Our general Chicago dentists attend to all routine and cosmetic needs including tooth colored fillings, teeth whitening, cosmetic veneers, crowns and bridges, and any non-surgical periodontal therapy. Dr. Joseph Toljanic, the Section Chief at the University of Chicago Hospital, is a board certified Prosthodontist who specializes in implant restorations for missing teeth. Our Endodontist, Periodontist, and Oral Surgeon take care of the periodontal and surgical needs of all our patients.
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Joseph A. Toljanic, DDS
- Board Certified Prosthodontist - The Chief of Dentistry, University of Chicago Hospital.
- D.D.S. from Loyola University School of Dentistry.
- Fellowship status and on the Board of Directors in a number of dental specialty organizations.
- Teaches implant dentistry to other dental professionals and has one of the most active clinical research programs for dental implants in Chicago land.
- Dr. Toljanic's professional mission is to provide the very best "cutting edge" care in implant dentistry currently available to all of his patients.
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Barbara Traina , DDS
- Graduated with a bachelor's degree in Biology University of Arkansas 1982.
- Graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery university of North Carolina Chapel Hill , 1989.
- Residency - advanced General Dentistry - 1990, orthodontic mini residency 2003.
- Former Clinical Associate -department of Dentistry- University of Chicago 2005 to present.
- Former Dentist on craniofacial and cleft palate team - University of Chicago 2005-2007.
- Former Hospital staff Dentist for University of Chicago and Larabida Children's Hospitals.
- Former Clinical Director for the Ronal McDonald and University of Chicago mobile dental unit.
- Private practice form 1989 present (joined University Dental Associates in 2006).
- Member of Chicago Dental Society and Society for Dentistry for the Handicapped.
- Extensive experience with handicapped and medically compromised patients, Cosmetic Dentistry, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics.
- Special interest in doing "smile makeovers" for her clients.
- Pediatric advanced Life support and Basic life support certified
- Married with 2 children, came to Chicago in 1990 with husband Todd (Chicago Native), loved to travel, is a history buff, enjoys gardening, the theater, and the opera.
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Jason Grinter
- Graduated in 2004 from University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, completed one year residency at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. There he focused on wide range of cases including implant dentistry, special needs care for the disabled. Comprehensive cosmetic restorative cases and ER treatment of emergencies.
- After residencal took a position as Dental Director for a non-profit dental office in Rockford, IL.
- Currently working toward obtaining Masters in Public Health at UIC.
- Interest include: yoga, traveling.
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Rajan Sharma, DDS
- Board Certified Endodontist.
- Graduate and Masters in Endodontics from Case Western Reserve University, 1991
- Michael Reese Hospital General Dental Residency Instructor.
- Member of Chicago Dental Society, Illinois Dental Society, American Dental Association, American Association of Endodontics.
- Married with three children residing in Oakbrook. Hobbies include golfing and flying.
- Dr. Sharma, with over 18 years of experience in the dental field, uses his expertise to perform painless and efficient root canals helping patients save teeth every day.
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Deval Shah
- Enjoys doing esthetic cases including all porcelain veneers and crowns.
- General Dentistry, Invisalign, Bridges.
- Enjoys working with kids.
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Kelly McLeod
- Originally from Michigan. Graduated from the University of Michigan School of dentistry.
- Enjoys all aspects of General Dentistry especially cosmetics and working with children.
- Adjunct professor in pediatric clinical dentistry through the University of Illinois in Chicago.
- Enjoys working with her hards and the artistic aspects of creating a beautiful small.
- Enjoys cooking, reading, and running by the lake.
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Fuwad al-Sabek
- Earned DDS from Damascus University, Syria in 1998.
- Endodontic certificate State University of New York at Buffalo in 2001.
- Masters of Science State University of New York at Buffalo in 2003.
- DMD University of Pittsburgh, PA in 2005.
- Enjoys table tennis, soccer, video and computer games, and watching movies.
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Kevin M. Andrus, DDS
- Dr. Kevin Andrus is a Diplomat of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
- Graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 2002.
- Dr. Andrus then received specialty training in oral, facial, and implant surgery during his residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center.
- Received extensive training in the administration of general anesthesia and intravenous sedation.
- Clinical instructor of surgery at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and maintains medical staff privileges at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Children’s Memorial Hospital of Chicago.
- Also, a Fellow in the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and a member of the Illinois Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Association, and the Chicago Dental Society.
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Michael Scherer, DDS, MD
- Board certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing since 2004. He practices the full scope of surgical procedures utilizing a complete range of anesthetic techniques.
- Attended Illinois Wesleyan University graduating in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He then attended the University of Illinois at Chicago where he received both a Bachelor of Science in Dentistry in 1998 and then was Salutatorian of his class when receiving his DDS with honors in 1999.
- Completed his medical school and received his M.D. in 2002 at Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio.
- Dr. Scherer completed his training at University Hospital of Cleveland/Case Western Reserve University in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He was awarded his diplomat status by the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in 2006.
- Practiced in Cleveland, Ohio until 2005 and relocated to his hometown of Batavia, Illinois. He now practices in Wheaton and Glen Ellyn with Dr. Doertios.
- Active member of local, state and national organizations for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He is still and Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine and actively engages in teaching today. Continuing education is emphasized to maintain his skills and knowledge of emerging techniques and materials.
- Dr. Scherer strives to provide his patients with the highest level of professional and personal care. He is currently living in Batavia with his wife and 3 children.
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Steven Koos DDS, MD
- Received specialized training and experience in oral and facial surgery and implant reconstruction. He has been providing complex implant reconstruction for over a decade.
- Graduated from Northwestern University Dental School in 1996 and also obtained a Medical Degree form Case Western Reserve University in 2000.
- Dr. Koos furthered his training through a five year residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at University Hospitals of Cleveland, which included extensive training in the administration of general anesthesia and sedation.
- Member of the American Medical Association, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the Computer Aided Implantology Academy, the American Dental Association, the Illinois Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
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