712 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL 60654
Serving Gold Coast, Streeterville, New Eastside, Old Town, and Lincoln Park areas.
New patient? Please book online or call our office. Returning patient? Please call us to book your next appointment.
| Monday | 12PM – 7PM |
| Tuesday | 12PM – 7PM |
| Wednesday | 8AM – 5PM |
| Thursday | 12PM – 7PM |
| Friday | 8AM – 2PM |
| Weekends | Closed |
“Great dentist, great staff all around. Super friendly and efficient. Little to no wait every time I’ve been. Best experience I’ve had at a dentist hands down.”
– Jimmy, Chicago, IL
Moving Up, Staying Close
ORA Dental Studio Gold Coast is moving around the corner to 700 N State St in early 2026. Current patients should continue visiting our studio at 712 N Dearborn St until you are contacted by our office.
Mladen Kralj DMD
Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry
Education & Certification
- Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Doctorate, Boston
- Indiana University, BA Biology, Bloomington, Indiana
- Specialized Advanced Aesthetic and Restorative Training at the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum (PAC-live), San Francisco
- Clinical instructor at the Heartland Institute, Effingham, Illinois
- Invisalign Certification I and Advanced Certification II
- Invisalign Premier Provider, 2006, 2007, 2008
- Contributing dentist for “Give Back a Smile” through the AACD
Memberships & Affiliations
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
- Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics (ACE)
- International Association for Comprehensive Esthetics (IACE)
- World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry (WCMID)
- Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD)
- Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
- Chicago Dental Society (CDS)
- Illinois State Dental Association (ISDA)
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Art Institute of Chicago
Dr. Garnet L. Patterson
D.D.S., F.A.G.D., F.I.C.O.I
Dr. Patterson is an experienced general dentist with more than 37 years of providing comprehensive dental care in Chicago, Illinois. He specializes in comprehensive oral rehabilitation, dental implants, complex restorative dentistry, endodontics, and aesthetic treatments.
Dr. Patterson earned his D.D.S. from Northwestern University Dental School and completed a General Practice Residency at Bowman Gray School of Medicine, along with a Fellowship in Oral Oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He has completed advanced training through the Misch Institute and the Dawson Academy, strengthening his expertise in full-mouth reconstruction and complex case planning.
A Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Dr. Patterson is committed to lifelong learning and delivering high-quality, personalized care. His approach focuses on the connection between oral health and overall wellbeing, helping patients achieve optimal function, health, and aesthetics.
Outside the office, he enjoys sailing, spending time at his lake cottage, and real estate investment.
Your Gold Coast Dentist
Looking for an experienced and trusted Chicago Gold Coast dentist? Dr. Mladen Kralj and ORA offer top-tier dental care in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. With a team of experienced dentists and state-of-the-art technology, we provide personalized treatment in a comfortable, modern setting. Book your appointment today and experience why ORA is the preferred choice for patients in Chicago’s thriving Gold Coast community.
Aesthetic SUITE + LAB
where art and science collide.
ORA’s aesthetic suite with built-in photo studio was designed for comfort, privacy, and efficiency during aesthetic procedures. Our in-house digital lab and ceramist design and fabricate your custom porcelain restorations for naturally beautiful results.
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
- Corner of State and Huron in the heart of downtown Chicago, several block from the Magnificent Mile
- Spacious 4,600 sf layout with 12 private treatment suites
- First of its kind immersive retail with curated luxury oral care and smile beauty products from around the world
- Apollo digital art installation, Sonos sound system
- One of the first Invisalign Experience Studio
- Dedicated imaging room with CBCT, iTero scanner, and digital photography
- Digital lab and lab technician
- Oversized treatment suite with photo studio for aesthetic cases.
We Accept Insurance
We accept all PPO dental plans and participate with most major insurance companies. As our valued patient, we will handle the necessary paperwork to file insurance claims on your behalf. You are responsible to pay any estimated co-payments. The insurance company will process the claim and then pay the remainder of the bill. If you owe a copayment for treatment, this will be explained to you at your appointment.
Financial Options
Dental care is an excellent long-term investment in your overall health, well-being and appearance. We are sensitive to the fact that different people have different financial needs, so we provide various ways to pay your bill. We accept payment by cash, check, or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover).
CareCredit Financing
We’ve partnered with CareCredit to provide smart, affordable and worry-free financing to our patients. With CareCredit, you can make convenient, low-monthly payments to pay for treatment. Now, you can get the dental care you want, when you want it.
Applying for CareCredit is easy! With three simple steps, including an instant approval process, you can say goodbye to the waiting time and get dental care sooner. Apply now and receive a determination in just minutes.
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