Graceland Prairie Dental

Went to Graceland dental and my experience was outstanding. Everything and everybody was top notch, would recommend to anyone

What A Great Find! I was unfortunately in need of a good dentist for some extensive dental work. On the advice of a good friend I made an appt with Graceland Prairie Dental in Des Plaines. I live in Bolingbrook, but it was definitely worth the drive. What an exceptional group of people. I had a wonderful experience, start to finish. Janet at the front desk greeted me with a smile and expertly tackled the «red tape» the insurance companies put up. My hygienist Ashley was awesome and had a gentle hand. Dr. Swanson and her assistant Linda were genuinely friendly and excellent at making me feel comfortable. Dr Swanson went the extra mile and made sure the work I had done was top notch. They made an unfavorable situation bearable. They have given me a great new smile and I will be forever grateful.

I’ve been going to Graceland Prairie Dental for the past 6 years and I will never go elsewhere! I’ve had the most horrific dental experiences in the past and had such horrible anxiety whenever I had to have any dental work done. From the start, Dr. Barry was very reassuring to me and I felt an instant trust and rapport with him. He’s very easy to get along with and talk to.
I have a very difficult time getting numb and he never rushes me. He’ll patiently wait and let the Novocaine kick in and then test the site prior to any work being done. I no longer fear going to the dentist! That’s huge for me!
I can honestly say I feel completely at ease at this establishment and it’s such a relief knowing I can trust the advice and treatments received here. Dr. Barry is truly the best dentist I have had in my entire life!
Consistently, the staff has always been very courteous, professional, and helpful to me. Everyone has a great sense of humor. I love the office ambiance and the festive decorations each holiday and season. The waiting room and exam rooms are immaculate! I’ve never waited more than 10 minutes to be seen, unlike most doctor’s offices nowadays.
I come in every six months for my teeth cleaning appointments with the hygienist, Ashley Angelo, and am always impressed with her compassion and knowledge. I really appreciate the fact she can work on my mouth and not hurt me! I always leave feeling happy and satisfied with my clean chompers. Occasionally, Dr. Swanson will examine my mouth and x-​rays and I am equally impressed with her as well. She is very friendly and competent!
I’ve called and been seen on the same day for a few emergencies and feel so blessed to have found this business. I’m amazed how they have helped so dramatically in getting my smile healthy and beautiful!
Thank you Graceland Prairie Dental, from the bottom of my heart. I can’t recommend you enough!

I have been a patient of Dr. Joe Barry’s practice since the late 1980’s. The professionalism and concern for the patient is evident, the entire staff is great. Graceland Prairie offers all the latest technology and if you are afraid, sedation dentistry is a great option. Linda my hygienist is always prepared and doesn’t hurt you like some I’ve experienced in the past.
Karen the office manager always goes an extra mile to make certain we get the proper insurance reimbursements– in these times, that’s critical.
Thank you to the GPD staff for the great treatment of my family over the years.

I’ve been going to Graceland Prairie for over a year now and they have been fantastic every visit. Each staff member has been friendly and helpful, from the front desk, to the hygienists and dentists. They have been very flexible with me when scheduling appointments, especially having evenings and Saturday options.
Pamela has been my hygienist during each visit. I’ve never had to wait long for my appointment, and she gives a gentle, thorough cleaning. My teeth feel great when I’m done! Dr. Morrison and Dr. Swanson are both in my insurance network and are typically who I see. Yesterday during my visit I expressed some concerns to Dr. Swanson about the appearance of my implant. She examined it in detail and Pamela took a few pictures and x-​rays to provide to the periodontist that they recommended after laying out some options for me. I felt much more relaxed once I left the office knowing that my concerns with this tooth can be fixed.
But the great experience that brings Graceland Prairie over the top for me was shortly after I had my implant installed. I had a temporary tooth in place and let’s just say it wasn’t the smartest idea for me to bite into a hard piece of food. It’s the weekend, I have plans that night, and now I have a loose tooth! I was lucky enough to get a hold of Dr. Barry that same day to get the tooth re-​bonded. All this while he was just landing at the airport from vacation — he literally just drove straight from the airport to the office to put that tooth back in place the same day! That meant a lot to me. That is true commitment to their patients and I know I plan to stay with this office for many years to come.
Graceland Prairie is a friendly, helpful office that will make you «smile.»

Horrible practice. they overcharge and suggest unnecessary expensive procedures. They are arrogant and rude! Go elsewhere they will rip u off! Fee schedules are jyst that. the dentist xan choose to charge custoners less or not charge the ptthe balance and accept what insurance carrier pays. And I do not feel that charging 113 to put a drop of glue into an existing cap 2 minutes of wk! The insurance company pd 38 (what theproc was worth) then charged me and addl 50. who earns 100 in 10 min? Most ppractices accept what insurance pays andthey charged me a «small fee»… 50.00 is small? Do u have kids? Bills? Other dentist s I consulted with sd they wld have done the procedure as a courtesy! Bad business practices here. wwho’s paying for all those tv commercials?

Dentist (Murphy-​Swanson) & Hygenist (Linda) rate 5.
Dentist patient thorough and professional. Cleaning not rushed, most extensive cleaning I have ever had. Linda took time to demonstrate proper flossing and explained each step she took.
Doesn’t look like they over-​book the way some medical providers do, and I appreciate that. On 3 visits thus far, I was seen within 15 min of my scheduled appointment time.
This practice would rate a 5 but I knock a star off for one of the front desk staff –red headed cashier-​was a bit sarcastic. Normally, I’d bite back– but I was too mellowed on nitrous to bother. I can’t say it was a fluke because I saw her get snippy w/​another patient on my last visit. Remember– the front staff is the FACE of your business. You need a friendly person there, sans attitude.