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28 years experience

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About

Dr. Reggie Thurston is a dentist treating patients in Chicago, Illinois, and the surrounding communities. He is a member of professional organizations including the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Chicago Dental Society, and the Eco-Dentistry Association. Dr. Thurston is also bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish. For his undergraduate degree, Dr. Thurston attended the University of Windsor in Ontario. He pursued his doctoral dental degree at the Northwestern University Dental School in Chicago. Dr. Thurston has also received special training in advanced restoration and aesthetics at the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum and in occlusion at the Hornbrook Group Center for Advanced Clinical Education. Patients visiting Dr. Thurston can receive a full range of both general and cosmetic dental services. He provides general consultations, teeth-whitening procedures, and consultations for Invisalign braces. Treatment for dental emergencies and consultations for cosmetic dental services are also available.

What are you proud of in your practice?

I'm proud of our patient-centric approach and our beautiful office.

Which cases do you enjoy treating? Why?

I enjoy Invisalign cases and all aspects of cosmetic dentistry.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Reggie M. Thurston accept insurance?

Dr. Reggie M. Thurston accepts United Concordia, Assurant Employee Benefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield and more. Enter your insurance details on Opencare to check coverage.

Education & Certifications

Education
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Northwestern University Dental School
Certification
Certification
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Jan 17, 1996

Most Helpful Reviews
(129)

