Finding a good dentist in Western Springs, IL is straightforward: the village has 18 listed dental practices, 14 of them rated by patients, and those rated offices average a striking 4.94 out of five. Start with the highest-rated names in the table below, then confirm each one handles the specific treatment you actually need.
What the Western Springs numbers show
Western Springs is a compact village in western Cook County, and its dental market is compact to match: 18 practices carry a listing, and 14 of those have collected enough patient ratings to score. That 4.94 average across the rated offices is unusually high, and the reason becomes clear when you break the scores into bands. Twelve of the 14 rated practices sit at 4.8 or above, two land in the 4.5 to 4.79 range, and not a single rated office falls below 4.5. In many directories the search work is about screening out the weak options; in Western Springs the more useful task is telling several strong offices apart.
Because the scores cluster so tightly at the top, a single rating point rarely separates two Western Springs offices in a meaningful way. Review volume, location within the village, and whether an office offers the specific procedure you need end up mattering more than the last decimal of a score. The Western Springs dental directory lets you sort and filter all 18 listings when you want to see the full field rather than just the leaders.
The highest-rated dental practices in Western Springs
These are the top-scoring practices in the village, ranked by rating and then by the number of reviews behind that rating. Every profile links to the office’s full Dental.me page, where you can see its complete review history and confirmed details.
| Practice | Rating | Reviews | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Western Springs Dental, LLC | 5.0 | 266 | View profile |
| Kenneth J. Szafranski, DDS, LTD & Matthew S. Van Beek, DDS | 5.0 | 251 | View profile |
| Patrick Pendleton | 5.0 | 124 | View profile |
| Thomas Curry | 5.0 | 78 | View profile |
| Sukhjit Kaur | 5.0 | 42 | View profile |
| Petty & Dragstrem Orthodontics, LLC | 4.9 | 65 | View profile |
Five of these six offices hold a perfect 5.0, so the deciding factor is often depth of feedback rather than the headline number. 32 Western Springs Dental, LLC pairs a 5.0 with the largest review count in the village at 266, and the practice of Kenneth J. Szafranski and Matthew S. Van Beek is close behind at 251. If you want a strong score attached to a smaller, more recent record, Sukhjit Kaur holds a 5.0 across 42 reviews.
Where the reviews concentrate
Across all rated practices, Western Springs offices have gathered 970 reviews in total, and that feedback is not spread evenly. The two largest practices alone account for well over half of it. The chart below ranks the six leading offices by review count, which is a useful proxy for how much recorded patient experience stands behind each score.
A high score built on 266 reviews carries a different weight than the same score built on a few dozen, so when two offices tie, the longer record is the more settled signal. That said, a smaller review count is not a warning; it can simply mean a newer listing or a smaller practice. Use volume as a tie-breaker between strong options, not as a reason to rule one out.
Website access and booking
Of the 18 Western Springs practices, 5 have a website URL on file, while five do not. A listed website usually means you can check services, hours, and often book online without a phone call, so this coverage is worth noting before you start reaching out. For the five practices with no website URL on file, the Dental.me profile is the most complete public record, and a phone call is the practical next step.
Whichever office you consider, confirm the essentials directly before your first visit: whether they are accepting new patients, whether your dental insurance is in network, and whether the specific procedure you need is done in house or referred out. A website answers many of these quickly, but a short call fills any gaps that a listing cannot.
Orthodontics in Western Springs
For a village of this size, Western Springs has real depth in tooth-straightening care. Five of its listed practices are tagged as orthodontists. That means families weighing braces or aligners for a teenager, and adults considering discreet correction, both have several local choices rather than a single option.
To compare these providers side by side, browse the Western Springs orthodontists directly. Among the top-rated names, Petty & Dragstrem Orthodontics holds a 4.9 across 65 reviews and is a natural starting point for a specialist consultation. If you need general and family dentistry first, the general practices in the table above can advise whether a specialist referral is even necessary in your case.
Nearby options in the western suburbs
Western Springs sits shoulder to shoulder with several other western Cook County communities, so widening your search by even a few minutes of driving opens up many more practices. If your preferred Western Springs office is booked out or out of network, the neighboring directories are the logical next stop. Start with La Grange dentists and Hinsdale dentists just to the east and west, and consider Brookfield dentists for additional choices. Each of these hubs lists its own rated practices, so you can compare scores and review counts across town lines without leaving Dental.me.
How to read the Dental.me Score
Every rating in this guide reflects a Dental.me Score, which weighs a practice’s patient rating, its review volume, and whether its office details are confirmed, among other signals. The score is earned from a practice’s real record, never purchased; the only element that can be paid for anywhere on Dental.me is a Featured placement, which never changes how an office is scored or where it ranks on merit. In a village where 12 of 14 rated practices clear 4.8, that means the leaderboard genuinely reflects patient experience rather than marketing spend.
Put the pieces together and a sensible approach emerges. Begin with the highest-rated practices in the table, use review volume to break ties between offices that are otherwise even, and check the specialty list if you need orthodontics. Confirm insurance, new-patient status, and the exact procedure before you commit, and keep the neighboring suburbs in mind as a backup. With 18 practices and a 4.94 average across the rated offices, Western Springs gives you a short but genuinely strong list to choose from.
Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are there in Western Springs, IL?
Western Springs has 18 listed dental practices. Fourteen of them have collected enough patient reviews to carry a Dental.me Score, and those rated offices average 4.94 out of five.
Which is the highest-rated dental practice in Western Springs?
Eleven practices hold a perfect 5.0. Among them, 32 Western Springs Dental, LLC has the most feedback with 266 reviews, followed by the practice of Kenneth J. Szafranski and Matthew S. Van Beek at 251 reviews.
Do Western Springs dentists offer orthodontics?
Yes. Five listed practices are tagged as orthodontists, so braces have several local options in the village.
How many Western Springs dental practices have a website?
Thirteen of the 18 practices have a website URL on file. For the other five, the Dental.me profile is the most complete public record, and a phone call is the best way to confirm details.
How many reviews back these Western Springs ratings?
Rated practices in Western Springs have gathered 970 reviews in total. The volume is concentrated in the largest offices, so review count is a useful tie-breaker between two strongly rated practices.
Can a dentist pay for a higher Dental.me Score in Western Springs?
No. The Dental.me Score is earned from a practice’s patient rating, review volume, and confirmed office details, among other signals. Only Featured placement can be paid for, and it never changes how a practice is scored or ranked on merit.
Dental.me organizes dental directory data so patients can compare offices with confidence. Use each practice profile and its available website, map, and phone details for current appointment, payment, and care decisions.