We are on the corner of W. College and Church Street. Our practice is located on the north side of the building, directly across from the JHS Basketball Bowl.
Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Illinois College, BS
Eastern Illinois University, MS
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, DMD
Invisalign Orthodontics
American Dental Association
Illinois State Dental Society
I enjoy anything outdoors, including working in my yard and going flying, and spending time with family and my grandchildren.
I strive to provide the most up-to-date, professional, and courteous care available to every patient. I value and respect the confidence my patients give me with their dental care. It is my team's goal to make every patient so happy with their quality of care that they thank us by referring their family and friends.
Hannibal La-Grange University - B.S. in Biology
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine - DMD
American Dental Association
I enjoy traveling, going to movies, working out and spending time with friends and family
I am dedicated to providing thorough and compassionate dental care to my patients in my hometown of Jacksonville. My aim is to help my patients achieve optimal oral health and a beautiful smile. I am committed to creating a welcoming and comfortable environment where every patient feels valued and at ease.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - B.S. in Biology
Southern Illinois University - School of Dental Medicine - DMD
American Dental Association
American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
Illinois State Dental Society
I enjoy running, reading, arts and crafts, spending time with my husband and cat.
As a dentist with a conservative philosophy, my primary goal is to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of your smile. I strive to create a welcoming, comfortable environment where your unique needs and concerns are heard. Your oral health and overall well-being are my top priorities, and I am passionate about helping you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime.
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Regularly $208 - $292
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Nothing is more important than our relationship with you. We provide you with quality dental care in Jacksonville, IL that is efficient, affordable, and led by a team that genuinely cares about your well-being. We welcome you to our comfortable, friendly Jacksonville, IL dentist office with a team that is always on your side. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Request AppointmentCompletely professional and super friendly!!
Dental staff at Midwest Dental in Jacksonville are the most thorough, concerned professionals. Pleasant experience each time. Worth the 72 mile round trip from my home in Springfield
Very nice experience. Was really pleased with the staff. Welcome Dr McDowell!!!
My daughter hadn't really had any decent experiences at dentists in the past. The dentist and other associates were very nice and comforting and let her watch her tablet while they did her cleaning and xrays. They made her feel heard, calm and were very caring and talked with her during the whole experience and explained answers to any questions she had. She was so happy and excited to tell her friends about her visit to the dentist. Thank you for all you do and how amazing you are. Highly recommend going here.
From the receptionist and Hannah as well as Dr. McDowell very courteous and professional. Would recommend to all friends and family members.
Great experience. Dr. Clayton even saw me with a concern I had,after hours! He truly showed me that he cares for his patients
Place makes me feel safe and secure, food and drinks at the door
Staff is always pleasant. They care about their patients and take the time to listen and make you feel welcome.
Prompt, friendly staff.
The team treated me great and had me in and out fast and my issue remedied !
Very friendly and accommodating. Extremely professional. I am very fortunate to have Dr Watkins as my dentist.
This best dental experience around. I was scheduled for a routine cleaning. At the time of cleaning Dr. Watkins noticed a filling that needed replaced. They made time for me that day to get my needs fixed. Always friendly and reputable. Strongly recommend this dentistry.
Always friendly and professional. Best dentist I've ever had!
Staff was very nice and helpful.
Always the best experience
I received prompt and competent care. My teeth were clean carefully and thiroughly
Very friendly and professional. All about fixing any problems and not just about payment. Been 10 years since my last apt and it is still the same great service as it was then, just a different location.
All the employees at Midwest Dental in Jacksonville are great! Courteous and professional, excellent customer service.
I really like going to the dentist now they are very professional and friendly. I really love going to the dentist now
Very friendly, professional
Everyone is so nice ! Dr is very pleasant and brings a great experience To the visit !
Great place !!! Very patient, understanding, and friendly!!
Dr. Mike is always super cool. Great guy and customer service is nothing short of stellar. His staff is the same.
Quick and efficient. Dentist is friendly.
Every visit to Dr. M. Watkins office is always excellent. The staff are very helpful, dental assistants,0ffice staff, dental hygienists and Dr. Watkins very professional with great personalities. Makes going to the Dentist enjoyable
All kindness.. if you want gentle kind care, go here!
Great visit. Very friendly staff!
