Dr. Cannon opened Associated Dental Specialists of Long Grove in 1981. He has served as the president of the Illinois Society of Dentistry for Children, and a member of the International Association of Pediatric Dentistry. In addition to maintaining a large private practice in Chicago, he has lectured as the keynote speaker at many international and national meetings and presented to a large number of local and state dental societies.
Dr. Cannon became a faculty member of Northwestern University Dental School after earning his Masters in the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry and completing his hospital residency. He is currently a Professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology Division of Dentistry. He also is the Research Coordinator for the Pediatric Dental Program at the Ann and Robert Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago. Dr. Cannon has 40 years of experience in pediatric dentistry and has presented lectures at the University of Athens, Greece, Sao Paulista State University, UNESP, Aracatuba, Brazil, University of Texas- Houston, University of Alabama-Birmingham, University of Southern California, Louisiana State University, UCLA, and many other institutions world-wide. Dr. Cannon has lectured extensively on many oral health topics including evolutionary oral medicine, the gateway microbiomes, biologic and bioactive dental materials (patents owner), probiotics, and all aspects of everyday Pediatric oral health. Dr. Cannon has humbly accepted two invitations by the Karolinska Institutet, first to the Nobel Forum (2016) and secondly to the Nobel Assembly (2017). Most of all, Dr. Cannon is the proud father of five, all of whom are very accomplished. He is also a very proud grandfather!
He has presented his research and clinical expertise to numerous organizations including: The University of Illinois, Chicago Department of Pediatric Dentistry UNESP in Aracatuba, Brazil Sao Paulista State University Distinguished Clinician at the USC International Restorative Symposium
Dr. Cannon is proud to be a guest lecturer at: Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA Department of Pediatric Dentistry Sao Paulista State University, UNESP in Aracatuba, Brazil University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama University of Southern California University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Mark Cannon has been assisting in establishing Autism Spectrum Disorder research at Northwestern University as part of the Kilee Patchell Evans Autism Research Group, directed by Dr. Derrick MacFabe. Dr. Cannon works with the Special Infectious Disease Laboratory at Ann and Robert Lurie Childrens Hospital, concentrating on the effects of polyols on the microbiome, especially the specific changes in the gut microbiome that occurs in A.S.D.
About the Family Dr. Cannon is extremely proud of his childrens successes, that include: Ryan: He is now an Air Dispatch Controller living in St. Louis. Ryan was a captain, assigned to Screaming Eagles, the famous 101st airborne. He has also served two overseas tours, including a tour stationed at F.O.B. Wolverine, Afghanistan. Michelle: His youngest daughter, Michelle, is a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit nurse at Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital, living in Nashville, TN. Andrea: Dr. Cannons daughter works in Minneapolis and is married to Jim, who is attended the Law School of the University of Minnesota and is a much respected, bright attorney. Andrea graduated with a psychology degree with Honors from Northwestern University. They have a one-year-old son, Henry. Christopher: Dr. Cannons middle son graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and is stationed out of Fort Drum, New York, with the 10th Mountain Division. He is a 2nd Lieutenant and aviator, flying Blackhawks and assigned to the 10th Air Combat Air Assult out of Fort Bevoir. Keith: Youngest son Keith is in graduate school in Mathematics and has graduated from the American University in Paris with Honors. Keith is also very involved in the effect of diet on behavior and health. Keith is very talented in music and enjoys mathematics, plus the rigors of mathematic theory. Dr. Cannon enjoys music and has learned how to play many different instruments. He also enjoys cooking, attending professional sporting events with his colleagues, and restoring classic vehicles.
When it comes to children's dental care, its important to have a team you can trust to help you improve and maintain your oral health. Fortunately, our staff at Associated Dental Specialists of Long Grove is here to do just that.
We are very proud to have a pediatric dental staff that is so devoted to caring for every patient, he or she is new or returning for another exceptional dental cleaning or procedure. As a united and dedicated dental team, we take full responsibility in providing the kindest and most professional dental care to each of our patients, regardless of their dental needs.
The specialists of Associate Dental Specialists of Long Grove provide the most to date and compassionate pediatric and orthodontic dental care. Our pediatric specialists are on staff at Loyola University Medical Center and Ann and Robert Lurie Childrens Hospital. They provide special care to medically compromised patients and work very closely with the patients medical experts. Patients with Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Developmental Delay, Cardiac Defects, Neurologic disorders, or any other medical condition receive advanced preventive and sophisticated cosmetic dental care. Even orthodontic treatment is routinely performed, treating all patients with respect, and helping maintain self-dignity.
Dr. Mark Cannon is a member of the Special Care Dentistry Association and has presented at their Annual Meeting. He is also well recognized for his compassionate and complete dental care of patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa, having also presented at the national DEBRA meeting (Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association).
Associated Dental Specialists of Long Grove orthodontic care encompasses full orthodontic care but also includes preventive and interceptive orthodontic treatment. Invisalign, Clear Correct, Realine and other clear aligners are also available. Dental bleaching is often requested, especially post-orthodontic treatment, and the specialists of ADSLG utilize the latest in bleaching technique, a calcium peroxide. This patented technique provides not only for a very cosmetic result, even in young people, but does so with minimal sensitivity. The calcium may even reverse small cavities, preventing future fillings. Indeed, the calcium peroxide reduces the number of oral bacteria responsible for cavities, gum disease and those linked with heart disease and other medical disorders.