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Dr. David Forbes, DDS

Dr. David Forbes, DDS

Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

Dr. David Forbes, DDS is an orthodontics & dentofacial orthopedics practitioner in West Dundee, IL. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

600 Spring Hill Ring Rd West Dundee, IL 60118

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Dr. Forbes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Forbes

4.2
10 ratings, 4 with a written review
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Former Patient
I had braces twice with him, expanders and other other orthodontic work. Not only did his staff tell me that I had a big nose, and what was wrong with it during a visit where Dr. Forbes yelled at me in front of other patients why I didn’t come in sooner (my mom tried but it was the soonest available). He degraded my teeth constantly (I had cleft lip/palate) and the number of times his cruel words made to cry in his office was countless. I am an adult now and I have been to therapy due to his temper, treatment of me and my results. He wanted to put yellow marks on my teeth the last day I saw him to get my braces off so I could match the “decayed ones.” He often spoke unkindly of the maxillary facial surgeon who had to work with him during one of my surgeries and I had anxiety every time I went to see him. I have dental anxiety to this day because of how he treated me while I was going through surgeries to fix my disabilities. I would never bring my child here.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Lauren Hagan – Apr 06, 2023
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I have Quads and Dr Forbes, has been taking great care of them, I am truly blessed and thankful, for the friendly staff, great music and his ability to make each of my children feel individual. Thank you, Dr Forbes, honest and straightforward, knows when you’ve been brushing and knows when you are wearing rubber bands ??????.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robin in East Dundee, IL – Nov 13, 2018
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Not even a patient of his, but he met us at his office on a SUNDAY to examine my son's tooth after suffering an orthodontic emergency after a bike crash. My own ortho was not answering pages, but Dr Forbes took the time to meet us at the office, examine the tooth, re-position it back behind the wire, call an endodontist for a consult, and apply a covering to an exposed nerve. When I ask him what I owed he said "no charge". AMAZING! Highly recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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West Dundee – Nov 14, 2017
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Dr Forbes took care of all 3 of my kids. 2 had braces, one didn't need them. He's very caring and makes everyone comfortable. I liked that he was conservative in his approach. My kids have beautiful straight teeth now. I highly recommend him and his office.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Boyd in Huntley, IL – Dec 27, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. David P. Forbes, a board-certified specialist in orthodontics for children and adults. We are excited to introduce you to our practice. Our number one goal is to provide premium orthodontic care in a gentle, family-friendly environment. The...read more

biography

``He is extremely knowledgeable in his field and beyond.`` I am a graduate of the University of Maryland Dental School (magna cum laude). I was voted ``The Dentists' Dentist`` by my classmates and...read more
  • Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

  • The University Of Maryland Pediatric Dentistry Award

    Undergraduate School
  • University Of Maryland School Of Dentistry

    Undergraduate School
  • Northwestern University Graduate School Phd

    1981
  • Masters Northwestern Unversity

    1977
  • Northwestern University / Dental School

Locations

Practice

Kathleen Baxa LCPC600 Spring Hill Ring Rd West Dundee, IL 60118
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