Appointments

We see all patients on an appointment basis, and ask that you call in advance so that we may reserve a time for you. The office telephone number is (708) 598-3670. We try to see all patients on time and request that you extend the same courtesy to us. If you cannot keep your appointment, please call the office to notify us immediately so that we can make this time available for another patient. There is a $75.00 fee for broken appointments without a 24 hour notice.

Emergency Care

We recognize that emergency situations do arise and we will do everything in our power to respond to your problem as quickly as possible. If an emergency arises while the office is closed, call (708) 886-8888 or (708) 974-3600. You will have the opportunity to leave a detailed message regarding your condition for Dr. Akroush and he will return your call. If an emergency arises during normal office hours, please call the office as early in the day as possible so that you can be seen as quickly as possible.

Telephone Calls

We encourage you to call with questions you may have concerning dental problems; however, it would be unfair to other patients if the doctor were to disrupt treatment to answer every phone call. Our staff is trained to answer most questions. If your call requires the doctor to speak with you, please leave a message and the doctor will return your call at the earliest opportunity.

Recall Visits

We believe in the benefits of regular preventative care, and therefore, encourage all patients to return for periodic recall visits. We will send you a written reminder when it is time to return. When you receive this notice, please telephone promptly to make an appointment. At the time of your recall visits, please advise the staff of any change in your: 

• Health and medications being taken.

• Address and telephone numbers.

• Employment and insurance coverage.

Smoking

Because exposure to tobacco is hazardous to your health, we ask that you refrain from smoking while in our office.