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About Dr. Claudio Levato

Bloomingdale Cosmetic Dentist, Whenever patients ask me to improve their smile or restore a tooth, I realize they trust me with something very precious to them. Through my dental school education and the 30 plus years of my career, I have studied and worked hard to earn the confidence they have placed in me. I value that trust, and will do whatever it takes to help it grow." Cosmetic dentist in Bloomingdale. Dr. Claudio Levato believes in spending time up front with his patients in order to find out about their expectations. This process helps him deliver customized dentistry that is right for each patient. Dr. Levato has dedicated his career to continuing education and excellence. Attending to more than 100 hours of advanced training per year, receiving 3 Fellowships, being a lecturer and a published expert are a few of things that set him apart from the rest.

Dr. Claudio Levato, DDS

Bloomingdale Cosemtic Dentists

183 S. Bloomingdale Ste 200

Bloomingdale, IL , 60108

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Dr. Levato's office has pioneered technology integration, serves as a test site for emerging trends and has been the resource for lectures and published articles. Chartless since 1999 so all our patient records are digital. Digital Intraoral Radiology and intraoral cameras for co-diagnosis and patient education. CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) for 3D diagnosis and implant treatment planning. First Cerec cad/cam in 1990, now using Cadent Itero for 3D Optical impressions. First laser in 1991, now using Erbium Yag for hard tissue and soft tissue Diode lasers. Kavo diagnodent and Cari free testing for early diagnosis and risk assessment of dental caries. Laser fluorescence and cytology for oral cancer screening. Rotary endodontics for more accurate root canal therapy. Invisalign for orthodontic therapy. “Anatomage” and “Facilitate” 3D implant planning for accurate planning and guided implant surgery.

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By Lab: Toshi (Injuin Dental Lab)

Do you have a Master Ceramist or a CDT?

Yes, I am the one, I am a CDT, I also have RDT from Japan

Impressions: 9

As perfect as it can be, since no one is perfect. He is really good.

Preparation Margins: 9

Preparation Walls: 9

Adequate Preparation for Porcelain: 9

Preparation Design: 9

Lab Communication: 10

Lab Comments

I am just very happy to work with him that’s why we are working together since year 1981, he is wonderful, every time we start something new he just listens to the new system and he just start changing his system, he is really good.

What else can you tell me about Dr. Levato ?

He always gives you the best technology and with his continuing education he can match the level of new technology requirement. Let me tell you a story which is 10 or 15 years old, once patient went to his office, she had visited many dentists over the years, and much dentistry had been done on her. She was at the point that she needed full mouth reconstruction because a lot of dentists kept on touching something here and there and she was not happy with previous work that the other dentists had done. She visited Dr Levato’s office and she had a full mouth reconstruction, her preparation was really good and bite was almost perfect, so what we did was just make 28 units with no problems, no excessive work, no framework try in, that’s it and she was really very happy, then what happened is when they just put all the crowns in then patient saw the mirror she started crying,. She said that finally I can get my teeth, then Dr just gave me a data with the photos after her before and after, we have such photos here too, many have many such old photos here in my lab, and many and lot of the cases, they all make patients happy, There might be top dentists out there but tell you what Dr Levato is the best Doctor for us and his team work is good too, he doesn’t care how much I charge, he always says charge me whatever you want me to pay and he pays good and on time.I want to tell all other Doctors out there to be aware of the contamination of china crown, it is very dangerous, I can provide you some data on this so that you should tell Doctors and patients to stay aware of it. Also some Doctors are just hiding this fact if they know (just to make money). Doctors and patients sometime look for cheapest teeth and select those contaminated crowns, NADL has sent me letters to be careful of these, so tell them that good one is not cheapest one.

If you or your family needed a dentist, would you go to Dr. Levato?

Yes, my son is in California, he is in San Francisco and his Dentist is Dr. Levato, actually he and his wife fly over there and have their dentistry done by Dr. Levato. They have had their old fillings and crowns replaced by Dr. Levato as a matter of fact. And I get to see the quality of his work. He is really good, I recommend him to anyone who needs to have cosmetic, general or complicated dental treatment done.

What can Dr. Levato do to become even better? What would you recommend?

It’s hard, for me it’s like that he is our best client. Because he is so great.

By Ref: Dr. Stuart Desner

Quality Rating: NA

I have no idea how to rate him, apparently he is a very good dentist but I can't rate him

An Overall Rating of the Dentist and his Work: NA

Esthetics: How nice does it look? 9

Patient Management: 9

Margins (both clinically and on x-rays): NA

I wouldnt rate him, I will just say he is excellent

Communication: 9

What do the patients say about their experience at Dr. Levato's office?

