Best Dentists Near Lake Forest, IL

Ranked by Aggregate Reviews and Ratings

We analyzed 45 local businesses to identify the top dentists in Lake Forest, IL. The average rating is 4.8 stars with an average of 114.9 reviews per business. Ratings and reviews are aggregated from Google, Yelp, and Facebook to provide comprehensive competitive insights.

As of April 2, 2026, top-rated providers include Deerpath Orthodontics & Family Dental maintains a 5-star rating with 592 reviews on Google and Yelp in the orthodontics and dentist categories, Forest North Dental maintains a 5-star rating with 450 reviews on Google, Yelp and Facebook in the dentist and service categories, and The Smilelist maintains a 5-star rating with 438 reviews on Google in the dentist category.

The most common categories include dentist, dental clinic, service, doctor, medical clinic, with providers concentrated in zip codes 60045, 60044, 60040, 60035, 60048. Popular business name terms include dental, lake, forest, dds, dentistry.

The 11-zip code service area has an estimated population of 240,664, a median household income of $142,236 (above the 2023 national average of $74,580), a median age of 42.1, 96% of residents with health insurance, 63% college educated, and 77% home ownership.

Review Sources: Google Yelp Facebook Apr 2, 2026
1
Deerpath Orthodontics & Family Dental
5 (592 reviews)
560 Oakwood Ave Ste 102, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
OrthodonticsDentist
2
Forest North Dental
5 (450 reviews)
101 N Waukegan Rd Ste 1200, Lake Bluff, IL 60044, USA
DentistServiceDoctor+4
3
The Smilelist
5 (438 reviews)
252 Green Bay Rd, Highwood, IL 60040, USA
Dentist
4
Lake Forest Smiles
5 (426 reviews)
825 S Waukegan Rd Ste A1, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
DentistDental ClinicService+1
5
Ross & Durrett Family Dental
5 (391 reviews)
1400 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA
DentistDoctor

Dentist Lake Forest IL

Lake Forest, IL

81.08

CATEGORY DISPERSITY

30.91

COMPETITIVE DENSITY

41.52

MARKET COMPETITIVENESS
240,664 residents · 11 zip codes

81.58

MARKET OPPORTUNITY
Avg. household income: $142,236
Medical / Dental weights
🟢 Sweet Spot High opportunity, low competition — ideal market to enter.

45

TOTAL BUSINESSES (+9, +25%)

36 11 14
Average Rating

4.84 ▼ 0.02

Top 5 Businesses: 5

4.8 4.3 5
Average Reviews

114.93 ▲ 19.79

Top 5 Businesses: 459.4

4,773 163 236

Historical Trends (4 data points)

AREA DEMOGRAPHICS

240,664
Total Residents
$142,236
Avg. Income
42.1
Median Age
77%
Home Ownership
96%
Have Insurance
63%
College Educated

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Top Competitors

Deerpath Orthodontics & Family Dental

Deerpath Orthodontics & Family Dental

GoogleYelp
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 592
560 Oakwood Ave Ste 102, Lake Fores...
Forest North Dental

Forest North Dental

Also known as: Dr. Richard Rosenblatt DMD

GoogleYelpFacebook Google
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 450
101 N Waukegan Rd Ste 1200, Lake Bl...
The Smilelist

The Smilelist

Google
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 438
252 Green Bay Rd, Highwood, IL 6004...
Lake Forest Smiles

Lake Forest Smiles

Google
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 426
825 S Waukegan Rd Ste A1, Lake Fore...
Ross & Durrett Family Dental

Ross & Durrett Family Dental

Also known as: W. Brian Ross, D.D.S.

Google Google
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 391
1400 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL...
Mark W. Jacob, DDS, PC

Mark W. Jacob, DDS, PC

Google
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 338
707 Lake Cook Rd Ste 107, Deerfield...
Lake Forest Dental Associates

Lake Forest Dental Associates

Also known as: Laniel Razdolsky DDS

GoogleYelpFacebook Google
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 336
133 E Laurel Ave, Lake Forest, IL 6...
Forest Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry

Forest Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry

Google
Avg. Rating 5
Reviews 306
810 S Waukegan Rd Suite 101, Lake F...

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Market Signals

Related Categories

  • dentist33
  • dental clinic11
  • service9
  • doctor9
  • medical clinic7
  • orthodontics5
  • cosmetic dentists5
  • general dentistry4
  • periodontists3
  • cosmetic dentist2
  • orthodontists2
  • oral surgeons2
  • pediatric dentists1
  • pediatric dentist1
  • teeth whitening service1

Competitor Zip Codes

  • 6004516
  • 600446
  • 600402
  • 600352
  • 600482
  • 600151
  • 600611
  • 603051
  • 600641
  • 600891
  • 433111

Business Name Keywords

  • dental14
  • lake13
  • forest12
  • dds10
  • dentistry8
  • family7
  • north6
  • orthodontics5
  • care5
  • dr4
  • bluff4
  • pediatric3
  • james3
  • shore3

Competitor Cities

  • Lake Forest19
  • Lake Bluff7
  • Highwood2
  • Highland Park2
  • Libertyville2
  • Deerfield1
  • Vernon Hills1
  • River Forest1
  • North Chicago1
  • Buffalo Grove1
  • Bellefontaine1