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Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Arizona State University Barett Honor's College - BS in Exercise Science
University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry - Doctor of Dental Surgery
Orthodontics
Invisalign®
American Dental Association
I am an avid football and hockey fan who enjoys attending live sporting events, concerts, skiing, working out and of course the occasional ride on my Harley Davidson.
"I pride myself on providing exceptional dentistry with meticulous precision for the entire family and look forward to serving those families of the Belvidere/Rockford area."
We offer flexible dental financing terms and accept a variety of payment choices.
*Essential Smile Plan is not available in Augusta, Baldwin, Blaine, Decatur, Janesville, Madison East, Mankato, Racine North Bay, Shawano, St. Charles, Vernon Hills, Wells, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin Rapids, Midtowne.
Regularly $208 - $292
Regularly Following exam & x-rays
Nothing is more important than our relationship with you. We provide you with quality dental care in Belvidere, IL that is efficient, affordable, and led by a team that genuinely cares about your well-being. We welcome you to our comfortable, friendly Belvidere, IL dentist office with a team that is always on your side. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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Karissa is awesome very nice and professional. The whole staff is amazing. Dr.Short is very good and also professional. I would recommend to anyone.
Friendly, personable professional staff. Dr. Short & Karissa make a great team. Taylor at the front desk is awesome! Being a local real estate agent, I get asked for recommendations from new homeowner... Read More
Nice team, clean and advanced technology. At front desk Taylor a wonderful person explained so well the cost of the work we need . She was so patient with us understanding and scheduling the next app... Read More
I’ve had an excellent experience here getting my new teeth. Karissa was / is my dental assistant that I see every time she has been very helpful and understanding
This was my first visit here. I am very happy with my visit. Kathy was very nice and explained what she was going to do. I am very pleased with my cleaning. Linda H.
The dentist clinic did an exceptional job on my teeth! The assistant Karissa was attentive and informative as well.
Been going for years, nice place, people working there are great, helpful, like Kathy and Taylor and everybody there! Go check them out yourself!
Kathy Aliyah Taylor Ariel Karissa Great@Midwest Dental
I'd say my first visit went fantastic I've had X-rays in the past yet they were never went that well but this girl Carissa did an amazing job the staff was very friendly and professional I would highl... Read More
10/10 would recommend Kathy and Dr. Short are the best!
The staff is very friendly. Dr Short is excellent.
Everyone at the office is very friendly and helpful. I hate going to the dentist, but Dr. Short made me feel at ease and explained my treatment plan in a way that answered all my questions and concer... Read More
Dr. Short is amazing. He's competent, efficient, and experienced. I broke my face and he repaired me teeth to get my smile and bite back to normal. He wouldn't accept anything less than the best I cou... Read More
Great people and clean and up to date facility
Kathy the dental hygienist was amazing and kind. She made sure I was doing alright throughout the cleaning and told me what she was going to do before she did it so I wouldn’t be afraid.
The entire staff is so friendly and caring. Dr Short is patient and keeps you calm during your procedures and is very thorough. The dental assistants are very knowledgeable and take their time explain... Read More
I've been going to Midwest dental in Belvidere seeing Dr Short for over a year now. I am no stranger to the dental chair and have received 4 crowns and a root canal by him in that short amount of time... Read More
Amazing! I don't even know where to begin. The entire staff, and I mean the entire staff at Midwest Dental, are the most amazing, caring, professional individuals you could ever encounter. I personall... Read More
Excellent
I love this place, the staff is always so friendly and very informative and to top it off the doctor is super fast and efficient and easy on the eyes as well.
The staff and Dr were all very friendly.
I’m very pleased with the dental care I have received from Dr. Short and his entire staff!! I started out with cleanings, then I needed two crowns, upper and lower, and had retainers made, upper and... Read More
Dr. Short was wonderful! He made sure to explain everything going on and make sure my son was comfortable throughout the entire process. He was also patient with me and my multiple questions :) He and... Read More
I kept being turn down by other dental but Midwest took me Right in the staff io nice and my Dr was the best thank you all for your kindness.try them you won't regret it
Dr Short is so friendly and does a great job. The staff is also so helpful and pleasant. I always feel very comfortable at my visits.
