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

Peter D. Chemello DDS Palatine

William G. Flick DDS, MPH Chicago

Barry T. Glass Esq., Public Member Chicago

Kathy Heiar R.D.H. Milan

Dennis E. Manning D.D.S. Ivanhoe

Nicholas E. Panomitros DDS, JD Wilmette

Alpa T. Patel D.D.S. Lisle

Timmothy J. Schwartz D.D.S. Pekin

Vicki L. Snell RDH, EdM Edwardsville

Mary A. Starsiak D.D.S. Chicago

* Melanie R. Watson-Montgomery D.D.S. Chicago

* Chairperson

Last Updated: May 8, 2012

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