At Lifetime Dentistry of Skokie, we work with our patients to achieve and maintain a beautiful smile with healthy gums and teeth. In addition, we take the time with our patients to explain their treatment options and inform them of additional preventative care to relieve their stress and anxiety.

We provide gentle, family-oriented dental care to the adults and children of this community and we utilize the best equipment sterilization techniques available to dentists. Skokie dentist, Dr. Schmidt and his staff emphasize comprehensive care, quality, and preventive dentistry.

Skokie dentist, Dr. Richard Schmidt has committed his career to providing the most advanced treatment for his patients. He treats children, adults, and senior citizens. He is dedicated to learning new techniques to keep his patients healthy and smiling. He is an active member in the prestigious Seattle Study Club where he joins other dentists in learning the most advanced treatment techniques. This provides him with the opportunity to learn directly from the leaders in dentistry. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, The Illinois State Dental Society and the Chicago Dental Society.

In 1988, Dr. Schmidtgraduated from the University Of Illinois College Of Dentistry. Upon completion of his Doctorate in Dental Surgery, he joined Illinois Masonic Hospital as a General Practice Resident. He was invited to become the Chief Dental Resident the following year where he not only honed his skills but was responsible for mentoring the other residents. When he finished his residency he worked as an associate before settling down in his own practice.

Practicing in Skokie for the past 30 years, Dr. Schmidt has made his mark as a caring compassionate dentist that always has his patients best interest at heart. Along with his passion for dentistry, Dr. Schmidt enjoys spending time with his wife and family. He likes all sports especially tennis, skiing, and golf.

After 55 years of practicing dentistry. I am retiring from a profession that has been my passion and that has never felt the work. My wife called it my hobby, I have always worked to the best of my ability and have treated everyone as family. I have become very close to many of you and will miss you and you may miss my stories and jokes. Some families I have treated for four generations.

The efficiency of managing my office was due to the excellent skills of Doris Shapiro Doris will be the new office manager of Dr. Schmidts practice, so you will recognize her voice when you call there. After 30 years of working with Doris, who is like another daughter to me, I will miss her. I will also miss all the relationships I have built with patients, other doctors and their stats, laboratory professionals, and people see every day at my office.