Better than any other Rockford dentist. Actually worked with me. Didn't give me one sided opions. Gave me multiple options. Recommend to everyone!!!.
Such good care! Helena the hygienist is excellent at what she does and explains everything to you both before and as she does it. Dr. Short explained my situation to me in detail. He and Helena make a... Read More
Only problem I had was my wait was quite long.
Went in for a filling and it was a nice quick easy experience, the dental assistant was very nice and held a conversation with me while i waiting for the numbing agent to kick in. Doctor was nice and ... Read More
Friendly staff. Courteous. Helena was very thorough cleaning my teeth.
I have been thoroughly terrified of the dentist since I was kid. Dr. Short is incredible at what he does! Thank you for being a true family dentist for the entire family! I highly recommend him for yo... Read More
Great experience great staff actually got in 2 days earlier for my appointment. Highly recommended
The staff was very professional and courteous. I look forward to getting my permanent tooth replaced and I plan on getting other dental work done in the future.
I have been going to Midwest Dental since November 2022. I went in with a golf ball size abscess on the roof of my mouth, it was horribly painful and quite disturbing to look at, Dr. Delfs walked by a... Read More
Dr. Delfs was wonderful to work with, she really knows her stuff and the front desk manager Ariel was awesome too, very nice. I especially liked my assistant Jen. She was so nice to me and she was ver... Read More
Very Very friendly staff & Dentist, nice atmosphere, get an appointment quickly! It's all good! enjoy them all!!!
I have had a wonderful experience with Midwest dental. They have helped me with many dental problems and they are very understanding of anxiety problems. I have had a good experience with everyone inv... Read More
Everyone in the office was very nice and helpful. The young lady that cleaned my teeth was friendly, professional, thorough and made my experience very pleasant.
Everyone is so wonderful and comforting. I wouldn’t take my family anywhere else!
Called Midwest dental in an emergency, they politely figured out my situation got me in for an X-ray right away to check out my gums. Even got a same day cleaning by Kathy. Needless too say I was sati... Read More
Clean facility. Friendly staff. On time.
I delayed going back to the dentist for a cleaning and general work, but they made me feel very comfortable. My visits have been without incident and actually look forward to my future visit without ... Read More
I had a wonderful experience at this dental office and really liked the employee Denise the person that did my x rays and teeth cleaning very experienced and pleasant thank you for such... Read More
I was terrified of the dentist after a lifetime of negative experiences. Today I went in for x-rays and consult with Dr. Joe. Everyone was professional, polite and confident they could help. Collectiv... Read More
Every one was so nice and professional. The care they took was awesome.
Absolutely love going here! The whole staff is amazing. Been going here for years
Pleasantly friendly staff (especially in today's day & age). So far, it's only my 1st visit so...
Dr. Joe is the best and his staff is wonderful
This was my first visit. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. I felt very at ease.
Dr. Joe and his whole staff are amazing!! I recommend them to everyone I know when they say they need a dentist.... always on time, I can always get an appt that fits my schedule. And Dr. Joe is serio... Read More
Ariel and Dr Joe are AWESOME!! I had to get two crowns and I was EXTREMELY nervous, they were very supportive, they kept asking if I was doing ok through the whole process. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND going to... Read More
They were very knowledgeable & professional & very very nice! GREAT "bedside" manner. They really made me feel comfortable & relaxed
Very pleased with them. Fast and efficient.
Moved here from St. Louis. I had to find a new dentist. Mom and Dad went to Dr.Joe at Midwest Dental. Unfortunately there insurance changed. So they had to find a dentist covered by there new provi... Read More
Smells amazing! The blonde hygienist makes very good teeth. 10/10 can't wait for next visit.
