Design Dental

Hands down, the best dental experiences I've ever had were here. The staff is so kind and caring, and it's rare to find a place that genuinely cares about their clients. I had excruciating pain and needed a root canal ASAP, and they quickly found me the soonest date with a specialist that they could find which was like 4 days out. However, after I left, they cared enough to keep trying to find something sooner because they knew how much pain I was in. They ended up finding me an appointment with a specialist a couple of hours later, to have the root canal the next morning. Also, my doctor went somewhere else, so I now have Dr. Schminke and she is incredibly intelligent, kind, and professional. I've never liked going to the dentist but oddly enough I can't wait to go back because of the experience I had with her and the rest of the staff. I love this place; the staff and the doctors are absolutely amazing, I highly recommend!

This was the nicest dental visit I have ever had! The dental tech I had was so nice and friendly it made me feel very comfortable. I don’t normally enjoy the dentist and who really does but Dr. Schminke was very good. I would highly recommend them to anyone I know and I already did on Facebook. I will be returning later this week for a cleaning and I hope I get the same dental tech. So I can get her name again and thank her for such a great experience.

By far the best dental experience I’ve ever had. Every single person I encountered was 10/5 stars. So kind, they explained everything to me and made sure I understood what was being said and done. Cannot recommend this place enough!

I don't like going to the dentist. It had been at least 10 years since my last visit and my previous dentist retired in that time. I decided to try Design Dental and they were great! Very friendly and explained everything they were doing or looking for. While I'll probably never enjoy going to the dentist, I feel more welcomed and comfortable going to Design Dental.

I am new to the area and had been looking for a new dentist. The reviews were great for Design Dental so I thought I would give it a try. I am so happy I did! The staff were all very friendly and walked me through what to expect since it was my first visit. The dentist is never a fun place to go, but the atmosphere and staff here make it a much better experience! I Highly recommend Design Dental!

Dr. Trish Schminke is an awesome dentist! We’ve been going to her since she was at the UofI Dental School and, because she was such an incredible dental student (kind, professional and thorough) we decided to follow her to her new practice. Beautiful dental office with the latest technology and a caring staff, you can’t go wrong if you’re new to the area or looking to improve your dental experience…Design Dental!

I’m a patient of Dr. Schminke’s. She has always given me great care. The staff is always very friendly, especially the hygienists who are very gentle and thorough. Unfortunately my family will need to find another dentist after my experience today.

I noticed a Christian magazine with some pro-life headlines on the table in the waiting room. I figured a patient left it there (I thought: what kind of doctor, dentist or otherwise, would willingly put this out?). I asked the young woman at the reception desk if she knew they had a pro-life magazine. She seemed confused and said no. I showed it to her and told her I didn’t think it was theirs. Then I was called back to my appointment.

On my way out the door, I noticed the magazine back on the table. I grabbed it, took a closer look, and realized it was addressed to Dr. Tu. I asked to speak with Dr. Schminke to let her know I would no longer be able to support the business due to this. She was with a patient but the woman working reception offered to have me talk to Dr. Tu, which I appreciated.

I asked him if he knew it was a pro-life magazine and he said yes. I informed him that his office would be losing my money because of this, especially considering the recent repeal of Roe v. Wade. He was unfazed by this as I assumed he would be. He let me know it was a “free country” and that he was making enough money that my lack of business would not affect him. I told him women will die because of the recent repeal and he should care about this
as a doctor. He challenged me to offer data supporting this (does he not know what happens with an ectopic pregnancy?) then escorted me out.

To be clear, he is entitled to his beliefs and can do what he wants at his business. However, I would expect more from a doctor, especially one with an all female staff. I’m not aiming to change anyone’s mind. I’m posting this to inform his current and potential patients where their money goes and who it supports. It’s very disappointing but a good reminder to be more conscious of who I give my business to.

Best experience ever! I am a new patient at Design Dental and EVERYONE was very helpful and welcoming incliding the staff that were not directly involved with me. The staff answered all of my questions vividly and made me feel comfortable. I was able to get my exam , x-ray , and teeth cleaned all in the same day.
Great service, great people. I highly recommend Design Dental to everyone....

Everybody that worked there was a very professional and helpful. Every question that I had they were able to answer. Everything that they did they informed you what they were doing before it happened. I haven’t been to a dentist in a long time but because of the great experience I had I set up a six month check up. Highly recommend using them as a dentist!

Dr. Tu and Lauren were absolutely fantastic!! Dentist visits have never been my favorite thing, but they both made it so much better!! Both were very courteous and explained everything so well. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a new dentist.