Webster Dental Care North Suburban

Whether a routine filling or a complex reconstruction, I have dedicated my career to provide the very finest cosmetic and oral health care possible. I believe that I can only accomplish this goal with an open, honest and trusting relationship with my patients. Dental health can have a dramatic affect on our general health and well being. I have spent years attending continuing education programs honing my skills and knowledge in order to better serve my patients. These complex skills have not...Read More only allowed me to provide cosmetic or restorative services but also have given me the opportunity to solve medical/dental issues like sleep disordered breathing (sleep apnea) and bruxism. EDUCATION Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Illinois Bachelor of Science in Dentistry, University of Illinois PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society, American Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, American Academy of Sleep Medicine Read Less

My highest priority is to satisfy my patients' dental needs so they leave our office happy and feeling better about their dental health. A lot of education, a stint with the Air Force Dental Corps and many years of on-the-job experience have made me the dentist I am today. But it's the relationships I have with my patients that best define my approach to dentistry. My patients are the reason why I love being a dentist. People come to see me for a general check-up, when they are in pain, or...Read More when they want to improve their smile and overall appearance. They keep coming back because they can easily sense I genuinely care about their well-being. My integrity means everything to me, and I make sure each and every patient is treated fairly, and with respect. My practice expertise in restorative dentistry extends from basic restorations, dentures, crowns and bridges to state-of-the-art dental implants. I often work in tandem with Webster Dental specialists. It's a convenience to my patients, and an arrangement which allows me to give each patient my close personal attention throughout their treatment. I am a serious light-tackle salt water angler and have received numerous awards in addition to being a current world record holder. Sports has been a lifelong passion and for better or worse, I am an avid Cubs and Bears fan. When my daughter enrolled in Indiana University in the mid-'90s, the Hoosiers moved to the top of my list of favorite college teams. EDUCATION Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Illinois Bachelor of Science in Dentistry, University of Illinois PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society, American Academy of General Dentistry Read Less

I have been blessed with great relationships with patients, many over generations. And with it is the good fortune of working with partners and specialists, many university faculty, which has allowed my patients to have the expertise of their special educations. As a team, we providers feel the highest quality of care for a patient results when we can collaborate with some of the best minds in dentistry. I have always loved teaching dentistry. Not only is it fun for me, but it requires that I...Read More learn all I can about the subjects. Once said "the best way to become an expert at something is to teach it". I have been fortunate to teach 3 subjects over the years. The latest in technology for dentistry, conservative cosmetic dentistry and more recently, dental solutions for sleep disorders. The teaching passion has also allowed me to feed my travel passion, having taught dentists from coast to coast as well as internationally in interesting places such as Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Australia, and many European nations among others. I love improving someone's appearance with veneers which do not require injections and grinding down the teeth, which is why I teach dentists throughout the country and world how to place Lumineers. The tears of joy we have shared when a patient has a new smile are many. Educated at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry, I look forward to enjoying even longer relationships with my patient friends as well as with the new ones I will meet. EDUCATION University of Illinois College of Dentistry Read Less

Welcome to our practice! As a general dentist, I bring a great deal of knowledge, caring and enthusiasm to Webster Dental. I believe in a compassionate approach to dentistry, taking the time with each patient to formulate a treatment that best suits the individual's needs. I am continuously striving for perfection while providing service that is unique to you. I earned both my Bachelor and Doctoral degrees from Northwestern University. I was one of two in my class to receive the highest honor...Read More of early graduation, achieving this accolade while completing studies in the honors track of practice management. I was also Chapter President of Alpha Omega, a national academic dental fraternity. I then received additional training from King's College in London and the University of Colorado in Denver, followed by a General Practice Residency at the Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan. There I trained in the management of emergency orofacial trauma and advanced dental care for the medically compromised patient. In addition to being a dentist, I am also an accomplished musician. Having earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music, I now enjoy singing and playing piano non-professionally. Originally from the Chicago area, I reside with my husband and children in Northbrook. EDUCATION D.D.S., Northwestern University B.S., Northwestern University Read Less

Dentistry has been in my family for many years. I have practiced with my father as well as my brother. Creating a strong relationship with my patients is very important to me. Because of all the new materials and procedures today, the process of dental care is more comfortable. While I have practiced all aspects of general dentistry, I have concentrated on preventative, restorative and cosmetic techniques. I strive to address all questions and concerns of my patients so that they can feel rea...Read Moressured and satisfied. I especially enjoy restoring implants, which many times may eliminate removable bridges. At Webster Dental Care, all your dental problems are covered. Whether you are in need of general dentistry or require a specialist, we are all under one roof. EDUCATION Doctorate in Dental Medicine, Loyola University School Of Dentistry Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Dental Society, Illinois Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society, Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity Read Less

