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Best General Dentists in Palos Heights, IL (2026)

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    Best overall for general dentistry: Chicago kiDDS Pediatric Dentistry, ranked #1 of 16 by service score; 4.8★ from 786 Google reviews, evening hours and Saturday hours.

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16 Palos Heights clinics list general dentistry and are ranked here by service score. 9 open Saturdays and 9 open after 6pm. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them.

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Palos Heights at a glance

Top 10 general dentistry dentists in Palos Heights at a glance
RankClinicService scoreRating (reviews)
1Chicago kiDDS Pediatric Dentistry764.8★ (786)
2Archer Dental Specialists inc67—
3Dr. Salma Faraz67—
4Practice Limited Endo & Perio67—
5Nicorata Dental604.8★ (47)
6College Drive Dental Associates57—
7Dr. Brian J. Gambla57—
8Gambla Dental57—
9All Heart Dental57—
10University Dental Center - Dr. Wally Habbal, DDS57—

The 16 best general dentistry dentists in Palos Heights, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Palos Heights

    #1 Chicago kiDDS Pediatric Dentistry

    12001 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463

    76/100

    Ranked #1 for general dentistry in Palos Heights: 4.8★ from 786 Google reviews; evening hours and Saturday hours.

    • 4.8from 786 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6:30 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaning

  2. #6 College Drive Dental Associates

    Lower A, 7550 W College Dr # A, Palos Heights, IL 60463

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 for general dentistry in Palos Heights: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–7 PM · Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    College Drive Dental Associates in Palos Heights offers a full scope of dentistry to take care of all of your entire family. From routine exams, x-rays, and cleanings, to more complex restorative procedures, our dental team is here to help. We also specialize in periodontics and Invisalign. With 40 years caring for the oral health of our patients, our doctors and staff have the knowledge, skills, and compassion to help you achieve the bright, healthy smile you’ve always…

    From College Drive Dental Associates's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #7 Dr. Brian J. Gambla

    7350 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 for general dentistry in Palos Heights: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–7:30 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #8 Gambla Dental

    7350 W College Dr STE #105, Palos Heights, IL 60463

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 for general dentistry in Palos Heights: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–7:30 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #9 All Heart Dental

    7804 W College Dr Suite 2NW, Palos Heights, IL 60463, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #9 for general dentistry in Palos Heights: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 11 AM–7 PM · Wed 7 AM–2 PM · Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At All Heart Dental, our team is enthusiastic about providing expert dental work as well as making sure our patients have a healthy foundation for perfect oral hygiene. Our well-trained staff is dedicated to ensuring our high standards are met with every patient who walks in the door. Your comfort and health is our priority!

    From All Heart Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #10 University Dental Center - Dr. Wally Habbal, DDS

    12612 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 for general dentistry in Palos Heights: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–12:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–12:30 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–1:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  7. #11 Palos Dental Center

    12721 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 for general dentistry in Palos Heights: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7 AM–5 PM · Wed 7 AM–11 AM · Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–1 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Palos Dental Center, we value our patient relationships, making it our priority to deliver gentle compassionate care that you deserve from a dentist in Palos Heights, IL. We work hard to make you feel at ease by providing exceptional patient care in a relaxed, convenient atmosphere. We strive to develop lifelong relationships with our patients by combining the latest dental technology with a professional and compassionate staff. The result is a beautiful, healthy smile…

    From Palos Dental Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  8. #12 Palos Heights Family Dental

    6446 W 127th St suite 1, Palos Heights, IL 60463, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 for general dentistry in Palos Heights: evening hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10:30 AM–6:30 PM · Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 10:30 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Palos Heights Family Dental, we offer complete, comprehensive dental care for the whole family. We’re here to provide patients, whether young and old, with confident and healthy smiles so you can get back to doing the things you love. Let’s face it, if your dental treatments were more comfortable and effective, wouldn’t you want to go for routine exams more often? That’s what we strive for each and every day at Palos Heights Family Dental

    From Palos Heights Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  9. #13 Smiles in Style

    11739 SW Hwy, Palos Heights, IL 60463

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 for general dentistry in Palos Heights: Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Dr. Mazar Shuaipaj and Dr. Naim Shuaipaj bring to the Chicagoland area state of the Art technology with 5-star customer service. We support our community by accepting all major insurances as well. We are also accepting new patients. Enjoy our Website and welcome to our practice. We provide oral health services for Palos Heights, Illinois.

    From Smiles in Style's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  10. #14 Pure Dentistry

    7600 W College Dr #10, Palos Heights, IL 60463, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 for general dentistry in Palos Heights: evening hours and Saturday hours.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10:30 AM–7 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10:30 AM–7 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

  11. #15 Midwest Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    7400 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 for general dentistry in Palos Heights 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 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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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 Palos Heights?

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

How much does general dentistry cost in Palos Heights?
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 Palos Heights

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 Palos Heights general dentistry dentists

We scored 16 Palos Heights clinics offering general dentistry on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). 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 Palos Heights data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsMeasured
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 Palos Heights: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general dentistry dentist in Palos Heights?

Chicago kiDDS Pediatric Dentistry ranks #1 of 16 Palos Heights clinics offering general dentistry by DentistsRanked service score. It has 4.8★ from 786 Google reviews and evening hours and Saturday hours. Archer Dental Specialists inc ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much does general dentistry cost in Palos Heights, IL?

General dentistry in Palos Heights 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.

Which Palos Heights general dentistry dentists are open on Saturday?

9 of 16 Palos Heights clinics offering general dentistry list Saturday hours, including Chicago kiDDS Pediatric Dentistry, College Drive Dental Associates and Dr. Brian J. Gambla. Hours come from each clinic's listing; check with the clinic before you go, since holiday and summer hours can change.

How many dentists offer general dentistry in Palos Heights?

16 Palos Heights clinics list general dentistry in our data. 9 are open Saturdays. Google ratings are on file for 2 of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Palos Heights

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 20 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.