Dental Care for Middle and High School Students with Autism

Middle School

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center– Special Patient Dental Care Program

811 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago 60657
773.871.2188

Specialty dental care for kids and adults with ASD. 


Acierno Dental

129 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193
(847) 807-1291

Provides Clearbrook residents dental services to adolescents and adults with special needs.


All About Kids Dentistry

Dr. Victoria Ursitti
1845 E. Rand Road, Suite 203, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 870-0475
Alicia@Algonquinkidsdentistry.com

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety, provided by Michael Higgins, DDS (anesthesiologist).


Associated Dental Specialist of Long Grove

Dr. Joe Tylka
Grove Medical Center: Suite 308, 4160 Illinois 83 Long Grove, IL 60047
847-634-6166

Specialty dental care for kids and adults with ASD.


Children’s Dentistry in Park Ridge

Tehemina Richardson, DDS
101 S. Washington, Suite 114 Park Ridge, IL
847-698-2088

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs; will continue care as patients age.


Every Tooth Counts Pediatric Dental Center

Carmella Perry, DDS
2711 Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 799-9755

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Oral sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety.


Glen Ellyn Pediatric Dentistry, P.C

Lance A. Lambert, D.D.S.; Claire Garcia, D.D.S., M.S.; Joyce Koh, D.D.S.
45 S. Park Blvd., Suite 105, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-8755

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety.


Grove Dental

160 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 410-1766

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety, provided in-house and at Tinley Woods Surgical Center, if necessary.


Infant Welfare Society - Angel Harvey Family Health Center

3600 W Fullerton Avenue Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 782-2800

The dental program focuses on both prevention and treatment of dental disease in addition to oral health education and awareness for children and adults of all ages. Private space for children with special needs is provided. 


Infant Welfare Society - Oak Park River Forest 

28 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302
708.848.0528
info@ChildrensClinicIWS.org

Has expertise with first-time dental patients and children with behavioral issues and complex medical conditions.


Joyful Dentistry

16345 Harlem Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 633-8700

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry or valium available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety.


Janice A. Lubas, DDS, PC

6305 W. 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-1300

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety, provided at Christ Hospital.


Joy of Joyful Dental Care

Dr. Joy Poskozim, DDS
6314 N. Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 736-7767

Can provide in-clinic and at home dental care for children and adults of all ages.


Kohler Dentistry

Craig S. Kohler, DDS, MBA, MAGD
1159 Wilmette Ave #200, Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-9000


Lake Forest Smiles

Drs Campbell & Schmidt   
825 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 241-1121

Specialty dental care for kids and adults with ASD.


McElroy Pediatric Dentistry, Ltd.

William J. McElroy, DDS, FAAPD; Jennifer M Campbell, DDS, FAAPD
231 S. Gary Ave., Suite 105, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 948-8204
info@mcelroydds.com

Dental care services provided for infants, children and adolescents with special needs. Hospital dentistry available for patients with special needs and considerations.


Milestone, Inc. Dental Clinic

275 N. Phelps Ave., Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 484-8678

Provides state-of-the-art dentistry designed specifically for patients with developmental disabilities; open to the community.


Ned L. Savide, DDS

12001 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463
Phone: (708) 448-6700

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety, provided at Tinley Woods Surgery Center (part of Hope Children's Hospital through Christ).


Orland Park Dentistry for Children

Patricia Liston Gannon, DDS, MS
15300 West Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 403-3330

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety, provided in-house and at Christ Tinley Woods Surgery Center.


OSF Healthcare Specialty Dentistry

(309) 839-1677
Offices in Peoria and Sterling, coordinated through Rick Dental Group

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs.


Pediatric Dentistry Consultants

1288 Rickert Drive, Suite 200, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 717-KIDS

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety.


Plainfield Pediatric Dentistry Ltd.

24023 W. Lockport St., Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-7811

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety.


