Smile For Life Dental

Elgin, IL · Dentist

Rating
5.0/5
★★★★★ 5.0
Reviews
20
Rank in Elgin
#3
of 176 doctors
City Percentile
77%
rating percentile
Address
Smile For Life Dental, 2001 Larkin Ave Suite 120, Elgin, IL 60123
Phone
(847) 697-1111
Website
www.drdeanlodding.com

Smile For Life Dental is a doctor located in Elgin, IL. It is one of 176 doctors listed in Elgin. Its 5.0-star rating is above the Elgin city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #3 among Elgin doctors by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Smile For Life Dental

Your Elgin dentist, Dr. Dean Lodding, and our dedicated staff at Smile For Life Dental are here to help you achieve your most astonishing smile! Cosmetic Dentistry...Changing the LIVES and SMILES of everyone around us. General dentistry is also... More

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Tiffeney Pyle · Dec 2025

I had my first appointment with Dr. Lodding today, and I couldn’t be more impressed. From the moment I walked in, the front desk was friendly, efficient, and welcoming. The office is spotless, modern, and run with great professionalism. Dr. Lodding has an incredibly calm and caring manner. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all of my questions, and made me feel completely at ease. The entire team worked together seamlessly, and nothing felt rushed. I left feeling confident, informed, and truly taken care of. I’m grateful to have found Dr. Lodding and highly recommend him to anyone looking for an honest, skilled, and compassionate dentist.! Five stars amazing !

★★★★★ 5.0 Shane Butts · Jan 2026

Our visit to Dr. Dean Lodding’s office was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. Every member of the staff was kind, patient, and incredibly welcoming. They went above and beyond to make my son feel comfortable and safe. He has always been nervous about dental visits, but this time was completely different. All his fears were put to rest thanks to the team’s calm, friendly approach. I could see his confidence coming back with each moment they spent with him. He even said afterward that he feels better than he has in a long time! The best part was that Dr. Lodding even did a magic trick, which made my son’s day. We left with big smiles and genuine gratitude for such a positive experience. My son is already talking about going back—no persuasion from me needed!

★★★★★ 5.0 TRACY EVERHART · Oct 2025

Dr. Lodding has been my dentist for over three decades and has always been excellent!!! I moved away and needed some help and his staff and him got me in pretty quickly. I miss being there every six months and really am struggling with just doing the long drive again as I really want to return on a steady basis. He is top notch!!!! And Maureen is right up there as well!!!! Great dentist with great staff keeps his patients coming back as they need both to be a success!!!! Thank you Smiles for Life!!!!!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Michael Sitko · Oct 2025

It had been years since I had been to the dentist. Some faces had changed. I was welcomed with smiles. Isabella was very pleasant and listened to my dental history while taking notes. Beth did a fantastic job removing years of tea stains. Dr. Lodding was as congenial as always. His exams are always thorough. Nancy (I hope I got her name right) was very efficient at scheduling upcoming appointments and noting my concerns.

★★★★★ 5.0 Dean Leber · Jan 2026

Hands down the best dentist and staff around! Dr. Dean is not only a fabulous dentist but an even better person! Everyone who works there is amazing! Thanks Dr. Dean for taking such good care of me and my family!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Onsite Services ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Cosmetic Dentistry ✓ Emergency Services ✓ Pediatric Care ✓ Sedation Dentistry ✓ Restroom ✓ Appointment Required ✓ Appointments Recommended ✓ Credit Cards ✓ Debit Cards ✓ Nfc Mobile Payments ✓ Payment Plans

Services

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