As a youngster, I was seen by a dentist who was able to make me feel comfortable within the dental environment. Experiencing his kindness and friendliness led me to want to pursue a profession in dentistry.
Being a pediatric dentist is about effectively, comfortably, and safely monitoring and managing the childs dental health. My team and I spend a great deal of time teaching kids and their parents how to best maintain their oral health, so they can enjoy a lifetime of well-functioning, healthy, and happy smiles.
It is so rewarding to spend my days with children: getting to know them on a personal level and watching them grow from infants/young children into their teens and beyond. I enjoy sharing in their experiences, cheering for their accomplishments, and providing a supportive dental home.
I grew up in Chicago and attended the University of Illinois for my Bachelor of Science. I earned my Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Illinois-Chicago. After having served two years as a dentist in the U.S. Army, I returned to UIC and entered its pediatric dentistry residency program. Upon completing my certification I opened Palatine Pediatric Dentistry.
Until recently, I taught part-time in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry. I was an assistant professor and attending pediatric dentist at the UIC Hospital, where I helped to train others as pediatric dentists.
Throughout my years of practice, I have constantly sought to remain at the forefront of advances within the specialty. I have lectured on aspects of the specialty locally, nationally, and internationally. With ongoing continuing education, I feel confident that I am offering the best, most up-to-date, effective, and safest pediatric dental care.
When Im not treating patients, I love seeing family and friends. I enjoy tennis, photography, and traveling. I spend a lot of time hoping that the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bears enjoy successful seasons.
I hope that I am a help to those I see, and they understand I do my best to make them comfortable during their visits. I want them and their families to know that their health, well-being, and best interests are my motivation and goal.
Since opening the doors of Palatine Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Seidman has helped generations of children grow up with beautifully strong and healthy smiles. He and our team are honored to be seeing the children of some of our earliest patients!
An office dedicated to the dental needs of infants, children, teens, and youth with special needs, we offer a welcoming and friendly space, filled with growing smiles. We promise to treat you and your young family members ethically, with the greatest kindness and patience, as we would care for family.
Dr. Seidman and our team members strive to help each young patient attain and maintain the best dental health. We emphasize preventive care and patient/parent education, with a focus on establishing and reinforcing good dental hygiene practices from an early age.
We use advanced dental technologies and techniques, and tailor treatment to each childs clinical needs, while working within theparents desires. Rather than a cookie-cutter approach, we design care for the individual, so treatment is efficient, comfortable, and effective.