About

Dr. Hammes is a native to the Chicago area, having grown up in Mt. Prospect, Illinois. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago’s College of Dentistry in 2008. Dr. Hammes began his dental career with the U.S. Navy, serving as the dental officer aboard two different amphibious assault ships. From there, he was then division officer of Oral Diagnosis at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes. In this role, he was in charge of providing general dental care to staff personnel as well as dental sick call for the 39,000 recruits who go through basic training there each year. From 2013-2014, Dr. Hammes completed a one-year Fellowship in Implant Dentistry at the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in Alton, Illinois. He is dedicated to excellent patient care in a comfortable environment, oral health. He stays up to date in the advances in dentistry through continuing education. Dr. Hammes enjoys travel, the outdoors, volunteering, and spending time with family and friends.

Education & Certifications
education Doctor of Dental Surgery University of Illinois
certification Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation May 20, 2008
Verified Patient Reviews
Based on 51 reviews across 2 sources
4.9 /5

Exceptional dentist.

Very professional and friendly. Went out of his way to provide additional service for having to wait an extra 5-10 minutes. He was extremely apologetic.

I used Dr. Hammes while living in Chicago for a grad school program. I didn't end up needing any services beyond some routine cleanings but I have nothing but good things to say about my experience. Dr. Hammes and his staff were kind, attentive, and on time. If I still lived in Chicago, I'd definitely still be a patient!

Dr. Peter was very helpful and knowledgeable. He made sure I left with no questions and handled my teeth with great care. Will definitely be coming back!

Amazing!

Dr. Hammes was incredibly friendly and explained everything we did very simply. His technician, Finella (spelling?) did a great job with the cleaning even though I had not had a professional cleaning in over two years. Definitely making this my regular place!

Dr. Hammes is very personable and knowledgeable, and his staff was very kind. My first exam was extremely thorough (give yourself 1.5-2 hours!), with xrays, a Dental Cone-beam Computed Tomography scan, pictures of my teeth to monitor erosion over time (since I clench my jaw at night), + your typical scraping, polishing and fluoride. Delta Dental has great coverage there, with the only cost being the fluoride at $40. I have my follow up in 6 months and would recommend to anyone in West Loop area!

Great care! Easy and thorough care in a beautiful office. Thank you!

Hadn’t been to dentist in 5 years. Dr. Hammes and his assistant made me feel comfortable and reassured.

Dr. Hammes was absolutely amazing! No one goes into a dentist appointment expecting much, but I was blown away. Dr. Hammes took the time to explain all of my x-rays and images to me in depth; it was fascinating, and I learned so much! His office is beautiful, and I loved getting to watch Netflix (Blue Planet) while I had my cleaning. Dr. Hammes is down-to-earth and genuine. You can tell he really cares about his patients, and enjoys what he does! His assistant Liz was wonderful as well, overall phenomenal experience.

Never had a dentist so detail oriented and take the time to explain to me the xray and all of the exams.

Dr Hammes and his staff are great! They are very friendly, informative, and great at what they do. They were also able to provide a treatment plan and made sure that all of the information they provided was easy to understand.

This was the best experience I have ever had with a dentist! He made sure that we reviewed everything and what they mean! It was a very positive experience and I will 100% be going back as my primary dentist!

Very detailed and explained everything to you. He makes sure you understand everything, very professional and staff are very nice. Will highly recommend them

My first time and it was a Very friendly office! Really appreciated the time Dr.Hammes spent with me to explain everything in detail and answer all my questions. Can’t wait to go back!

Very nice office in a great location with a parking lot. Dr. Hamm is kind, thorough, and an overall great dentist. I would def recommend him.

I absolutely adore Dr Hammes - hands down the best dentist I've ever seen, and the last one I ever want to see. He's so kind and respectful, always makes sure you understand what's happening and what your options are before doing anything, and his staff are just as good.

Very concern and informative staff

Absolutely the best dental experience I've ever had. Appointment was on time. Dr Hammes took his time answered all my questions was gentle and did a fantastic job. Best dentist I've ever been too!

Dr. Hammes was great- very professional. The office is nice and new, fully digital. Cleaning was thorough and my appointment started on time.

Dr. Hammes and his staff were really accomodating and courteous to my needs and questions! It felt great knowing that Dr. Hammes was willing to schedule a second follow-up with me so that I could get full details about a future purchase so I didn't feel rushed. Very clean office.

Great doctor. He is very nice and the office is comfortable. The staff are great with figuring out insurance for you if you need help.

Very thorough and detailed. Honest. Has the latest technology

Can't recommend Dr. Hammes enough. I was a little nervous as I can't remember the last time I went to the dentist. Everyone was lovely and Dr. Hammes was an absolute pleasure, easy peasy!

I hadn’t been to the dentist in a while and was reluctant to go at all fearing a lecture. Not here! No judgement or lectures just friendly and efficient treatment and service! Truly a first!

staff was friendly, attentive and experienced.

I had a great experience! Dr. Hammes is really friendly, doesn’t floss shame, and he goes above and beyond. His staff is really great, as well!

I really liked the office, very gorgeous. The staff was super friendly! My only reason for not giving 5 stars, was that the office was a bit hard to find, which was frustrating at first (BUT they are working on getting better signage - I think the space is quite new). I did have a little wait as well and the initial hygienist I spoke with before the Dr. kind of confused me with too many details up front. But all in all I think everyone was really nice and once I saw the Dr. everything was easy to understand and he talked me through things step by step. I'll be switching to have Dr. Hammes and his team be be my full time dental team!

I appreciated the level of attention and care that Dr. Hammes and his assistant gave me. My questions were answered in a simple and understandable way, without any condescension. I highly recommend Dr. Hammes.

I had not been to the dentist in over 7 years and was extremely nervous. Dr Hammes and his entire staff made me feel comfortable and at ease. Dr Hammes was thorough and explained everything to me. He and his assistant made sure that I was as comfortable as possible throughout my cleaning. I would recommend Dr Hammes to anyone looking for a Dentist in Chicago.

Frequently asked questions
Where is Dr. Peter Hammes's office located?

Dr. Peter Hammes's office is in Chicago, IL.

What services does Dr. Peter Hammes offer?

Dr. Peter Hammes offers Bridges and Dentures, Fillings, Root Canals and more. Learn more about Dr. Peter Hammes's services on Opencare or book your appointment today.

Does Dr. Peter Hammes accept insurance?

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