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Russell J. Cecala, DDS, MS
7447 West Talcott, Avenue, Suite 227
Chicago, IL 60631
Practice Name
PERIOCARE
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Specialties
- Periodontist
About Our Office
The doctors of PERIOCARE are compassionate professionals providing specialty care for the treatment of gum disease and the placement of dental implants. Our philosophy is to treat the whole patient a ...
Education
- University of Iowa College of Dentistry- M.S. Degree, Thesis Completion, Certificate in Peridontology (1994-1997)
- University of Iowa College of Dentistry: Master Thesis-Guided Complex Bone Regeneration after the extraction of impacted mandibular 3rd molar teeth. (Clinical Study) (1994-1997)
- General Practice Residency/Advanced Education in General Dentistry, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. U.S. Army Dental Corps- Training in the following: Advanced Trauma Life Support, Certificate 1991, Combat Casualty Care Course, U.S. Army Medical Department, 1991 (1990-1991)
- U.S. Army, Dental Corps, St. Fill Oklahoma: Guided Tissue Regeneration (1990)
- University of Illinois College of Dentistry, D.D.S. (1986-1990)
- Loyola University Department of Microbiology: Research in the chelation of iron by certain microbes (1985)
- Loyola University at Chicago, B.S. Degree in Biology (1983-1986)
- Triton College: Certificate in Surgical Technology (1980-1982)
Hours of Operation
- MON 7:00am-7:00pm
- TUE 7:00am-7:00pm
- THU 7:00am-3:00pm
- FRI 7:00am-3:00pm
Languages
- English
- German
- Spanish
- Some Italian
Complimentary Amenities
- Warm Neck Pillows and Leg Rests
- Free Lip Balm
- Toothbrushes and other Oral Hygiene Aids
- Gift Certificate to any Patient that refers a Patient
Discount
- 5% Discount On Any Surgical Procedure Paid in Full at the Time of Service (No Credit Cards)
- 5% Discount for Senior Citizens Over the Age of 65
Payment Options
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Discover
- Check
- Cash
Associates
- Peter Haupers Jr., DDS
Awards
- University of Iowa College of Dentistry: C.M. Fraleigh Graduate Periodontics Award for leadership, scholarship, clinical performance and professional attitude in the field of periodoniology (1997), Chief Resident Department of Periodontics, 1996-1997, First Place Award for Table Clinic Presentation, Presented by the Iowa State Society of Periodontics (1994)
- University of Illinois College of Dentistry: American Academy of Oral Medicine Oral Medicine Achievement Award; Outstanding Senior Student in Oral Medicine and Oral Diagnosis (1990)
- United States Army: Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster (1986), Army Services Ribbon (1987), Army Reserve Components Ribbon (1988), National Defense Service Medal (Operation Desert Storm) (1992), Army Commendation medal with 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster (1994)
- Loyola University at Chicago: Presidents Honor Role (1984-1986)
- Phi Theta Kappa Honors Fraternity (1984)
- Federal Scholarship Award, Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (1984-1986)
- Early Commission, United States Army Reserve, Field Artillery (1986)
Associations
American Academy of Periodontology
American Dental Association
Chicago, IL 60631
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The doctors of PERIOCARE are compassionate professionals providing specialty care for the treatment of gum disease and the placement of dental implants. Our philosophy is to treat the whole patient and develop a plan that considers your oral and general health combined. We strive to provide patients with treatment choices appropriate for all their special needs. PERIOCARE, our name says it all; periodontal specialists treating people in a caring way.
Meet the Staff
- Annette Benedix - Office Coordinator, on staff over 27 years
- Grace Lombardi - Treatment Coordinator, on staff over 17 years
- Tish Guinter - Dental Hygienist, on staff over 30 years
- Helga Grosskopt, on staff over 17 years (Fluent in German)
- Carla Kim - Dental Hygienist, on staff over 13 years
- Chrissy De Franza, on staff over 13 years
- Mayra Perez - Surgical Assistant, on staff over 10 years (Fluent in Spanish)
- Martha Delgado - Surgical Assistant, on staff over 5 years (Fluent in Spanish)
Community Involvement
- One of the founding members of the St. Joseph Club of Italian Americans, a philanthropic organization to help people in need
- Volunteer coach for the Arlington Cowboys
- Mount Prospect Youth Baseball and Softball
Hobbies and Interests
- Golfing
- Skeet Shooting
- Playing Guitar
- Classical Music and Opera
- Motorcycle Riding
- Wood Working and Carpentry
- Reading History
- Sports Fan
Services Offered
- Bite Correcting
- Bone Grafting
- Ridge Augmentation
- Crown Lengthening
- Dental Cleanings
- Dental Consultation
- Emergency Visits
- Endodontic Surgery
- Extractions
- Fluoride Treatment
- Oral Sedation/I.V. Sedation
- Gingivectomy
- Gum Grafting
- Surgical Placement of Implants
- Laser Soft Tissue Surgery
- Night Guards
- Oral Pathology Procedures
- Periodontal Surgery
- Pocket Reduction
- Sinus Augmentation
- TMJ
- Tongue Tied
- Tooth pain and Sensitivity
- Whitening
- Wisdom Teeth Removal
- X-Rays
Technology
- Digital Radiography
- CT Scans
- Lasers
- Computerized Guided Implant Surgery