My dentist retired so I had to find a new one. I've been going there for about 3 years now. I love the way I get treated.
I was treated with the upmost respect from the receptionist to the hygienist, Chelsea, to Dr Watkins. I was so relaxed because they made me feel so comfortable. I have found my new dentist. The price was very reasonable. Thank you and l will be recommending Midwest Dental to anyone looking for great dental care.
Dr.Watkins and his staff are the "BEST"
They are awesome people, polite, friends and know their job! Love going there....was my dentist before I left area and my dentist after I moved.
Very friendly staff.
I drive an hour and half to see Dr Mike he's the best!
All the staff here are absolutely wonderful! We are able to bring all 5 kids at a time and my youngest (4yo) loves coming to the dentist! The staff are patient and don't push.
The office is always so friendly, accommodating and professional. I always feel that exams and cleanings are very thorough and that the entire office is concerned for your overall health!
I really enjoyed the service I got from there they was very nice I would recommend them to anyone very good people thank you.
They are always kind and caring!
Two friends recommended you. So I knew this is where I needed to go. Sent my son now my Daughter wants to come there two pleasant friendly atmosphere.
Dr. Watkins and all of the staff at Midwest Dental are outstanding. Not only have I not been talked into unnecessary expensive services, I have been talked out of a high cost decision I made on my own and was offered a much more cost effective solution. I highly recommend!
Best Dental office in Central Illinois. The doctor knows his stuff and the office staff is knowledgeable and friendly. I recommend this office.
Great music to listen to while your teeth are being worked on. Very friendly people.
I used to dread going to the dentist, but since switching to Midwest Dental, Dr. Mike, the wonderful hygienists, and support staff...there is no more dread! They are all so kind, knowledgeable and friendly!
I went in for a few fillings and got in quickly. Dr. Mike and the dental assistant Neely did an amazing job!
The staff at Midwest Dental is the best!! Always a friendly atmosphere and Dr. Mike is always so happy and fun!! Nice people!!
Super nice staff. Always do a great job of explaining the care they're about to provide or recommend!
Best dentist in the area! My family has been going to this place for over 15 years. Absolutely love the staff and the way we are treated. They care about you and your family.
Dr. Watkins is very gentle, very knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend him! In fact I already did to my family and friends.
Best dental experience I have ever had! I have found a new dental clinic. Doctor and the employees were very friendly, extremely helpful and knowledgeable of products and programs available. Would highly recommend Midwest Dental.
Friendly staff, gets the job done timely and professionally
Everyone was nice, friendly, and professional I was very impressed.
As usual, great people doing a great job. You won't find a better facility for all your needs. Thank you so much.
Ashley, Acasia, Chloe, Chelsea, Joyce, Neely, Wendy, Hanna, Andrea and Dr. Mike created a smile I could only dream of having. At 45 I got braces, and I can't stop smiling.
A wonderful team dedicated to your smile.
The best experience I have ever had. I just the whole staff, I travel 3 hours for my dental care. Wonderful, pleasant, just awesome.
I hv had a lot of dental work in my 50+ years. From braces as a kid. Dr Watkins At Midwest Dental did the best exam ever. The hygienist is also super awesome. I can’t wait to go back.
Thanks for everything, Dr. Mike. Your staff continues to go above and beyond all expectations. 5⭐️
Very appreciative for the quality services provided
This place is very well kept. Staff is great and the technicians are awesome with my kids. I am very surprised on how well my kids do here. Thank you guys very much!
I have always had bad experiences with dentists. This morning I had my second appointment with Midwest Dental in Jacksonville and the experience there was a God send. I had 1 filling replaced and 2 teeth prepped for caps, and it was the most exciting experience I have ever had with a dentist. Dr. Watkins and his staff make you feel so comfortable. They have music playing to make you feel more comfortable. I would highly recommend Midwest Dental for all of you dentistry needs. They do take really good care of there patients.
I've been a patient of Dr. Mike's since I have had teeth. Dr. Mike does excellent work. He is an unbelievably kind man. He has seen my father on nights and weekends when he has had emergencies in the past. Wendy is my hygienist and she does a phenomenal job. She too is incredibly kind. Overall I enjoy the fact that they do not push products or procedures that they do not truly believe in or believe that you need. I trust them. I'll be a patient for as long as Mike practices.