Dr. Joe and co are awesome! :)
I love this office! I actually look forward to my appointments. The staff is always friendly. Ariel is always so kind and easy to talk to & Kathy is the BEST dental hygienist!! Highly recommend
Highly recommended! Great service, caring providers, friendly and welcoming environment!
The dentist and staff have been great and very professional.
The hygienist was very thorough with the cleaning and yet there wasn't much bleeding (I should really floss more). The front desk person did a great job of explaining my insurance benefits for the por... Read More
Dr. Joe and his team are wonderful! Kathy the hygienist is so kind. She really makes you feel at ease and is great at explaining everything in a way that makes sense to the patient. I came into my la... Read More
Dr. Joe and his team are amazing. I woke up at 3am with extreme pain in one of my teeth that I'm waiting to have pulled. Dr. Joe responded to the emergency line almost immediately and gave good advice... Read More
My husband and I have each had our teeth cleaned here twice. We had xrays taken the first time. EXCELLENT customer service. The ladies at the front desk are super kind and helpful! The dental assistan... Read More
I love this office, The staff is exceptional and Dr. Joe is very caring and diligent in his care and service. I wouldn't go anywhere else for my dental care.
I have always had great service at Midwest Dental. Kathy is wonderful Dental Hygienist and I would go to no one else. We are moving out of state but planning to come back for our cleaning so I think t... Read More
Dr. Joe Karpiak and his office has an exceptional practice and is second to none in customer service. From the moment I walked in, I was treated like family with friendly staff and told me exactly wh... Read More
I love the service I receive at Midwest Dental! It is a friendly and professional environment!
Great work, little to no wait time, and friendly staff! Over the past 10 years I've never felt more comfortable and treated as well as I do when I come here. Not to mention the very gorgeous and breat... Read More
The staff here is beyond compare! I honestly can’t say enough about their kind, gentle dental care. The office is nice and clean, and the technology is up-to-date. The perfect experience.
This is a very friendly and professional office. Easy to schedule, almost no wait time, and skilled, knowledgeable staff. I highly recommend this office!
Great place to go. Every staff member friendly and do a fantastic job!!!
Great people here at midwest in Belvidere! Every one is so friendly!
Midwest Dental is the very best place I've ever been to. They're very friendly there ,they have state of the art equipment and very child friendly. I'm in my 50's and there's no other place I would go... Read More
Wonderful dentist office, personable, caring people with excellent knowledge. Definitely love this office and it's staff!
Karissa is awesome very nice and professional. The whole staff is amazing. Dr.Short is very good and also professional. I would recommend to anyone.
Friendly, personable professional staff. Dr. Short & Karissa make a great team. Taylor at the front desk is awesome! Being a local real estate agent, I get asked for recommendations from new homeowners moving here, I will recommend this practice!
Nice team, clean and advanced technology. At front desk Taylor a wonderful person explained so well the cost of the work we need . She was so patient with us understanding and scheduling the next appointments
I’ve had an excellent experience here getting my new teeth. Karissa was / is my dental assistant that I see every time she has been very helpful and understanding
This was my first visit here. I am very happy with my visit. Kathy was very nice and explained what she was going to do. I am very pleased with my cleaning. Linda H.
The dentist clinic did an exceptional job on my teeth! The assistant Karissa was attentive and informative as well.
Been going for years, nice place, people working there are great, helpful, like Kathy and Taylor and everybody there! Go check them out yourself!
I'd say my first visit went fantastic I've had X-rays in the past yet they were never went that well but this girl Carissa did an amazing job the staff was very friendly and professional I would highly recommend.
Everyone at the office is very friendly and helpful. I hate going to the dentist, but Dr. Short made me feel at ease and explained my treatment plan in a way that answered all my questions and concerns. Highly recommended this practice!!!
