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Best General Dentists in Ottawa, IL (2026)

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Armstrong John M DDS, ranked #1 of 21 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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21 Ottawa clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 2 open after 6pm. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Ottawa at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Ottawa at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Armstrong John M DDS67
2Associated Gastroenterology67
3Boe Pat67
4Cechowicz Joel R DDS67
5Davis Hunter C DDS67
6Dr. Robert W. Schmidt, DDS67
7Hand Center At Vital Care67
8Imel Curtis R DDS67
9Myers Theresa DDS67
10Ottawa Dental Laboratory67

The 21 best general dentistry dentists in Ottawa, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  12. #12 Shawn Sydlowski DDS

    111 E McKinley Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for general dentistry in Ottawa: evening hours.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–8 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Shawn Sydlowski DDSFull profile(815) 433-3996

  14. #14 John M. Conness, DDS

    1704 Polaris Cir, Ottawa, IL 61350, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for general dentistry in Ottawa on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–4 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at John M. Conness, DDSFull profile(815) 434-1022
    In their words

    Dr. Conness and his staff are committed to offering every patient the very best dental care currently available to the dental profession. Our goal is to tailor treatment to meet the patient’s individual desires, goals, and expectations. Dr. Conness has presented many educational programs in the areas of cosmetic and implant dentistry. We encourage you to contact our office in Ottawa whenever you have an interest or concern about any of the services provided by our offices…

    From John M. Conness, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  15. #15 Mark Benavides, DDS, PC

    1703 Polaris Cir #3, Ottawa, IL 61350

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for general dentistry in Ottawa on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–1 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Mark Benavides, DDS, PCFull profile(815) 434-0152

  16. #16 Ottawa Smiles

    110 W Center St, Ottawa, IL 61350, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 for general dentistry in Ottawa on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Ottawa SmilesFull profile(815) 434-6411

  17. #17 Morris Hospital Ottawa Campus

    1306 Gemini Cir Suite 1, Ottawa, IL 61350

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 for general dentistry in Ottawa on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7:30 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Morris Hospital Ottawa CampusFull profile(815) 433-9200
    In their words

    Board-Certified Physicians Dr. Jeffrey Tanzi, Dr. Melissa Hill and Dr. Hassnain Syed and Family Nurse Practitioners Ashley Blough and Angela Todd practice at the Morris Hospital Ottawa Campus, which is located at 1306 Gemini Circle, Suite 1, in Ottawa. Services include primary care for all ages, same-day appointments, on-site blood draws, blood pressure screenings, immunizations, physicals, ePrescribing, and more. To schedule an appointment, call 815.433.9200.

    From Morris Hospital Ottawa Campus's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  18. #18 Ottawa Dental Laboratory LLC

    1304 Starfire Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 for general dentistry in Ottawa on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Ottawa Dental Laboratory LLCFull profile(800) 851-8239

  19. #19 Morris Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists

    1300 Starfire Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 for general dentistry in Ottawa on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Morris Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology SpecialistsFull profile(815) 324-9700

  20. #20 Faber Dental Arts

    1201 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL 61350

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 for general dentistry in Ottawa on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Faber Dental ArtsFull profile(815) 433-1242

  21. #21 Cook Kevin M DDS

    1404 Aquarius Cir, Ottawa, IL 61350

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 for general dentistry in Ottawa on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Cook Kevin M DDSFull profile(815) 433-9100

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What is general dentistry?

General dentistry covers routine care: checkups, cleanings, x-rays, fillings and basic treatment of gum disease. A general dentist is usually the first stop for any dental problem and refers patients to specialists when a case needs it.

General dentistry: specialist or general dentist?

General dentists (DDS or DMD) provide this care themselves. There is no specialist for general dentistry; a general dentist may refer you to an endodontist, periodontist, orthodontist or oral surgeon for complex work.

How much does general dentistry cost in Ottawa?

Typical ranges in USD for Ottawa, IL. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much does general dentistry cost in Ottawa?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Checkup exam$65–$190DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois—
Exam, cleaning and x-rays$190–$450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full general dentistry cost guide for Ottawa

What to expect from general dentistry

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

General dentistry: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visits1 visit for a checkup; follow-up visits if treatment is needed
Chair timeAbout 30–60 minutes for an exam and cleaning
RecoveryNone for a routine checkup
When to see a specialistWhen your dentist finds a problem outside routine care, such as a complex root canal, advanced gum disease or bite problems

How we ranked Ottawa general dentistry dentists

We scored 21 Ottawa clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Ottawa data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

General dentistry in Ottawa: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Ottawa?

Armstrong John M DDS ranks #1 of 21 Ottawa clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. Associated Gastroenterology ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Ottawa, IL?

General dentistry in Ottawa typically costs $115–$345 USD. By type: checkup exam $65–$190; exam, cleaning and x-rays $190–$450. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Is general dentistry covered by insurance or Medicaid in Illinois?

Most dental insurance plans cover preventive checkups and cleanings, often twice a year, with little or no cost share. Medicaid covers dental care for children in every state; adult dental benefits vary by state. Confirm your benefits before booking.

Does a dental checkup hurt?

A routine checkup is usually not painful. Most patients feel only mild pressure or scraping during the cleaning. People with sensitive teeth or gum inflammation may feel some discomfort, and dentists can often use numbing gel or adjust their technique if you tell them.

How many dentists offer general dentistry in Ottawa?

21 Ottawa clinics list general dentistry in our data. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Ottawa

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 21 clinics.

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