patient here for about 2 years. All the practitioners I have seen have been very thorough and not pushy. The office is well organized and have always had nothing but a pleasant and efficient service. The different procedures I have had here from basic cleanings to getting crowns placed have always been painless and worry free. Dr. Chidester is a great guy and has gotten to know me and my family making us feel extremely welcome each visit. Can’t wait to go back next time to keep my teeth healthy and clean.

I really like going here. They are quick and efficient and I’m usually in and out within 30 minutes which I love! They are friendly when doing my services. I really enjoy going there.

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Chidester for 7 yrs — after too many trials and tribulations at other dental offices in the area left me and my parents feeling like we were expected to fund the college educations (ourselves) through dental payments the doctor would receive to keep my teeth and mouth healthy. That’s not the case at Oak Brook Dental. Prices are fair, work ethic — phenomenal. First and foremost, the entire office staff is friendly and personable. The greeting I receive when returning from college and now veterinary school is amazing. It’s as though I was there a few days ago, even when it’s been 6 months. The conversation is so light, so fun, I’m initially nervous at the thought of going to the dentist, yet I forget I’m at the dentist when I walk in the door… What I also notice is the cleanliness and tidyness of the office itself, the doctors, the staff, the instruments used. OBDA is precisely how I expect the office I work at as a vet to run when I’m out of school. The compliments I receiveof a beautiful smile and the fact that my mouth/​teeth feel clean and healthy, is testament to my teeth are receiving both the medical and cosmetic attention they need, and at a very fair price. As long as OBDA is here, I’m a loyal patient!

I have been seeing DR. Chidester since 1999. The good Dr. and his staff, Judy, Lisa, Lisa and everyone else are so helpful always. But the real fact is, over the years, Dr. Chidester has taken care of me like no other dentist in my life. He has fixed problems that I thought I would live with forever!!!
I can actually say… I enjopy going to my dentist!

I hate to be the girl that’s all like «I respectfully disagree,» but I TOTALLY respectfully disagree with the last review for this business. I went last week for a dental check-​up (my first one there) and the entire staff treated me with kindness and was incredibly efficient. The entire check-​up appointment took about 45 minutes, including x-​rays, cleaning time, and a lengthy lecture on flossing.
Perhaps some of the angst from the last review was compounded because of the stress of the situation. The dentist’s office is not my choice spot either, partly due to bad orthodontic experiences in my teen years. However, the entire experience was made right by the efficiency of the staff — before I had even taken my coat off or had the pleasure of sitting for a short eternity in a waiting room chair, I was back in the exam room having x-​rays taken. While I was having x-​rays taken, the dental hygenist was preparing to clean my teeth. After the hygenist cleaned my choppers and during a detailed explanation on all of the finest points of flossing. Dr. Chidester was there to check out my teeth, x-​rays, and provide me with his expert opinions. No cavities!
It’s unfortunate that the last reviewer had such a bad time at Dr. Chidester’s office, but that truly displays the subjectivity of Unilocal.I had an almost enjoyable (because c’mon, it’s still the dentist) time during my recent visit to Oak Brook Dental and am almost looking forward to going back in 6 months for another cleaning.

I made an appointment with Dr. James Chidester on a recommendation after the bonding on my front tooth broke off. It was an emergency and my trusted dentist had moved to Florida.
The first thing I noticed about this office is the level of unprofessionalism that permeates everything. Dr. Chidester is apparently living in another era where he thinks it’s appropriate to speak down to his staff, particularly the women in his office. He raised his voice, swore, and made lewd sexual comments more than once in the hour that I was there. It was UNBELIEVABLE. At the same time, his staff seemed to think this was totally normal and didn’t have a problem with it. I felt like I was in an alternate universe!
Dr. Chidester decided it would be best to put a crown on my tooth, so he made molds and put a temporary crown on. First of all, Dr. Chidester tore up my gums with the drill. Second of all, the temporary crown was completely lopsided and rough and AT LEAST four shades darker than the rest of my teeth. When I mentioned to him that it was a deep yellow compared to my teeth and didn’t match at all, he told me he didn’t have a color that would match my teeth, that they’re too white since I’ve been using whitening products. He said it was fine and was only two weeks and «don’t worry about it».
At this point, I was so panicked over my Frankenstein-​like tooth and so shocked at the HORRIBLE treatment I received that I burst into tears. I told the receptionist on my way out that I would NOT be back.
I ended up finding a GREAT dentist in Bloomingdale who fixed Dr. Chidester’s mess the same day, putting a temporary crown on that matched my teeth color AND was shaped like a tooth and not a tree stump!
So what does Dr. Chidester do after I made it perfectly clear I would not be back? He goes ahead and orders the crown and bills my insurance for the entire service! When I called to clear up the confusion, the manager informed me in a surly fashion that my crown was sitting right there. I explained that I went somewhere else to have Dr. Chidester’s shoddy work fixed. She kept saying that my crown was there.
Apparently defrauding insurance companies is also par for the course over here. Again, UNBELIEVABLE.
There is something else that is worth mentioning here. Dr. Chidester is a very elderly man. He’s 73. While I don’t think age alone should determine whether someone is capable, it is clear that Dr. Chidester is not.