Brookfield, Illinois
Your Smile.
Perfected.
Advanced restorative and implant dentistry in the western suburbs of Chicago. Doctor-led care, premium materials, unhurried appointments.
Dentistry done right
takes time.
That’s why we never rush it.
— Dr. Michaelangelo Aust, DDS · Fellow, California Implant Institute
What We Do
Services Built Around You
Why Choose Us
A Different Kind of Practice
Most dental practices are optimized for volume. We’re optimized for outcomes — doing dentistry the right way, not the fast way.
Book Your Consultation→You Are the Priority
Every decision in this office is made with one question: what's best for the patient? Not what's fastest, not what's cheapest - what's right.
Unhurried Appointments
Every appointment is blocked for the time your care actually requires. You'll never feel rushed, and neither will we.
Premium Materials Only
We use the same materials your treatment deserves - top-tier ceramics, precision implant systems, and lab work that meets our standards.
Doctor-Led Care
Dr. Aust is present for every procedure. Not a rotating staff. Not a hygienist-heavy model. Your care is always in the right hands.
Your Doctor
Dr. Michaelangelo Aust
DDS · Fellow, California Implant Institute · Master of Oral Implantology
After treating more than 10,000 patients, Dr. Aust founded Advancements in Dental Care on one principle: every treatment decision should be made for the right reason — what’s best for you, not what an insurance company will approve.
A Fellow of the California Implant Institute with a Master of Oral Implantology, Dr. Aust has taught dental students at A.T. Still University, chaired CE committees for the Academy of General Dentistry, and led four humanitarian dental missions across three countries.
Professional Endorsements
What Other Dentists Say
When dentists choose a dentist, they choose Dr. Aust.
“I worked with Dr Aust for three years early in our career. Having known him for over 10 years I can say he has an ability to think through treatment plans and look at various options that are practical, well laid out, and produce exceptional results. He is a pleasure to work with and always gets the nicest compliments from his patients as well as his peers. I have no reservations recommending Dr Aust. If you are looking for forward thinking, well rounded care, based on research — you found the right dentist.”
Dr. Sjulson
Colleague & Fellow Dentist
“Dr. Aust and his staff are warm, caring, highly competent and professional, and use the most advanced techniques and technology available in modern dentistry. That is why I travel to Kenosha to use him as my personal dentist. Top quality service that is so rare to find.”
Dr. O'Brien, DDS
Fellow Dentist — Personal Patient
“Dr. Aust is a very caring and compassionate Dentist. Always willing to do what is needed to make a case work. His clinical skills are always exemplary and he is who I would go to if I needed work done.”
Dr. McFarlane
Colleague & Fellow Dentist
“Dr Aust is excellent at what he does. I have seen interactions with students, faculty, patients, and staff. Dr Aust is fair and produces a quality of work that is exceptional. I'm sure that one day you will not be able to get an appointment with this dentist — the waiting list will be too long and the word will be out.”
Dr. Xerri
Academic & Clinical Colleague
“Dr. Aust is a compassionate, knowledgeable, and detail oriented dentist. He has a constant drive to keep updating his knowledge base so he can provide the best possible dental care. His ability to communicate with patients to comfort and inform them about procedures to ease dental anxiety is exceptional.”
Dr. Xiong
Clinical Colleague
Patient Stories
What Patients Say
“I have been traveling 60 miles one way to see Dr. Aust. I do this because he is, in my opinion, the best dentist I have ever seen. His ability to explain what he's doing is extraordinary. For me to say this should carry some weight as my father is a dentist.”
Lisa P.
“He took the fear out of going to the dentist. I'm 65 and have been to a lot of dentists and have never had one that is as good as he is. His work is impeccable.”
Mary K.
“Passion, compassion, professionalism, cleanliness and above all their obvious love for what they do was overwhelming. Dr. Aust is a perfectionist with a super light touch — fantastic results, super cool environment with an extremely tight support team. My new DDS for life.”
Greg F.
“Dr. Aust exceeded my expectations! I never felt rushed, I was comfortable asking questions, and I felt absolutely no guilt for my previous decisions. Dr. Aust educates and partners with his patients to ensure they have the necessary information to make the best decisions both professionally and financially.”
Linda
Patient, age 68
“Dr. Aust has been an absolute pleasure. I have had extensive work done, and he made sure I was always comfortable. The work exceeded my expectations. Dr. Aust impressed me so much I brought my daughter to him as her dentist too.”
Josh C.
“Being a certified dental assistant of 30 years, I set the bar high and I know the high standard of my dental care. Awesome! The perfect word to describe my experience.”
Judy J.
Dental Assistant, 30 years
Ready for a Smile That Works?
No referrals needed. Call to schedule your consultation. on your schedule.