Board of Dentistry

Dentists were one of the first professions regulated by the Department upon its creation in 1917. Dental

hygienists were added in 1945 and dental specialists in 1947. The practice of dentistry means the healing

art which is concerned with the examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of conditions within

the human oral cavity and adjacent tissues and structures. The Board is made up of eleven members

appointed by the Secretary, consisting of eight licensed dentists, two licensed dental hygienists, and one

public member. The Board is charged with making recommendations to the Secretary in establishing

guidelines for professional conduct, conducting of formal disciplinary proceedings brought under the Act,

and establishing guidelines for qualifications of applicants. The Board may also make recommendations

regarding rule making for implementation of the Act.

Geri Ann DiFranco D.D.S. Park Ridge

Thomas W. Fonner D.M.D. Effingham

Debra L. Grant R.D.H. Westmont

J. Michael Krisko D.D.S. Manteno

* Barbara L. Mousel D.D.S. Chicago

Alpa T. Patel D.D.S. Lisle

Alan J. Shapiro D.D.S. Elk Grove Village

Carlene R. Snell R.D.H. Monticello

Anthony M. Spina D.D.S., M.D. Long Grove

Melanie Watson-Montgomery D.D.S. Chicago

Robert M. Wesley, Public Member Springfield

* Chairperson

Last Updated: May 30, 2008

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