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Best Dentists in Oak Lawn, IL (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Oak Lawn: Dr. James Grider, DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Family Dental Care - Oak Lawn IL 60453, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM; ranked #24 of 67.

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67 Oak Lawn clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 29 are open Saturdays and 23 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 9 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Oak Lawn at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Oak Lawn at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Dr. James Grider, DDS73——Overall, Implants
2Glow Dental of Oak Lawn73———
3Janice Lubas D.D.S.73———
4Cool Braces Orthodontics714.9★ (203)Evenings—
5Green Dental Group675.0★ (28)Sat—
6Advantage Dental Implants67———
7Bartz & Bartz Dental: Ramirez Dawn67———
8Dr. Brian D. Ruby, DDS67———
9Dr. John Mattes67———
10Dr. Kenneth J. Yerkes, DDS67———

The 67 best dentists in Oak Lawn, ranked

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

  1. #2 Glow Dental of Oak Lawn

    4621 W 103rd St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

    73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #2 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    We are temporarily closed for two weeks as of 5/12/22 at this location due to smoke damage from a fire in the building next to the office. We apologize for the inconvenience. Patients can visit our Skokie or Highland Park location for emergencies. Highland Park Dental Salon Inc. 1770 1st St. Ste. 310 Highland Park, IL 60035 (847) 432 - 5400 Skokie Dental Salon 4905 Old Orchard Shopping Ctr. Suite 328 Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 674-8171 Dr. Wesley Campin, Dr. Jasmeet Brar, and…

    From Glow Dental of Oak Lawn's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #24 Family Dental Care - Oak Lawn IL 60453

    9101 Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Oak Lawn, IL, and it’s surrounding communities have the great opportunity to be seen and treated by Family Dental Care!™ This dental practice is composed of dentists and hygienists that are passionate about you and your families health. They offer a wide variety of services that include surgical, pediatric, cosmetic, preventative, and restorative dentistry. What this means for you and your family, is that you don’t have to just between different specialist offices, they…

    From Family Dental Care - Oak Lawn IL 60453's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #25 Health and Happiness

    4235 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 12 AM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 PM–12 AM · Sat 12 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

All 67 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #67, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekends
26Oak Lawn Smiles Family Dentistry57Evenings · Sat
27Ridgeland Dental57Evenings · Sat
28Andrew J Sampalis, DDS and Associates, Ltd57Evenings · Sat
29GreatSmiles57Evenings · Sat
30The Dental Building57Evenings · Sat
31Weinfield Linda M DDS57Evenings · Sat
32Roots Dental Studio57Evenings · Sat
33Marshall Dental57Evenings · Sat
34Vincent E Biank PC57Evenings · Sat
35Dr. William H. Grotz DDS57Evenings · Sat
36Forrest Tower, DDS - Oak Lawn Dentist57Evenings · Sat
37Conor M Wierus DDS564.8★ (25)Evenings
38Fitzpatrick Dental564.9★ (28)Evenings
39Dr. Tom Trikolas, DDS554.5★ (23)
40Identical Smiles53Sat
41All Heart Dental LTD53Evenings · Sat
42Oak Lawn Dental53Evenings · Sat
43Proto Mini Dental Implant Centers525.0★ (3)
44Burke Orthodontics524.7★ (13)
45Eco Friendly Dentistry47Sat
46Kapur Dental47Sat
47Universal Dental of Burbank47Sat
48Oaklawn Dental and Implant Center47Sat
49Jack Ruby Dental Office47Sat
50Dentalogic of Oak Lawn47Sat
51Thomas A. Swingler DDS47Evenings
52Inside the Smile - Oak Lawn Dentist47Evenings
53Jones Dental Group47Evenings
54Family Dental Center47Sat
55Southwest Denture Center43Sat
56Oak Dental Associates43Evenings
57Midland Oral Surgery and Implant Centers43Sat
58Marshall Richard M DDS43Sat
59Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery of Chicago37
60International Dental of Oak Lawn37
61Decker Family Dental28
62Green Jr John M DDS28
63Thomas J King Jr Pc28
64Endodontic & Periodontic Associates, Ltd.24Sat
65Oak Lawn Dental Associates PC: Rossino Perry E DDS24Sat
66Cicero Dental17
67John F. Kozal, DDS17

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Best dentists in Oak Lawn by need

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

Best for emergency in Oak Lawn

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

Best for kids in Oak Lawn

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

Best for implants in Oak Lawn

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Dr. James Grider, DDS

Highest-ranked of 61 Oak Lawn clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Glow Dental of Oak Lawn (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Oak Lawn

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Petty & Bielik Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 54 Oak Lawn clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #1 for invisalign and #22 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Cool Braces Orthodontics (#4 overall)

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Best for root canal in Oak Lawn

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Dr. James Grider, DDS

Highest-ranked of 51 Oak Lawn clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Glow Dental of Oak Lawn (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Oak Lawn

1

Dr. James Grider, DDS

Highest-ranked of 58 Oak Lawn clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Glow Dental of Oak Lawn (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Oak Lawn

1

Dr. James Grider, DDS

Highest-ranked of 51 Oak Lawn clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Glow Dental of Oak Lawn (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Oak Lawn

No Oak Lawn clinic lists Medicaid or insurance in our data yet.

How much does a dentist cost in Oak Lawn?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Oak Lawn?
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 Oak Lawn

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 Oak Lawn dentists

We scored 67 Oak Lawn clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 17 were excluded (17 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 Oak Lawn 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

Dentists in Oak Lawn: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Oak Lawn?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Oak Lawn, IL is Dr. James Grider, DDS (DR Score 73/100). Glow Dental of Oak Lawn (#2) and Janice Lubas D.D.S. (#3) follow. We ranked 67 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Oak Lawn are open on Saturday?

29 of 67 Oak Lawn dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Green Dental Group (until 1 PM), Family Dental Care - Oak Lawn IL 60453 (until 2 PM) and Health and Happiness (until 1 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 Oak Lawn?

No Oak Lawn clinic lists emergency care, but 23 are open after 6 PM, led by Cool Braces Orthodontics (#4) and Petty & Bielik Orthodontics (#22). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Oak Lawn?

A dental cleaning in Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn?

DentistsRanked lists 67 dental clinics in Oak Lawn, IL, and 67 are ranked by DR Score. 29 post Saturday hours and 23 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 61 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Oak Lawn

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 67 clinics.
  2. : 17 duplicate listings merged.