At Lakeview Dental, we feel that dentistry should not be something to avoid. We feel that our philosophy towards treatment is different from what most people are used to. We believe that recommended treatment should take into account the goals of the patients, as well as personal finances.
We promise to work with you personally to find a treatment plan that fits into your lifestyle. Our goal is to give you an exceptional dental experience you will be happy to tell your friends and family about.
To ensure you receive the best care, we use the highest quality materials, equipment, andsupplies in all of our dental procedures. We only employ techniques and tools which have been tested and proven for success.
A visit to our office will be more comfortable to anything you have experienced before! You will always be welcomed with a friendly smile, and offered entertainment and refreshments before, during, and after your visit.
To make your visit as stress-free as possible, we make sure you have a comfortable waiting area before your visit, comfortable exam chairs for during your visit, as well as your choice of instant movies and TV shows to keep you entertained throughout your procedure.
Because accidents & emergencies happen, we encourage our patients to call right away if they are experiencing an emergency. If you experience an emergency outside of office hours, we even offer our patientsthe doctors cell phone number so that your problem can be addressed as soon as possible.
Dr. Adelakun grew up in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago and graduated from Roald Amundsen High School. Continuing his education, he graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago, with a bachelors of science in mechanical engineering and a minor in mathematics. After working several years as a mechanical engineer in the nuclear power plants industry, Dr. Adelakun returned to his alma mater to embark on a new career in dentistry. In 2009, he was awarded his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree by the UIC College of Dentistry.
While in dental school, Dr. Adelakun distinguished himself by conducting research on dental materials. In a paper titled, Tensile, 3 and 4 point bend, bond strength determination, Dr. Adelakun explored the bond strengths on various composite materials; these restorative materials are widely used in dentistry to replace decayed and missing tooth structures. In addition to excelling in his studies, Dr. Adelakun was among the few top students whowere chosen, based on clinical skills, to spend half of his senior year working at low income clinics in the Chicago area instead of working in school. During this time, he did residency in three pediatric and AIDS clinics in Chicago and in Lake County.
Dr. Adelakun is very passionate about his profession. He loves the science of dentistry and has traveled all over the nation to continue his education and learn from the best in the field. He isactively pursuing continuing education in the areas of cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, and oral & implant surgery. Dr. Adelakun is certified in 6-month smile orthodontics as well as Invisalign clear removable aligners. He is also an active member of theAmerican Dental Association, National Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, American Association of Endodontists, and American Society of Mechanical Engineers.