The best dental experience my family has ever received. Professional, courteous and friendly staff. My 7 year old actually likes going to the dentist and I don't dread it. Hanna is friendly and makes you feel comfortable during your xrays and cleanings. I'm glad I finally found a dentist I enjoy visiting. I highly recommend Dr. Mike and staff where you don't just feel like a number.
Very Friendly staff, clean office, short wait time and everything being done was explained. Would recommend for anybody looking for a new dentist.
Wonderful experience! Wendy & Dr. Mike were so wonderful with my child who was nervous for teeth cleaning and ortho consult. This office is an amazing option for both! Lots of fun flavors for kids & wonderful up-to-date cleaning tools & great care! Thank you!!
Dr. Mike is knowledgeable and caring. The whole staff are friendly and make you feel welcome. Pain free dentistry.
The new place is great and the lady who took care of me was awesome!
Every experience has been great! They really go above and beyond.
this is the first time i've been to the dentist in ages, and they all made me feel so at home and comfortable. Every single staff that i had to deal with was just great! so friendly and inviting! they'll explain whatever they're doing and what everything means. i'm very happy i decided to come here. 10/10 i found my dentist!!!
They were very friendly and professional.
Best dentist I have ever been to. Injections for numbing are painless. All the staff are very pleasant. Dr. Watkins is the best.
I 10/10 recommend Midwest Dental in Jacksonville. The staff is always so welcoming and friendly. They are kind and gentle in making your visit to the dentist quick and painless. I WUV DR MIKE AND HIS STAFF! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Great staff and great experience!
They were absolutely amazing and comforting!! I will never go anywhere else for my dental needs!!! ❤️
Very friendly staff. Went out of their way to help.
I called Dr Watkins office on a Monday morning. By noon my tooth was fixed & I was back to work. The entire staff is kind, friendly and professional. I would recommend Dr Watkins and Wendy to anyone.
All I can say is WOW!!! Dr. Watkins is THE BEST DENTIST I HAVE EVER BEEN TO!!! Such a nice and caring man. He understood my fear and talked me through it and made me feel better about my tooth extraction. There was no real pain. This man is the best. He also has a great staff. I can't wait for him to work on my teeth in the future. My wife and children will be seeing as well. Thank you Dr. Watkins!!!
Andrea was very polite and informative. Dr. Mike was even more polite and also informative! The facilities are very clean and organized. The dental chord facing the windows looking out to the street are a very nice touch.
Midwest Dental is the best. I have been a patient there for at least 20 years. Friendly, courteous staff make you feel comfortable from the time you walk in. Dr. Mike explains everything he is doing and treatment is painless. I recommend Midwest Dental to anyone experiencing a dental problem.
I have been going here for several years. Great Dentist and I believe the most painless dentist I have ever been to. The lady that schedules and takes care of billing does a great job of explaining things and working with you. The lady that does the cleanings also does a very good job.
wonderful dentist, very gentle, the one lady that cleans the teeth has been there 20 years and is excellent. We switched from another dentist in our town who seemed to have a lot of turn over in help, and always was in to much of a hurry. Midwest is very good, they take their time. Highly recommend.
Dr. Mike, Wendy, Dianna and the rest of the staff at Midwest Dental are amazing. I was absolutely terrified of the dentist and my teeth were in pretty bad shape for avoiding going for over 20+ years. Dr. Mike and Wendy absolutely turned me around and have my teeth all fixed up and I truly enjoying going for dental appointments now. It is honestly something I look forward to. Can't find a much friendlier staff anywhere!!!!!!!
I work in construction and move a lot. It's always a challenge to find a new doctor, dentist, hair stylist....so on and so on, every time I move to a new town. Midwest Dental in Jacksonville is great! The staff is friendly and professional, Wendy is gentle and thorough, and Dr. Watkins is fantastic. He gives the most thorough examination I've ever had, including a cancer screening. Kudos to this team and I highly recommend them!
After a somewhat traumatic experience from a dentist I saw in California, I have avoided going to a dentist for the past 8 years. Something went wrong with one of my teeth and I finally had no choice but to see a dentist to get it fixed . . . pronto. I chose Dr. Watkins from all of his wonderful reviews. I can say without hesitation that I completely agree with the glowing reviews. He was the most kind and understanding dentist I have ever visited. I no longer feel completely apprehensive and paralyzed in response to going to the dentist. He was thoughtful and explained everything he was doing with such a kind voice and patience. If anyone is avoiding going to the dentist out of fear, I will encourage you to make a visit with him. I'm very grateful to him and his staff for making my visit comfortable. Thank you, Dr. Watkins and all of your staff members!
