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Best Dentists in Waukegan, IL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Waukegan: Douglas Dental Center, 4.0★ from 117 Google reviews and 2 of 17 services.

  2. 25

    Best for evenings and weekends: Erie HealthReach Waukegan Health Center, open evenings until 7:30 PM and Saturdays until 12:30 PM; ranked #25 of 50.

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50 Waukegan clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 12 are open Saturdays and 3 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 2 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Waukegan at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Waukegan at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Best for
1Douglas Dental Center714.0★ (117)Overall
2CLC Dental Hygiene Clinic67—Implants, Invisalign & braces
3David Fulton67——
4Dental Implant Center67——
5Dr. Ajitha Paruchuri67——
6Dr. Annie Mirza67——
7Dr. Frances R. Cavero, DDS67——
8Dr. Jae Shim67——
9Dr. Jennifer Ahn67——
10Dr. Randy Chang67——

The 50 best dentists in Waukegan, ranked

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

  25. #25 Erie HealthReach Waukegan Health Center

    2323 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #25 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7:30 PM and Saturdays until 12:30 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–7:30 PM · Wed 10 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Erie HealthReach Waukegan Health CenterFull profile(847) 666-3494
    In their words

    You can come to Erie HealthReach Waukegan for everything from free pregnancy tests, prenatal care and school physicals to cholesterol checks, diabetes management and dental check-ups for your children. Our bilingual staff speaks Spanish and can connect you to interpreters speaking other languages. We partner with Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Advocate Condell Medical Center and Vista Health System.

    From Erie HealthReach Waukegan Health Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

All 50 clinics

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in DR Score order; each links to its full profile.

RankClinicDR ScoreEvenings / weekends
26Dr. Guillermo Arizona, DDS57Evenings · Sat
27Waukegan Family Dental47Sat
28Holy Family Dental Clinic47Sat
29Woods Dental Clinic47Sat
30Greenwood Dental Care47Evenings
31Salud Dental of Waukegan47Sat
32Green Meadows Dental Ltd47Sat
33Family Dental Care43Sat
34Dr. Kathleen Woods43Sat
35Orthodontic Experts43Sat
36Dental Dreams-Waukegan43Sat
37Midwest Family Dental43Sat
38MINT dentistry | Waukegan37
39Eman Alsahlani37
40Alsahlani & Albazzaz Dental37
41Waukegan Dental Wellness37
42Dr. Cheska D. Avery, DDS37
43Ashley Family Dental LTD37
44Avery Family Dentistry37
45Fulton Family Dental Ltd37
46Boswell Charles DDS33
47Barrington Smile Dental Care33
48Ibrahim Tayseer DDS33
49Align Dental Group P.C.15
50AOX Digital Dental5

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Best dentists in Waukegan by need

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Best for emergency in Waukegan

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

Best for kids in Waukegan

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

Best for implants in Waukegan

2

CLC Dental Hygiene Clinic

Highest-ranked of 47 Waukegan clinics offering dental implants: #1 for implants and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: David Fulton (#3 overall)

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Best for invisalign & braces in Waukegan

2

CLC Dental Hygiene Clinic

Highest-ranked of 46 Waukegan clinics offering Invisalign or braces: #1 for invisalign and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: David Fulton (#3 overall)

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Best for root canal in Waukegan

2

CLC Dental Hygiene Clinic

Highest-ranked of 46 Waukegan clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: David Fulton (#3 overall)

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Best for cosmetic in Waukegan

2

CLC Dental Hygiene Clinic

Highest-ranked of 46 Waukegan clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: David Fulton (#3 overall)

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Best for dentures & seniors in Waukegan

2

CLC Dental Hygiene Clinic

Highest-ranked of 46 Waukegan clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #2 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: David Fulton (#3 overall)

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Best for budget & insurance in Waukegan

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

How much does a dentist cost in Waukegan?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Waukegan?
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 Waukegan

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 Waukegan dentists

We scored 50 Waukegan clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 18 were excluded (18 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 Waukegan 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 Waukegan: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dentist in Waukegan?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Waukegan, IL is Douglas Dental Center (DR Score 71/100). It has a 4.0★ rating from 117 Google reviews. CLC Dental Hygiene Clinic (#2) and David Fulton (#3) follow. We ranked 50 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Waukegan are open on Saturday?

12 of 50 Waukegan dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Erie HealthReach Waukegan Health Center (until 12:30 PM), Dr. Guillermo Arizona, DDS (until 12 PM) and Waukegan Family Dental (until 2 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 Waukegan?

No Waukegan clinic lists emergency care, but 3 are open after 6 PM, led by Erie HealthReach Waukegan Health Center (#25) and Dr. Guillermo Arizona, DDS (#26). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Waukegan?

A dental cleaning in Waukegan 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 Waukegan?

DentistsRanked lists 50 dental clinics in Waukegan, IL, and 50 are ranked by DR Score. 12 post Saturday hours and 3 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is general dentistry, at 49 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Waukegan

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 50 clinics.
  2. : 18 duplicate listings merged.

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