Top 10 · IL
Top General Dentists in Illinois
Routine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams. Curated top-10 from the dental sub-specialty taxonomy and CMS quality signals — Medicare enrollment, MIPS score, and HPSA service all weighed in.
- In top list
- 10
- Medicare-enrolled
- 10
- HPSA shortage
- 0
Indexed density: 0.08 per 100K residents (population 12.71M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Brian Andrew Prentice, DDS
General Dentist
Lockport, ILMedicareClass of 2001View profileJames T Gray, DDS
General Dentist
East Peoria, ILMedicareClass of 1989View profileCole Anderson, D.M.D.,M.S.
General Dentist
Urbana, ILMedicareClass of 2008View profilePaul J Poncza, D.D.S.
General Dentist
Skokie, ILMedicareClass of 2004View profileIvan Valcarenghi, DDS
General Dentist
Elmhurst, ILMedicareView profileRosemarie M Buen, DMD
General Dentist
Oak Park, ILMedicareView profileThomas Robert Leischner SR., D.D.S.
General Dentist
Addison, ILMedicareView profileRandy Chang, D.D.S.
General Dentist
Waukegan, ILMedicareView profileTimothy Emerson Skidmore, D.D.S
General Dentist
Geneva, ILMedicareView profileBabak Dokhanchi, DDS
General Dentist
Aurora, ILMedicareView profile
General Dentists in other states
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Other dental specialties in Illinois
All Illinois dentists →- Orthodontists in IllinoisBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- Pediatric Dentists in IllinoisSpecialized care for infants, children, and teens.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons in IllinoisExtractions, implants, and jaw surgery.
- Endodontists in IllinoisRoot canals and tooth-pulp specialists.
- Periodontists in IllinoisGum disease, gum surgery, and dental implants.
- Prosthodontists in IllinoisCrowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations.
- Dental Public Healths in IllinoisCommunity dental health and policy practitioners.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Pathologists in IllinoisDiagnoses oral diseases from biopsy and imaging.
- Dentist Anesthesiologists in IllinoisSedation and anesthesia for dental procedures.
- Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologists in IllinoisSpecialized dental imaging and diagnosis.
- Orofacial Pain Specialists in IllinoisTMJ, jaw pain, and chronic facial pain.
- Dentist (Other)s in IllinoisDentists with general or unspecified focus.
Frequently asked
General Dentists in Illinois: questions
How are these general dentists in Illinois ranked?
The ranking weights NPPES record completeness, CMS Medicare enrollment, MIPS quality scores when available, and HRSA HPSA service. Of the 10 listed, 10 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do general dentists in Illinois accept Medicaid?
Illinois's Medicaid program is Illinois Medicaid. Specialist participation varies. We surface Medicare enrollment as a public-program proxy on each profile, but the only authoritative answer comes from the office and the Illinois Medicaid provider directory (https://hfs.illinois.gov/).How do I check a general dentist's license in Illinois?
Use the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Dental license-lookup at https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/dentists.html. Confirm the license is active and check for any disciplinary actions.When should I see a general dentist instead of a general dentist?
Routine cleanings every 6 months and annual exams; A new cavity, sensitive tooth, or visible chip; A regular check-up before more complex specialist work.