Don C. Kalant's Online Review Report Card

I have been struggling with jaw pain for 2 years when it locked in Feb of 2021. I have seen two other specialists and did not find relief after several thousand dollars spent. Dr. Kalant was recommended by one specialist that knew I was beyond his help. I was in so much pain for so long it was debilitating and I was losing a lot of weight. Dr. Kalant has a great bedside Manner and put me at ease. He recommended a platelet rich fibrin injection in both my jaw joints and I have progressively gotten better over time. I am able to eat again, not just a soft diet and through a straw like I was. I will recommend Dr. Kalant to everyone I know with this issue!

Abysmal experience! Dr. Kalant did an implant and left two bacteria in my gum (one of them is acne, apparently the kind of bacteria on one's skin). With a month, my gum was burnt with a big hole! He never trusted his patient. I told him I felt terrible because there was a burning sensation. He never believed me. Never apologized. He should never be allowed to practice again. Think again if you want to go to this office. They have a way to erase the negative comments.

Abysmal experience! Dr. Kalant did an implant and left two bacteria in my gum (one of them is acne, apparently the kind of bacteria on one's skin). With a month, my gum was burnt with a big hole! He never trusted his patient. I told him I felt terrible because there was a burning sensation. He never believed me. Never apologized. He should never be allowed to practice again. Think again if you want to go to this office. They have a way to erase the negative comments.

I was referred to Dr. Kalant by Dentist Dr. Janda. I needed to be evaluated for a dental implant. Stated that I may require a graft. In April 2022, I visited Dr. Kalant and he took an xray and then spoke to me about it. He was concerned about something he had seen on my X-ray and said he would consult with Dr. Janda on what should be the next step. In the meantime, the insurance paid and I was billed and paid the balance. I never received a call. I call Dr. Janda's office because I was concerned. They were suppose to call me back and no word. Finally I called a 3rd time, speaking to the assistant. She called back and said that she found out that they were suppose to have me consult with another physician and never did. I reached to Dr. Kalant's office twice and spoke with an assistant both times who gave me another place to call. But they said they needed to get the xray and more information before I could schedule an appointment. I am now wearied of trying and conclude that this is not worth the frustration and time. I was hoping to get my dental work done or at least started over my summer break. If that is to happen, this obviously is not the route to take. I need my dental x-rays and need to call my insurance as to what I can do to get this taken care of.

While Doctor Kalant himself is very kind and knowledgeable, his office staff made it unbearable for me to return. I have chronic jaw joint issues and was in a ton of pain last summer. I went in for an initial consult and was told to get an MRI (which cost me $600). Dr Kalant did a zoom meeting with me to go over the results and said his office would be calling me to schedule surgery. No one ever called. Three weeks went by and I called twice and both times I was told Dr Kalant was too busy and that I'd get a call back but no one ever called back. I was no longer confident in having my procedure done at this establishment so I eventually stopped reaching out. They have now sent me collections for a bill when I had absolutely no treatment done and am paying $600 still for an absolutely useless MRI.

The tooth extraction itself was a handled professionally, however I had some questions on the charges and have called billing three times and finally the office manager over a period of weeks and they have never answered their phone nor have they ever returned my voicemail messages.

I hate to go to the dentist and most of all to have a tooth pulled. The people at this Joliet location are the most friendly, funny, calming people I have encountered.The Doctor let me know everything that was going to happen and made sure that if I had any questions that he answered them in terms that I could understand. The staff took all of my information, let me know what to expect, made the appointment convenient to me and gave me perfect instruction for how to prepare for the tooth to be pulled. The day of the tooth extraction they made me so comfortable, I actually had a good time with the doctor and the nurses.They were just so wonderful. After the extraction I was told and given total instructions as to what to expect, what I needed to do for the best results and the information was given to the individual that accompanied me. I cannot express how wonderful of an experience that you could have if you are in need of having an extraction. I very HIGHLY recommend this Joliet office and the absolutely fantastic staff. Thank you so much!!

Dr Kalant’s staff are the rudest, unhelpful people on the planet. They treat patients terribly. Don’t waste your time and money here. There are more deserving offices to get treatment from. I’ve had 2 separate instances with them and I’m not sure why I ever wasted my time. Dr Kalant needs to review his hiring procedures

I heard a doctor say when they meet a patient for the first time, they have 30 seconds to create a good first impression that says 1) I'm a good person; 2) I know what I'm talking about; 3) I care what happens to you. Dr. Grant did that. I have no doubt he knows what he's doing and I'm in good hands.

Dr. Kalant preformed my double jaw surgery about 3 weeks ago and I feel amazing! I have had little to no pain. His bedside manners are remarkable and he made me feel comfortable having this surgery. He explained everything throughly and any questions I had he made sure I walked out with an answer. I don’t think I could’ve found a better doctor to do this surgery. I would recommend him to anyone!