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Dean Lodding, D.D.S.

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Overview

“Enhancing smiles and the lives of my patients is my passion. I love being able to provide excellent dental care in a nurturing environment surrounded by the greatest team in the world.”

Your smile is the first thing people see. It instantly portrays your personality, self confidence, joy and vitality.

Does your smile say it all or are you embarrassed by your smile?
Nearly half of adults surveyed said they want a beautiful smile.

How long does it take?
Not years, not months, In as little as two visits we can give you the smile you have always wanted. Isn’t it your time right now to have the beautiful smile you deserve?

We us the most advanced techniques in dentistry to give you the smile you deserve without waiting.

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Dr. Lodding has been featured on Y103.9 FM and was also featured on Extreme Makeover. He was also voted Humanitarian of the Year by the AACD. He has published several articles on cosmetic dentistry and has been interviewed locally and nationally by newspapers, magazines and TV stations regarding developments and trends in cosmetic dentistry.


Staff

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Our wonderful staff.


Office

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Our office has been designed with the comforts and core we know our patients deserve and wont. From the moment you walk in the door, you will be treated with the utmost respect. You willbegin to develop a professional relationship with our staff. The technology and amenities we have available will not only impress you, but it was selected with your core in mind.


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In 1981, Dr. Lodding began a private practice in Elgin, IL. The focus of his practice from the very beginning was enhancing lives and smiles. He joined the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry in 1985 and in 1988, he was awarded Accredited Status. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 1990, and served on the board from 1990-2001. He was appointed chairperson on the Accreditation Committee from 1993-1996 and was president of the Academy in 2000- 2001.

Learn more about Dean Lodding, D.D.S.

Articles

  1. The Path Dean Lodding Took to the Set of ABC-TV’s “Extreme Makeover” Began with a Friday Afternoon Whim that Still Intrigues Him
  1. Doc Hollywood
  1. Illinois Dentist Writes the Book on Cosmetic Dentistry, Another Takes it to the Extreme

Qualifications

Dr. Dean Lodding graduated magna cum laude from St. Norbert College in 1976. He was awarded his DDS degree from University of Illinois College of Dentists in 1980. He then completed a year of internship for the Indian Health Service providing dental health care for the Oglala Sioux in Pine Ridge SD.

In 1981, Dr. Lodding began a private practice in Elgin, IL. The focus of his practice from the very beginning was enhancing lives and smiles. He joined the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry in 1985 and in 1988, he was awarded Accredited Status. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 1990, and served on the board from 1990-2001. He was appointed chairperson on the Accreditation Committee from 1993-1996 and was president of the Academy in 2000- 2001.

After his presidency, he served as National Chairperson of the Give Back A Smile Charitable Foundation which provides free cosmetic dental services to survivors of domestic violence. Dr Lodding has lectured nationally and internationally on cosmetic dentistry and practice management. He has published several articles on cosmetic dentistry and has been interviewed locally and nationally by newspapers, magazines and TV stations regarding developments and trends in cosmetic dentistry. Locally, Dr. Lodding has served on the Board for The Community Crisis Center. He is also on avid drummer and golfer.

Procedures

General Dentistry

  • Regular Check-Ups
  • Patient Education
  • Mouthguards and Nightguards
  • Digital X-Rays
  • Professional Cleanings

Cosmetic Dentistry

  • Porcelain Veneers
  • Smile Makeover
  • Teeth Whitening

Restorative Dentistry

  • Crowns
  • TMJ
  • Composite Fillings
  • Bridges
  • Dental Bonding
  • Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy

Sedation Dentistry

  • Oral
  • Nitrous Oxide