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Best Pediatric dentists in Joliet, IL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Top DR Score among pediatric dentists: Smile League Dental, 4.8★ from 1,161 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 3 PM.

  2. 2

    Best for weekend appointments: Distinctive Family Dental, 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, open evenings until 8 PM and Saturdays until 2 PM.

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4 of Joliet’s 60 clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff, as of October 2026. 4 of them open Saturdays and 2 stay open after 6pm. They offer 17 of our 17 tracked services on average.

Top 4 pediatric dentists in Joliet at a glance

Top 4 pediatric dentists in Joliet at a glance
RankClinicDR ScoreRating (reviews)Evenings / weekendsBest for
1Smile League Dental774.8★ (1,161)Evenings · SatTop DR Score among pediatric dentists
2Distinctive Family Dental694.8★ (47)Evenings · SatBest for weekend appointments
3Dental Dreams674.1★ (1,183)Sat—
4Glenwood Dental Center655.0★ (7)Sat—

The 4 pediatric dentists in Joliet, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Joliet

    #1 Smile League Dental

    3587 Hennepin Dr, Joliet, IL 60431

    77/100

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,161 Google reviews, 1,161 Google reviews.

    • 4.8from 1,161 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Smile League DentalFull profile(815) 782-6243
    In their words

    At Smile League Dental, we understand the importance of professionalism, expertise, and excellence. That is why our staff is committed to serving each and every patient with respect, attentive care, and thorough dental work. As a patient, you deserve nothing less. Dr. Mo is an experienced dentist who takes great pride in delivering the best dental care and treatment to patients on a daily basis. With a Master's in Public health, she emphasizes prevention through strong…

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

  2. #2 Distinctive Family Dental

    2405 Essington Rd d, Joliet, IL 60435, United States

    69/100

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and services: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, 17 of 17 services offered.

    • 4.8from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–8 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

    Book appointment at Distinctive Family DentalFull profile(815) 439-1270

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How we ranked Joliet dentists

This list covers the 4 Joliet clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff. We scored 4 Joliet clinics on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 39 were excluded (3 closed and 36 duplicate listings). Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

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Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Joliet 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 Joliet, IL: frequently asked questions

Who are the pediatric dentists in Joliet?

4 Joliet clinics have a pediatric dentist on staff in our data. By DR Score, the highest-ranked are Smile League Dental, Distinctive Family Dental and Dental Dreams. These counts come from clinic hours and profile data as of October 2026, re-checked every week.

Which of these Joliet clinics are open on Saturday?

4 of the 4 clinics on this page open on Saturdays. The highest-ranked are Smile League Dental, Distinctive Family Dental and Dental Dreams, and Smile League Dental opens 9 AM–3 PM.

Which Joliet clinics on this page are open late?

2 of the 4 clinics on this page stay open after 6pm on at least one weekday. Smile League Dental has the latest weekday hours, until 8 PM on Fridays.

How are pediatric dentists in Joliet 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 4 Joliet clinics that have a pediatric dentist on staff, in DR Score order. No clinic pays for its position.

Update log for Joliet

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 60 clinics.
  2. : 36 duplicate listings merged.
  3. : 3 closed clinics removed.

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