The ones I had come accross are very satisfied.

What else can you tell me about Dr. Levato?

He is very particular about his work and he is very fair minded gentleman.

If you or your family needed a dentist, would you go to Dr. Levato ?

I would prefer to go to someone with his skills but geographically its not my area.

What can Dr. Levato do to become even better? What would you recommend?

I would encourage him for continuing education.

By Ref: Dr. Bruce Kramper

Quality Rating: 9

An Overall Rating of the Dentist and his Work: 9

Esthetics: How nice does it look? NA

I wouldnt know that, I have never been in his office.

Patient Management: 9

Margins (both clinically and on x-rays): NA

I don't judge that.

Communication: 9

What do the patients say about their experience at Dr. Levato's office?

Generally they are very happy with him.

What else can you tell me about Dr. Levato?

He is a great dentist.

If you or your family needed a dentist, would you go to Dr. Levato ?

Yes

What can Dr. Levato do to become even better? What would you recommend?

I think he does an excellent job.

By Ref: Dr. David Musich

Quality Rating: 10

A perfect 10. Not only Dr. Levato technically skilled as a solo practioner, but he is also a knowledgeable and thoughtful part of interdisciplinary teams when multi-provider care is necessary for optimal outcome require this teamwork

An Overall Rating of the Dentist and his Work: 10

Esthetics: How nice does it look? 10

Dr. Levato take great care and pride in the finished result.

Patient Management: 10

Dr. Levato is extremely thorough in explaining treatment to his patients and he anticipages their questions and helps to satisfy their "need to know" especially invovled in the patient education in the patients requiring interdisciplinary therapy.

Margins (both clinically and on x-rays): 10

Dr. Claudio Levato is excellent with his technical care.

Communication: 10

Dr. Levato is one of the best dentists that I know in the communication arena. Frequently he emails me xryas and photos a patient's dental situation and he wants orthodontic input to help prepare the patient for the steps in a comprehensive treatment plan. He is all about preparing the patient for the best treatment plan with the best prognosis for long-term excellence.

What do the patients say about their experience at Dr. Levato's office?

atients love the way they have been treated at Dr. Levato's office. They say, " I feel like I am his only patient"

What else can you tell me about Dr. Levato?

He love his dentistry and pushes himself to be on the "cuttting eduge" of providing excellant comprehensive dental care, without being pompous or arrogant. He is a world renowned lecturer on both the high tech and hi touch elements of delivering excellent. I also admire his capacity to appropriately integrate each speciality, when called of in the care of his patients. Patient care always comes first.

If you or your family needed a dentist, would you go to Dr. Levato ?

Yes without doubt.

What can Dr. Levato do to become even better? What would you recommend?

I honestly cannot think of any recommendation in this area. Since Dr. Claudio is a life long learner and continues to stay at the cutting edge of advancing techniques I am confident that he will find ways to advance himself through continuing education oppotunities if he sees the advances somethjing that will help his patients.

By Ref: Dr. Henry Crosetti

Quality Rating: 10

I have worked with Dr. Claudio over 20 years and I can tell you that his work is exceptional

An Overall Rating of the Dentist and his Work: 10

Esthetics: How nice does it look? 10

Patient Management: 10

His patient management is outstanding, in fact he introduced me to transcend and several communication networking software that have made our practice transition with patients for treatment planning incredible.

Margins (both clinically and on x-rays): 10

I have never seen any marginal problem on restoration which Dr. Claudio has finished

Communication: 10

What do the patients say about their experience at Dr. Levato's office?

He has eliminated the need for patients to have consultations and including multiple groups in the treatment plan, his patients are extremely loyal and respond extremely favorable to his recommendations. His management of advanced problems makes him exceptional because he is always willing to get whatever information gathered for the patient necessary to give them the best treatment options.

What else can you tell me about Dr. Levato?

As you probably are aware, he lectures all over the world regarding technology and dentistry. I do not work with anyone that knows more about technological advances in dentistry to improve patient care.

If you or your family needed a dentist, would you go to Dr. Levato ?

Without questions, I would send my family and myself to Dr. Claudio Levato.

What can Dr. Levato do to become even better? What would you recommend?

For Dr. Levato to get better, all he needs to do is clone himself. In all seriousness, he is just not interested in dentistry and this is just not his profession, this is his passion, if all dentists put in the effort and the time that he does to improve themselves, the bar for standards of care would be raised significantly.

By Mentor : Dr. Arun Nayyar DMD, MS

Have you instructed Dr. Levato in a hands-on program or did you instruct him in an academic training course?

