My treatment philosophy centers around helping people achieve a great smile and positive self-image by providing safe, conservative, individualized care. I believe that each patient is unique with his or her own specific treatment needs. My goal is to always strive to provide the highest quality, comprehensive care and to do it in a timely manner. I feel that long-term happiness can come from having a positive orthodontic experience with good oral health and a great smile. Dr. Wardell

Dr. Bruce Wardell enjoys providing the highest quality of care to his patients in Glen Ellyn and Hoffman Estates and the surrounding suburbs. His goal is to help every patient, young or old, understand the value of investing in his or her own smile. He takes extra time to talk to each new patient who is looking to choose an orthodontist, not only to get to know them better, but also to answer all of their questions and educate them about the importance of their individual treatment plan.

Dr. Wardell is originally from the western suburbs of Chicago and attended Proviso West High School. Following high school, he attended Brigham Yong University earning his Bachelors degree in Biology.

Dr. Wardell comes from a long family history in the dental profession. His grandfather was a general dentist for 38 years, his father has been a general dentist for 30 years, and his brother has been an endodontist in practice for 11 years. Joining in that tradition, Dr. Wardell earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry graduating with highest honors, Summa Cum Laude.

After graduation, Dr. Wardell served on active duty in the United States Navy for four years. While serving as a Navy dental officer, Dr. Wardell finished an additional year of clinical training by completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) at 32nd Street Naval Station and Balboa Hospital in San Diego, CA. In 2005, he spent seven months on deployment in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with the Marine Corps 2nd Battalion out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

After his honorable service in the Navy, Dr. Wardell returned to the University of Louisville to complete his specialty training and received his Certificate in Orthodontics. He has been practicing orthodontics in private practice since 2009, following his six years of previous experience in general dentistry.

Dr. Wardell understands that Continuing education is an important and vital part of maintaining the highest standards of current treatment techniques while also learning the newest forms of patient care and advances in technology to provide patients with the best care and most efficient treatment possible. He has participated in multiple annual continuing education courses and seminars sponsored by the American Association of Orthodontics, American Dental Association, Invisalign, Henry Schein Orthodontics, and the University of Louisville School of Dentistry.

Dr. Wardell and his wife Tiffany have four wonderful children and an amazing family dog, Toby. In addition to their busy schedules with work, school, sports teams, and many other extracurricular activities, the family enjoys spending time outdoors, riding bikes, playing board games, going to the movies, and finding time to visit their favorite family vacation destination, Disneyland.

We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.

I am the friendly face at the front desk, where I welcome patients and give new patients all the information they need regarding treatment. I originally trained as a dental assistant and have many years of experience in dentistry and orthodontics. As a member of this team for ten years, Ive enjoyed building friendships with our patients and working with a great staff.

I moved here from South Africa in 2000. My family includes my incredible, loving, and hardworking husband, two beautiful daughters, a darling little grandson, and a new granddaughter on the way. I am so fortunate to have family living close by. When I have free time, I love to travel and enjoy reading. I care for the environment and would like harmony and peace for everyone.

I am responsible for all aspects necessary to keep the front desk and office running smoothly. I joined this office in 2015 but have a total of 44 years of experience in the dental field; I graduated from Robert Morris College and took the state boards to become a Certified Dental Assistant in 1975. The best part of my job is seeing the happiness that patients experience upon the completion of their treatment and the change it makes in their lives with their new smile.

I have been married to my husband Ken for almost 38 years. We have two grown sons. Kevin who is married to my wonderful daughter in law Kelly and our youngest son Frank and his lovely girlfriend Laura. As of this moment, we have not had the pleasure of being grandparents to any humans but we have one grand dog and three grand cats. Hey well take it! We are also the parents of our recently rescued dog Rocky.

I have been married to my husband Eric for 31 years. We have two children Eric Jr. and Chantel. We were blessed beyond words when our grandson Aiden came into our lives in August of 2017. He runs our lives and we wouldn't have it any other way! I cannot forget to mention our fur-babies, Buddy our puggle and Daisy our pug. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. There's nothing better than spending time with people who make you smile from the inside out!

I have the fun job of developing our in-office raffles and contests, and planning our out-of-office events to show appreciation for our patients and parents! Another part of my role as marketing coordinator is maintaining good relationships with referring doctors and fostering new partnerships throughout the community. I love meeting new people, making new friends, sharing what our practice has to offer! Our office is a warm, welcoming place to work; we are always laughing and enjoying each other as friends and coworkers. I couldnt imagine working for a better practice.

I have three awesome adult kids, Jessica, Joseph, and Martin, as well as two dogs named Bella and Rascal. I spend most of my free time with family and friends. I have a swimming pool in my backyard, which I enjoy from May through September. Im not afraid to say I love to binge watch a good Netflix series, and I love keeping active in the nice weather by biking or boating in Lake Geneva.

As a clinical assistant, I assist Dr. Wardell with all aspects of our patients treatment, including changing archwires, taking impressions and X-rays, scanning with iTero, and putting braces on and taking them off. The last part is by far my favorite! Its awesome to see the before and after comparison of our patients smiles and how much it makes a difference in their confidence.

I am the youngest of four and aunt to a nephew and twin nieces. I am currently attending Harper College with the goal of becoming a dental hygienist. When Im not studying, I enjoy working out, watching movies, and hanging out with friends.

I started working in orthodontics in 2002 and have been an assistant ever since. Most of my day is spent assisting the doctor, adjusting braces, taking orthodontic records, and helping patients feel comfortable. Dr. Wardell is such a great orthodontist. He not only is great at what he does but he also really cares about his patients. The team here is one of the best Ive worked witheveryone is great at what they do and we all work very well together. I love working with different people every day and seeing how much a great smile can change a persons life for the better.

Ive been married for 15 years and have two beautiful daughters and two dogs. I love shopping, cooking, and playing board games with my family. I also love yoga and traveling whenever I get the chance!

Wardell Orthodontics is a comprehensive orthodontic practice with a fun, family friendly environment. Our two convenient locations in Glen Ellyn and Hoffman Estates enable us to care for the orthodontic needs for patients of all ages in DuPage and northwest Cook County. Dr. Wardell provides orthodontic treatment for children and teens as well as adults. He is skilled in understanding the unique circumstances and dental needs that are associated with adult care and enjoys treating multiple members of a family at the same time. Our practices top priority is to provide the highest quality orthodontic care while utilizing the most up-to-date technology and equipment to all patients. We always strive to utilize the most current systems on the market, which includes state-of-the-art computer software, digital radiographs, advanced intraoral scanners, monitored sterilization systems, and the most patient-friendly orthodontic braces and aligners available.

Dr. Bruce Wardell is a certified specialist in Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Unlike most dental specialists who receive their advanced training directly out of dental school, Dr. Wardell practiced as a general dentist for six years before becoming an orthodontist. His first four years in practice were spent serving as a dental officer in the US Navy caring for the dental needs of active duty personnel as well as veterans. He spent the following two years working as a part time associate in private practice providing cosmetic dentistry doing fillings, crowns and veneers, along with root canals and extractions. Having this experience in general dentistry gives Dr. Wardell a unique perspective on the overall dental needs of his patients when treatment planning orthodontic cases and working with general dentists in the community.