🦷 Black-Owned Dentists in Chicago, Illinois: 8 to Support 🦷

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Published by SupportBlackOwned.com — Championing and promoting Black-owned excellence across the nation.

Finding a dentist you trust can feel hard. You want someone gentle. You want someone who listens. And you want an office where you and your family feel at home.

Chicago has some of the best Black-owned dental practices in the country. These dentists treat kids, teens, and adults. They handle everything from cleanings and fillings to braces, implants, and smile makeovers. When you choose them, you also keep dollars working inside our own communities.

This guide covers 8 Black-owned dental offices across Chicago — from Bronzeville and Chatham to the West Loop, the Mag Mile, and Lakeview. Each one is listed on SupportBlackOwned.com so you can learn more and book with confidence.

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🦷 Best Black-Owned Dentists in Chicago (Quick List)

•        Chalice Coleman DDS – South Side (Wentworth Ave), Chicago

•        Love Dental, Inc. – Far South Side (S. Halsted St), Chicago

•        Magnificent Mile Family Dental – Streeterville / Mag Mile, Chicago

•        Bronzeville Orthodontics – Bronzeville, Chicago

•        Barnes Walton Dental Associates – Dr. Kyra D. Barnes, DDS – Chatham, Chicago

•        West Loop Smile Studio – West Loop, Chicago

•        Smile Squad Pediatric Dentistry – South Loop, Chicago

•        Lakeview Dental – Lakeview, Chicago

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😁 Chalice Coleman DDS (South Side)

📍 5401 S. Wentworth Ave, Harold Washington Professional Bldg, Ste. 200, Chicago, IL 60609

📞 773-548-8200

🌐 https://www.chalicecolemandds.com/

🔗 https://www.supportblackowned.com/chalice-coleman-dds

 

Dr. Chalice Coleman runs a family dental office with one big promise: your visit should not hurt. The office proudly says it "caters to cowards," so nervous patients are welcome here. Services include cleanings and exams, tooth-colored fillings, porcelain crowns and veneers, root canals, dentures, whitening, and mini implants. Dental emergencies are seen too, so you have a place to call when a tooth suddenly hurts.

❤️ Love Dental, Inc. (Far South Side)

📍 11139 S. Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

📞 (773) 568-1600

🌐 https://www.thelovedental.com/

🔗 https://www.supportblackowned.com/love-dental-inc

 

Love Dental is led by Dr. Brenda J. Taylor, DMD, with Dr. Shandra Bundy-Smith, DDS. This is a true one-stop shop — implants, cosmetic work, root canals, gum care, oral surgery, Invisalign, TMJ treatment, and sleep apnea care all happen under one roof. For anxious patients, the office offers several sedation options, including nitrous oxide and IV sedation. Saturday morning hours make it easier for working families to fit in a visit.

🏙️ Magnificent Mile Family Dental (Streeterville)

📍 East Erie St, just off the Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL

📞 312-280-0034

🌐 https://www.magmiledds.com/

🔗 https://www.supportblackowned.com/magnificent-mile-family-dental

 

Dr. Olaitan Okediji-Registe was born in Chicago, grew up in Nigeria and the UK, and earned her dental degree at Creighton University. Today she cares for patients of all ages, from a child's first checkup to implants and veneers. Her office also treats jaw pain (TMJ) and offers DOME Zero skeletal expansion — a special treatment you won't find at most Chicago dentists. Parking validation makes a downtown visit a lot less stressful.

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😬 Bronzeville Orthodontics (Bronzeville)

📍 South State St, Bronzeville, Chicago, IL

📞 312-429-5533

🌐 https://bronzevilleortho.com/

🔗 https://www.supportblackowned.com/bronzeville-orthodontics

 

Dr. Yvette Battle opened her practice in historic Bronzeville to bring top orthodontic care to the South Side. She is a Howard University dental grad who also served as a captain and dentist in the U.S. Air Force. Kids and adults can choose metal braces, clear braces, clear aligners, or InBrace — braces hidden behind the teeth. The office has a relaxed, laid-back feel, and payment plans through Cherry and CareCredit help make braces affordable.

✨ Barnes Walton Dental Associates – Dr. Kyra D. Barnes, DDS (Chatham)

📍 South Martin Luther King Dr, Chatham, Chicago, IL

📞 773-873-7000

🌐 https://www.barneswaltondental.com/

🔗 https://www.supportblackowned.com/dr-kyra-d-barnes-dds

 

Dr. Kyra D. Barnes leads a South Side practice built to feel more like a spa than a clinic. The team handles most care in-house — fillings, bonding, root canals, extractions, gum care, and Invisalign — so you don't get bounced to other offices. Sedation dentistry is available for patients who feel anxious. The doctors take time to explain what is going on in your mouth and why each treatment matters.