He is a gentleman that I met when I was doing a technology workshop for American Dental Association and he helped me a lot, he has very good knowledge on technology and he lectures on technology now. He didn’t have the global or national exposure before he met me so I invited him to be on some national platforms and from there he proved his values and went forward and he does not need me now.

Have you seen Dr. Levato's work first hand?

Yes

Impressions: 10

Preparation Margins: 10

Preparation Walls: 10

Adequate Preparation for Porcelain: 10

Preparation Design: 10

Lab Communication: 10

Have you seen x-rays of Dr. Levato work?

Yes

Tell me as much as you can about Dr. Levato. As his mentor, we value your opinion.

Dr. Claudio Levato is one of my prodigies in the field of cosmetic dentistry, he is brilliant, he is outstanding, he is a leader in technology and he is a very ethical dentist and that’s the best thing I can say about him. He is a very gracious man, a very humble man for all the successes he has had he is down to earth, he has a great sense of humor and he is very caring.

Should you or your family need a dentist in his area, would you go to Dr. Levato?

Absolutely, I would let him do the rest of my dentistry.

What can Dr. Levato do to become even better? What would you recommend?

He is at the top of his game right now, I can’t suggest anything.

By Mentor : Dr. Alan Farman BDS, PhD, MBA, DSc, Diplomate ABOMR

Have you instructed Dr. Levato in a hands-on program or did you instruct him in an academic training course?

We have been involved in number of issues with digital imaging in particular and we have collaborated on a number of publications and he has also been attending the meetings which I have been presenting on new techniques.

Have you seen Dr. Levato's work first hand?

Yes, His work is excellent and if we put him at top by giving 10, it’s fine

Impressions: 10

Preparation Margins: 10

Preparation Walls: 10

Adequate Preparation for Porcelain: 10

Preparation Design: 10

Lab Communication: 10

Have you seen x-rays of Dr. Levato work?

Yes, He uses three dimension imaging.

Tell me as much as you can about Dr. Levato. As his mentor, we value your opinion.

Dr. Claudio Levato is one of the top 50 speakers in dentistry. Certainly there are handful dentistswho are expert in esthetic dentistry or specialize in this field, he’s also been to Panky institute and he’s an expert to positioning of the crowns to have optimal Occlusal contacts and perfect function of TMJ, he is extremely well trained, very knowledgeable and he is sort of a speaker who trains individuals by speaking and writing.

Should you or your family need a dentist in his area, would you go to Dr. Levato?

Oh certainly Yes, he is one of the two dentists in the area that I would go to.

What can Dr. Levato do to become even better? What would you recommend?

He is always up to date and he is always researching everything perfectly well before he doessomething, he doesn’t choose his patients as gainy pigs, he always makes sure that whatever he is going to do is going to work well, so I should say he should stay where he is and keep on doing what he is doing.

By Patient: Mr. Mike Bare

What did you have done?

I have had multiple teeth, veneers put on at his direction, implants he actually had another dentist to do some gum work and linked in some teeth basically a whole new simle is the best way to put it.

Can you tell me more about your story, why you chose Dr. Levato, and if there is anything about him that is noteworthy?

I chose him because I had heard about him in general but couldnt put my finger on whom to finalize. However a few told me about his leading skills in the area of cosmetic dentistry. While I was very young I had got braces than putting caps on my teeth for many years. This was some time while I was under 20 and now its more than 30 years plus. And as part of the process they had to pull one one of the teeth create a bridge. Over the the years I've had dental work many a times. You may call it because of age however I was not happy because I just couldnt have my dream smile onn. It was not as wide as I wanted it and I didnt like the look of the bridge. I was wanted to change the way of my life. Got on to some research work and got a doctor who could have helped me to achieve my dream smile. Called the practice to set up an appointment and there we go. Today Top3dentists even knows about my smile.

Overall Experience: 10

Well, it’s a ten for me because of results and I’ve thrown him a few curve balls along the way that he has to deal with because of dentistry I had done to me 30 years ago so he had to react in some left available conditions and dental health so he’s just been able to solve those issues and do it in a very accommodating way, I give you great example I was living in New Jersey for a period of time and of course his office is in Illinois and I did not wanna go to another dentist and I had an issue, actually one of my teeth broke off when I was in New Jersey and I wanted him to fix it so I had to scheduled to trip in the following week and I didn’t know when do I get in based on the airplanes’ schedules, he went as far as giving me his personal cell phone number and to call him from the airport so that he could be ready when I got to the office, that kind of personal attention to me separates him to the rest.

