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Welcome to Arbor Hills Dental Care and thank you for your interest in our office. We understand what a difference a healthy and a beautiful smile can make in your life. We also understand that you have many choices for your dental care. That is why our goal is to provide you and your loved ones with dental experiences and results that surpass your expectations.

From our highly skilled team of doctors and staff, to the techniques and materials we use, and to the award-winning design of our facility, our mission is to provide comfortable, state-of-the-art, minimally invasive and personalized dental care in a gentle and relaxing environment.
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To guide our patients along a path of optimal health and wellness for life, with an emphasis on dental health. To deliver this care with first class, five-star service in a comfortable and relaxing environment. To continuously pursue excellence through continuing education, personal and team growth, and mastering leading edge technology.
Samantha L. Cho, DDS, FICOI came to the United States with her family and settled in Chicago in 1981 after fleeing Vietnam. After graduating from Lane Tech High School in Chicago in 1991, she attended the University of Illinois at Chicago and was accepted into the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in 1994.
TMJ/TMD therapies, including the use of the NTI-TSS, an FDA-approved device that prevents medically diagnosed migraine pain, tension-type headache, and jaw disorders (TMD), without drugs or surgery. Diagnosis and treatment of Occlusal Disease. For detailed explanations about our services or other oral health topics, you can visit the American Dental Association: Oral Health Topics A-Z.
Our goal is to create results that surpass our patients' expectations, while at the same time exceeding our own high standards for esthetics, comfort and proper function. The following library of actual before/after cases were completed by Drs. Theodore and Samantha Cho. Please visit our gallery often as we will always be adding new and exciting cases to show.
Reviews (22)
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Ethan Kalis
Jun 07, 2022
Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a dentist. Best dentist care I have ever had- very kind service.
Micaela Ward
Feb 07, 2022
The absolute best dentist office in the world. from the front desk to the dentist very knowledgeable and willing to teach and show whatever you ask very very satisfied would give 10 stars
Alyson & Aj Oxley
Feb 18, 2021
Best Dentist we have ever been to. Hands down! Dr Ted and Dr Samantha are experts at their craft and make you feel like apart of their family. Dulce and the rest of the staff couldn't be anymore nice! Highly recommended!
Katie A.
Aug 31, 2020
LOVE this business! I found them via word of mouth at work, and I feel SO lucky! I moved around all my life and have seen a lot of dentists with those moves. These are the best by far - personable, amazing work- I enjoy coming to my appointments. In fact just took my 3 year old for her first appointment too! I love that this is a family business too! Alright enough of my gushing and go;
Eshus
May 24, 2020
My first visit to Arbor Hills Dental Care worked out pretty well. Dr. Samantha was very detail oriented and patient, she took the time to explain all relevant details in a thorough manner. The practice is well setup and they seem to have recently upgraded their infrastructure and tools.
Heather Long
Feb 28, 2020
Personable, skilled, and kind dental providers who cheerily tolerated me telling them I hated them because they're dentists during my every visit. Now that I've moved I'll never find dentists as great as they are. Highly recommended. the best dentists I've ever had!
Mehwish S.
Nov 23, 2019
Dr. Ted is really thorough, professional and personable. My husband and I always have an amazing experience. Very clean facility and flexible with schedule. Highly recommend!
Sam Lee
Apr 24, 2019
I want to preface this review by saying I have been extremely afraid of the dentist since childhood due to a traumatic event. I have high anxiety and just thinking about having to make an appointment drives me into panic attacks. You can imagine that I would do anything not to see a dentist so if you're like me then this is the dentist for you. First thing you'll notice is that the office is clean and does not smell like the typical dentist office, that's a huge plus right away for me.

First time meeting Dr. Ted, he was very friendly, easy to talk with and took the time to explain everything in a calm manner that helped me relax. He understood the trauma I had gone through and worked on my timeframe to make sure I was comfortable before doing anything. The first visit was so smooth that I immediately scheduled a followup appointment for a cleaning.

Just to let you know how monumental that was and why this was so important, my last cleaning was over 20 years ago. I was, of course, nervous about the cleaning, but again he made me comfortable and took the time to make sure I was feeling good about everything. He was thorough and gentle and I found I was able to relax and complete the entire cleaning with no issues. I will definitely be returning again for followup visits and am very glad I found a dentist like Dr. Ted.
John K.
Mar 27, 2019
I was very fortunate to find Dr. Sam and Dr. Ted when they opened their practice several years ago. Excellent dental care by caring dentists. Highly recommend you visit and learn for yourself why people go to Arbor Hills.
Michaela D.
Feb 11, 2019
I've been coming here for years and I continue to commute from the city because Doctor Sam and Doctor Ted always put me at ease. There's never wait, which makes for a very quick and calm trip. They provide a true family doctor experience.
Buck A.
Dec 20, 2018
If this is not your dentist office, it should be! A lot of dentists throw out the word "gentle, " but I've never been to dentists who back up that claim like Dr. Sam and Dr. Ted. They should give a TED (no pun intended) Talk on how to exhibit compassion and empathy. I recently had a procedure done that could have been very unpleasant, but they made it completely pain-free. Don't miss out on the best dentist experience ever.
Jay S.
Dec 16, 2018
My family have been patients of Dr. Ted and Dr. Sam since 2011. They have a winning combination of expertise and technology, coupled with a caring and very careful approach to their patient's oral health. Without reservation, I recommend this husband and wife team to anyone with teeth. UPDATE 2017: My appreciation for the top-quality care that my family receives from Dr. Sam and Dr. Ted increases with every appointment. We can tell that they really care. UPDATE 2018: My family and I continue to recommend Dr. Ted and Dr. Samantha to our friends, relatives, and anyone else who asks.
Christina Johnson
Dec 08, 2018
We have been going to Dr. Sam and Dr. Ted for over 5 years. They are really good with my young children. They are very knowledgeable and up-to-date, professional, honest and also kind. They explain things clearly and discuss options. We drive a long way to see them and recommend them highly.
Tony Ma
Jun 15, 2016
Wow! Dr. Sam & Ted Cho does the cleanings themselves and will educate you about your teeth. They will take time to answer any questions. They are very easy to talk to and professional. They will ask you from time to time if you are hurting or if there is discomfort during the procedure. They pay attention to detail. You can watch any movie you want and listen with head phones.

