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Best Pediatric dentists in Elgin, IL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among pediatric dentists: Elgin Dental Care, 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews, open evenings until 7 PM and Saturdays until 1 PM.

  2. 2

    Best for weekend appointments: High Point Dentistry, 4.9★ from 1,949 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 1 PM.

  3. 3

    Best for evenings: Smile For Life Dental, 5.0★ from 789 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM.

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10 of Elgin’s 56 clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff, as of October 2026. 7 of them open Saturdays and 6 stay open after 6pm. They offer 16 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 10 pediatric dentists in Elgin at a glance

Top 10 pediatric dentists in Elgin at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Elgin Dental Care764.9★ (235)Evenings · SatTop DR Score among pediatric dentists
2High Point Dentistry754.9★ (1,949)SatBest for weekend appointments
3Smile For Life Dental735.0★ (789)EveningsBest for evenings
4Celebrating Smiles - Dr. Chu734.9★ (399)Sat—
5Randall Meadows Dental Center704.9★ (309)Sat—
61st Family Dental of Elgin694.2★ (234)Evenings · Sat—
7Peacock Dental665.0★ (20)Evenings · Sat—
8All Family Dental and Braces644.0★ (340)Sat—
9Universal Dental of Elgin644.1★ (90)Evenings—
10Well Child Center593.1★ (15)Evenings—

The 10 pediatric dentists in Elgin, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Elgin

    #1 Elgin Dental Care

    431 Summit St #105, Elgin, IL 60120

    76/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews, 235 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 235 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–4 PM · Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Elgin Dental CareFull profile(847) 780-9407
    In their words

    At Elgin Dental Care, we are a modern dental clinic that is specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of dental and oral problems. We offer comprehensive dental care in Elgin and the surrounding areas. We offer the best dental care for your entire family, as well as restorative dentistry services including dental crowns, dental bridges, and dentures. Cosmetic dentistry services like teeth whitening, dental implants and veneers can help you get a more beautiful smile today.…

    From Elgin Dental Care's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  2. #2 High Point Dentistry

    1350 E Chicago St #4, Elgin, IL 60120

    75/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,949 Google reviews, the most Google reviews in Elgin (1,949).

    • 4.9from 1,949 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryEmergency careImplantsCrownsBondingCosmeticFull restoration

    Book appointment at High Point DentistryFull profile(847) 760-6100
    In their words

    At High Point Dentistry in Elgin, IL, you’ll feel relaxed and serene the whole time you are here. As a caring and experienced team, we do everything to provide you with a comfortable experience during your visit. Dr. Kong, your local Elgin dentist, provides all the dental services your family may need, from deep cleanings to dental implants. Give us a call to schedule an appointment at a time that works for you and experience the difference at High Point Dentistry in Elgin.

    From High Point Dentistry's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  3. #3 Smile For Life Dental

    2001 Larkin Ave Suite 120, Elgin, IL 60123

    73/100

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 789 Google reviews, 789 Google reviews.

    • 5.0from 789 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 8 AM–8 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smile For Life DentalFull profile(847) 697-1111
    In their words

    Your Elgin dentist, Dr. Dean Lodding, and our dedicated staff at Smile For Life Dental are here to help you achieve your most astonishing smile! Cosmetic Dentistry...Changing the LIVES and SMILES of everyone around us. General dentistry is also available. OUR DOCTORS: Dean W. Lodding DDS Michael J. Schuiling DDS Richard R. Dryer MS

    From Smile For Life Dental's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  4. #4 Celebrating Smiles - Dr. Chu

    750 Fletcher Dr #302, Elgin, IL 60123

    73/100

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 399 Google reviews, 399 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 399 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Celebrating Smiles - Dr. ChuFull profile(847) 697-9000
    In their words

    Celebrating Smiles is dedicated to the highest quality professional dental care designed for your optimal oral health. Our office has implemented new safety measures to protect both patients and staff against COVID-19. We are conveniently located near Randall Road and US 90. During your visit, you will experience a caring, warm and comfortable environment in our state of the art Gold LEED certified facility.

    From Celebrating Smiles - Dr. Chu's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  5. #5 Randall Meadows Dental Center

    1750 N Randall Rd #270, Elgin, IL 60123, United States

    70/100

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 309 Google reviews, 309 Google reviews.

    • 4.9from 309 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Randall Meadows Dental CenterFull profile(847) 888-0011

  6. #6 1st Family Dental of Elgin

    504-506 Waverly Dr, Elgin, IL 60120, United States

    69/100

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 234 Google reviews, 234 Google reviews.

    • 4.2from 234 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at 1st Family Dental of ElginFull profile(847) 214-8888
    In their words

    1st Family Dental of Elgin is a full service dentist office that has been serving the Elgin area since 2006. Come visit our beautiful dental office that includes a comfortable and elegant waiting area and rooms with the latest technology and innovations available to the dental industry. This Elgin dental clinic provides the following dental services: - Regular Cleanings - Oral Exams - Full Mouth X-rays - Extractions - Deep Cleanings - Dental Implants - Zoom! Teeth Whitening…

    From 1st Family Dental of Elgin's own description. Not part of the ranking.

  10. #10 Well Child Center

    620 Wing St, Elgin, IL 60123, United States

    59/100

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and services: 3.1★ from 15 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 3.1from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–7 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Well Child CenterFull profile(847) 741-7370
    In their words

    The Well Child Center is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through education, counseling and services in the areas of childhood nutrition and pediatric dental health. Well Child Center is a WIC service provider for the Illinois Department of Human Services. WIC is a food assistance program for women with a low to medium income who are pregnant, breastfeeding or just had a baby, and their children who are infants and children under 5 years old…

    From Well Child Center's own description. Not part of the ranking.

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How we ranked Elgin dentists

This list covers the 10 Elgin clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff. We scored 10 Elgin clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 35 were excluded (1 closed and 34 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 Elgin 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

Best Pediatric dentists in Elgin, IL: frequently asked questions

Who are the pediatric dentists in Elgin?

10 Elgin clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Elgin Dental Care, High Point Dentistry and Smile For Life Dental. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which of these Elgin clinics are open on Saturday?

7 of the 10 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Elgin Dental Care, High Point Dentistry and Celebrating Smiles - Dr. Chu, and Elgin Dental Care opens 8 AM–1 PM.

Which Elgin clinics on this page are open late?

6 of the 10 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Smile For Life Dental has the latest weekday hours, until 8 PM on Wednesdays.

How are pediatric dentists in Elgin ranked?

Each clinic has one DR Score from 0 to 100, built from 6 published factors: reputation, review volume, recency, access, services and profile completeness. This page lists the 10 Elgin clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Elgin

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 56 clinics.
  2. : 34 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 1 closed clinic removed.

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