The Radiant Smile

Our CAD-CAM technology enables precise crown design and milling for durable restorations. Each crown receives hand-finishing and color-matching to ensure natural appearance. We use zirconia materials for strength and aesthetics, avoiding metal-based alternatives that compromise gum health.

We offer veneers and tooth-colored fillings that improve dental aesthetics while maintaining functionality. Our approach combines artistic principles with dental science to address stains, chips, and misshapen teeth through minimally invasive techniques.

Available after-hours via text messaging, we address dental emergencies like broken fillings or crowns. Our rapid response ensures timely treatment to prevent complications and alleviate pain through immediate intervention.

Regular checkups and digital radiography help detect issues early. We emphasize patient education about oral hygiene and proactive treatment of small cavities to prevent more extensive procedures like root canals or extractions.

As in-network providers for major PPO plans, we help maximize insurance benefits. Our team verifies coverage details and explains financial responsibilities to minimize out-of-pocket expenses for patients.

Dr. Chen has practiced general dentistry in Evanston since 2003. A Northwestern University graduate, he serves 6,000 patients annually while maintaining active memberships in multiple dental associations.

Board-certified Dr. Basko specializes in medical and cosmetic dentistry. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago and received the Golden Scaler Award for Periodontic excellence.

We're in-network with most PPO plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and Delta Dental. Bring your insurance details for verification.

Text us at 224-714-7854 after hours for urgent dental issues. We provide immediate guidance and arrange emergency appointments when necessary.

We employ digital radiography, CAD-CAM crown milling, and computerized spectrometry for precise diagnostics and restorations.

Yes, we offer extended payment options through CareCredit for major treatments and self-pay discounts for qualifying patients.

We use Chicago-based family laboratories for all restorations and conduct regular in-person quality assurance meetings with lab technicians.

I really loved The Radiant Smile until recently. I asked how much a night guard would be and the admin contacted insurance and told me I would have a $60 copay. I paid the $60, got the night guard and thought all was well. Then The Radiant Smile sends me a bill for $300 saying that insurance wouldn't pay. I called the insurance and we have had several conversations. They said they told the admin that unless I had previous perio surgery, the night guard would not be covered.

The Radiant Smile never said any thing about that to me. I called to make a cleaning appointment a month ago and they said that was not allowed because I have a balance of $300 (that I will continue to refuse to pay). They said they would call me to figure this out and they never called. Really? That is how you might get treated so beware. I now need to find a new dentist and I really liked Dr. B.

I really like Dr. Basko but had a very disappointing experience with The Radiant Smile. Months ago I asked how much my insurance would cover for me to get a night guard. They said $60. I paid the $60, got the bite guard and thought everything was fine. Months later, they sent me a bill for $300 saying that insurance wouldn't pay. I called insurance several times since they couldn't figure it out and they said I was not approved to get a night guard unless I had perio surgery in the past.

The Radiant Smile insists that I still owe them $300 and they will not allow me to schedule a 6 month cleaning saying my account is frozen but this was THEIR error and they will not call me back to discuss. This is really surprising considering this was their administrative mistake.

Receptionist wasn't friendly at all. The tech took x-rays and told me the dentist would be right with me. Thirty-five minutes later, I was still sitting there waiting. I almost left. Then the dentist showed up and either didn't know or acknowledge that I was sitting there forever. To top it off, it was one of the roughest cleanings I've ever gotten and that's from someone who has very health teeth and gums. Then when I left they don't give out the dentist goody bag with the brush, floss and toothpaste! I know it's silly but that was the last straw. Never going back.

My husband and I both agree Dr. Basko is one of the best dentists we've ever been treated by in our lives (we are in our 60s). She's professional, decisive, gentle, skilled. I am a lot less fearful of going to the dentist and having procedures because of Dr. Basko's superior dentistry. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent dentist.