Our team at Smile For Life Dental can bring you the best care, by the best doctor, using the best treatments available. Our skilled cosmetic dentist, Dean W. Lodding, DDS, aims to help patients maintain a healthy, beautiful smile with a full range of general, cosmetic, and restorative procedures.
Along with Dr. Michael Schuiling, Dr. Lodding has cultivated a warm, relaxing atmosphere to place you and your family at ease while receiving state-of-the-art dental care.Cosmetic solutions such as professional teeth whitening or porcelain veneers can give you a brighter, more youthful-looking smile while correcting a number of common tooth imperfections.
Along with Dr. Michael Schuiling, Dr. Lodding has cultivated a warm, relaxing atmosphere to place you and your family at ease while receiving state-of-the-art dental care.Cosmetic solutions such as professional teeth whitening or porcelain veneers can give you a brighter, more youthful-looking smile while correcting a number of common tooth imperfections.
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Our Fox Valley dream team is highly experienced and credentialed in all facets of dental care, from routine oral hygiene and preventative maintenance to tooth restorations and cosmetic dentistry. Our dentists and hygienists can deliver an exceptional level of service while optimizing the comfort and safety of each and every individual.
At Smile for Life Dental, we offer a comprehensive range of general, preventive, cosmetic, and restorative treatments for you and your entire family. Since 1981, Elgin dentist Dean Lodding, DDS has operated a private practice based upon the principles of maintaining healthy teeth and gums while helping his patients achieve the smiles of their dreams.
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Dr. Dean Lodding loves the transformative power of modern cosmetic dentistry, which gives his patients an inner and outer glow. After graduating magna cum laude from St. Norbert College, Dr. Lodding went on to earn his DDS degree from University of Illinois College of Dentistry in 1980. From 1980-81, he provided dental care to the Oglala Sioux tribe in Pine Ridge, South Dakota.
Dr. Michael Schuiling is an integral part of the Smile for Life Dental family. He is committed to to thoroughly educating his patients on the state of their oral health and looks to incorporate conservative procedures whenever possible. Providing top dental care as comfortably as possible is of the utmost importance to Dr. Schuiling, and it is one of the many reasons his patients are so loyal.
Reviews (9)
Jackie Theisen
Dec 12, 2021
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Where do I even begin? After visiting several other area dentists and being told I need extensive dental work I found Smile for Life. After a very extensive exam, X-rays and cleaning I was told I did not need any work. I knew in my gut the offices were not being honest. Smile for Life is beyond awesome! I also switched my entire family to this office. They were beyond gentle with my very anxious 9 year and took a stressful situation and made it a wonderful experience. She asked when she can go back for her next cleaning :) I highly recommend their office and am very grateful that I was introduced
James Iaquinta
Nov 14, 2021
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Both Dr. Lodding and Dr. Dryer are excellent dentists who take the time to explain everything and make you comfortable. The front desk and everyone in the practice is friendly and nice. I would of rated them 5 stars but several times when they asked me to come in, they were confused why I was there.
Patrick Upton
Nov 06, 2021
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Jackie Sette
Oct 30, 2021
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M. G. Sandy
Sep 25, 2021
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I felt very welcomed from the beginning when I had my temperature taken and then called back. Smile For Life Dental came highly recommended several times in the past by a couple of family members, so after I was told I needed a root canal but I was not experiencing pain, I wanted to get a second opinion. After talking to the dentist and having a couple of tests and checking the x-ray, it was concluded that a root canal was not needed. I was not showing signs of pain, and the tooth and around the area looked normal. I felt like I was listened to and that they had my best interests in mind. I scheduled
Jill Joerns
Sep 24, 2021
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Don Miller
Aug 29, 2021
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These people are the best in the business... Happy, great moods and a very family atmosphere... Doc Lodding is the best... They make you feel right at home and relieve any apprehension that people might have visiting the dentist... I would recommend this office to everyone who wants a dentist for life....
Jill J.
Oct 21, 2018
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Your services were my 50th birthday present to myself. I am a happy local professional thinking what I was going to want at 49 was a face lift. I found that dental restoration was what was really indicated. You have been gentile and kind and I cant wait for my permanent veneers to bring my smile back to what it was in my 30's. I am so happy to find a top quality cosmetic dentist in Elgin. I trust you.
Joanna H.
Sep 28, 2017
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Dr. Lodding and all of the other dentists, assistants and office personnel are all polite and professional. This team is welcoming and understanding and took great care of my dental needs. This staff will go above and beyond in their care and treatment while making you feel comfortable at the same time! This office provides state of the art technology in diagnosing and treatment your dental needs. I highly recommend Dr. Lodding's office at Smile for Life Dental. The level of dental care a patient receives is only surpassed by the quality and goodness of people that make it happen!
