Our dental implant surgeons are at the forefront of research in guided dental implantology. This technology allows implants to be placed with a high degree of accuracy and precision in order to improve long-term outcomes.

Dr. Mandelaris attended the University of Michigan from undergraduate through dental school. He completed a post-graduate residency program at the University of Louisville, School of Dentistry, where he obtained a certificate in the speciality of Periodontology as well as a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Oral Biology. Dr. Mandelaris is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and has served as an examiner for Part II (oral examination) of the American Board of Periodontologys certification process. He is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Graduate Periodontics at the University of Illinois, College of Dentistry (Chicago, IL) as well as at the University of Michigan, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine (Ann Arbor, MI). Dr. Mandelaris is a Fellow in both the American and International College of Dentists.

Dr. Mandelaris serves as an ad-hoc reviewer for the Journal of Periodontology and the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants. In 2021, he was appointed as an Editorial Consultant to the International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry. He has published over 40 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and has authored eleven chapters in nine different textbooks used worldwide on subjects related to computer guided implantology, CT/CBCT diagnostics and surgically facilitated orthodontic therapy (SFOT). In 2022, he authored and edited the book: Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic Therapy: An Interdisciplinary Approach (Springer)- one of the first textbooks of its kind in the profession.

Dr Mandelaris is a two time recipient (2017 and 2021) of the American Academy of Periodontologys (AAP) Clinical Research Award- an award given to the most outstanding scientific article with direct clinical relevance in Periodontics. A nationally recognized expert, he was appointed by AAP to co-chair the Best Evidence Consensus Workshop on the use of CBCT Imaging in Periodontics as well as co-author the academys guidelines. In 2018, he was recognized with American Academy of Periodontologys Special Citation Award. Dr. Mandelaris is the 2018 recipient of The Saul Schluger Memorial Award for Clinical Excellence in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning.

Dr. Mandelaris is a Past President of the Illinois Society of Periodontists, has served on several committees for the American Academy of Periodontology and is one of the AAPs recommended speakers on topics related to periodontics-orthodontics and imaging/implant surgery. He is a key-opinion leader for several industry leaders and holds memberships in many professional organizations, including the American Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration, American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research.

Dr. Bradley DeGroot grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He attended Marquette University where he majored in Biological Sciences and graduated summa cum laude. He then attended Marquette University, School of Dentistry where he also graduated summa cum laude. Following graduation from dental school, Dr. DeGroot attended the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA) for a three-year residency program in Periodontology and Dental Implantology. While at UTHSCSA, Dr. DeGroot earned his specialty certification as well as obtaining a Masters of Science in Dentistry. His clinical research focused on improving treatment protocols for immediate implants placed in the esthetic zone. Dr. DeGroot holds dental and specialty licensure in the State of Illinois. He is an active member in the American Academy of Periodontology, American Dental Association, Illinois Dental Society, Illinois Society of Periodontists, Midwest Society of Periodontology, and the Chicago Dental Society. Dr. DeGroot is also a member of the attending medical staff in the Department of Surgery, Division of Dentistry, at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Dr. DeGroot is in private practice at Periodontal Medicine & Surgical Specialists, LTD in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. He limits his practice to Periodontology, Dental Implant and Bone Reconstruction Surgery. When Dr. DeGroot is not helping patients change their smiles and lives, he enjoys spending time with his family.

Oral health issues rarely stand alone. Oral diseases have been consistently and repeatedly associated with other systemic issues: diabetes, stroke, adverse birth outcomes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory diseases, arthritis, immune disorders, and other inflammatory diseases. At Periodontal Medicine & Surgical Specialists, our periodontists in Oak Brook, IL take a holistic approach to oral health care. We understand that you cant treat just a tooth or gum disease alone. The goal of treatment is health, comfort, and improved quality of life for the whole patient. Our approach is to take a big picture view of our patients and evaluate the goals, needs, limitations, and desires of each individual. We can then construct a treatment plan as a team that best fits each unique patient. Whether it is comprehensive or limited, complex or straight-forward, your plan is personalized for you. By being comprehensive up front, we can lower the risk of problems from recurring. By working closely with your dentist and other dental providers, our team of accomplished, board-certified periodontists and surgical specialists can help you achieve a lifetime of optimal oral and overall health.

When we say that we want a truly interdisciplinary team approach, we are not just talking about other dental practitioners. We believe one of the most important people in that process is you. Unlike many periodontists in Oak Brook, IL, we run a relationship-based practice. Our goal is to build a bond with you. We feel that by educating you on your condition and treatment options you will be in the best position to make informed decisions on your own care. If youre in pain, embarrassed about your teeth, or are unable to talk or eat properly, then we are here support your journey to health. We can provide a predictable pathway to help you get from where you are to where you want to be, but is a team effort the whole way. Long-term success is a combination of clinical expertise and good daily dental hygiene, dietary, and lifestyle habits.

Periodontal Medicine & Surgical Specialists has a four-pronged perspective on care that guides us every day: Everything we do must be personalized, preventative, predictable, and proven. We look at each patient as unique, with needs that arent the same as anyone elses. You deserve individualized care, and thats exactly what we deliver. To us, care doesnt mean reacting to symptoms, it means providing comprehensive preventive care that identifies and eliminates the cause of the problem with predictable, proven results. Our periodontists are eager to show you the benefits of our dental philosophy.