4.9 out of 5 stars based on 142 reviews on Google.
Samantha Laferlita · 5 out of 5 stars · a year ago
Like most people, I always thought I hated the dentist. But I guess I wasn't in the right hands. I came to Valerin Dental expecting the same painful experience and both the hygienist and dentist were so gentle. They didn't lecture me. Instead they educated me on products I could use that would help me.
Dr. Valerin also extracted my wisdom teeth. He made me feel completely comfortable and his team made sure that my recovery was easy and I understood everything.
Worth traveling to come to Valerin Dental!
Alfonso C · 5 out of 5 stars · 11 months ago
Dr. Valerin and his entire staff are just incredible! They are so welcoming, and knowledgeable, and accommodating. Plus, every one of them is so friendly and helpful.
Anna Givens · 5 out of 5 stars · 4 years ago
We are apart of a small group of active duty army families here working at caterpillar. Another army family recommended Valerin Dental when we were searching for a place to take our two kids, ages 5 and 1 and each place we called had very long wait times.
They immediately got us in and took us on a Monday holiday, which was great so that our oldest child wasn’t missing school and we, both parents, had the time off to take them both in.
The front desk staff was very welcoming and got us our paperwork right away. Meanwhile, the hygienist came out right away and got my daughter her X-rays and started her cleaning. Right after she was all done, my son had his cleaning. There was no wait.
The hygienist was very kid friendly and had no issue explaining everything she was doing ahead of time while also being extremely patient if my kids were acting nervous. She worked quickly and efficiently.
Dr Valerin was very nice and very informative on his recommendations. My kids were very comfortable at his office.
The building was nice and Dr. Valerin’s office was very clean and the wait room was nicely decorated.
My kids were very excited to pick out a toy from the toy bin before they left, as well as picking out a new toothbrush after their cleaning.
We plan to return again in 6 months when they are due for another cleaning.
Brandon Smith · 5 out of 5 stars · a year ago
This place is the best dentist office I have ever been too. Their dentist is outstanding, and the office staff is very friendly and answered any questions i had. They even followed up with me the next day after my tooth extraction to see how I was feeling. Thanks for the great service you guys are awesome 10/10.
Kari Strawn · 5 out of 5 stars · 3 years ago
Dr. Valerin is by far the best dentist I’ve ever been to! I love how friendly, enthusiasts, genuinely caring, full of life doctor is. And not only is he that way but his entire staff is! I also love how much he values each and every one of his employees by the amount of activities he does for them. He truly is a wonderful person and dentist!!
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About Valerin Dental
Valerin Dental is a general dental practice located at 6901 N Knoxville Avenue, Suite 202 in Peoria, Illinois, led by Dr. Manny Valerin. The office describes itself as a comfortable practice with an experienced team, offering a comprehensive selection of treatment options for the whole family with a focus on preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry. Dental implants are among the services offered to new and existing patients. The practice explains that an implant is a titanium post placed in the jawbone that fuses with the bone over time, then supports an abutment and a replacement tooth, and that bone grafting may be needed first when the jaw does not have enough bone density to hold an implant.
Beyond implants, the practice's services include same-day crowns using CEREC technology, dentures, periodontal therapy for gum disease, professional teeth cleanings, root canals, tooth extractions, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, and emergency dental care. The website also notes that Dr. Valerin's hospital-based training informs the practice's approach to sedation dentistry for patients with dental anxiety. Valerin Dental files insurance claims for patients and offers payment options including interest-free plans through CareCredit. The office is open Monday through Friday, with shorter hours on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Meet the Doctors
Dr. Manny Valerin, DDS, is the dentist at Valerin Dental. According to the practice's website, after dental school he served as a teaching assistant at The Ohio State University School of Dentistry, then as Chief Resident in the Department of Oral Medicine at Carolinas Medical Center in North Carolina. His post-doctoral training included advanced training in radiology at the UNC College of Dentistry, facial pain training and research at the Navy Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland and the National Institutes of Health, and hospital dentistry training at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow, Scotland. He later served as a professor at the University of Illinois Dental School in Chicago and is currently a faculty member of the OSF Saint Francis General Practice Residency Program for general dentists. The site states he has been in private practice for over 18 years and is a member of the Peoria District Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society, and American Dental Association, and serves as President of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology.