Dr. Robert Rada, DDS

6 South 6th Ave, La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-3636

Specialty dental care for kids and adults with ASD.


Small Smiles

David Jones, DDS
1816 Bay Scott Circle, Suite 104, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 527-8686

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety, provided at Edward Hospital, if necessary.


Smile Solutions Dentistry

200 W. Northwest Highway, Suite 100 Mount Prospect, IL 60056
847-255-5550

Dental care services for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs if necessary.


Smiles for Families

Dr. Patricia Casey
201 N Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 253-8501

Specializes in working with children with special needs. Accepts most insurance plans. 


Southwest Dental Group

Dr. Tentler; Dr. Pierce
16600 107TH CT. Orland Park, IL  60467
(708) 403.3355 

Offers sedation services if needed. Serves all ages. 


St. Bernard Hospital Dental Center 

326 W 64th St. Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 962-3976 – push 3 for special needs

Sees kids and adults with autism for dentistry services, offering sedation services if necessary.


Stephen Heaney, DDS, PC

64 Orland Square Drive, Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 403-3393

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety, provided at Hope Childrens in Oak Lawn.


Steven T. Kuhn, DDS, Ltd.

Dennis R. LaMonte, DDS, MS
10313 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-1600

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety, provided in-house and at Christ Tinley Woods Surgery Center.


Tall Grass Dental

John W. Milgram, DDS
24111 W. 103rd St., Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 922-0005

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs.


Tina S. Tan, DMD, Ltd. 

214 S. Emerson St., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 577-7500

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs.


UIC Special Needs Dentistry 
UIC College of Dentistry Pediatric Dentistry Clinics

(312) 996-7532
dentpediatrics@uic.edu
801 S. Paulina St. 2nd Floor Chicago IL, 60612

Faculty, residents and student dentists at UIC College of Dentistry receive specialized training necessary to provide oral health care to intellectual and developmentally disabled patients. 

High School

Acierno Dental

129 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL 60193
(847) 807-1291

Provides Clearbrook residents dental services to adolescents and adults with special needs.


Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center– Special Patient Dental Care Program

811 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago 60657
773.871.2188

Specialty dental care for kids and adults with ASD. 


All About Kids Dentistry

Dr. Victoria Ursitti
1845 E. Rand Road, Suite 203, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 870-0475
Alicia@Algonquinkidsdentistry.com

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety, provided by Michael Higgins, DDS (anesthesiologist).


Associated Dental Specialist of Long Grove

Dr. Joe Tylka
Grove Medical Center: Suite 308, 4160 Illinois 83 Long Grove, IL 60047
847-634-6166

Specialty dental care for kids and adults with ASD.


Children’s Dentistry in Park Ridge

Tehemina Richardson, DDS
101 S. Washington, Suite 114 Park Ridge, IL
847-698-2088

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs; will continue care as patients age.


Every Tooth Counts Pediatric Dental Center

Carmella Perry, DDS
2711 Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 799-9755

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Oral sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety.


Glen Ellyn Pediatric Dentistry, P.C

Lance A. Lambert, D.D.S.; Claire Garcia, D.D.S., M.S.; Joyce Koh, D.D.S.
45 S. Park Blvd., Suite 105, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-8755

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety.


Grove Dental

160 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 410-1766

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety, provided in-house and at Tinley Woods Surgical Center, if necessary.


Infant Welfare Society - Angel Harvey Family Health Center

3600 W Fullerton Avenue Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 782-2800

The dental program focuses on both prevention and treatment of dental disease in addition to oral health education and awareness for children and adults of all ages. Private space for children with special needs is provided. 


Infant Welfare Society - Oak Park River Forest 

28 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302
708.848.0528
info@ChildrensClinicIWS.org

Has expertise with first-time dental patients and children with behavioral issues and complex medical conditions.


Joyful Dentistry

16345 Harlem Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 633-8700

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry or valium available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety.


Janice A. Lubas, DDS, PC

6305 W. 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-1300

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety, provided at Christ Hospital.


