Des Plaines, IL Dentists
Dental.me currently ranks 79 dental offices in Des Plaines, IL (Cook County). 45 have Google rating data across 4,417 reviews, averaging 4.58 stars. Current score leaders include Shimmer Smile Dentistry LLC and Dr. Sivan Patel D.M.D. P.C.. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.
Last updated Aug 7, 2026 · How we rank →
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Dentists in Des Plaines
Showing 1–15 of 79 · page 1 of 6Featured placements are labeled and shown separately. They do not affect the Dental.me Score or the organic ranking below.
The Des Plaines dental market, by the numbers
A live read on how Des Plaines’s 79 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.
Dental.me Score distribution
How Des Plaines’s rated offices spread across score tiers.
Rating vs. Illinois
Average Google rating across rated Des Plaines offices.
Des Plaines 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.
- Shimmer Smile Dentistry LLCScore 98 · 4.9 ★ · 674 reviews
- Dr. Sivan Patel D.M.D. P.C.Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 575 reviews
- Paul Imhof/Raymond Jeleniauskas DDSScore 97 · 4.9 ★ · 355 reviews
- Scott W. Clinton, D.D.S.,P.C.Score 96 · 5.0 ★ · 175 reviews
- Stephanie SkopekScore 96 · 5.0 ★ · 167 reviews
Most reviewed offices
Largest Google review counts in Des Plaines.
- Shimmer Smile Dentistry LLC674 reviews · 4.9 ★
- Dr. Sivan Patel D.M.D. P.C.575 reviews · 4.9 ★
- Paul Imhof/Raymond Jeleniauskas DDS355 reviews · 4.9 ★
- Erin Cho288 reviews · 4.9 ★
- Roseroot Dental275 reviews · 4.8 ★
Dental specialties in Des Plaines
The largest supported local categories include Cosmetic Dentists (14), Teeth Whitening (14), Dental Implants (13), Emergency Dentists (11).
Dental.me guides for Des Plaines
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Nearby cities
Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Des Plaines.
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Common questions about dentists in Des Plaines
Who are the highest-rated dentists in Des Plaines, IL?
By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Des Plaines dentists are Shimmer Smile Dentistry LLC (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 674 reviews); Dr. Sivan Patel D.M.D. P.C. (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 575 reviews); Paul Imhof/Raymond Jeleniauskas DDS (Dental.me Score 97, 4.9 stars, 355 reviews). Across the city, 19 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.
Are dentists in Des Plaines, IL good?
Des Plaines's rated dental offices average 4.58 stars on Google - compared with a 4.61 Illinois average, and 19 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.
Where can I find an emergency dentist in Des Plaines, IL?
Dental.me connects 11 Des Plaines offices to emergency dental care. Compare them on the Emergency Dentists in Des Plaines page, or call one of the highly-rated offices above - many hold same-day slots for urgent tooth pain, broken teeth, and lost fillings or crowns.
What dental categories are common in Des Plaines, IL?
Common Dental.me categories connected to Des Plaines profiles include General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists, Dental Implants, Emergency Dentists, Orthodontists. 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 Des Plaines, IL?
Dental.me organizes 79 dental practice profiles in Des Plaines, IL. 25 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.
How many Des Plaines dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?
In Des Plaines, 64 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 38 list a website, and 45 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.
What dental specialties are in Des Plaines, IL?
Dental.me data connects Des Plaines practices with Cosmetic Dentists, Teeth Whitening, Dental Implants, Emergency Dentists, Orthodontists, Invisalign Dentists. Specialty categories come from provider and business-profile data so patients can move from a broad local search into a focused comparison path.
How does Dental.me rank Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines dental data shows
Of the 79 Des Plaines offices in this directory, 45 (57%) have Google rating data, 38 (48%) publish a website, 38 (48%) include hours, and 25 (32%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 64 profiles (81%).
Rated Des Plaines offices average 4.58 stars across 4,417 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.61 statewide. 19 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 9 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.
Current score leaders: Shimmer Smile Dentistry LLC (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 674 reviews); Dr. Sivan Patel D.M.D. P.C. (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 575 reviews); Paul Imhof/Raymond Jeleniauskas DDS (Score 97, 4.9 stars, 355 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Shimmer Smile Dentistry LLC, with 674 Google reviews at 4.9 stars.
The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 79 practices (100% of the city directory): 60016 (65), 60018 (14).
Data snapshot: Aug 7, 2026. Counts come from Dental.me’s organized provider, practice, location, website, and Google/Maps business-profile data. See our verification methodology.