Long-time patients publicly mention returning for 20 to 30 years, which is rare trust capital for a neighborhood dental office.
Watson & Watson Dental
A calm South Side dental office for families, returning patients, and anyone who wants to feel heard before treatment begins.
1962
Watson family practice begins serving Chicago
4.9
average public rating across 18 ratings
One office
real continuity with a personal care team
Family care
Cosmetic dentistry
Preventive visits
Location
8325 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 10am to 6pm
Contact
office@watsonandwatsondental.com
Care Philosophy
Familiar care, serious clinical experience, and a calmer visit.
Watson & Watson Dental has served generations of Chicago families, from first visits for young children to ongoing care for older adults.
The practice combines family dentistry, cosmetic services, and preventive treatment with a straightforward approach: explain the work, reduce anxiety, and help patients keep their teeth healthy for the long run.
Reviews repeatedly point to practical communication around dental work, insurance questions, and what happens next.
Recent patient feedback highlights efficient scheduling and a team that values the patient’s time.
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years serving the community
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Watson family practice begins serving Chicago
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Reviews
What our customers say about us
Public rating
4.9
4.9 average across 18 public ratings.
Yelp reviews
5.0
5.0 on Yelp across 4 reviews.
★★★★★
Her level of professionalism, attention to detail, skill, artistry, personality...
Ashley describes more than 20 years of off-and-on care with a doctor she considers one of Chicago’s best.
Ashley M. · Chicago · Feb 11, 2026★★★★★
Her needle work is OUTSTANDING!
A root-canal patient says Dr. Watson-Lowry restored their confidence after years of trouble with one tooth.
GallowayChicago G. · May 25, 2023★★★★★
She is about saving teeth...
This patient appreciated clear guidance, oral hygiene education, and an office team that helped them feel at home.
Threada Y. · Chicago · Dec 13, 2019★★★★★
Professional, helpful and caring.
Donita came through a family referral and remembered the team’s personal care years later.
Donita W. · Hazel Crest · Mar 13, 2018Services
Clear paths for the care patients actually need.
Family Dentistry
Checkups, cleanings, school exams, comprehensive exams, and ongoing care for children and adults.
- Cleanings
- School exams
- Checkups
Cosmetic Care
Whitening, bonding, veneers, tooth-colored fillings, and smile-focused treatment planning.
- Whitening
- Veneers
- Bonding
Restorative Dentistry
Crowns, bridges, partials, implant restoration, root canal therapy, and periodontal treatment.
- Crowns
- Bridges
- Root canals
Anxiety-Aware Visits
A practical, patient-first experience for people who feel nervous, overdue, or unsure where to start.
- Clear plans
- Gentle pace
- Questions welcome
Complete Care Menu
Practice services include preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dental care.
- Cosmetic dental care, including crowns, veneers, bonding, and bleaching
- Comprehensive examinations
- Crowns
- Implant restoration
- White / tooth-colored fillings
- Fixed bridges
- Partials, including traditional, flexible, and precision partials
- Deep cleaning / periodontal treatment
- Tooth whitening / bleaching
- Laminates / veneers
- Root canal therapy
- Cleanings
- Checkups
- School exams
Questions
Quick answers for new and returning patients.
Where is Watson & Watson Dental Associates located?
Watson & Watson Dental Associates is located at 8325 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago, IL 60617, serving patients on Chicago’s South Side.
What dental services does Watson & Watson Dental provide?
The practice provides preventive, family, cosmetic, restorative, and periodontal dental care, including cleanings, checkups, school exams, crowns, bridges, root canal therapy, whitening, veneers, bonding, implant restoration, partials, and deep cleaning.
Who is the dentist at Watson & Watson Dental?
Watson & Watson Dental is led by Dr. Cheryl D. Watson-Lowry, a second-generation dentist who continues the South Side practice founded by her father, Dr. Charles E. Watson.
Does Watson & Watson Dental offer Saturday appointments?
Select Saturday appointments are available once a month during limited hours. Patients should call the office for the next available Saturday date.
Does Watson & Watson Dental accept new patients?
Yes. New and returning patients can call the office or request an appointment online.
What should I do if I have tooth pain or an urgent dental concern?
Call the office directly at (773) 768-3100 so the team can understand what is happening and help determine the next step.
Personal care team
Real continuity. Years of experience.
Doctor
Meet Dr. Cheryl D. Watson-Lowry
Dr. Watson-Lowry is a second-generation dentist who joined her father, Dr. Charles E. Watson, in private practice after graduating from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry.
Her leadership includes serving as the 154th President of the Chicago Dental Society, work with the Illinois State Dental Society, and national advocacy for access to dental care.
1962
The Watson family practice begins serving Chicago families.
1987
Dr. Watson-Lowry joins the practice after dental school.
154th
Served as President of the Chicago Dental Society.
Featured in the Community
A Chicago legacy of care, captured on film.
The Chicago Reader and Southeast Chicago Chamber share the Watson & Watson story, from the family practice founded in 1962 to Dr. Watson-Lowry’s leadership and commitment to making patients feel at home.
Watch on InstagramNew Patients
Getting started is simple.
1
Call the office
Talk through timing, insurance questions, and the reason for the visit.
2
Bring the essentials
Have insurance information, medication notes, and recent dental concerns ready.
3
Start with clarity
Leave with a clear treatment plan and practical next steps.
Visit
South Side dental care with a direct appointment path.
8325 S. Stony Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60617
Phone
(773) 768-3100
Email
office@watsonandwatsondental.com
Core hours
M, Tu, W, F / 10am to 6pm