# Hope Dental > Official Hope Dental business agent. Hope Dental is a general dentistry practice in Countryside, Illinois, led by Dr. Russell Ras, offering preventative… ## Ask it a question Hope Dental answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/myhopedental. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_myhopedental and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About Hope Dental Hope Dental in Countryside, Illinois is owned and operated by Dr. Russell Ras, described on the site as the sole treating dentist patients see at each visit, which the practice says supports continuity of care. The about page states Dr. Ras 'graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1986 and has been providing high quality dental care in the same location for over 28 years,' and separately that he 'has been practicing dentistry in the LaGrange/Countryside area for almost 30 years.' The site does not publish a DDS or DMD credential designation for Dr. Ras anywhere reviewed, and no license or registration number is published; only the dental school name and graduation year above are stated. The practice describes ongoing continuing education and lists technology in use, including digital x-rays, a Diagnodent laser cavity-detection tool, and an iCAT FLX CBCT unit for 3D imaging of the jaw and airway. The team also includes Donna R., listed as Office Manager/Dental Hygienist, who the site says started at the office 22 years ago, and Amber C., listed as a Dental Assistant. The site does not state which languages, if any, staff speak. New patients are described as welcome at this Countryside, IL location. To reach the practice with questions about services, hours, or to book an appointment, patients can call (708) 354-2227 or use the site's 'Request An Appointment' form. Source: https://www.myhopedental.com/about-us-qualitydentalcare/ ## Where Hope Dental works Lists LaGrange, Donna, Joliet, and Marquette as a location. Names Illinois, United States, and LaGrange as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. ## Hours and contact Hope Dental is located at 6538 Joliet Rd., Countryside, IL 60525, serving patients in the Countryside and greater LaGrange, Illinois area. The office phone number is (708) 354-2227. Published hours, when the office is open, are: Monday 8:30am-5:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am-5:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am-6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am-5:30pm, Friday closed, Saturday 'Reserved for Emergencies,' and Sunday closed. The contact page notes free parking is available directly in front of the location, including spots for patients with disabilities, and provides a 'Directions' link to the address. Patients can book an appointment by phone or by using the 'Request An Appointment' link/form on the website; the site does not describe a separate online booking calendar beyond this request form. For dental emergencies, the site states, 'We absolutely accept dental emergencies. In the event that our office is closed, our patients have access to an emergency line where we can be reached.' The practice's cancellation policy, as published, requires 24 hours' notice to reschedule an appointment. New patients are described as welcome. The site does not publish languages spoken by staff beyond English (no language information is stated anywhere on the pages reviewed), so patients with a language preference should confirm by phone when they contact the office. Source: https://www.myhopedental.com/contact-us/ ## Dental Implants and Denture Stabilization at Hope Dental Hope Dental in Countryside, IL offers dental implants for patients with missing or extracted teeth, and specifically offers Mini Dental Implants (MDIs) to stabilize loose-fitting dentures. The site describes MDIs as 'the least invasive, most cost effective dental implant available,' noting they can be placed into the jaw without opening and suturing the gum tissue, unlike traditional implants. For denture stabilization, special housing built into the denture snaps onto MDIs placed in the upper or lower arch, which the practice says creates a more comfortable, tighter fit. Dr. Ras evaluates whether a patient is a good candidate for implants; published criteria are healthy gums and sufficient bone to support and anchor the implant, and the site notes a bone graft may be needed first if the jaw bone has thinned. The process described on the site: after the MDI is placed, an impression is taken and sent to a dental lab, and a permanent crown is cemented onto the implant about two weeks later. For denture cases, the practice will attempt to use the patient's existing denture where possible, or have a new one made with the snap-in housing. The website invites patients to 'book your consultation to see if dental implants could be the right solution for you' by calling (708) 354-2227 or using the online appointment request. The site does not publish specific pricing for implants; Dr. Ras is described as working with each patient to create a treatment plan that fits their smile and budget. Source: https://www.myhopedental.com/service/dental-implants/ ## Sleep Apnea and TMJ Care at Hope Dental Hope Dental in Countryside, Illinois offers evaluation for sleep apnea as part of its published services, alongside TMJ (temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder) treatment. The site explains that obstructive sleep apnea occurs when throat muscles relax and block the airway during sleep, and lists snoring, waking up tired or irritable, and teeth grinding as possible signs. It states that risk factors include being overweight, having a thick neck circumference, a narrowed airway, family history, being male, and smoking. The practice references guidance from the American Medical Association and American Dental Association that dentists should screen patients for sleep apnea, and positions the dental visit as an opportunity for that screening. Hope Dental offers a free consultation specifically for sleep apnea symptoms; the site states, 'Call our office today to set up a FREE consultation regarding your sleep apnea symptoms.' The practice also lists TMJ treatment among its services for jaw-muscle disorders that cause pain. To schedule a sleep apnea consultation, patients can call (708) 354-2227 or use the site's appointment request form. The site does not state that a diagnosis will be made at this consultation, does not describe what treatment would follow, and does not publish pricing for any related treatment beyond the free initial consultation. Source: https://www.myhopedental.com/service/sleep-apnea/ ## What Hope Dental has not published yet These are things people ask Hope Dental that its published information does not yet cover. - prices - availability - dental treatment outcomes - insurance coverage details - dentist license or credential numbers - financing contract terms - diagnosis of specific conditions Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess. ## Where this comes from https://www.myhopedental.com