Professionalism of Dentist: 10

Oh, it is ten, everything he does is extremely professional from how he runs his office to how he furnishes his office and how he treats, he treated my wife and I, the type of follow up, the type of system he has in place for appointment making and reminders are highly professional.

Level of Care: 10

The highest the I can give him in that, especially much more evident with my wife than you know with me, I don’t need a whole lot of handling and special care but my wife does and he has gone far and above what you can imagine with the work he’s done with my wife

Chair-side Manner: 10

I would give him a ten there, very professional, very caring, always interested in how you’re feeling in the chair as he is doing things, not as like other dentists, I’ve been to other dentists that in the middle of procedure their mind is only on just what they are doing, somehow he always seems to have his mind on both of those things not only what he is doing but whether not is it’s causing any issues for me when I am in the chair, so I would rate that at 10.

Quality : 10

He’s done a good job for me and if he gave you my wife’s phone number then you really need to talk to her because she would tell you whole different story, not any less for mine but what he did for her smile, she is an individual that grew up and was never happy with her teeth and he completely transformed that and the final day he actually put her smile together her veneer and new crowns and everything else, she actually laid in the chair when they showed her and gave her the mirror and she until she felt tears till ears on both sides because of how good it looked, so that’s somebody you wanna talk to get someone’s opinions about on quality of his work. Let me give you her cell phone number so that you can call her direct.

Esthetic and happiness with results: 10

I am very happy

Patient Comfort: 10

Staff: 10

Dentist's Knowledge: 10

Friendliness of the Dentist and Approachability: 10

Comfort of Bite: 10

Smoothness of the Restorations: 10

Ease of Flossing: 10

Treatment Planning: 10

A ten, he had a long term plan we worked out with contingencies because of my old dental work which put some contingencies in place and some of the teeth that he was working on failed because of some old dentistry that was done, how he would react to that over the years and those things happened and we had a plan before it even happened so I was very pleased with that. He always given me choices of other things I could have done, could have taken a much more aggressive approach to things that I chose not to do with more implants could have gotten different results, he always laid all the options to me and what the results be would each and based on cost and my comfort level and what in wanted to accomplish I picked the route that we would take and the destination we would eventually arrive at.

Would you recommend Dr. Levato?

Absolutely, I have many times over.

Who would you recommend to Dr. Levato?

Anybody that I knew that had whatsoever from simple maintenance to somebody that had no other needs other than cleanings and cavities and that and all the way up to somebody had major reconstruction necessary, I would go for one end to the other and would not hesitate to recommend people to him for any of those levels of service.

What would you recommend to Dr. Levato so that he can be more efficient at what he does?

There is really a no recommendation that I can make for him to improve his practice any, I’ve been completely satisfied with he’s done for me and for my wife so I don’t know what he could do to improve upon that so I don’t know, I don’t really have a clue, I have no idea that I can share with him to make it better for me, I don’t know he may have some idea for himself to make it better for him but for me it’s been exactly what I needed to be. No suggestion for a change whatsoever but here is my suggestion that is not to allow what he is doing now to change – that would be my suggestion, make sure the culture and the effort and the results that they are getting right not doesn’t change for any reason whatsoever, that would be my suggestion, what they are doing right now is what it needs to be.

Patient's Comments:

No, I think what I have shared with is probably more than enough, he absolutely should be taken as a top dentist, I am 50 years old and I have been to a lot of dentist because I have transferred in my job all over the country from New York City to Ohio to Illinois to Pennsylvania to all over the places and New Jersey and I can tell you that there are not too many and I have not seen another dentist like him and so he is top of the food chain as far as I am concerned and at any other places I have been, that’s why once I started to go to him, it doesn’t matter when do you arrive, he’s gonna take care of the case.

By Patient: Mr. Jack Pero

What did you have done?

I've known for him about 18-20- years, actually I was going to an older dentist who did not have new technology and instrument and all that so my teeth were not that good, I had the crowns and bridges and all that put on all over top and bottom, pretty complete and I stopped smoking and I was eating a lot of sugar which I didn’t realize which kind of destroyed a lot of work they did on me on the on the bottom, then he came up with the solution of going with implants completely and it’s been over eight months now but it was about a year for him to do all this implants works completely on the whole bottom like putting six implants in the bottom and completely all new crowns and bridges and all that so in the whole bottom there are no teeth left you know and it came off really beautiful.

Can you tell me more about your story, why you chose Dr. Levato, and if there is anything about him that is noteworthy?

Yes, as I said I was kind of while to while to dentists and I was divorced and my old dentist is the only one that I can afford and my old dentist kind of died, I got some more money and my business partner was going to Dr Levato so he recommended him, like I said it started out gradually and it took doing over there and doing as replacing teeth and new crown, a nice crown so that’s why I pretty much chose him as just referral from my partner, and I just got to know him and my daughter in law is a dental hygienist and she works for another dentist and I know she admires all the work Dr Levato has done.

