Top 10 · IL
Top Orthodontists in Illinois
Braces, aligners, and bite correction. 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
- 9
- HPSA shortage
- 1
Indexed density: 0.08 per 100K residents (population 12.71M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Denise R Flynn, DDS, MS
Orthodontist
Pekin, ILMedicareClass of 1987View profileSteven J Moravec, D.D.S., M.S.
Orthodontist
Plainfield, ILMedicareView profileDerek James Bock, D.M.D., M.S.
Orthodontist
Lake Forest, ILMedicareView profileNeil M Warshawsky, DDS
Orthodontist
Lincolnshire, ILMedicareView profileJodi Kay Hentscher-Johnson, D.M.D.
Orthodontist
Waterloo, ILMedicareView profileAva Lauren Hood-Olson, D.M.D.
Orthodontist
O Fallon, ILMedicareView profileJessica A Cohen, DMD
Orthodontist
Highland Park, ILMedicareView profileScott A. Soderquist, D.D.S.
Orthodontist
Joliet, ILMedicareView profileJeffrey Scott Mastroianni, DMD
Orthodontist
Glen Carbon, ILMedicareView profile- HPSA
Michael S Stosich, DMD,MS
Orthodontist
Grayslake, ILView profile
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Other dental specialties in Illinois
All Illinois dentists →- General Dentists in IllinoisRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- 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
Orthodontists in Illinois: questions
How are these orthodontists 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, 9 are Medicare-enrolled and 1 practices in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do orthodontists 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 orthodontist'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 orthodontist instead of a general dentist?
Crowded, gapped, or rotated teeth in adults or children; Significant overbite, underbite, or open bite; Bite problems that cause jaw pain or wear teeth unevenly.