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Best Dentists in Sterling, IL (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Sterling: Kurten Donald F DDS, DR Score 67/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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18 Sterling 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 Sterling at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Sterling at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekendsBest for
1Kurten Donald F DDS67—Overall, Implants
2Rastede Donald67——
3Rick Edward L DDS67——
4Sterling VA Clinic67——
5Supreme Dental Laboratories67——
6Wendy Wells67——
7Uttamkumar Patel47Evenings—
8Vu L. Dang, DDS37——
9CGH Main Clinic37——
10Robert Whittaker, DMD, MD37——

The 18 best dentists in Sterling, ranked

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

  1. #7 Uttamkumar Patel

    4312 E Lincolnway Ste A, Sterling, IL 61081, United States

    47/10030% 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

    Uttamkumar Patel practices in Sterling, IL for Aspen Dental. With years of valuable dental experience, Uttamkumar Patel 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…

    From Uttamkumar Patel's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. #8 Vu L. Dang, DDS

    312 2nd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081

    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 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–3:30 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 Vu L. Dang, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #10 Robert Whittaker, DMD, MD

    10 W 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #10 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–12 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  4. #13 Ferris Dental

    2000 N Locust Street Suite: B, 2000 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #13 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

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

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  5. #15 Midwest Dental

    415 Locust St, Sterling, IL 61081

    33/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 because of services: 17 of 17 services offered.

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

    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–1 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    At Midwest Dental in Sterling, you can trust you're in the right place. With so many affordable dental services to choose from, we're sure our pediatric and emergency dentists are there for you when you need it most. Provided dental services range from dental treatments like a root canal or dental crown, to routine teeth cleanings and teeth whitening. Our commitment to you lies within our promise to provide a lifetime of quality dental care. Review the full list of offered…

    From Midwest Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  6. #17 Aspen Dental

    4312 E Lincolnway Ste A, Sterling, IL 61081

    24/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #17 because of services and access: 7 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 dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    In their words

    Aspen Dental in Sterling,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.

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Best dentists in Sterling by need

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

Best for emergency in Sterling

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

Best for kids in Sterling

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

Best for implants in Sterling

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Kurten Donald F DDS

Highest-ranked of 18 Sterling clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Rastede Donald (#2 overall)

Dental Implants in Sterling →

Best for invisalign & braces in Sterling

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Kurten Donald F DDS

Highest-ranked of 15 Sterling clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Rastede Donald (#2 overall)

Invisalign in Sterling →

Best for root canal in Sterling

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Kurten Donald F DDS

Highest-ranked of 15 Sterling clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Rastede Donald (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Sterling →

Best for cosmetic in Sterling

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Kurten Donald F DDS

Highest-ranked of 18 Sterling clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Rastede Donald (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Sterling →

Best for dentures & seniors in Sterling

1

Kurten Donald F DDS

Highest-ranked of 15 Sterling clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Rastede Donald (#2 overall)

Dentures in Sterling →

Best for budget & insurance in Sterling

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

How much does a dentist cost in Sterling?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Sterling?
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 Sterling

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 Sterling dentists

We scored 18 Sterling 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 Sterling 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 Sterling: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Sterling?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Sterling, IL is Kurten Donald F DDS (DR Score 67/100). Rastede Donald (#2) and Rick Edward L DDS (#3) follow. We ranked 18 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Sterling?

No Sterling clinic lists emergency care, but 2 are open after 6 PM, led by Uttamkumar Patel (#7) and Aspen Dental (#17). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Sterling?

A dental cleaning in Sterling 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 Sterling?

DentistsRanked lists 18 dental clinics in Sterling, IL, and 18 are ranked by DR Score. 2 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 18 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Sterling

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 18 clinics.