Overall Experience: 10

Professionalism of Dentist: 10

Level of Care: 10

Chair-side Manner: 10

Quality : 10

Esthetic and happiness with results: 10

Patient Comfort: 10

Staff: 10

Dentist's Knowledge: 10

Friendliness of the Dentist and Approachability: 10

Comfort of Bite: 10

Smoothness of the Restorations: 10

Ease of Flossing: 10

Ummm. . in my case it’s never going to be perfect because the bottom teeth have not yet been fully reconstructed but I would say it’s comfortable.

Treatment Planning: 10

Would you recommend Dr. Levato?

Yes, most definitely.

Who would you recommend to Dr. Levato?

I have already referred many people several times, I keep asking Dr Levato for some money back but Claudio never works like that . . . ha ha ha

What would you recommend to Dr. Levato so that he can be more efficient at what he does?

I think he is really right there, he does everything right there exactly, he is rally just a best dentist I have ever experienced you know, my other friends go to other dentists and their dental work is no more near to what I have done from Dr Levato and they are kind of miles away, I know their work is not as good as Dr Levato’s work.

By Patient: Mr. & Mrs. Pat and Donna Rubino

What did you have done?

Pat: He is our family dentist, you name it and we all have done, all the way from root canals, fillings and had had the follow ups and implants and he did all of my wife’s dental work and my kids and some of my grand kids. Donna: I’ve had a full mouth restoration

Can you tell me more about your story, why you chose Dr. Levato, and if there is anything about him that is noteworthy?

Pat: First of all he was in the area where we live and even though we moved in the past we travelled to him because of the quality of his dental work and the fairness of his prices, the first impressions we get is he is very concerned about our wellbeing not only our dentgal health but our physical health and he always stayed on top as far as the latest trends in the industry and we’re very pleased what he’s done for us over the years, Donna: He was very compassionate, very willing to work with me, it was done over several years, it took us two years to really to get everything in, it took a year to get my mouth to adjust to a point where they could work on it, I had a mouth infection and inflammation that was causing my teeth to be loose and causing deterioration at the bottom so they worked with me very diligently over a period of time 2 years to get me to the point where they could restore my mouth.

Overall Experience: 10

Professionalism of Dentist: 10

Level of Care: 10

Chair-side Manner: 10

Quality : 10

Esthetic and happiness with results: 10

Patient Comfort: 10

Staff: 10

Dentist's Knowledge: 10

Friendliness of the Dentist and Approachability: 10

Comfort of Bite: 10

Smoothness of the Restorations: 10

Ease of Flossing: 10

Treatment Planning: 10

Would you recommend Dr. Levato?

Yes, most definitely.

Who would you recommend to Dr. Levato?

My Family and Friends.

What would you recommend to Dr. Levato so that he can be more efficient at what he does?

I couldn’t recommend doing any better; he’s been so outstanding for us.

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Dr. Claudio Levato’s Practice

• Simple Restorative 5%
• Crown and bridge 75%
• Surgery 15%
• Other Services 5%

Comforts in Dr. Claudio Levato's Office As Told By Patients

A very modern office with refreshment center, the operatories have DVD viewing capacity as well as blankets in case they are cold.

Dr. Claudio Levato's Credentials

• Completed the three levels of Dawson program
• Four continuum levels from the Pankey Institute
• The hands on Aesthetic Advantage with Larry Rosenthal
• Implant training courses at UIC College of Dentistry and at USC School of Dentistry
• Laser training at LVI
• Thousands of hours of continuing education with the American Equilibration Society
• Awarded Fellowship in Chicago Odontographic Society
• Awarded Fellowship in International Academy for Dental-Facial Esthetics
• Awarded Fellowship in American College of Dentists
• Active Membership in Chicago Dental Society
• Active Membership in Illinois State Dental Association
• Active Membership in American Dental Association
• Active Membership in American Equilibration Society
• Active Membership in American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Claudio Levato's Quotes

Quality and the pursuit of excellence is not readily recognized. There is so much more to helping people become and stay healthy than most realize. I would like to have more objective and credible resources readily available to patients to help them make the best decisions for themselves, I strive to do the very best I can for my patients with the information I have at hand, knowing that everything we do will eventually wear out and through continued education, I may have new techniques and applications that will be available when needed.I have lectured to dentists for 20 years and have also provided lectures to local companies and community groups concerning oral health. I have always been a proponent of education and will continue to reach out whenever possible.

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