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Here’s something most Dunlap families don’t realize: Pine Glen Dental Group is already on your side of Peoria. Our office at 838 W Glen Ave sits on the northwest side, the direction Dunlap grew toward, so getting here is a straight run down Knoxville Avenue or US-150 rather than a trip across the city. For most of the Dunlap 323 attendance area, that’s 15 to 20 minutes.
Dunlap has grown fast, and the school district has grown with it, but the number of dental practices inside the village has not kept pace. The main in-town option is a satellite location of a larger multi-office dental group. That works fine for plenty of families. But if you’d rather have an established independent practice where the same two dentists know your history, that generally means looking a few minutes south into north Peoria.
Dunlap households tend to be busy, school-schedule driven, and planning-oriented, and the questions we get from Dunlap patients reflect that. People want to know what treatment will actually cost before it happens, whether they’ll see the same dentist each time, and whether the practice will still be there in ten years. Those are fair questions, and they’re the reasons we operate the way we do.
Dr. Lori Rice and Dr. Jacey Thelen see patients together as a two-doctor practice. We’ve been part of the greater Peoria area for more than two decades, hold a BBB A+ rating and a 4.7-star Google rating, and have been named a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite every year from 2018 through 2024.
We refer surgical implant placement to a partner oral surgeon and root canals to an endodontist, then finish the restoration ourselves. We also don’t offer orthodontics, so if a Dunlap teenager needs braces or aligners, that goes to a specialist.
We’re a fee-for-service practice and don’t participate in insurance networks. You get a real-time estimate before treatment, pay your estimated portion at the visit, and we submit the claim to your insurer as a courtesy. Any balance after the claim processes is yours. We accept cash, personal checks, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express, and we can arrange case-by-case payment terms for established patients on larger cases.
Dunlap patients who choose Pine Glen Dental Group typically come in for one of a few common reasons, and each has more detail available on our site if you want to look ahead of your visit.
Establishing care with a general dentist for routine dental exams and cleanings
Asking about teeth whitening to freshen up a smile
Replacing missing teeth with partial dentures or full dentures
Scheduling children’s dental care as part of ongoing family dentistry for the whole household
Getting seen quickly through emergency dentistry for a broken tooth or sudden dental pain
Learning what to expect as a new patient before the first visit
These are only a sample of our dental services, and consistent preventive care such as routine exams and cleanings remains one of the simplest ways to support long-term oral health, a point the CDC’s overview of oral health also highlights. If something you need is not listed here, our team can point you in the right direction when you contact us.
Dr. Lori Rice, DDS and Dr. Thelen are the same two dentists who see Dunlap patients at every visit, the continuity many families mention when they talk about why they stay. Getting to know one care team over time, rather than a rotating set of providers, is part of what Dunlap patients tell us they value most.
If you’re in Dunlap, Edwards, or the surrounding Radnor Township area and looking for a dental home, give us a call.
We’re at 838 W Glen Ave on Peoria’s northwest side, the side of the city closest to Dunlap. Most of the Dunlap area is 15 to 20 minutes away straight down Knoxville Avenue or US-150, so it’s not a cross-town trip.
We do our best to group family appointments so you’re making one trip instead of several, which matters when you’re driving in from Dunlap. Our office is open Monday through Thursday, so early-morning slots before school and appointments on school in-service days tend to be the most popular with Dunlap families. Call and we’ll work with your calendar.
We’re a general dental practice that welcomes patients of all ages, including children, so most Dunlap families can see us together rather than splitting between two offices. We’re not a licensed pediatric specialty practice, so we describe this as children’s dental care. If a child needs specialty pediatric treatment, we’ll refer appropriately.
Yes, we offer teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, and other cosmetic dentistry services for patients coming from Dunlap and the surrounding area. In many cases, we can go over which options may work best for your smile and budget during a consultation.
New patients are generally asked to bring a valid photo ID, any dental insurance information, and a list of current medications. Arriving a few minutes early can also help so there’s time to complete any paperwork before your appointment.
Yes, we see patients whether or not they have dental insurance. As a fee-for-service practice, we don’t participate in insurance networks, but we can still work with insurance by submitting claims to your carrier as a courtesy, and payment arrangements may be available for larger cases on a case-by-case basis.
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Contacting Pine Glen Dental Group is easy! Our friendly staff is available to assist you with scheduling appointments, answering inquiries about treatment options, and addressing any concerns you may have. Whether you prefer to give us a call, send us an email, or fill out our convenient online contact form, we’re here to help. Don’t wait to take the first step towards achieving the smile of your dreams – reach out to us today and discover the difference personalized dental care can make.