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Best Dentists in DeKalb, IL (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in DeKalb: Dekamore Dental: Waid Kory DDS, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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11 DeKalb clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 1 is open Saturdays and 2 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in DeKalb at a glance

Top 10 dentists in DeKalb at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Dekamore Dental: Waid Kory DDS67—Overall, Implants
2Dr. Daniel Senderak, DDS67——
3Evans Michael DDS67——
4Evans Michael E DDS67——
5Olson John B DDS67——
6Zoya Zamir47Evenings—
7Aspen Dental43Evenings—
8DeKalb Dental Group37——
9Northern Illinois Endodontics37——
10Dr. William C. Kruzan, DDS33——

The 11 best dentists in DeKalb, ranked

Ordered by DR Score, a 0–100 score from 6 published factors. Scores refresh weekly.

  1. #6 Zoya Zamir

    2061 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #6 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Zoya Zamir practices in DeKalb, IL for Aspen Dental. With years of valuable dental experience, Zoya Zamir and the rest of the Aspen Dental team are proud to offer services like dentures, gum diseases, root canals, crowns, and bridges with the best lab technicians. To see a dentist near you book online or call anytime Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. We are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and…

    From Zoya Zamir's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #7 Aspen Dental

    2061 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115

    43/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #7 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Aspen Dental in DeKalb,IL offers a wide range of dental services like denture, gum diseases, root canal, crowns and bridges offered by skilled doctors and best lab technicians .To see a dentist near you book online or call during Monday – Friday 6:30am –11:00pm, Saturday 7:00am – 9:00pm, or Sunday 7:00am – 5:30pm EST. As part of our Smile Wide Smile Safe Promise, we are taking proactive steps so that patients, care teams, and communities have a safe, clean care environment…

    From Aspen Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #8 DeKalb Dental Group

    2707 Sycamore Rd Suite B, DeKalb, IL 60115

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #8 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    As trained medical professionals, our dedication to maintaining a safe environment through rigorous infection control procedures is at our core. We know that moving forward our commitment to your safety will be even more important. While continuing to meet traditional CDC and OSHA requirements, we are adopting some new, additional protocols. For example, we might wear additional PPE, request you wear a mask to your appointment, or take your temperature upon arrival.

    From DeKalb Dental Group's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #11 Dental Fields

    2235 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115, United States

    27/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 because of services and access: 7 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    In their words

    Dental Fields provides quality dental care to DeKalb, IL, and the surrounding areas. Our dentist and staff offer a wide breadth of services, ranging from general dentistry to orthodontics, fit for the whole family. We do our best to ensure your appointment is stress-free, offering nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for sedation and same-day appointments! We also accept many forms of insurance, for both adults and children alike, and offer an in-house payment plan.

    From Dental Fields's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in DeKalb by need

One pick per need, with the clinic that comes next. Every pick names the condition it wins on.

Best for emergency in DeKalb

No DeKalb clinic lists emergency or same-day care in our data yet.

Best for kids in DeKalb

No DeKalb clinic lists kid-friendly care in our data yet.

Best for implants in DeKalb

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Dekamore Dental: Waid Kory DDS

Highest-ranked of 11 DeKalb clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Daniel Senderak, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in DeKalb

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Dekamore Dental: Waid Kory DDS

Highest-ranked of 10 DeKalb clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Daniel Senderak, DDS (#2 overall)

Invisalign in DeKalb →

Best for root canal in DeKalb

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Dekamore Dental: Waid Kory DDS

Highest-ranked of 10 DeKalb clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Daniel Senderak, DDS (#2 overall)

Root Canal in DeKalb →

Best for cosmetic in DeKalb

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Dekamore Dental: Waid Kory DDS

Highest-ranked of 11 DeKalb clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Daniel Senderak, DDS (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in DeKalb →

Best for dentures & seniors in DeKalb

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Dekamore Dental: Waid Kory DDS

Highest-ranked of 10 DeKalb clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Daniel Senderak, DDS (#2 overall)

Dentures in DeKalb →

Best for budget & insurance in DeKalb

No DeKalb clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in DeKalb?

Typical prices before insurance, in USD. Each row names its source.

How much does a dentist cost in DeKalb?
ServiceTypical price (USD)Basis
General Dentistry$115–$345DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Teeth Cleaning$86–$230DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Emergency Care$115–$575DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Root Canal$805–$1,610DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Tooth Extraction$230–$805DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Wisdom Teeth Removal$230–$805DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Dental Implants$1,725–$6,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Invisalign$4,025–$8,625DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Braces$3,450–$8,050DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Dental Crowns$920–$2,070DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Dentures$1,150–$3,450DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Veneers$1,035–$2,875DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Teeth Whitening$230–$690DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Dental Bonding$345–$690DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Cosmetic Fillings$345–$690DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Cosmetic Dentistry$575–$5,750DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois
Full Restoration$17,250–$57,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois

Emergency and weekend dentists in DeKalb

Clinics that list same-day or emergency care, or post Saturday, Sunday or after-6 PM hours. Severe swelling or bleeding: go to a hospital.

How we ranked DeKalb dentists

We scored 11 DeKalb clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 2 were excluded (2 duplicate listings). 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 DeKalb 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

Dentists in DeKalb: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in DeKalb?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in DeKalb, IL is Dekamore Dental: Waid Kory DDS (DR Score 67/100). Dr. Daniel Senderak, DDS (#2) and Evans Michael DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 11 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in DeKalb are open on Saturday?

1 of 11 DeKalb dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Dental Fields (until 2 PM). None of the listed clinics post Sunday hours. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in DeKalb?

No DeKalb clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Zoya Zamir (#6) and Aspen Dental (#7). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in DeKalb?

A dental cleaning in DeKalb typically costs $86–$230 (USD) without insurance. Source: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for Illinois. Exams and X-rays are often billed separately, and insurance or Medicaid can cover part of the cost.

How many dentists are there in DeKalb?

DentistsRanked lists 11 dental clinics in DeKalb, IL, and 11 are ranked by DR Score. 1 post Saturday hours and 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 11 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for DeKalb

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 11 clinics.
  2. : 2 duplicate listings merged.