The best part about being a dentist for me is making a difference in a patient's life. Relieving a patient's pain or improving a patient's smile with cosmetic dentistry makes me proud to be a dentist and keeps me excited about my profession. I consider myself a life long student and always obtain significantly more continuing education credits than the minimal amount required each year. The science of Dentistry has been progressing at such a rapid pace that continuing education is critical to...Read More stay current with the trends occurring in dentistry. Working at Webster Dental is also a great continuing education as we all share what we have learned with our colleagues in the office. When I am not taking care of patients, I enjoy working on my 80 year old home with plenty of DIY projects, indoors and outdoors. I also enjoy gardening, film and theater, cuisine, music and electronics and travel. EDUCATION Fellowship in Oral Oncology-Northwestern Memorial Hospital General Practice Residency- Northwestern Memorial Hospital D.D.S., University of Missouri-Kansas City B.S. in Biology, University of Kansas PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Chicago Dental Society, Illinois Dental Society, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry Read Less

I practice in a Periodontal and Implant specialty practice devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles! As a cosmetic conscientious Periodontist, I am a true believer that preventative care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. I will always strive to restore a patient back to their natural state of health and attempt to exceed the expectation of the patien...Read Moret. As a clinical professor at the University of Illinois School of Dentistry, I instruct residents and other Periodontists on the latest surgical techniques. I have been fortunate to lecture both nationally and internationally on a broad range of topics including periodontal plastic surgery and how to enhance aesthetic outcomes in Cosmetic Restorative dentistry. I attend dental lectures and meetings to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps me to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession. I have been married for 20 years with two beautiful daughters. We enjoy traveling and playing golf as a family. EDUCATION Loyola University School of Dentistry, 1987 Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 1989 Read Less

The mission of my practice is to provide comprehensive oral health care with major focus on prevention of oral diseases in children from age one through late adolescence. Over the past twenty-five year, I have enjoyed my service to all children of all ages in a caring, friendly and age-appropriate environment where I maintain a very high quality of care for all our families. Our testimony to success is the continuous support and referral of new patients from current and "graduated" patients. ...Read More We are continuously improving ourselves and adapting to all new changes in the art and science of pediatric dentistry using the latest technologies and dental materials. My involvement in teaching and research in pediatric dentistry, as a professor of pediatric dentistry at University of Illinois at Chicago, has enabled me to stay current in all aspects of changes in dentistry. EDUCATION Master of Science in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1981 Specialty Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1979-1981 Doctorate in Dental Medicine College of Dentistry, University of Tehran, Iran, 1971-1977 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Illinois Society of Pediatric Dentists, International Association of Dental Research - American Association of Dental Research, American Dental Education Association, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, FDI (Federation Dentaire Internationale), OKU - University of Illinois at Chicago Chapter, CDS, ISDS, ADA, American College of Dentists Read Less

I graduated from University of Illinois College of Dentistry. Prior to studying in Dental School, I attended the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy. While I was in dental school, I worked as a clinical pharmacist at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago. I received an advanced degree in Endodontics and a post-doctoral degree in Histology from the University of Illinois. I was a course director at the University of Illinois and Northwestern University, where I designed and taught a Clin...Read Moreical Therapeutics course. I have presented more than 100 lectures at dental and dental specialty meetings. I have lectured extensively on pharmacology and therapeutics and I am considered to be an expert in dental therapeutics. Since I began practicing dentistry, I have served as President of the North Suburban Branch of the Chicago Dental Society. I have been General Chairman of the Illinois State Dental Society Annual Session, and I have served as Chairman of the Course Division of the Chicago Dental Society Annual Session . I was on staff at Evanston Hospital as the endodontic advisor for the general practice residency. I have kept up to date on all of the advances in endodontics and I have used the surgical microscope since 1991. I take great pride insuring that my patients receive the most comprehensive and advanced endodontic care that is currently available. In my free time I enjoy playing golf and I am a BIG Chicago sports fan. EDUCATION University of Illinois, College of Dentistry University of Illinois, College of Pharmacy PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS North Suburban Branch of the Chicago Dental Society, The Illinois State Dental Society Read Less

Dr. Peterson specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and treats a wide variety of patients of all ages. He has been placing dental implants since 1987, has extensive experience in implantology, and has successfully treated many dental implant patients throughout Chicagoland. Dr. Peterson graduated with a degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Northwestern University Dental School. He furthered his training and education through a program focused in Anesthesiology, and Oral and Maxil...Read Morelofacial Surgery at Cook County Hospital College of Surgery. In 1984, he opened his own practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in addition to a multi-specialty medical group in Dixon, IL. He is happy to have transitioned that practice to Webster Dental Care of Skokie, IL. He looks forward to bringing his focused attention and the All-on-X treatment to his patients at Webster Dental Care. On a personal note, Dr. Peterson enjoys spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. His hobbies include traveling, skiing, tennis and the outdoors. In addition to dentistry, he practices law and teaches at a university. EDUCATION Northwestern University Dental School Cook County Hospital College of Surgery Read Less