Private dental membership in Skokie
A Clearer Way to Plan Dental Care in Retirement
You retired. Your standards didn’t.
Leaving employer dental benefits can make the next step feel unnecessarily complicated. Crown Dental Club offers comprehensive, personally coordinated care with clear membership options and time to understand what is right for you.
Crown Dental Club is a private dental membership—not insurance or a Medicare plan. You do not need to choose a membership before experiencing the practice.
Your next chapter
Retirement can change how dental care is paid for—not how thoughtfully it should be delivered.
If any of the following sound familiar, you are in the right place. We will help you understand the available next steps without pressure.
I want to understand what comes next without sorting through confusing choices alone.
I value a team that knows my history and helps me stay ahead of problems.
I want general and specialty needs considered together instead of fragmented care.
I want time to understand recommendations before making decisions.
Why dental decisions often change in retirement
Understanding what Medicare does—and does not—mean for dental care.
Original Medicare generally does not cover routine dental services such as cleanings, fillings, crowns, dentures, or implants, except in certain limited circumstances connected to covered medical care. Some Medicare Advantage plans offer supplemental dental benefits, but networks, allowances, and other terms vary by plan. Crown Dental Club is neither of these. Crown is a direct membership relationship with our dental practice, designed for people who value comprehensive care, personal attention, and greater clarity.
Let’s make your next step clear
Talk through your dental options.
Tell us what you are trying to plan. Our concierge team will contact you to answer questions and explain the most appropriate next step.
Submitting this form does not enroll you in a membership or insurance plan.
Why Crown
One dental home, with the time and expertise to guide you.
Membership creates a consistent foundation for preventive care, diagnostics, planning, and access to a team that understands your priorities.
One consistent team
Your care is led by people who take time to understand your history, comfort, and goals.
General and specialty care
Preventive, restorative, surgical, and specialty perspectives can be coordinated in one practice.
Comprehensive diagnostics
Advanced imaging and a complete evaluation help establish a thoughtful baseline.
More time for questions
Recommendations are explained clearly, with room to consider what fits your priorities.
Transparent planning
Membership inclusions and anticipated additional treatment costs are reviewed before you decide.
A long-term view
Prevention, function, comfort, and future needs are considered together.
How the Crown experience begins
A complete first visit—before you choose membership.
The Crown First Experience gives you a meaningful introduction to the practice and a clear understanding of your oral health.
- Comprehensive dental examination
- Full series of digital X-rays
- Professional cleaning
- Review of findings, comfort, goals, and questions
- No obligation to select a membership during the visit
- The full $475 is applied toward membership if you decide to join
Ways to receive ongoing care
Choose the level of ongoing care that fits your priorities.
Each membership provides a consistent foundation for diagnostics and preventive care. You will receive straightforward guidance before choosing anything.
Important: Restorative, implant, surgical, and other treatment is billed separately. Signature and Premium members receive preferred pricing on eligible additional treatment.
Foundation
- Three cleanings per year
- One in-office whitening per year
- Comprehensive evaluation and core diagnostics
For patients who want a strong, consistent preventive foundation.
Signature
- Four cleanings per year
- One in-office whitening per year
- CBCT imaging, specialist consultations, and microbial genomic sequencing included
- 5% preferred pricing on eligible additional treatment
For patients who value enhanced diagnostics and more frequent preventive care.
Premium
- Monthly cleanings
- Two in-office whitening visits per year
- CBCT imaging, specialist consultations, and microbial genomic sequencing included
- 10% preferred pricing on eligible additional treatment
For patients who need frequent support or anticipate more involved care.
See the full membership comparison
| Membership benefit | Foundation | Signature | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleanings per year | 3 | 4 | Monthly |
| In-office whitening | 1 per year | 1 per year | 2 per year |
| Preferred pricing on eligible additional treatment | — | 5% | 10% |
| CBCT imaging | — | Included | Included |
| Specialist consultations | — | Included | Included |
| Microbial genomic sequencing | — | Included | Included |
One dental home
Experienced clinicians. Care that stays connected.
Preventive, restorative, surgical, and specialty perspectives can be brought together around your needs.
Scott Drucker, DMD, MS
Board-certified periodontist and implant surgeon
Dr. Drucker brings periodontal, implant, and surgical expertise to thoughtful long-term planning.
Jennifer Mullarkey, DMD, MBA, FAGD
General dentist | Restorative & cosmetic dentistry
Dr. Mullarkey provides restorative and cosmetic care with a personalized approach focused on comfort, clear communication, and care tailored to each patient’s needs.
Paul Sung, DDS, MS
Prosthodontist
Dr. Sung brings advanced restorative, implant, and reconstructive expertise to complex treatment decisions.
“They took the time to explain everything clearly and answer all of my questions. What stood out most was how comfortable they made me feel.”— Stephanie King-Myers, public patient reviewRead more patient reviews
A calmer experience
A modern place designed for thoughtful, unhurried care.
Every detail—from private conversations to advanced treatment spaces—is designed to support comfort and clarity.
Questions about dental care in retirement
Clear answers before you decide.
Is Crown Dental Club a Medicare plan?
No. Crown Dental Club is a private dental practice membership. It is not Medicare, dental insurance, or affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare.
Is Crown membership dental insurance?
No. Membership establishes a direct relationship with the practice and includes specific diagnostic and preventive services according to the selected level.
Can I use dental benefits from a Medicare Advantage plan?
Benefits, networks, and reimbursement rules vary by plan. Our team can explain Crown’s process and the questions you may want to ask your plan before deciding.
What is included in membership?
Every level includes a defined schedule of preventive care and diagnostics. Signature and Premium add enhanced diagnostics, specialist consultations, and preferred pricing on eligible additional treatment.
What dental treatment is billed separately?
Fillings, crowns, implants, surgical care, and other treatment are separate from the annual membership. Any recommended care and anticipated fees are reviewed before you proceed.
Do I have to choose membership before my first visit?
No. The First Experience allows you to experience the practice and review your findings before deciding. If you join afterward, the full $475 is applied toward membership.
Can my spouse become a member too?
Yes. Each person can complete an individual First Experience and select the membership level that fits their own needs.
What happens if I need specialty or complex care?
Crown offers general and specialty perspectives within one practice. When multiple areas of care are involved, the team can coordinate the diagnosis, priorities, and treatment sequence.
What if I spend part of the year outside Illinois?
Speak with our concierge team about your schedule. We can explain how planned visits at our Skokie practice may fit your time in the area and what to consider when care is needed while traveling.
Can I speak with someone before scheduling?
Absolutely. Call (224) 601-6730 or submit the inquiry form, and our concierge team will answer questions before you choose a visit.
A clearer dental path can begin with one thoughtful conversation.
You do not need to sort through every option alone. Tell us what you are trying to plan, and we will help you understand the next step.
