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Best Dentists in Pekin, IL (2026)

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    Best overall in Pekin: Cusack Orthodontics, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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33 Pekin clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 3 are open Saturdays and 1 on Sundays, based on posted hours. Google ratings are not yet collected, so scores use hours, services and profile data.

Top 10 dentists in Pekin at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Pekin at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreBest for
1Cusack Orthodontics73Overall, Implants
2Miles of Smiles, LTD73—
3Brite White Smile67—
4Dr. Alan Burge67—
5Dr. Gerald W. Stonecipher, DDS67—
6Dr. Kristin Miller67—
7Dr. Mark E. Glesne, DDS67—
8Edwards Robin67—
9Jeffrey Stoller67—
10Johnson Robert J67—

The 33 best dentists in Pekin, ranked

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

  20. #20 UnityPoint Health First Care - Pekin East

    3591 Griffin Ave, Pekin, IL 61554

    53/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #20 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open 7 days until 6 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at UnityPoint Health First Care - Pekin EastFull profile(309) 353-6301
    In their words

    As your partner in health, we’re dedicated to making it easier for you to live well—so you can show up for the moments that matter most. To us, people are more than patients. We work together as a team to champion high-quality, low-cost care. Our providers and services span hospitals, clinics and at home settings across Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. Our presence in metropolitan and rural communities allows us to innovate through partnerships, organizations outside of…

    From UnityPoint Health First Care - Pekin East's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  22. #22 Nizar Merheb MD, DDS, FACS

    3303 Griffin Ave, Pekin, IL 61554

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #22 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–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Nizar Merheb MD, DDS, FACSFull profile(309) 353-4111
    In their words

    Consultations are available to answer any questions you may have. Dr. Merheb will review your health history and discuss the treatment options that are best for you. Our treatment coordinator will also review your insurance benefits and financing options. For your convenience, you may be able to receive treatment the same day as your consultation. After surgery, you will usually have one or more complimentary post-operative appointments to monitor your recovery.

    From Nizar Merheb MD, DDS, FACS's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  24. #24 Flynn Orthodontics

    600 S 4th St, Pekin, IL 61554

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #24 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Flynn OrthodonticsFull profile(309) 683-2660
    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 Flynn Orthodontics's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  25. #25 David S. Kuban, DDS

    1424 Valle Vista Blvd #6224, Pekin, IL 61554, United States

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 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–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–12 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at David S. Kuban, DDSFull profile(309) 347-4711

All 33 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR Score
26Stoller General Dentistry37
27Jennings Family Dentistry37
28Danner Family Dentistry37
29Robert J. Johnson, DMD, PC37
30Vibrant Smiles37
31Midwest Dental33
32Pekin Family Practice33
33Denise R. Flynn, DDS17

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Best dentists in Pekin by need

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Best for emergency in Pekin

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

Best for kids in Pekin

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

Best for implants in Pekin

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Cusack Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 33 Pekin clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Miles of Smiles, LTD (#2 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Pekin

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Cusack Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 32 Pekin clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Miles of Smiles, LTD (#2 overall)

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Best for root canal in Pekin

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Cusack Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 32 Pekin clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Miles of Smiles, LTD (#2 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Pekin

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Cusack Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 33 Pekin clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Miles of Smiles, LTD (#2 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Pekin

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Cusack Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 32 Pekin clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Miles of Smiles, LTD (#2 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Pekin

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

How much does a dentist cost in Pekin?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Pekin?
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 Pekin

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 Pekin dentists

We scored 33 Pekin 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 Pekin 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 Pekin: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Pekin?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Pekin, IL is Cusack Orthodontics (DR Score 73/100). Miles of Smiles, LTD (#2) and Brite White Smile (#3) follow. We ranked 33 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Pekin are open on Saturday?

3 of 33 Pekin dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are UnityPoint Health First Care - Pekin East (until 3 PM), Pekin Animal Hospital (until 12 PM) and Nizar Merheb MD, DDS, FACS (until 2 PM). 1 is also open on Sunday. Hours come from each clinic's listing as of October 2026, so call ahead on holidays.

How much is a dental cleaning in Pekin?

A dental cleaning in Pekin 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 Pekin?

DentistsRanked lists 33 dental clinics in Pekin, IL, and 33 are ranked by DR Score. 3 post Saturday hours. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 33 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Pekin

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 33 clinics.

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