Convenient Access from Harvard
One highway is all it takes. Anyone who wants a dentist in Harvard, IL commuters and families can reach easily will find Conway Dental about 19 minutes south on US 14, in downtown Woodstock. We are a general practice with two dentists, and we treat everyone from young children to grandparents, including patients who feel uneasy about dental visits.
From Harvard City Hall at 201 W. Diggins Street, follow Diggins Street to Sumner Street and turn onto US 14, which runs as Division Street through town and shares the road with IL 173 for a stretch. Stay on US 14 as it angles southeast toward Woodstock. Bear left onto IL 120, which becomes West Washington Street, and our door is about 2.5 miles along it, roughly 12.3 miles from City Hall in total.
The office address is 226 Washington St, Woodstock, IL 60098, on the block between N Throop St and Wheeler St, just north of the Woodstock Square. Tap Conway Dental's map listing for directions from your door. Our pages for Hartland, along the same US 14 corridor, and Hebron to the east cover those drives.
Harvard Families and a Practice Built for Busy Schedules
Harvard, in the northwest corner of McHenry County, was founded on February 28, 1867, and named after a town in Massachusetts. It had a Chicago and North Western railroad station from 1856, became a village in 1869 and a city in 1891. The railroad still matters here, because Harvard is the end of the line for Metra's Union Pacific Northwest service.
That station on N. Ayer Street is the farthest Metra stop from Chicago, about 63 miles out. For commuters who ride it every workday, there is little room in the week for appointments. Our Thursday hours run from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and the other weekdays open at 8:00 AM, so a cleaning can come before or after a shift.
Punctuality matters when a train or a work shift is waiting. Dr. Conway built the practice on a reputation for valuing patients' time and running on schedule, and that habit continues under Dr. Albomter. Booking the first slot of the morning lets you plan the rest of your day around the visit.
Harvard also has deep farm roots. Dairy farming earned it the title "Milk Capital of the World," and the Milk Days festival, held in early June, began in 1942 to honor local dairy farmers. Whatever your background, our dentists explain what they see in plain language before recommending anything.
What Matters Most for Dental Health in Harvard
Harvard Community Unit School District 50 runs five schools, from preschool through high school, and families can find more on its district website. School breaks are a natural time to book checkups, so children are not pulled from class. Regular cleanings and exams keep cavities small and easy to treat.
Teens and adults often ask about straightening their teeth. Clear aligners appeal to many working adults because they come out for meals and are hard to spot during the day. Our page on whether you qualify for Invisalign covers the basics, and the iTero digital scanner captures your teeth in 3D without messy impression trays.
Longtime residents face a different set of issues. Worn fillings, cracked molars and missing teeth add up over the years, and a gap left alone lets neighboring teeth shift. Dental implants, crowns and careful extractions are all handled here, with CBCT 3D imaging to plan implant placement precisely.
Gum health is easy to overlook when you feel fine. Tartar along the gumline can inflame the gums long before anything hurts, and once it hardens only a professional cleaning removes it. Our team checks how the gums are responding at each visit and adjusts the cleaning schedule to match.
Some patients come to us after a long gap between visits. New patients without insurance can start with a $99 Comprehensive Exam & X-Rays, which covers a full oral health exam, all standard x-rays and treatment recommendations, though not a cleaning. It gives you a clear plan without any pressure to start everything at once.
Services Chosen by Patients Looking for a Dentist in Harvard, IL
Invisalign
Clear, removable aligners straighten teeth gradually without brackets or wires. They suit Metra commuters who would rather not wear metal braces at work.
Cleanings & Periodontal Care
Professional cleanings clear away tartar and help keep gums firm and healthy. When gums are inflamed or pulling back, periodontal care helps protect the bone underneath.
Dental Implants
An implant replaces a missing tooth from the root up and supports a natural-looking crown. Dr. Albomter's advanced implant training includes more than 300 continuing education hours.
Dental Crowns
A crown covers and strengthens a tooth that is cracked, worn down or heavily filled. It lets you bite and chew with confidence again.
Teeth Extractions
Sometimes a tooth is too damaged to save. Our dentists use local anesthesia and a gentle technique, then talk with you about replacing the tooth.
Meet Your Woodstock Dental Team
Practice owner Dr. Mohammed Albomter is a member of the American Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the American College of Healthcare Executives. He joined Conway Dental in 2025 and works alongside founder Dr. Timothy Conway, who is staying on through the transition.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
Every treatment plan comes with a detailed cost breakdown, so you know the expected costs before you start. Our office works with a wide range of insurance plans and handles the claims. For larger care, flexible financing is available, and patients without coverage can consider our Membership Club.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Conway Dental from Harvard, and how do I get there?
Our office is roughly 12.3 miles from Harvard City Hall, about a 19-minute drive. Take US 14 southeast out of town and follow it to IL 120, which becomes West Washington Street in Woodstock. For anyone wanting a dentist in Harvard, IL residents can reach without tolls, the trip is almost all on US 14.
Can I take the Metra from Harvard to your office?
Yes. Woodstock is the next station after Harvard on Metra's Union Pacific Northwest Line, and our office is a short distance from the Woodstock station. Pace Route 808 also connects Harvard with Woodstock. Check the current schedules before booking so your appointment time lines up with a train or bus.
Can adults get Invisalign, or is it mainly for teens?
Yes, adults can get Invisalign, and it is not limited to teenagers. The aligners are clear and removable, so they fit around meetings and meals. Dr. Albomter is a certified Invisalign provider, and new patients can schedule a complimentary consultation to learn whether their teeth are a good match.
What should I do if I break a tooth and I am not a patient yet?
Call the office and explain what happened so the team can find the next available opening. New patients without insurance can book the $99 Comprehensive Exam & X-Rays, which shows how deep the break goes. A cleaning is not included. From there, our dentists recommend a repair such as a filling, a crown or an extraction.
Do you place dental implants at your office?
Yes, dental implants are planned and placed right here in Woodstock. CBCT 3D imaging shows the bone and nearby structures so the implant can be positioned accurately. Dr. Albomter completed advanced implant training at the Chicago Implant Institute, and new patients can start with a complimentary dental implant consultation to review their options.
Schedule Your Visit from Harvard
If you want a dentist in Harvard, IL patients can reach in under 20 minutes, call Conway Dental at 815-605-4511 to book. Explore our areas we serve for nearby communities, or visit the Dentist Woodstock, IL homepage to meet the practice.