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Best Dentists in Highland Park, IL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Highland Park: Dr. Larry R. Farsakian, DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

  2. 16

    Best for evenings and weekends: Lake County Health Department - North Shore Health Center, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 12 PM; ranked #16 of 40.

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40 Highland Park clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 15 are open Saturdays, 1 on Sundays and 9 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 Highland Park at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Highland Park at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Dr. Larry R. Farsakian, DDS73Overall, Implants
2Dr. William F. Leavitt, DDS73—
3Highland Park Periodontics73—
4Lake County Health Department: Popa Mihaela DDS73—
5Boshes Family Dental Care67—
6Dr. Caroline Shepherd67—
7Dr. Molly Oster67—
8Dr. Stephen F. Salinger, DDS67—
9Dr. Ted J. Piotrowski, DDS67—
10Holistic Dental Care67—

The 40 best dentists in Highland Park, ranked

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

  16. #16 Lake County Health Department - North Shore Health Center

    1840 Green Bay Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #16 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 12 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–4 PM · Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Lake County Health Department - North Shore Health CenterFull profile(847) 377-8800

  17. #17 Rosen Orthodontics

    1866 Sheridan Rd Ste 312, Highland Park, IL 60035

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–7 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Rosen OrthodonticsFull profile(847) 432-1614
    In their words

    Rosen Orthodontics is a North Shore orthodontic practice offering the latest treatments and technologies to patients across the Chicago area who need orthodontic care. We offer 2 convenient locations to better serve you. Call us today! We also speak: Spanish, Russian, Polish and Romanian!

    From Rosen Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  18. #18 Keith Mellovitz, DDS, PC

    1893 Sheridan Rd Ste 318, Highland Park, IL 60035

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #18 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 12 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Keith Mellovitz, DDS, PCFull profile(847) 433-9350

  19. #19 Joshua T Grumet DDS PC

    1893 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 12 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–7 PM · Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Joshua T Grumet DDS PCFull profile(847) 433-9350

  20. #20 Dr. Mohammad Al-Asadi, DDS, FAGD

    806 Central Ave #201, Highland Park, IL 60035

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–2 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–2 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–2:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Dr. Mohammad Al-Asadi, DDS, FAGDFull profile(630) 530-7998

  21. #21 Think Better Life - Orofacial Pain, TMJ & Sleep Disorder Solutions Chicago

    3500 Western Ave Suite 101, Highland Park, IL 60035

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #21 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 5 PM and Sundays until 5 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Think Better Life - Orofacial Pain, TMJ & Sleep Disorder Solutions ChicagoFull profile(847) 533-8313
    In their words

    Think Better Life is dedicated to providing treatment of Orofacial pain, TMJ/TMD Disorders, Treatment of Sleep Apnea and Snoring with oral appliance therapy a comfortable alternative to CPAP and to treatment and prevention of Headaches and Migraines and related Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgias. Think Better Life was opened in January of 2014 in Highland Park by Dr Shapira who has practiced in Lake County since 1984 when he founded Delany Dental Care in Gurnee.

    From Think Better Life - Orofacial Pain, TMJ & Sleep Disorder Solutions Chicago's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Port Clinton Dental Care

    1770 1st St Ste 360, Highland Park, IL 60035, United States

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Port Clinton Dental CareFull profile(847) 432-1416
    In their words

    Port Clinton Dental Care in Highland Park is led by Michael Wasserman, DDS. Our dentist offers general, cosmetic, and restorative dental procedures including mini dental implants, clear braces, dental bonding, teeth whitening, & more. Our patients are our priority. Whether it is your first or 100th visit, you can expect to be treated like family from the moment you enter our office. We always seek to exceed patient expectations by providing a comfortable environment,…

    From Port Clinton Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  23. #23 Smile Direct Club

    229 Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #23 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 8 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smile Direct ClubFull profile(800) 848-7566

  24. #24 North Suburban Dental of Highland Park

    2685 Waukegan Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–3 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at North Suburban Dental of Highland ParkFull profile(847) 432-1111
    In their words

    We are a family general dental practice that has been serving the Highland Park and surrounding communities for 50+ years. Our goal is simple; provide superior dental care in a comfortable environment. We know that the dentist isn't a place most people want to be. Therefore, we will work to make sure that your appointment is as painless as possible and hopefully make the dentist a place that you look forward to visiting!

    From North Suburban Dental of Highland Park's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 Highland Park Oral Maxillofacial and Implant Surgery - Nathan Braverman DMD MD PC

    1770 1st St Ste 350, Highland Park, IL 60035

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open Saturdays until 12 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–12 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Highland Park Oral Maxillofacial and Implant Surgery - Nathan Braverman DMD MD PCFull profile(847) 433-1516

All 40 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Jacob, Mark B, DDS, MS, PC- Highland Park OMS47Sat
27Gilbert Orthodontics47Evenings
28Lloyd Sigman D.D.S., Ltd47Evenings
29North Shore Sleep Dentistry47Sat
30Highland Park Oms43Sat
31Garrity Square Dental43Sat
32Dr. Jeffrey E. Riesberg, DDS43Sat
33Robb Orthodontics37
34The Smile Group37
35Dr. Jessica Cohen Orthodontics37
36Smile Direct Club37
37Pediatric Dentistry of Northbrook & Highland Park37
38Egan Richard DDS33
39Hochstadter, Isaacson, Cherny, Dumanis & Associates Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ltd.33
40Erin Heffez, DDS17

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Best dentists in Highland Park by need

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

Best for emergency in Highland Park

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

Best for kids in Highland Park

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

Best for implants in Highland Park

1

Dr. Larry R. Farsakian, DDS

Highest-ranked of 40 Highland Park clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. William F. Leavitt, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Highland Park

1

Dr. Larry R. Farsakian, DDS

Highest-ranked of 39 Highland Park clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. William F. Leavitt, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Highland Park

1

Dr. Larry R. Farsakian, DDS

Highest-ranked of 39 Highland Park clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. William F. Leavitt, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Highland Park

1

Dr. Larry R. Farsakian, DDS

Highest-ranked of 40 Highland Park clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. William F. Leavitt, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Highland Park

1

Dr. Larry R. Farsakian, DDS

Highest-ranked of 39 Highland Park clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. William F. Leavitt, DDS (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Highland Park

No Highland Park clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Highland Park?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Highland Park?
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 Highland Park

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 Highland Park dentists

We scored 40 Highland Park clinics 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 Highland Park 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 Highland Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Highland Park?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Highland Park, IL is Dr. Larry R. Farsakian, DDS (DR Score 73/100). Dr. William F. Leavitt, DDS (#2) and Highland Park Periodontics (#3) follow. We ranked 40 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Highland Park are open on Saturday?

15 of 40 Highland Park dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Lake County Health Department - North Shore Health Center (until 12 PM), Rosen Orthodontics (until 3 PM) and Keith Mellovitz, DDS, PC (until 12 PM). 1 is also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Highland Park?

No Highland Park clinic lists emergency care, but 9 are open after 6 PM, led by Lake County Health Department - North Shore Health Center (#16) and Rosen Orthodontics (#17). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Highland Park?

A dental cleaning in Highland Park 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 Highland Park?

DentistsRanked lists 40 dental clinics in Highland Park, IL, and 40 are ranked by DR Score. 15 post Saturday hours and 9 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 40 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Highland Park

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 40 clinics.

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