I was nervous going to a new dentist after 17 years of going to the same one. however, Dr. Watkins and his staff made the transition SO easy! He was very great. All of the google reviews, which I viewed while choosing my local dentist, are true. He is a great guy, his assistant Andrea is great also! I am excited for my next appointment.
Best dentist around! My family has been going to Midwest Dental for several years. My husband who is afraid of needles will not go to any one else! You want the best go to Midwest!
I was very nervous going into the office but I had a wonderful experience, no pain, and would highly recommend the staff to my friends and family.
Dr. Watkins and his staff are great! My kids don't mind going to the dentist now!
Upon entering the front office, the staff told me they did not have me scheduled for an appointment that day but Dianna looked at the schedule and worked it so I could be seen that day. Wendy is always so gentle when working in my mouth and Dr. Mike is very thourough! I have went here for many years and I have always been really please with the service and recommend it to everyone I know.
This was my first visit to Midwest Dental and I would highly recommend them. Wendy is the best.....I get extremely nervous when visiting the dentist and she made the whole experience so pleasant and painless. Dr. Watkins was extremely nice and very professional. I was very impressed and have found my new dentist!!
This is the best dental office I have ever experienced!!!! Wendy is the best!!!! She is the best, most gentle hygienist I have ever been to, and I am so glad I found her!!! Dr. Mike is amazing . . . I needed three fillings and asked that they all be done in one day since I drive over an hour to this office. I didn't feel the shot, and the fillings were done before I knew it. He is an excellent dentist!!! I would urge anyone looking for a new dentist to go to Midwest Dental and see Dr. Mike and Wendy!!!!!
Great People to work with, warm friendly attitude. Acomodating, prompt, careing treatment! Passonate to patient comfort and needs. Pleasant experience. Painless!!
I have been a customer of Dr Watkins for many years and I really like his staff. I have a gagging problem when things are in my mouth cleaning and repairing teeth, and his staff know how to keep me from being a problem when I have work done at his office. I have always felt very good after having work done on my teeth. When I need a problem solved, they get me scheduled fairly soon.
Staff is always professional, friendly and courteous. They take the time explain exactly what will be done and answer any questions or concerns I might have.
Dr. Watkins, Wendy and everyone else at Midwest Dental provide exceptional service. I live in a larger city 45 minutes away and consider the care I receive at Midwest Dental well worth the drive. I have recommended Dr. Mike to my friends for many years now.
All of the staff as well as Dr. Watkins are very courteous, friendly, professional and polite at Midwest Dental. I like how they explain what they are doing before each visit as well as give you a treatment plan.
Wonderful staff! Very comfortable with everything.
Very fast and friendly service. Wendy and Dr. Watkins did a great job informing me of what was going on and made sure there were no questions or issues during my visit!
My family's experience with Dr. Watkins and his staff has always been extremely positive. Dr. Watkins is very kind, personable, kind, sensitive, and will listen to what you are telling him. Wendy, one of the dental hygienists, is superb at what she does. She, too, is extremely kind and sensitive to what you are telling her and will do her best to try to accommodate any special needs. I highly recommend this office to anyone. They have been our family's dentist for close to twenty-five years.
I have been going to Dr. Watkins since he first started dentistry. I am a loyal patient because he and his staff have always been professional, friendly and most of all gentle from having my teeth cleaned to any work I needed done. I appreciate their kindness.
I love this dentist AND his staff. They are the most caring, gentle, and kind group I have ever had work on my teeth! I wish I had had them years ago, I would not be having so many problems as I do now! If you want a GOOD dentist and staff, try them, you will like them!! This is really true, I was NOT paid to say this!! A very satisfied customer!! Bonnie
Came back after a few years away and everyone was just as friendly and professional as I remembered. Couldn't recommend them high enough.
I have always been happy with the service I get from Dr Watkins and all his staff, they always explain their findings and are willing to answer all questions. The secretary is always courteous, and willing to explain billing procedures. In 2 words, Very Pleased.