Drs. Nicholas Capezio and Ted Loiben are fully committed to making your childs visit a memorable, positive experience. Our dental office has been taking care of patients in Buffalo Grove for more than 25 years, and the reason parents choose us, again and again, is simple: we provide great care, friendly service, and make their lives easy. From infants to school-aged children to teens and beyond, every smile is welcome here, and were eager to show you why most of our patients continue to visit us even after they start college!
When you come to Capezio Loiben Pediatric Dentistry, you can trust that your satisfaction and peace of mind are always our top priorities. Dr. Capezio grew up in the area, and Dr. Loiben has been a part of the Buffalo Grove and surrounding community for decades. For them, they arent just taking care of local families, but rather are looking after their friends and neighbors.
We prefer to take our time here at Capezio Loiben Pediatric Dentistry. Our dentists and team understand that each child has different needs, each parent has unique expectations, and they should both be considered when providing care. At each visit, expect to speak with our doctors about your child and whatever questions you might have. We always ensure you understand what is going on with your childs mouth without using technical words or dental jargon. This personalized approach not only leads to healthier smiles, but more trust and a feeling of real connection between our team and patients.
Our team is ready to take care of your childs smile through each stage of development. Whether they have just gotten their first tooth, are starting to lose their teeth, or have most of their permanent teeth already, we have the experience, skill, and services to keep their smile healthy and functional so they (and you!) never have to think twice about it. We offer everything from gentle checkups and cleanings to custom-made restorations and much more. Here, your bases are always covered!
Because Buffalo Grove is so near and dear to their hearts, Dr. Capezio and Dr. Loiben dedicate a lot of their free time to doing outreach, providing free dental education and basic services to local children. They both support nearby schools, such as Stevenson High School, and have also partnered with a few youth sports teams. Dr. Loiben is a big hockey player, so youve likely seen signs for our pediatric dental office at the neighborhood rink!
One of the biggest concerns our parents have is the radiation their child will be exposed to when we take X-rays. Thankfully, our digital radiography quickly puts those worries to rest. Not only are digital X-rays faster and sharper than traditional film, but the process also emits 80-90% LESS radiation. Its also easier to catalog the images and refer to them regularly, allowing us to see subtle changes in your childs teeth and jaws over time.
Dr. Nick grew up in Glencoe, IL and is a graduate of New Trier Township High School. After high school, he attended Tulane University in New Orleans, LA and earned his dental degree from Boston University. Eager to come closer to home and be near friends and family, he returned to Chicago to complete his pediatric specialty training. It has always been Dr. Nicks dream and aspiration to have a personal, intimate dental office. He could not be more thrilled to partner with Dr. Ted to treat patients of all ages in our Buffalo Grove Pediatric Dental Office
If you ask Dr. Capezio, hell gladly tell you that he has his dream job. He loves working with children, and having the opportunity to serve the community where he grew up is extremely fulfilling. For him, our dental office is like a second home, and hes eager to help you and your child feel the same way when you come to see us. To start getting to know Dr. Nick, read on below.
Both of Dr. Nicks parents are physicians, so he knew from an early age that he wanted to have a career in healthcare. As a freshman in college, he worked in Skokie for an oral surgeon. This experience showed him that dentistry offered the perfect blend of art, science, and patient interaction. He eventually decided to focus on pediatric dentistry because he saw it would allow him to have a lasting, positive impact on his patients lives.
After graduating from Tulane University, Dr. Capezio earned his dental degree from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. From there, he went on to receive his Advanced Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry as well as a Masters in Oral Health Sciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Capezio is a Board eligible pediatric dentist, and is in the process of completing his pediatric dental board certification.
While in dental school, he won the International College of Dentists Humanitarian Award and the Quintessence Award for Outstanding Dental Achievement for a project where he helped implement a dental prevention program for children in Estel, Nicaragua.
Dr. Nick likes to stay active in his free timehe is an avid bike rider, hiker, Peloton user, and water skier. He is also a big Chicago sports fan and closely follows the Bulls, Bears, and Blackhawks. He speaks Spanish after living in Ecuador for 10 months before going to Dental school. Despite traveling all over the world , hes proud to call Chicago his home and is eager to plant roots here.
Dr. Ted Loiben (pronounced LoyBin) grew up in Lincolnwood and is a graduate of Niles West High School. He knew at a young age that he wanted to be a dentist like his father. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Tulane University in New Orleans and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loyola University School of Dentistry in Chicago.
Dr. Loiben also completed a one-year general practice residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital Medical Center in Chicago, which included extensive surgical and anesthesia training. He worked briefly as a general dentist, where he found that he especially enjoyed working with younger patients and creatively utilizing his personality as well as his dental skills to put children at ease.
While working in a well-established pediatric dental office, Dr. Loiben decided to pursue this specialty. He then went back to school at the University of Nebraskas highly regarded two-year residency program to earn a certificate of specialty in pediatric dentistry. This training included all phases of a childs psychological development and extensive hands-on experience in treating even the most apprehensive of children requiring routine check-ups through complicated procedures.