Joy of Joyful Dental Care

Dr. Joy Poskozim, DDS
6314 N. Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 736-7767

Can provide in-clinic and at home dental care for children and adults of all ages.


Kohler Dentistry

Craig S. Kohler, DDS, MBA, MAGD
1159 Wilmette Ave #200, Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-9000


Lake Forest Smiles

Drs Campbell & Schmidt   
825 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 241-1121

Specialty dental care for kids and adults with ASD.


McElroy Pediatric Dentistry, Ltd.

William J. McElroy, DDS, FAAPD; Jennifer M Campbell, DDS, FAAPD
231 S. Gary Ave., Suite 105, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 948-8204
info@mcelroydds.com

Dental care services provided for infants, children and adolescents with special needs. Hospital dentistry available for patients with special needs and considerations.


Milestone, Inc. Dental Clinic

275 N. Phelps Ave., Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 484-8678

Provides state-of-the-art dentistry designed specifically for patients with developmental disabilities; open to the community.


Ned L. Savide, DDS

12001 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463
Phone: (708) 448-6700

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety, provided at Tinley Woods Surgery Center (part of Hope Children's Hospital through Christ).


Orland Park Dentistry for Children

Patricia Liston Gannon, DDS, MS
15300 West Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 403-3330

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety, provided in-house and at Christ Tinley Woods Surgery Center.


OSF Healthcare Specialty Dentistry

(309) 839-1677
Offices in Peoria and Sterling, coordinated through Rick Dental Group

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs.


Pediatric Dental Specialty Associates, Ltd.

19815 Governors Highway, Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 799-5437

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety.


Pediatric Dentistry Consultants

1288 Rickert Drive, Suite 200, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 717-KIDS

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety.


Plainfield Pediatric Dentistry Ltd.

24023 W. Lockport St., Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-7811

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety.


Dr. Robert Rada, DDS

6 South 6th Ave, La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-3636

Specialty dental care for kids and adults with ASD.


Small Smiles

David Jones, DDS
1816 Bay Scott Circle, Suite 104, Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 527-8686

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety, provided at Edward Hospital, if necessary.


Smile Solutions Dentistry

200 W. Northwest Highway, Suite 100 Mount Prospect, IL 60056
847-255-5550

Dental care services for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs if necessary.


Smiles for Families

Dr. Patricia Casey
201 N Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 253-8501

Specializes in working with children with special needs. Accepts most insurance plans. 


Southwest Dental Group

Dr. Tentler; Dr. Pierce
16600 107TH CT. Orland Park, IL  60467
(708) 403.3355 

Offers sedation services if needed. Serves all ages. 


St. Bernard Hospital Dental Center 

326 W 64th St, Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 962-3976 – push 3 for special needs

Sees kids and adults with autism for dentistry services, offering sedation services if necessary.


Stephen Heaney, DDS, PC

64 Orland Square Drive, Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 403-3393

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety, provided at Hope Childrens in Oak Lawn.


Steven T. Kuhn, DDS, Ltd.

Dennis R. LaMonte, DDS, MS
10313 W. Lincoln Highway, Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-1600

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs. Sedation dentistry available for patients with special needs to undergo treatment without anxiety, provided in-house and at Christ Tinley Woods Surgery Center.


Tall Grass Dental

John W. Milgram, DDS
24111 W. 103rd St., Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 922-0005

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs.


Tina S. Tan, DMD, Ltd. 

214 S. Emerson St., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 577-7500

Dental care services for children and adolescents with special needs.


UIC Special Needs Dentistry 
UIC College of Dentistry Pediatric Dentistry Clinics

(312) 996-7532
dentpediatrics@uic.edu
801 S. Paulina St. 2nd Floor Chicago IL, 60612

Faculty, residents and student dentists at UIC College of Dentistry receive specialized training necessary to provide oral health care to intellectual and developmentally disabled patients.