  • Reviewed on January 29th, 2020  •  Verified patient
    I had been avoiding the dentist for quite some time; however, Dr. Thurston made me feel at ease and confident that I was in the right place. He has a great bedside manner, and was able to determine what kind of care I needed, as well as explain it to me in a way I could understand easily. The Ora Dental Studio office made it clear and simple to see the next steps, and schedule follow up appointments.
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  • Reviewed on January 24th, 2020  •  Verified patient
    I got some xrays and photos Taken, which were then showed to me during the appointment. It was really informative to see images of what exactly the hygienist and doctor were talking about. Every set was explained to me during the appointment and everyone was super informative and kind.
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  • Reviewed on January 15th, 2020  •  Verified patient
    ORA Dental Studio was very professional and pleasant to be around. I felt that Dr. Thurston was very personable and informative. The information I received during my appointment was explained appropriately and I was not left feeling like I didn’t understand or that I was talked down to. Highly recommend.
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  • Reviewed on December 10th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    This was one of the best dental visits I've ever had! The offices are reminiscent of a spa-esque experience, the staff is very friendly and exceedingly great at what they do, and it was an all-around pleasant visit. I was also really happy that they didn't try to upsell me on any products or services- I felt like they were there to take care of me, not to make a dollar.
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  • Reviewed on December 3rd, 2019  •  Verified patient
    I booked a checkup & dental cleaning, and let them know I had a sensitive tooth to be careful of during the cleaning. When I got in, I found out after examining the one tooth that that was all the appointment was booked for, so I needed to make another appointment. They have an online portal for paperwork that I filled out, but it needed to be filled out again when I arrived. Everyone was very nice but I would recommend confirming what your appointment is for and confirming that they have your online paperwork (if you fill it out online) before your appointment.
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  • Reviewed on July 18th, 2018  •  Verified patient
    I had an EXCELLENT experience. I had not been to a dentist in close to 10 years. The combination of new technology and friendly staff made me wonder why I had been nervous in the first place. When discussing my general and specific needs everyone used a matter of fact approach with a focus on positive steps and solutions. They walked me through the images and X-rays of my teeth too. I could not have had a better experience. I’ll be glad to go back. Seriously.
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  • Excellent. Friendly staff, very clean and beautiful interior.
    Reviewed on May 31st, 2018  •  Verified patient
    I showed up a few minutes late, and the staff greeted me warmly and appreciated my warning phone call. Everyone was so friendly. Chatted with my dental hygenist for a while and the dentist as well. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience, especially considering I hate going to the dentist!
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  • Comforting!
    Reviewed on January 17th, 2018  •  Verified patient
    I have been with the same dentist in Naperville since I was a kid. It was well past time to find a dentist close to home. I’m over the moon happy with Dr. Thurston and his team at Ora Dental. I’ll definitely be recommended more clients to partake in their services!
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  • Friendly, professional, state-of-the-art technology
    Reviewed on January 12th, 2018  •  Verified patient
    It had been 3+ years since I have visited a dentist and after reading the positive reviews about Dr. Thurston and his staff, I requested to book and got an appointment the next day. I filled out everything online so there was absolutely no paperwork that I needed to do when I arrived -- I was in the chair within moments of walking in the door. The dental hygienist was so incredibly friendly and nice, she put me at ease and answered all of my questions. I absolutely loved how they take photos of each of your teeth and display it for you to see while you're sitting in the chair. Dr. Thurston was great, he took a close look at my x-rays and explained in detail the next steps I would need to take to improve my dental health. Looking forward to my next appointment!
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  • Professional
    Reviewed on November 26th, 2017  •  Verified patient
    On time, very friendly and professional, no nonsense. Offered optional things like fluoride treatment, cancer screening, mouth guard for sleeping since I grind - but did not press any of these or try to upsell me something I didn't want. Not a fan of going to the dentist, but won't mind going back here.
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  • Modern and efficient dentist office
    Reviewed on November 13th, 2017  •  Verified patient
    The check in process was easy and quick. Forms can be filled out online beforehand. My appointment started on time. The dental assistant took the X-rays quickly and was thorough with the cleaning. Both the dentist and dental assistant were friendly and made the process smooth.
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  • Pleasant
    Reviewed on November 1st, 2017  •  Verified patient
    This was the most positive experience at the dentist I've had in a while. My appointment started on time, and the hygienist was extremely kind, thorough, and patient. I was able to fill out all of the necessary forms online, and didn't need to fumble with paperwork when I got there. The equipment was nice and modern.
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  • Fantastic service.
    Reviewed on September 29th, 2017  •  Verified patient
    I really enjoyed my visit. The staff was very friendly, will definitely be requesting Gloria at my next appointment. I felt their cleaning was very thorough and the consultation on some corrective procedures was easy to have, no pressure from the dentist.
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  • Reviewed on September 25th, 2023  •  Verified patient
    The hygienist was excellent! Very thorough and explained everything. The dentist was also great.
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  • Reviewed on December 18th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Prompt service, easy to understand what they were doing and why, the x rays and photos are super helpful for knowing what I need to do better.
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  • Reviewed on December 3rd, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Very clean and modern practice. Everyone was very friendly and professional. The location is also very convenient. Highly recommend if you live in the area!
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  • Reviewed on November 14th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    The office was really clean and the receptionist was friendly. The hygienist was thorough yet quick. The Dr was super friendly and informative.
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  • Reviewed on December 3rd, 2018  •  Verified patient
    Great experience. Friendly staff & seamless visit.
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  • Reviewed on November 21st, 2018  •  Verified patient
    New technology. Very friendly hygienist.Dr. Reggie M. Thurston
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  • Reviewed on October 15th, 2018  •  Verified patient
    Very friendly, experienced staff! Office was very clean w/ up to date technology. Would recommended for sure!!
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  • Reviewed on September 5th, 2018  •  Verified patient
    Quick service, thorough explanations and a wonderful staff
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  • Excellent Service
    Reviewed on July 9th, 2018  •  Verified patient
    They are great, highly recommend it
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  • Great!
    Reviewed on April 24th, 2018  •  Verified patient
    I have a lot of anxiety about the dentist, but they walked me through everything, always ensuring I was as comfortable as I could be. Great experience, thank you
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  • Womderful! Very profesional and thorough.
    Reviewed on November 20th, 2017  •  Verified patient
    They were very accommodating and explained everything in detail. They went through what I need to get done and made sure I understood everything.
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  • Great -
    Reviewed on September 8th, 2017  •  Verified patient
    Definitely had some tech I haven't seen before which was awesome. Quickest check up ever. Would highly recommend.
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