Top 10 · IL
Top Pediatric Dentists in Illinois
Specialized care for infants, children, and teens. 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
- 6
- HPSA shortage
- 0
Indexed density: 0.08 per 100K residents (population 12.71M ).
Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026
Nicola C Hill-Cordell, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Schaumburg, ILMedicareView profileMital Spatz, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Chicago, ILMedicareView profileSam Park, D.D.S.
Pediatric Dentist
Chicago, ILMedicareView profileEmily M Williams, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Evanston, ILMedicareView profileChristine Anne Wohlford, D.M.D
Pediatric Dentist
Columbia, ILMedicareView profileAnokhi Dalia Bock, D.M.D , M.S.D.
Pediatric Dentist
Lake Forest, ILMedicareView profileChristine S Lee, D.D.S.
Pediatric Dentist
Gurnee, ILView profileSoultana Chatzopoulos Pope, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Kenilworth, ILView profileJazmine B Dillard, D.D.S
Pediatric Dentist
Evanston, ILView profileMary Jane Hayes, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Chicago, ILView profile
Pediatric Dentists in other states
Nationwide overview →- AlaskaAK
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Other dental specialties in Illinois
All Illinois dentists →- General Dentists in IllinoisRoutine care, cleanings, fillings, and exams.
- Orthodontists in IllinoisBraces, aligners, and bite correction.
- 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
Pediatric Dentists in Illinois: questions
How are these pediatric 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, 6 are Medicare-enrolled and 0 practice in a dental shortage area. We do not accept payment for placement.Do pediatric 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 pediatric 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 pediatric dentist instead of a general dentist?
A child's first dental visit (recommended by age 1 or within 6 months of the first tooth); A child with significant dental anxiety or special needs; Concerns about thumb-sucking, pacifier use, or tooth-grinding.