Photo of Dr. Joy Poskozim, DDS, PC
22 years experience

Location

Joyful Dental Care
4116 West Peterson Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  
Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  
Tue 8:00 am - 6:00 pm  
Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm  
Thu 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm  
Fri 8:00 am - 12:00 pm  
Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm  

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About

Dr. Joy Poskozim wanted to be a dentist in the eighth grade when she had her braces. She was fascinated by her teeth moving into place to have a nice smile! It took 3.5 years, but once they were off, she knew dentistry was for her. The oldest of four, Dr. Poskozim grew up in Park Ridge and graduated from Maine South in 1990. She then attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI because this college had a dental school on campus. Joy sat in one dental class and was hooked. New York University College of Dentistry became the school for her, staying in New York City for 6 years. She completed a General Practice Residency in 2000 at Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, then worked in Manhattan for one year. After working at various general dental practices in the Chicago land area for two years, she settled at a family practice in LakeView for four years as a cosmetic dental associate. In 2006, Dr. Poskozim found a practice in the Sauganash area of Chicago on the Northwest Side.

Why should patients choose you as their provider instead of others in the area?

What is it that you want from your smile? Because we treat one patient at a time, you can trust that our staff goes out of their way to make sure you feel welcomed and listened to.

What are the top 3 treatments that you focus on?

One cannot build a house in sand. This applies to dentistry with the supporting structures of the teeth: gums and bone. I stress the importance of overall health, including screening for sleep apnea, laser treatment to reduce the bacteria that causes gum disease, and saliva testing to provide an earlier and more specific diagnosis of gum disease before tooth pain or loss.

What are you proud of in your practice?

We provide a calm and relaxed environment for patients who may feel anxious about treatment or are phobic of dentists. We will do all we can to relieve you of any anxiety or fear that you may be experiencing.

Which cases do you enjoy treating? Why?

I got into dentistry because of my unhappy smile. I thoroughly enjoy helping people feel good about their smiles, performing individual procedures to achieve what they are looking for -- happy, healthy smiles!

Frequently asked questions

Where is Dr. Joy Poskozim, DDS, PC's office located?

Dr. Joy Poskozim, DDS, PC's office is in Chicago, IL.

What services does Dr. Joy Poskozim, DDS, PC offer?

Dr. Joy Poskozim, DDS, PC offers Bonding, Braces / Invisalign, Bridges / Dentures and more. Learn more about Dr. Joy Poskozim, DDS, PC's services on Opencare or book your appointment today.

Does Dr. Joy Poskozim, DDS, PC accept insurance?

Dr. Joy Poskozim, DDS, PC accepts MetLife, Delta Dental, Aetna and more. Enter your insurance details on Opencare to check coverage.

Education & Certifications

Education
Education
DDS
New York University - College of Dentistry
Certification
Certification
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
Apr 3, 2001