Dr. Short is amazing. He's competent, efficient, and experienced. I broke my face and he repaired me teeth to get my smile and bite back to normal. He wouldn't accept anything less than the best I could get, which i am grateful for. The support staff are very friendly and helpful. He also does invisalign or some kind of non-traditional orthodontics. Couldn't be happier with the work I've had done.
Kathy the dental hygienist was amazing and kind. She made sure I was doing alright throughout the cleaning and told me what she was going to do before she did it so I wouldn’t be afraid.
The entire staff is so friendly and caring. Dr Short is patient and keeps you calm during your procedures and is very thorough. The dental assistants are very knowledgeable and take their time explaining things to you and make sure you are comfortable during your procedure.
I've been going to Midwest dental in Belvidere seeing Dr Short for over a year now. I am no stranger to the dental chair and have received 4 crowns and a root canal by him in that short amount of time. His "Old School" Approach of simplistic communicationis paired with his sincere desire to improve your dental health is simply top notch, which is truly a well needed breath of fresh air in todays dental industry! Do yourself a favor and experience him and his incredible staff, led by Ariel and Taylor, for yourself. You will be so glad you did.
Amazing! I don't even know where to begin. The entire staff, and I mean the entire staff at Midwest Dental, are the most amazing, caring, professional individuals you could ever encounter. I personally have had some bad and so so experiences with dentists over my 44 years but Midwest Dental completely blow everyone else out of the water. Absolutely no discomfort with any of my procedures so far and one of them was a crown. He even fixed a discolored tooth from a repair I had done back in my late teens that had discolored to a nasty yellow. 2 other dentists told me I needed thousands of dollars in crowns, he literally polished it up and it looks perfect. THANK YOU!!!
I love this place, the staff is always so friendly and very informative and to top it off the doctor is super fast and efficient and easy on the eyes as well.
I’m very pleased with the dental care I have received from Dr. Short and his entire staff!! I started out with cleanings, then I needed two crowns, upper and lower, and had retainers made, upper and lower!!! Taylor was fantastic about scheduling all of the different appointments, and was great about calling when there was a cancellation which allowed me to complete the process sooner!!! All of the technicians were wonderful! They did careful, exact work which helped ensure that everything fit perfectly when it was completed. Dr. Short was kind and considerate when he was doing the necessary drilling etc., and always communicated what he was doing, so I knew what to expect. I really appreciated how well he worked with his staff, and he always treated everyone with respect. I was not able to pay in full for all of services at the first appointment, and they were very understanding as I paid in increments. I would highly recommend Dr. Short at Midwest Dental in Belvidere, IL.
Dr. Short was wonderful! He made sure to explain everything going on and make sure my son was comfortable throughout the entire process. He was also patient with me and my multiple questions :) He and the front desk staff were very friendly and helpful!
I kept being turn down by other dental but Midwest took me Right in the staff io nice and my Dr was the best thank you all for your kindness.try them you won't regret it
Dr Short is so friendly and does a great job. The staff is also so helpful and pleasant. I always feel very comfortable at my visits.
Better than any other Rockford dentist. Actually worked with me. Didn't give me one sided opions. Gave me multiple options. Recommend to everyone!!!.
Such good care! Helena the hygienist is excellent at what she does and explains everything to you both before and as she does it. Dr. Short explained my situation to me in detail. He and Helena make a great care team. They take the most x-rays I have ever had done in a single visit. Clearly they value precision. He picked up on 3 separate issues my former dentist did not. Add to all that the cordial, attentive front desk experience and I am calling this place my new home. If you're in Rockford like I am, don't hesitate to switch dentists - the drive (20 mins) is so worth it. Small office with excellent communication all around. This place is gold.
Went in for a filling and it was a nice quick easy experience, the dental assistant was very nice and held a conversation with me while i waiting for the numbing agent to kick in. Doctor was nice and was able to explain things in a way that kept me calm. Great experience over all will keep this place as my go to dental facility
I have been thoroughly terrified of the dentist since I was kid. Dr. Short is incredible at what he does! Thank you for being a true family dentist for the entire family! I highly recommend him for you and your children! If I had him as my childhood dentist, I might not have the fear I do today! Thank you Dr. Short for providing exceptional service!
