Carbondale, IL Dentists

Dental.me currently ranks 34 dental offices in Carbondale, IL (Jackson County). 16 have Google rating data across 3,124 reviews, averaging 4.24 stars. Current score leaders include Little Egypt Pediatric Dentistry and Joseph Hudgins. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.

Last updated Aug 6, 2026 · How we rank →

34
Dental offices ranked
4.24 avg
Google rating (vs 4.61 IL)
16
With ratings
3.1k
Combined Google reviews
44%
Have a website
5
Score 96+ (Elite)

How we rank · independent Dental.me Score · Featured is separate and cannot buy rank.

Dentists in Carbondale

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Featured placements are labeled and shown separately. They do not affect the Dental.me Score or the organic ranking below.

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Frederick Gustave Oral SurgeonsDental ImplantsGeneral Dentistry 1111 E Walnut St B, Carbondale, IL 62901
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Kendall Wachter General DentistryDentist 374 E GRAND AVE STUDENT HEALTH CENTER SIUC, Carbondale, IL 62901
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Neill Clifford G DDS General Dentistry 1010 S Briarwood Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901
Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair
📖 New to the area? Read our complete guide to finding a dentist in Carbondale — costs, specialties, and what to look for.

The Carbondale dental market, by the numbers

A live read on how Carbondale’s 34 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Carbondale’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+5
Excellent3
Great3
Strong1
Good & below4

Rating vs. Illinois

Average Google rating across rated Carbondale offices.

4.24
Carbondale average4.24 ★
Illinois average4.61 ★
Rated 4.9–5.04 offices
Elite (96+) offices5

Carbondale dental leaders

Two independent cuts of the same data — highest scored, and most reviewed.

Highest Dental.me Score

Top of the independent, non-paid ranking.

  1. Little Egypt Pediatric Dentistry
    Score 97 · 5.0 ★ · 547 reviews
  2. Joseph Hudgins
    Score 96 · 5.0 ★ · 177 reviews
  3. Dental Group of Carbondale
    Score 96 · 4.8 ★ · 758 reviews
  4. Dogwood Dental Care
    Score 96 · 4.8 ★ · 578 reviews
  5. Baker Family Dentistry
    Score 96 · 4.8 ★ · 165 reviews

Most reviewed offices

Largest Google review counts in Carbondale.

  1. Dental Group of Carbondale
    758 reviews · 4.8 ★
  2. University Place Dental
    666 reviews · 4.7 ★
  3. Dogwood Dental Care
    578 reviews · 4.8 ★
  4. Little Egypt Pediatric Dentistry
    547 reviews · 5.0 ★
  5. Joseph Hudgins
    177 reviews · 5.0 ★
📖 Read our local guide: Finding a Dentist in Carbondale, IL — what the local data shows, specialties, nearby cities, and questions to ask before booking.

Dental.me guides for Carbondale

Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the Carbondale directory to compare dentists, specialties, Dental.me Score, review signals, costs, insurance questions, and questions to ask before booking.

Guide links connect this city directory to the broader Illinois and national Dental.me research library. Organic rankings use Dental.me Score; Featured placements stay separate from the ranked list.

Nearby cities

Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Carbondale.

Illinois dental directory context

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Statewide specialty hubs

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Common questions about dentists in Carbondale

Who are the highest-rated dentists in Carbondale, IL?

By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Carbondale dentists are Little Egypt Pediatric Dentistry (Dental.me Score 97, 5.0 stars, 547 reviews); Joseph Hudgins (Dental.me Score 96, 5.0 stars, 177 reviews); Dental Group of Carbondale (Dental.me Score 96, 4.8 stars, 758 reviews). Across the city, 4 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.

Are dentists in Carbondale, IL good?

Carbondale's rated dental offices average 4.24 stars on Google - compared with a 4.61 Illinois average, and 4 are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The Dental.me Score ranks them by star-rating strength and review volume so you can compare the strongest offices first.

Which areas of Carbondale have the most dentists?

Carbondale's dental offices are most concentrated in the 62901 (31 offices), 62902 (2 offices), 62903 (1 offices) ZIP codes. Use the ranked list and nearby-city links to compare offices by the area most convenient for you.

What dental categories are common in Carbondale, IL?

Common Dental.me categories connected to Carbondale profiles include General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentists, Cosmetic Dentists, Dental Implants, Endodontists. Category data helps organize local options and gives patients a faster way to compare offices by the type of care they are researching.

How many dentists are in Carbondale, IL?

Dental.me organizes 34 dental practice profiles in Carbondale, IL. 13 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.

How many Carbondale dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?

In Carbondale, 26 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 15 list a website, and 16 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.

How does Dental.me rank Carbondale dentists?

Organic results use Dental.me Score, an independent score built from star-rating strength, review-count confidence caps, exact review-count tie-breakers, and a limited verification lift. Profile completeness can help break close ties after the score. Featured placements are paid, clearly labeled, and never change the organic order.

What the Carbondale dental data shows

Of the 34 Carbondale offices in this directory, 16 (47%) have Google rating data, 15 (44%) publish a website, 15 (44%) include hours, and 13 (38%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 26 profiles (76%).

Rated Carbondale offices average 4.24 stars across 3,124 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.61 statewide. 4 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 5 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Little Egypt Pediatric Dentistry (Score 97, 5.0 stars, 547 reviews); Joseph Hudgins (Score 96, 5.0 stars, 177 reviews); Dental Group of Carbondale (Score 96, 4.8 stars, 758 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Dental Group of Carbondale, with 758 Google reviews at 4.8 stars.

The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 34 practices (100% of the city directory): 62901 (31), 62902 (2), 62903 (1).

Data snapshot: Aug 6, 2026. Counts come from Dental.me’s organized provider, practice, location, website, and Google/Maps business-profile data. See our verification methodology.

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