Most Helpful Reviews
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  • Reviewed on July 24th, 2023  •  Verified patient
    I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Joyful Dental with Diane, Eve, and Dr. Cris! From the moment I stepped into the clinic, I felt warmly welcomed and cared for by the entire team. Diane at the front desk was incredibly friendly and efficient. She greeted me with a bright smile and handled all the paperwork and scheduling effortlessly. Her warm demeanor immediately put me at ease, making the check-in process a breeze. Eve, the dental hygienist, was exceptional in her work. She was gentle yet thorough during the cleaning, making sure I was comfortable throughout the entire process. She took the time to explain the importance of oral hygiene and provided valuable tips for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. I left feeling confident that my dental health was in good hands. And last but not least, Dr. Cris was simply outstanding! He took the time to listen to my concerns and answered all my questions with patience and expertise. His professional demeanor and friendly approach made me feel reassured and confident in his care. He performed a thorough examination, and I could tell that he genuinely cared about my oral health and overall well-being. The atmosphere at Joyful Dental was indeed joyful! The clinic was clean, modern, and equipped with the latest dental technology. The entire team worked seamlessly together, creating a positive and stress-free environment. Overall, my experience at Joyful Dental with Diane, Eve, and Dr. Cris exceeded my expectations. I left the clinic with a smile on my face, knowing that I had found a dental care provider I can trust and rely on. I highly recommend Joyful Dental to anyone looking for top-notch dental care and a team that truly cares about their patients' well-being. Thank you all for the excellent service!
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  • Reviewed on July 13th, 2023  •  Verified patient
    A pleasant experience for teeth cleaning at Joyful Dental Care. The receptionist is kind and patient. Dr. Julienne Hong is very friendly, efficient, and professional for teeth cleaning, and also she provides me with further suggestions about the following treatment. I will recommend my family and friends visit here as well.
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  • Reviewed on May 10th, 2023  •  Verified patient
    The overall visit was a good experience. Returning to do other procedures. The dental assistants had great bedside assistance very friendly and as nervous as I was getting an extraction calmed and assured all would go well.I would likely give my recommendation.
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  • Reviewed on April 17th, 2023  •  Verified patient
    I worked with Dr Christian Caicedo but also met with Dr Joy while she was working the front desk herself! Excellent service overall. Easy to book. Paid attention to and addressed all my questions and concerns. Dr Caidedo helped me come up with a treatment plan tailored to my needs. Great interpersonal skills all around.
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  • Reviewed on October 31st, 2022  •  Verified patient
    The team was very friendly and responsive. They answered questions I had and when I was curious about why a procedure was being done in a certain way they were very supportive and helpful. If you have anxiety around dental procedures I’d recommend coming here!
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  • Reviewed on October 14th, 2022  •  Verified patient
    I can't recommend this office and Dentist Dr Joy Poskozim enough! She was just fantastic! Calming, caring, compassionate, and funny. The entire staff is just as wonderful! I'm a skittish dentist person, and they really helped me get through getting my tooth pulled. An unexpected tooth fracture left me very scared, and they really helped me be at ease. The office is brand new with state of the art equipment and instruments. I had a long list of dentists to choose from, and my gut kept telling me to pick her. At first her name was what got me. Joy! And that's exactly how my experience was. Joyful!
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  • Reviewed on February 18th, 2022  •  Verified patient
    Dr. Joy has a most engaging "chairside" manner. She explains everything she is doing, is accommodating of all your questions, and provides a delightful history of the evolution of human teeth. It was my first visit but I felt like I had just spent an hour with a good friend.
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  • Reviewed on March 17th, 2021  •  Verified patient
    I've always had TERRIBLE dental anxiety. But Dr. Joy had me laughing by the end of my appointment. She's really dedicated, and doesn't try to sell you anything unnecessary. Lucy (Dr. Joy's assistant) and Diana (receptionist) are really sweet too and will do everything they can to help you. I was uninsured, and I joined their Kleer program to help save some money and it's been a great option for people who don't have insurance or want supplemental insurance.
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  • Reviewed on December 16th, 2020  •  Verified patient
    Exceptional care team from top to bottom. Facility is top notch, dentists and assistance are warm and welcoming. Judgement free zone. Answered all of my questions and explained my treatment plan thoroughly. I have a long journey to getting back my smile but I can’t think of a better place to get my treatments.
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  • Reviewed on September 23rd, 2020  •  Verified patient
    I was well informed about what was needed for my situation. Communication is vary important and every thing from what’s being don to my mouth and how the insurance was working was communicated to me
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  • Reviewed on September 23rd, 2020  •  Verified patient
    I really enjoyed my experience with Dr Joy. She explained everything she was doing in so much detail and why it's so important for me to take care of my teeth. I truly feel like she cares about her patients and the future of their oral hygiene
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  • Reviewed on July 19th, 2020  •  Verified patient
    Dr. Joy is so kind, very thorough, and understands the financial aspect. She takes the time to spell out what insurance covers so there are no surprises, and even offers to split up appointments to help with payment which was huge for me! Everyone in the office was very friendly and provided amazing service. Overall, very glad I found this office and Dr. Joy!
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  • Reviewed on March 4th, 2020  •  Verified patient
    Dr. Joy is great. She is very personable and cares about her patients. I’m glad to have found her and look forward to a long relationship with her practice!
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  • Reviewed on February 20th, 2020  •  Verified patient
    The woman that was cleaning my teeth was lovely! Very knowledgeable and kind. She took her time in making sure that I was taken care of, and was just amazing to be around. I’m going back to the office specifically for her! :)
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  • Reviewed on February 18th, 2020  •  Verified patient