🌆 West Loop Smile Studio (West Loop)

📍 West Monroe St, West Loop, Chicago, IL (second office in Hyde Park)

📞 312-248-7416

🌐 https://smilestudiochicago.com/

🔗 https://www.supportblackowned.com/west-loop-smile-studio

 

Dr. Ozzie Smith III and Dr. Bianca Clark care for the whole family, from kids to grandparents. The office uses CEREC technology, so many crowns are made and placed in just one visit. They also offer implants, Invisalign, laser dentistry, full-mouth rebuilds, and emergency care with after-hours lines. With a second location in Hyde Park, it's easy to get care on either side of the city.

🧒 Smile Squad Pediatric Dentistry (South Loop)

📍 South Michigan Ave, South Loop, Chicago, IL

📞 312-698-0078

🌐 https://www.smilesquadchicago.com/

🔗 https://www.supportblackowned.com/smile-squad-pediatric-dentistry

 

Smile Squad is a cozy dental office made just for babies, kids, and teens. Founder Dr. Nicole Oparaeke is a board-certified pediatric dentist trained at Columbia, Harvard, and Rady Children's Hospital. She offers cleanings, sealants, cavity repair, lip- and tongue-tie care, sedation, and special needs dentistry. Families from the South Loop, Pilsen, Chinatown, Bridgeport, and downtown all come here.

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🌿 Lakeview Dental (Lakeview)

📍 West Belmont Ave, Lakeview, Chicago, IL

📞 773-649-5200

🌐 https://www.lakeviewchicagodental.com/

🔗 https://www.supportblackowned.com/lakeview-dental

 

Dr. Alaba Adelakun runs a calm, spa-like office on the North Side that serves Lakeview, Roscoe Village, and Boystown. It is a great fit for busy families and for anyone who gets nervous at the dentist, thanks to oral sedation options. Services include cleanings, whitening, smile makeovers, implants, root canals, Invisalign, braces, and emergency care. Dr. Adelakun plans treatment around each family's goals and budget — not extra work you don't need.

🧠 Why Support Black-Owned Dentists in Chicago?

•        Black dentists make up only a small share of U.S. dentists, so every patient helps keep these practices strong.

•        Many patients feel more heard and more at ease with a dentist who understands their community.

•        Several of these offices sit right in South Side neighborhoods, bringing quality care closer to home.

•        Seeing Black dentists inspires young people to dream about careers in health and science.

•        Every visit keeps money circulating in Black-owned businesses and local jobs.

A healthy smile is good for your body and your confidence. Choosing a Black-owned dentist makes it good for your community, too.

📈 How Dentists Stand Out in Chicago

Chicago has thousands of dental offices, from big chains to small family practices. Patients have lots of choices. The dentists who rise to the top make care easy, comfortable, and clear.

•        Offer sedation and gentle care for nervous patients

•        Keep most services in-house so patients aren't sent elsewhere

•        Provide flexible payment plans and accept many insurance plans

•        Explain each treatment in plain words before starting

Many qualified dentists go unnoticed simply because potential clients can't find them online.

🌐 How to Get More Exposure as a Dentist

Great care is only half the battle. Patients have to find you first. Most people now search online before they ever pick up the phone.

•        Keep your Google Business Profile up to date with photos and hours

•        Ask happy patients to leave reviews

•        List your practice in trusted directories like SupportBlackOwned.com

•        Share smile transformations and tips on social media

SupportBlackOwned.com puts your practice in front of people who are actively looking to support Black-owned dentists.

📣 Get Your Dental Practice Featured

If you own a dental practice in Chicago, being listed where patients are already searching can significantly increase visibility.

SupportBlackOwned.com connects dentists with people actively looking for trusted dental care.

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📍 Areas We Cover in Chicago

•        Bronzeville

•        Chatham

•        Washington Park / South Side

•        Roseland / Far South Side

•        Hyde Park

•        South Loop

•        West Loop

•        Streeterville / Magnificent Mile

•        Lakeview, Roscoe Village & Boystown

•        Pilsen, Chinatown & Bridgeport

❓ FAQs About Black-Owned Dentists in Chicago

How do I find a Black-owned dentist near me?

Start with the SupportBlackOwned.com dentist directory. You can search by city or state to find Black-owned dental offices near you, then visit each profile for phone numbers, websites, and details.

What types of dental services do these practices offer?

The dentists in this guide offer cleanings and exams, fillings, root canals, crowns, implants, veneers, teeth whitening, braces and Invisalign, children's dentistry, sedation, and emergency care.

Why choose a Black-owned dentist?

You get skilled, caring treatment while also investing in your community. Black-owned practices create local jobs, build wealth, and show the next generation what is possible — all while keeping your smile healthy.

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