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Clinic Type

Dental

Address

404 Lathrop Ave, River Forest, IL 60305

Phone

(708) 366-8909

Email

info@globalfacialaesthetics.com

Opening Hours

MON–FRI: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm; SAT–SUN: Closed

Telehealth

Not specified on page

Emergency Care

Emergency services not explicitly listed

Services Offered

  • cosmetic dentistry
  • traditional orthodontics
  • clear aligner therapy
  • dental implants
  • gum rejuvenation
  • facial rejuvenation
  • Fotona Laser surgery and rejuvenation
  • pain management
  • TMJ head and neck pain management
  • crowns and veneers
  • CAD/CAM all porcelain restoration
  • in-office and at-home teeth whitening
  • root canal treatment
  • digital X-rays
  • 3D CBCT
  • CAD/CAM dentistry
  • CEREC all-porcelain crowns
  • dental bridges
  • laser-assisted surgery
  • digitally guided root canal treatments
  • computer-guided dental implant procedures
  • 3-D printing
  • in-house laboratory

Technology & Equipment

  • Prexion 3D CBCT
  • Digital X-rays
  • Fotona Laser
  • CAD/CAM
  • CEREC
  • 3-D printing

Team

  • Dr. Gary Alder, DDS, FAGD, DAAPM — Dental Surgeon/Founder
  • Dr. Irene Skirius, DDS — Dentist

Insurance & Payment

  • Principal
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Ameritas

Insurance providers listed in extracted extras; verify acceptance at time of service

Credit cards, insurance, financing options via financing page, pay balance/Balance Collect as linked, Credit Card, Cash, CareCredit/financing options

Financing: Financing options available; Pay Balance Collect portal available

Languages Spoken

  • English

Pricing

  • Office pricing not publicly posted

Current Offers

New patient offers

FAQs

What services do you offer?

Cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics (traditional and clear aligners), dental implants, gum rejuvenation, facial rejuvenation, laser surgery, TMJ management, crowns/veneers, CAD/CAM restorations, whitening, root canal, and more.

What are the working hours?

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm; Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Awards & Accreditations

  • FAGD
  • DAAPM (affiliations)

Social Media

Photos

What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Dental.page, BestProsInTown, and other aggregate sites.: Generally high, with some platforms reporting averages near 5/5 based on hundreds of reviews.
  • Healthgrades: Mixed/Low for specific provider profile on Healthgrades. (5 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Professional, friendly, and welcoming staff.
  • High quality of dental care and technical skill from Dr. Alder.
  • Warm and comfortable office atmosphere.
  • Strong communication and patience in explaining treatment options.

Common complaints

  • Some patients have reported feeling rushed during appointments, felt the provider did not listen, and expressed dissatisfaction with the explanation of conditions or treatment decisions.

"I have been a patient of Dr. Alders for over 20 years and cannot say enough good things about him and his wonderful office team. ... Dr. Alder and his team were always there when I needed them."

Patient review on Dental.page

"His knowledge and technical skills are second to none. His bedside manner is excellent. His support staff is 10/10."

Patient review on dentistryexcellence.org

"Didn't listen or answer questions · Didn't explain conditions well · Appointment was rushed."

Patient review on Healthgrades

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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River Forest Dental Studio is a small medical-practice dental clinic based in River Forest, Illinois, with three office locations in the area. It specializes as an emergency dentist with a focus on cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and veneers. The practice is active and staffed by a minimal team (2 employees reported, with growth noted). Key details: - Services: Emergency dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, veneers - Location: Headquarters at 7700 Madison St, River Forest, IL 60305, plus two additional River Forest addresses (344 Lathrop Ave and another River Forest site) - Contact: office@riverforestdental.com; phone numbers (708) 366-6760 / 6762 - Industry/Status: Medical practices; active - Website: riverforestdental.com - Online presence: modest traffic (~909 monthly visits) with a strong local footprint (primarily United States and Indonesia visitors) If you’re seeking a River Forest, IL dentist for cosmetic dentistry, veneers, implants, or emergency care, this studio markets itself as a local option.

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