Dr. Cristian attained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He received his bachelors of sciences degree from Indiana University. He is an active member of the Chicago Dentist Society (currently the Northside Branch Treasurer) with a true passion for dentistry. On his spare time he enjoys traveling, snowboarding, boxing, soccer, spending time with his family, and yoga. He is also a yoga instructor at Core Power Yoga in the West Loop! From nutrition to intuition, our team is well endowed in the most successful ways of obtaining optimal oral health and overall health. We would be delighted to share with you the benefits of caring for your teeth and gums, healthful eating, mindfulness, etc… All the tools to help you in living a balanced happy life.
Verified Patient
Had an excellent cleaning and he provided several tips on the maintenance of my oral health without pressure.
Reviewed on November 28th, 2017
Verified Patient
I really appreciated both the way the lobby area (as silly as that sounds) and Dr.Pavel himself worked to make me feel calm through my visit. He's great at really explaining what it is he does and why in ways that are easy for me (someone who is NOT a dentist) to understand- which makes me feel more confident in what exactly is happening while he works, and empowered to make decisions towards my dental care with confidence. It was nice to know what was going on and what I needed to do to keep my teeth healthy. While my old family dentist more or less just kind of did whatever to my teeth, I feel like Dr.Pavel involved me more in the process- which did a lot to kind of quell any anxiety I was feeling and make me feel like I had a little more agency. Really great practice- I DEFINITELY think I've found a good regular dentist.
Reviewed on August 14th, 2017
Thanks to Stephanie who has the lightest hand ever from all hygienists I've met, I'm looking forward for my cleaning sessions. She's calm, patient, tries to accommodate all my requests while doing her job. After one visit dr. Cristian Pavel suggested I try invisalign to correct my not so perfect smile. I'm one year into the treatment and the results are fantastic! This practice has a great team to work with!
Reviewed on May 13th, 2017
My experience at Smile First was extremely pleasant from the moment I walked in. Julie was very nice and accommodating. She verified my insurance prior to my first visit and then called me to let me know about my plan beforehand. I met Dr. Chris as I was reclined in the chair. He was very thorough and took a genuine interest in my past dental experiences/history and my goals for future care. I was very impressed when he sat down to perform my actual cleaning, completing all except for the flossing and polishing. Talk about first impression! We discussed my current retainers, how they fit and possible alternatives. I cannot say enough positive things about Dr. Chris and his office. Kudos!
Reviewed on October 27th, 2016
The word "Family" in their business name is exactly how this operation is ran and how they make me as a client feel. Truly amazing people and dental office.
Reviewed on October 25th, 2016
It is my pleasure to leave a feedback about the outstanding service that was provided by Dr. Cristian Pavel in his Family Dental Studio. My first visit to this clinic was for a routine dental cleaning. Notwithstanding, right from the first minute I was impressed by the perfect organization of their office: I didn't have to wait in line, all paperwork took no longer than a minute, and two minutes after I was already welcomed by Cristian to proceed with the dental cleaning. Based on the X-ray, he professionally diagnosed numerous cavities that I have accumulated over the last two years avoiding dentists. Dr. Cristian Pavel also proposed a very reasonable and convenient schedule that would allow fixing them all in just three visits. I was desired by an outstanding professionalism and patience of both Cristian and his assistant, John. They really care about the patient by clearly describing each and every step and procedure that they are going to proceed with. Moreover, they demonstrate intermediate steps of their work, which allows the patient to see what is going on with a particular tooth that is being fixed. They are real professionals! At the same time, both Dr. Cristian Pavel and his assistant, John, are very nice and friendly. All this makes you trust these gentlemen, which is extremely important connection between you and your doctor. All this said, I strongly recommend Dr. Cristian Pavel. He is the best dentist that I have had so far. If every dentist will be like him, people would have no fear of dentists!
Reviewed on July 20th, 2016
Best dental office EVER and Dr. Cristian Pavel is great! Him and his staff are always very professional, and keeps up on the newest procedures, updating his office with the newest tools to aid his patient's comfort. Dr. Cristian Pavel is skilled, meticulous, has great chair side manner, and explains things thoroughly, in a way that makes the process seem effortless. I have been going to their office for almost a year now and each visit is always a great experience! Highly recommend Dr. Pavel's dental office.
Reviewed on October 21st, 2015
No one is a huge fan of going to the dentist, so believe me when I say that they make you feel like family here. Very professional, knowledgable, and friendly. Not too often in todays world that a business truly cares about the customer experience. Dr Cristian Pavel is a master at his craft and is clearly extremely passionate about his line of work.
Reviewed on October 21st, 2015
Dr. Cristian Pavel at Smile First Dental Studio made me proud of my smile, and excited to get back to the dentist! Dr. Pavel took me from having an old, embarrassing, off-colored tooth(right in the middle of my smile) to a beautiful white capped tooth that blends in perfect to give me that wonderful smile i always knew i had. Thank you Dr. Pavel, you have a patient for life.
Reviewed on October 22nd, 2014
Dr. Cristian Pavel's office is in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Cristian Pavel offers Braces and Retainers, Bridges and Dentures, Fillings and more. Learn more about Dr. Cristian Pavel's services on Opencare or book your appointment today.