    The best part of my experience was Dr. Poskozim; she was knowledgeable, personable, and caught some damage to my teeth that my previous dentists had not noticed. Even though the office was busy, she took the time to explain everything to me. I could tell that she was training a few new staff members, so some things were a bit disorganized, but the most important aspects of my visit (the actual dental care) were excellent. I will return again.
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  • Reviewed on November 20th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Doctor was very nice and friendly. I went in for a standard cleaning as a new patient. Everything was fine . She did a great job cleaning and I was like wow she took her time. Then as I was leaving they were busy so I left. I just received my statement in the mail and found out I have some out of pocket costs. It would have been nice if they had mentioned it before starting any service.
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  • Reviewed on November 19th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    They were accommodating and friendly. They really care and make u feel comfortable. They make sure that u are satisfied on what u need and they make sure that everything is okay
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  • Reviewed on September 27th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Dr. Joy was very thorough and explained the how and why of what she was doing. It really helped me to understand what was going on. She didn’t make me feel bad for not visiting a dentist in years, and made me feel welcome and invited; that she was genuinely interested in my care and minimizing my out of pocket expense.
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  • Reviewed on September 24th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Haven't been to the dentist in a while, but Dr. Joy made me feel comfortable and explained everything. Having the why behind what I'm doing helps to make dental health a priority.
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  • Reviewed on September 5th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    This is hands down the best dental experience I've ever had (which is saying a lot because I needed 7 cavities filled). The staff was extremely accommodating scheduling appointments, and Dr. Joy made me feel at ease throughout the visit. I definitely feel in safe hands with Dr. Joy and her staff. I'm very appreciative for the extra time she took making sure I was educated about how to care for my teeth after leaving the office. She even sent me emails afterwards with links to the information we had talked about at our visit. I don't think you'll find a more genuinely pleasant dental experience than here.
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  • Reviewed on August 6th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Both the staff and Dr. Joy are very thorough, helpful, and polite! I learned a lot in my visit and im happy to have finally found a good dental team to help me get over my dentist phobia. Id highly recommend her to friends and family!
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  • Reviewed on July 31st, 2019  •  Verified patient
    She’s great! I can’t remember how long it’s been since I’ve been to the dentist, I don’t floss often, or take much care of my teeth since I had kids and now have to take care of theirs. Dr. Joy was nonjudgmental, patient, and gently explained why I need to do better. I will! And i’ll Be coming back here to do it!
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  • Reviewed on July 12th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    One of the best experience I have had. Dr Anne, Lucy, and Diane are friendly, but very professional. Dr. Anne explains everything in a manner that is understood. I can tell Dr. Anne takes Pride in helping others maintain healthy oral care. Also, Lucy is an amazing knowledgeable assistant. Thanks ladies for the wonderful experience.
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  • Reviewed on June 10th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Dr. Joy and all the staff at Joyful Dental were simply wonderful. She explained everything in great detail and was frankly honest with her plan for my oral care. She relieved my anxiety and I even laughed! I will recommend her to my family and friends.
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  • Reviewed on May 3rd, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Dr. Joy Poskozim is great! She is one of the most sweetest and kind person I have met! Also, very professional and she explains to you every procedure in detail. I highly recommend her and her services!
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  • Reviewed on April 25th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Dr. Poskozim was extremely knowledgeable about the science of dentistry and you can immediately tell that she has a lot of passion for what she does. The experience was very comfortable and pleasant from start to finish, from setting up the appointment to setting up my next. I highly recommend Dr. Poskozim.
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  • Reviewed on April 5th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    The whole experience from the booking through the actual care was exemplary! Joy is just that, a Joy and she is a real healer amd passionate about providing the best of latest and greatest technology to the tried and true methods that are individual to each person. My daughter went to her and then I did amd we both had the best experience you could have at a dentist. She is a perpetual student to the passion of functional dental medicines.
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  • Reviewed on March 9th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Dr. Poskozim was fantastic. Going to the dentist is maybe my least favorite thing to do, but honestly she made me feel comfortable and got me in and out very quickly. She explained things to me so I could easily understand and recommended products based on how well they work (she doesn’t sell them in office, so isn’t trying to market anything for personal gain). The receptionist was friendly, I was able to complete the needed forms online before my appointment, and overall it was a great experience.
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  • Reviewed on February 9th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Dr Joy is a dental education evangelist! No other dentist has ever got through to me about my need to take care of my teeth anywhere near as well as she has. She is very patient, non-judgmental and obviously loves her job, especially the education part. She did the teeth cleaning herself and she spent a lot of time with me and was very patient. Her assistant is brilliant at getting x-rays quickly in efficiently. She took the required x-rays in a very short space of time with little to no discomfort on my part. She also told me the right and cheapest toothbrush to buy and sent me links to my email address. It’s not a fancy office but it’s clean and who cares when you are working with a genius like Dr Joy?
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  • Reviewed on February 6th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Dr. Joy is gentle, patient, and understanding. She takes the time to get to know you and your routine. The best is that she is a total dental nerd- she gets so excited to show you the cool tools she uses and why they're cool. Her excitement and enthusiasm is so infectious. I'm suprisingly excited to see her again- despite it being to get a cavity filled.
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