Great experience great staff actually got in 2 days earlier for my appointment. Highly recommended
The staff was very professional and courteous. I look forward to getting my permanent tooth replaced and I plan on getting other dental work done in the future.
I have been going to Midwest Dental since November 2022. I went in with a golf ball size abscess on the roof of my mouth, it was horribly painful and quite disturbing to look at, Dr. Delfs walked by and I heard her say I can help her. She came in and explained what she would do. I told her I always get dry sockets and my teeth don't come out easy and in pieces. Well she said she has tricks for dry sockets and she did! I'm not saying it wasn't painful because there's no way it wouldn't be but so far she has pulled all my top teeth and we will start on bottom next week. So far no dry sockets. Dr. Delfs is my hero. The first day Arial assisted and made me feel so comfortable. I can't say I look forward to a visit to the dentist but I'm confident that they will take care of me. I love my care team at Midwest dental in Belvidere! I can't wait till I have teeth and can smile for a picture lil
Dr. Delfs was wonderful to work with, she really knows her stuff and the front desk manager Ariel was awesome too, very nice. I especially liked my assistant Jen. She was so nice to me and she was very pretty. I feel like Ive met her before.
Very Very friendly staff & Dentist, nice atmosphere, get an appointment quickly! It's all good! enjoy them all!!!
I have had a wonderful experience with Midwest dental. They have helped me with many dental problems and they are very understanding of anxiety problems. I have had a good experience with everyone involved in my care, from the appointments being made to the procedures being done, the care explaining every step of the way I've had. Nothing but a good experience.
Everyone in the office was very nice and helpful. The young lady that cleaned my teeth was friendly, professional, thorough and made my experience very pleasant.
Everyone is so wonderful and comforting. I wouldn’t take my family anywhere else!
Called Midwest dental in an emergency, they politely figured out my situation got me in for an X-ray right away to check out my gums. Even got a same day cleaning by Kathy. Needless too say I was satisfied with the humor of the staff, effeteness, cleanliness and the fact that I felt cared for <3. I will be remembering this amazing dentist experience for the rest of my life, cause.. let’s be honest, we all hate the dentist. Definitely will recommend this place to anyone in the Belvedere area! Personal shout out too Jen for reminding me how even the dentist can be a fun filled environment with sass and humor.
I delayed going back to the dentist for a cleaning and general work, but they made me feel very comfortable. My visits have been without incident and actually look forward to my future visit without any trepidation. What a wonderful group!
I had a wonderful experience at this dental office and really liked the employee Denise the person that did my x rays and teeth cleaning very experienced and pleasant thank you for such a great visit!
I was terrified of the dentist after a lifetime of negative experiences. Today I went in for x-rays and consult with Dr. Joe. Everyone was professional, polite and confident they could help. Collectively I have a team of dental professionals and a plan to actually make me smile again.
Absolutely love going here! The whole staff is amazing. Been going here for years
Pleasantly friendly staff (especially in today's day & age). So far, it's only my 1st visit so...
This was my first visit. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. I felt very at ease.
Dr. Joe and his whole staff are amazing!! I recommend them to everyone I know when they say they need a dentist.... always on time, I can always get an appt that fits my schedule. And Dr. Joe is seriously the nicest..... even when you pop your crown out for the 3rd time ♀️ ♀️
Ariel and Dr Joe are AWESOME!! I had to get two crowns and I was EXTREMELY nervous, they were very supportive, they kept asking if I was doing ok through the whole process. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND going to this dentist if you want a positive dental experience.
They were very knowledgeable & professional & very very nice! GREAT "bedside" manner. They really made me feel comfortable & relaxed
Moved here from St. Louis. I had to find a new dentist. Mom and Dad went to Dr.Joe at Midwest Dental. Unfortunately there insurance changed. So they had to find a dentist covered by there new provider. My 1st and 2nd visit for exam, ex-rays, and cleaning were exceptional. The staff and Dr.Joe were also awesome, very thorough, answering all questions and concerns. Was able to see right away. I would highly recommend...
