Photo of Dr. Peter Hammes
15 years experience

Location

Washington Dental Care
1229 West Washington Boulevard, 100
Chicago, Illinois
Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm  
Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  
Wed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm  
Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  
Fri 8:00 am - 3:00 pm  
Sat 8:00 am - 1:00 pm  

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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.

Why should patients choose you as their provider instead of others in the area?

I have been practicing dentistry for over 9 years and have gained a wide range of clinical experience. I have extensive experience in both general and implant dentistry gained from private practice, my implant fellowship, and the Navy. We have a great staff and modern office where we will take outstanding care of your oral health needs. We have natural light in all our dental operatories, a massage feature in the dental chairs, and free on-site parking.

What are the top 3 treatments that you focus on?

I focus on General Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, and Invisalign treatment.

What are you proud of in your practice?

I am proud of our dedicated staff along with our modern facilities here at Washington Dental Care.

Which cases do you enjoy treating? Why?

I enjoy treating all cases but especially enjoy the ability improve someone's confidence in their smile. I particularly like cases that utilize implants and/or Invisalign to improve a patient's function and esthetics.

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 Bonding, Bridges / Dentures, Cleaning and more. Learn more about Dr. Peter Hammes's services on Opencare or book your appointment today.

Does Dr. Peter Hammes accept insurance?

Dr. Peter Hammes accepts Delta Dental. Enter your insurance details on Opencare to check coverage.

Education & Certifications

Education
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Illinois
Certification
Certification
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
May 20, 2008

Most Helpful Reviews
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  • Reviewed on December 9th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    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!
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  • Reviewed on October 9th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    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!
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  • Reviewed on October 8th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    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!
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  • Reviewed on September 5th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    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.
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  • Reviewed on June 6th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    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.
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  • Reviewed on May 30th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    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!
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  • Reviewed on May 1st, 2019  •  Verified patient
    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!
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  • Reviewed on January 9th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    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.
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  • Reviewed on September 6th, 2018  •  Verified patient
    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!
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  • Reviewed on August 29th, 2018  •  Verified patient
    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.
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  • Amazing!
    Reviewed on July 8th, 2018  •  Verified patient
    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!
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  • Excellent and friendly!
    Reviewed on July 8th, 2018  •  Verified patient
    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!
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  • He explained everything clearly and walked me through each step of the appointment. He was thoughtful in his treatment plan for my cavity and made me feel comfortable with what he saw/was recommended.
    Reviewed on June 11th, 2018  •  Verified patient
    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!
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  • The whole office was very helpful and friendly.
    Reviewed on June 7th, 2018  •  Verified patient
    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.
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  • Warm, welcoming and efficient service
    Reviewed on May 16th, 2018  •  Verified patient
    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.
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  • Great staff great dentist!
    Reviewed on April 27th, 2018  •  Verified patient
    Both my husband and I came in for a check up and cleaning on the same day. Every person we encountered was professional and thorough in finding out all dental history, any issues and addressing them. We chose Dr. Hammes because we are also both veterans we will be back.
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  • They were all so sweet and informative. Definitely going back!
    Reviewed on April 15th, 2018  •  Verified patient
    They were all very sweet and made me feel very comfortable. They talked through everything they were going to do, and were very gentle. I also love that they didn't ask me questions while shoving things in my mouth. Love them! Already scheduled my next visit!
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  • Dr. Hammes and staff were extremely informative and thorough.
    Reviewed on April 12th, 2018  •  Verified patient
    I had a full set of x-rays taken of all my teeth, including my bite and the roots of my teeth. Dr. Hammes walked me through the x-rays and described what he was looking for in them and what constituted healthy teeth. He discussed any questions I had or issues I'd been having so he could determine what was going on. He then performed a physical examination of my teeth and walked me through the results and my treatment plan. Afterwards, he did a thorough cleaning and suggested multiple products that would help with my sensitivity. From the time I entered the office until my check out, I was taken care of right away and made sure all my questions were addressed. This was by far the best experience I've had at the dentist.
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  • Very professional and informative.
    Reviewed on February 14th, 2018  •  Verified patient
    Dr. Hammes was a great dentist who generally cared for me. He was great at explaining everything he was doing and at giving me options for my visit. Then being open after work is a great plus too!
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  • Easy & happy to be accommodated
    Reviewed on February 7th, 2018  •  Verified patient
    I had a filling fall out & Dr Hammes office was able to get me in on short notice. It was great to get the problem fixed. I explained my nerves of dentistry work & Dr Hammes was calm & considerate. The rest of the staff were friendly and I was happy to be taken care of.
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  • Excellent and attentive service
    Reviewed on January 5th, 2018  •  Verified patient
    First time to dentist in two years, Dr Hamme and team were professional, attentive and sensitive to our needs and teeth! Inspired trust and care at each point in the visit. Thrilled to have found such a reliable doctor for our family.
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  • As a 1st time pt to this location, my overall experience was excellent.
    Reviewed on December 6th, 2017  •  Verified patient
    From the time of my initial phone call, I was impressed with the office. The office, service and staff were all very welcoming, friendly, professional and knowledgeable (though they all laughed at how I broke my tooth). They assisted me thru every step of my emergency appointment, directions to the office, excused my late arrival and gave me several options in treatment with excellent attention to insurance coverage and benefit detail. They even assisted me the very next day with changing the date of my follow up appointment. Location was also convenient. Definitely will be my primary dental home.
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  • Clean, up front, and friendly.
    Reviewed on October 11th, 2017  •  Verified patient
    The office is very clean and modern and the front desk was a bright smiling face as soon as I walked in the door. The interior design of the office was modern and very clean feeling. My experience with the dentist was very clear about what I was expected to pay and the staff are very down to earth and friendly. I had an overall great experience.
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  • I really enjoyed the friendliness and the atmosphere.
    Reviewed on September 20th, 2017  •  Verified patient
    From the time I walked in it was so peaceful. I was greeted and seen right away and they were playing classical music which I love. They were very friendly and helpful. I've found my new dentist!
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  • Reviewed on December 31st, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Exceptional dentist.
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  • Reviewed on December 17th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    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.
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  • Reviewed on October 11th, 2019  •  Verified 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!
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  • Reviewed on October 10th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Amazing!
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  • Reviewed on September 18th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Great care! Easy and thorough care in a beautiful office. Thank you!
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  • Reviewed on September 16th, 2019  •  Verified patient
    Hadn’t been to dentist in 5 years. Dr. Hammes and his assistant made me feel comfortable and reassured.
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