Sterling, IL Dentists

Dental.me currently ranks 18 dental offices in Sterling, IL (Whiteside County). 9 have Google rating data across 2,029 reviews, averaging 4.20 stars. Current score leaders include Wainwright Orthodontics and Dental Care of Sterling.. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.

Last updated Sep 27, 2026 · How we rank →

18
Dental offices ranked
4.20 avg
Google rating (vs 4.61 IL)
9
With ratings
2.0k
Combined Google reviews
39%
Have a website

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

Dentists in Sterling, IL — ranked

Showing 16–18 of 18 · page 2 of 2
Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair
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The Sterling dental market, by the numbers

A live read on how Sterling’s 18 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Sterling’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+0
Excellent5
Great1
Strong1
Good & below2

Rating vs. Illinois

Average Google rating across rated Sterling offices.

4.20
Sterling average4.20 ★
Illinois average4.61 ★
Rated 4.9–5.02 offices
📖 Read our local guide: Finding a Dentist in Sterling, IL — what the local data shows, specialties, nearby cities, and questions to ask before booking.

Dental group profile matches in Sterling

1 local profiles match the recognizable group names below. These are independent directory matches, not claims of affiliation.

Aspen Dental in Sterling: Uttamkumar Patel.

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Nearby cities

Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Sterling.

Illinois dental directory context

Use the Sterling directory with the broader Illinois directory hub. Dental.me connects city pages, practice profiles, supported specialty hubs, market data, ranking methodology, claim tools, and correction workflows with crawlable links.

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Statewide specialty hubs

Specialty categories help patients compare relevant offices, while each practice profile and its website, map, and phone details complete the path for appointments, insurance, and payment questions.

Common questions about dentists in Sterling

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

By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Sterling dentists are Wainwright Orthodontics (Dental.me Score 95, 4.8 stars, 117 reviews); Dental Care of Sterling. (Dental.me Score 94, 4.9 stars, 54 reviews); True Smiles (Dental.me Score 94, 4.7 stars, 744 reviews). Across the city, 2 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.

Are dentists in Sterling, IL good?

Sterling's rated dental offices average 4.20 stars on Google - compared with a 4.61 Illinois average, and 2 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.

What dental categories are common in Sterling, IL?

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

Which dental group profile matches are in Sterling, IL?

Dental.me data connects Sterling profiles matching recognizable dental group names including Aspen Dental (1). These are independent Dental.me directory matches; open the local profile to compare address, phone, website, ratings, hours where available, and correction options.

How many dentists are in Sterling, IL?

Dental.me organizes 18 dental practice profiles in Sterling, IL. 6 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.

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

In Sterling, 12 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 7 list a website, and 9 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.

How does Dental.me rank Sterling 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 Sterling dental data shows

Of the 18 Sterling offices in this directory, 9 (50%) have Google rating data, 7 (39%) publish a website, 8 (44%) include hours, and 6 (33%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 12 profiles (67%).

Rated Sterling offices average 4.20 stars across 2,029 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.61 statewide. 2 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 0 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Wainwright Orthodontics (Score 95, 4.8 stars, 117 reviews); Dental Care of Sterling. (Score 94, 4.9 stars, 54 reviews); True Smiles (Score 94, 4.7 stars, 744 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Uttamkumar Patel, with 752 Google reviews at 4.3 stars.

The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 18 practices (100% of the city directory): 61081 (18).

Data snapshot: Sep 27, 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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