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Best Dentists in Ottawa, IL (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Ottawa: Armstrong John M DDS, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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21 Ottawa clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 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 Ottawa at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Ottawa at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Armstrong John M DDS67Overall, Implants
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 dentists in Ottawa, ranked

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

  1. #12 Shawn Sydlowski DDS

    111 E McKinley Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 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 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

  2. #13 Dr. Garth I. Brewer, DDS

    417 W Madison St #101B, Ottawa, IL 61350

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7 PM.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  3. #14 John M. Conness, DDS

    1704 Polaris Cir, Ottawa, IL 61350, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #14 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    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

    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.
  4. #17 Morris Hospital Ottawa Campus

    1306 Gemini Cir Suite 1, Ottawa, IL 61350

    33/10030% of factors measured

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

    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

    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.
  5. #19 Morris Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists

    1300 Starfire Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #19 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

    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

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Best dentists in Ottawa by need

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

Best for emergency in Ottawa

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

Best for kids in Ottawa

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

Best for implants in Ottawa

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Armstrong John M DDS

Highest-ranked of 21 Ottawa clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Associated Gastroenterology (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Ottawa

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Armstrong John M DDS

Highest-ranked of 21 Ottawa clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Associated Gastroenterology (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Ottawa →

Best for root canal in Ottawa

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Armstrong John M DDS

Highest-ranked of 21 Ottawa clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Associated Gastroenterology (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Ottawa →

Best for cosmetic in Ottawa

1

Armstrong John M DDS

Highest-ranked of 21 Ottawa clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Associated Gastroenterology (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Ottawa

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Armstrong John M DDS

Highest-ranked of 21 Ottawa clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Associated Gastroenterology (#2 overall)

Dentures in Ottawa →

Best for budget & insurance in Ottawa

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

How much does a dentist cost in Ottawa?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Ottawa?
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 Ottawa

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 Ottawa dentists

We scored 21 Ottawa 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 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

Dentists in Ottawa: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Ottawa?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Ottawa, IL is Armstrong John M DDS (DR Score 67/100). Associated Gastroenterology (#2) and Boe Pat (#3) follow. We ranked 21 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Ottawa?

No Ottawa clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Shawn Sydlowski DDS (#12) and Dr. Garth I. Brewer, DDS (#13). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Ottawa?

A dental cleaning in Ottawa 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 Ottawa?

DentistsRanked lists 21 dental clinics in Ottawa, IL, and 21 are ranked by DR Score. 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 21 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Ottawa

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 21 clinics.