Smells amazing! The blonde hygienist makes very good teeth. 10/10 can't wait for next visit.
I love this office! I actually look forward to my appointments. The staff is always friendly. Ariel is always so kind and easy to talk to & Kathy is the BEST dental hygienist!! Highly recommend
Highly recommended! Great service, caring providers, friendly and welcoming environment!
The hygienist was very thorough with the cleaning and yet there wasn't much bleeding (I should really floss more). The front desk person did a great job of explaining my insurance benefits for the porcelain cap I need to replace (my previous dentist, from Rockford, was not good, it stayed on a year and almost a half... She was out of business when I went to get it replaced). The dentist was thorough with his check and examination and also, something I appreciate, humorous. We also discussed travel, another topic I enjoy.
Dr. Joe and his team are wonderful! Kathy the hygienist is so kind. She really makes you feel at ease and is great at explaining everything in a way that makes sense to the patient. I came into my last appointment with my new 2 1/2 month old baby along. All the ladies at the front desk loved on her the whole time so i could get xrays and my cleaning. The baby was sound asleep and so comfortable when I was done; it made me so grateful to have such a wonderful place to go to for my oral care. I highly recommend Midwest Dental in Belvidere!!!
Dr. Joe and his team are amazing. I woke up at 3am with extreme pain in one of my teeth that I'm waiting to have pulled. Dr. Joe responded to the emergency line almost immediately and gave good advice on what to do and why it was happening. Couldn't be more thankful! You guys rock.
My husband and I have each had our teeth cleaned here twice. We had xrays taken the first time. EXCELLENT customer service. The ladies at the front desk are super kind and helpful! The dental assistant is so friendly - she always makes me feel welcome. The dentist did a great job and was willing to answer any questions we had. We had some issues come up with our insurance and they were willing to help us figure out what to do. Overall a great experience with them. Plus there's free coffee in the waiting room - bonus ;)
I love this office, The staff is exceptional and Dr. Joe is very caring and diligent in his care and service. I wouldn't go anywhere else for my dental care.
I have always had great service at Midwest Dental. Kathy is wonderful Dental Hygienist and I would go to no one else. We are moving out of state but planning to come back for our cleaning so I think that says it all! Thanks Kathy!!!
Dr. Joe Karpiak and his office has an exceptional practice and is second to none in customer service. From the moment I walked in, I was treated like family with friendly staff and told me exactly what to expect for my visit. After my cleaning, Dr. Joe came in and clearly explained his diagnosis and future visit expectations in common language, no medical jargon. He also fixed a chip on a tooth in the back of my mouth and I couldnt even tell he did anything! He has a very fine attention to detail and perfection for his patients. I am overall very pleased with my visit and the work this team does!
I love the service I receive at Midwest Dental! It is a friendly and professional environment!
Great work, little to no wait time, and friendly staff! Over the past 10 years I've never felt more comfortable and treated as well as I do when I come here. Not to mention the very gorgeous and breathtaking office assistant that makes my visits memorable.. I definetly WILL recommend youyto all! Thank you Midwest Dental!
The staff here is beyond compare! I honestly can’t say enough about their kind, gentle dental care. The office is nice and clean, and the technology is up-to-date. The perfect experience.
This is a very friendly and professional office. Easy to schedule, almost no wait time, and skilled, knowledgeable staff. I highly recommend this office!
Midwest Dental is the very best place I've ever been to. They're very friendly there ,they have state of the art equipment and very child friendly. I'm in my 50's and there's no other place I would go to Than Midwest Dental. Go and see for yourself ! And the staff is fantastic too. We are so glad to have them in our town .
Wonderful dentist office, personable, caring people with excellent knowledge. Definitely love this office and it's staff!