They even call you after the procedure later that night to follow up with you and see how you are doing. You can even text their cell phone to communicate with them instead. I had both work on my teeth and both dentists do a fantastic quality job. Very clean facility like a hospital and updated equipment. They are very experienced and very knowledgeable!

Both dentists care about their patients like family. I feel like I'm family every time I am in for something. I know I will get the best care like I'm part of their family. We get to know each other like family too! They will try to accommodate your schedule especially on Saturdays! I recommend them to all my family and friends. They have competitive prices with quality work!
Chris J.
May 31, 2016
My whole family (including young children) have been seeing Dr. Sam for more than two years now, we continue to be impressed with their knowledge and caring attention. We love going to the dentist :)
Joni L.
Apr 15, 2016
Still the absolute best experience you will ever have at the dentist - read the other reviews - it's not just my opinion! My entire family are patients. We usually see Dr. Sam but my stepdaughter saw Dr Ted recently when Dr. Sam was out of town. Both are top notch dentists and even more important - understand their patients needs no matter what their age.

We now have a 12 year old who likes going to the dentist - that says a lot! This practice may be Vernon Hills best kept secret - but good news spreads fast. Oral healthcare is so important yet so often neglected. For anyone fearing a visit to the dentist - you need not fear anymore.
J. V.
Mar 21, 2016
Wow. Who knew you could rave about dentists?! Dr. Sam has been AMAZING! I have been to her office one time so far. I had been going to another dentist for an issue, but quickly found out they weren't in my dental plan. (Just because they accept your insurance, DOESNT mean they're in your plan!) I found some dentists from my dental plan, and then checked out yelp. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to all of you who rated Arbor Hills!

Because of these ratings, I called and she has me on a path to fix my teeth! I called on a Saturday with a chipped tooth. She called me back within a half an hour and got me scheduled for Monday morning! She actually got there before her staff, so that I didn't have to miss work! She is caring, thorough, honest, she explains everything and works with you on various options and what works best for you!

The endodontist I went to did a poor job on a root canal (and their staff was mean) and I was dreading calling them. So Dr. Sam called them and followed up with me right away. I was a little nervous about going to the dentist, but she is very calming. The whole office environment is quiet. I was quickly put at ease. She explains everything and gives you options.

She shows you what she's talking about on a tv screen. I saw my x-rays and she told me what they showed. I have nothing, but wonderful things to say about Dr. Sam. She's the BEST! EVER!
K. Mc
Dec 08, 2015
Dr Ted is by far the best dentist I've ever had. He's not only highly skilled in the work he does, but also in ensuring his patient's comfort.
Kim L.
Sep 13, 2015
What a wonderful team of dentists! They are truly caring. They recommended a great orthodontist to us and kept in touch with the orthodontist during the course of treatment! Amazingly gentle, kind and calming. The best.
John K.
Jan 04, 2014
I'll save you some time and reading. Just go to Arbor Hills for your dental care. Excellent care, up to date techniques and tools, fair cost, and the nicest two dentists you will ever meet.
John H.
Jan 19, 2011
Dr. Ted and Samantha Cho are great. Very thoughtful of any pain that might exist or ongoing. Both are great dentist and would recommend to anyone in the area. By far the best in Vernon Hills.
Trinidad T.
Nov 03, 2008
I switched to this dentist last year and was very impressed! It is a state of the art facility, very clean, and the personnel is very friendly. They call me the day before my appointment to confirm every time. During my first visit, I was given a very thorough exam by Dr. Samantha Cho, pictures were taken (they even showed me on a mounted screen any problem areas), and a full history was done.

They literally went thru tooth by tooth to rate the health of the gums which I've never experienced before. You can even watch a movie while they do your cleaning/exam! Dr. Cho even brushed my teeth and showed me how to floss properly. Being in my twenties, I have NEVER had a dentist show be proper floss technique, so that thoroughness impressed me.

On a subsequent visit I had Dr Theodore Cho do my cleaning and he was equally good. Another thing that I really like is that they talked about treatment options with me, gave me estimates all spelled out on paper, and let me make the choices that were right for me. I'm glad I found my new dentists and they are super friendly too!