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Best Dentists in Wilmette, IL (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Wilmette: Ceisel Joseph R DDS, DR Score 73/100 and 17 of 17 services.

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    Best for evenings and weekends: Sakura Dental, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM; ranked #5 of 18.

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18 Wilmette clinics are ranked here by DR Score. 5 are open Saturdays and 4 after 6 PM, based on posted hours. 6 have a Google rating on file.

Top 10 dentists in Wilmette at a glance

Top 10 dentists in Wilmette at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Ceisel Joseph R DDS73——Overall, Root canal
2Dr. Stella Haralampopoulos, DDS73———
3Matthew V Dolce, DDS, PC73———
4Philip Cook DDS LLC73———
5Sakura Dental684.9★ (122)Evenings · SatEvenings & weekends
6Pediatric Dentistry Specialists: Nay Soh DDS MS67———
7Wilmette Dental Institute655.0★ (140)——
8Kohler Dentistry654.8★ (120)SatImplants
9Ono Clyde DDS644.6★ (11)——
10Plaza Orthodontics635.0★ (207)—Invisalign & braces

The 18 best dentists in Wilmette, ranked

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

  1. 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

    Dr. Stella has been practicing dentistry for 30 years and graduated with Clinical Honors from Northwestern Dental School. Dr. Stella is verified with Cerec & Laser Dentistry. Dr. Stella is recognized for being one of the best family dentist on the North Shore. She has a true passion for creating beautiful and healthy teeth. Dr. Stella takes an holistic approach to being an advocate of conservative dentistry with the goal of keeping as much of the healthy tooth as possible.…

    From Dr. Stella Haralampopoulos, DDS's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  2. 73/10015% of factors measured

    Ranked #3 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 offer modern dentistry, including a comprehensive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services to meet the needs of the whole family. Our goal is to assist each patient in achieving and maintaining long term dental health and a beautiful smile. Whether your dental needs are a complete exam and cleaning, a full-mouth restoration, or anything in between, we promise to provide you with exceptional care as we enhance the natural beauty of your smile.

    From Matthew V Dolce, DDS, PC's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  3. #11 Wilmette Family Dental

    3612 Lake Ave Unit 2A, Wilmette, IL 60091

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #11 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–4:30 PM · Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 7 AM–2 PM · Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    ABOUT OUR PRACTICE At Wilmette Family Dental, we are always at the forefront of dental research. At our new state of the art facility, we use the latest methods and technology to help our patients’ achieve their desired smiles. In addition to our general dentistry services, we also offer a wide array of cosmetic dental procedures such as implants, porcelain veneers, all ceramic crowns and in office teeth whitening. Our commitment is to providing affordable quality dental…

    From Wilmette Family Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  4. #12 Wilmette Dental

    344 Linden Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

    57/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #12 because of services and access: 17 of 17 services offered, open evenings until 7:30 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

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

    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 8 AM–2 PM · Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 9:30 AM–7:30 PM · Fri closed · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Wilmette Dentist, Wilmette Dental, is an experienced general dental practice with a focus on providing excellent personalized care to patients from the Wilmette, Winnetka, and Evanston, IL area. We utilize modern technology and advanced techniques to ensure your treatment is efficient, effective, and comfortable. Dr. Robert Madrigal and our compassionate team are welcoming new patients to our convenient Wilmette dental office. Our dentistry services include: Preventative…

    From Wilmette Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.
  5. #15 Dental Studio of Wilmette

    400 Linden Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091, United States

    47/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #15 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 12 PM–7 PM · Tue closed · Wed 9 AM–4 PM · Thu 12:30 PM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

  6. #17 Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center

    1625 Sheridan Rd J, Wilmette, IL 60091

    37/10030% 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 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–2 PM · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    In their words

    Welcome to Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center in Wilmette! Dr. Dino Mantis and team continually work to improve their knowledge and skills, so you always receive the latest advancements in dental science. We are glad to offer exceptional cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry, sedation dentistry, dental implants and more to patients in the Wilmette and North Shore areas. In addition to providing high-quality dental care, we want to make it easy for each of our patients to…

    From Mantis Dentistry & Implant Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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Best dentists in Wilmette by need

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Best for emergency in Wilmette

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

Best for kids in Wilmette

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

Best for implants in Wilmette

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Kohler Dentistry

Highest-ranked of 15 Wilmette clinics offering dental implants: oral surgeon on staff, #1 for implants and #8 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Ceisel Joseph R DDS (#1 overall)

Dental Implants in Wilmette →

Best for invisalign & braces in Wilmette

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Plaza Orthodontics

Highest-ranked of 12 Wilmette clinics offering Invisalign or braces: orthodontist on staff, #5 for invisalign and #10 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Ceisel Joseph R DDS (#1 overall)

Invisalign in Wilmette →

Best for root canal in Wilmette

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Ceisel Joseph R DDS

Highest-ranked of 11 Wilmette clinics offering root canals: #1 for root canal and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Stella Haralampopoulos, DDS (#2 overall)

Root Canal in Wilmette →

Best for cosmetic in Wilmette

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Ceisel Joseph R DDS

Highest-ranked of 12 Wilmette clinics offering cosmetic dentistry: #1 for cosmetic and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Stella Haralampopoulos, DDS (#2 overall)

Cosmetic Dentistry in Wilmette →

Best for dentures & seniors in Wilmette

1

Ceisel Joseph R DDS

Highest-ranked of 11 Wilmette clinics offering dentures: #1 for dentures and #1 overall by DR Score.

Runner-up: Dr. Stella Haralampopoulos, DDS (#2 overall)

Dentures in Wilmette →

Best for budget & insurance in Wilmette

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

How much does a dentist cost in Wilmette?

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

How much does a dentist cost in Wilmette?
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 Wilmette

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 Wilmette dentists

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

Who is the best dentist in Wilmette?

By DR Score, the top-ranked dentist in Wilmette, IL is Ceisel Joseph R DDS (DR Score 73/100). Dr. Stella Haralampopoulos, DDS (#2) and Matthew V Dolce, DDS, PC (#3) follow. We ranked 18 clinics on 6 factors, last updated October 21, 2026.

Which dentists in Wilmette are open on Saturday?

5 of 18 Wilmette dental clinics post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked are Sakura Dental (until 3 PM), Kohler Dentistry (until 1 PM) and Wilmette 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 Wilmette?

No Wilmette clinic lists emergency care, but 4 are open after 6 PM, led by Sakura Dental (#5) and Wilmette Family Dental (#11). For facial swelling, trouble breathing or uncontrolled bleeding, go to a hospital emergency department.

How much is a dental cleaning in Wilmette?

A dental cleaning in Wilmette 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 Wilmette?

DentistsRanked lists 18 dental clinics in Wilmette, IL, and 18 are ranked by DR Score. 5 post Saturday hours and 4 are open after 6 PM. The most common listed service is dental implants, at 15 clinics. Counts are as of October 2026.

Update log for Wilmette

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 18 clinics.