DR. DEWEIRDT'S CREDENTIALS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dr. DeWeirdt has a wide range of professional experience and participates in many varied professional activities. A few examples of his commitment to the dental profession include:
Member of American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society
Peer Review Committee for Chicago Dental Society
Mediation Committee for Chicago Dental Society
Clinical Adjunct Professor at Midwestern University School of Dental Medicine
Volunteer dentist and Vice President of the Board of Managers for the Chicago Dental Society Foundation Clinic
National level speaker on the subject of dental operating microscopes
Key opinion leader for several major dental companies
A "dentist's dentist." Dr. DeWeirdt is proud to include many dental health professionals as patients. He treats a number of other dentists, dental hygienists, dental laboratory technicians, dental assistants, and dental supply representatives and their families. Dr. DeWeirdt also counts many medical and other healthcare professionals as patients. There is no higher compliment or vote of confidence than the trust of peers. Dr. DeWeirdt enjoys this trust.
Dr. DeWeirdt has been elected to the prestigious International College of Dentists, the only dentist in Woodridge who is a ICD Fellow.
Dr. DeWeirdt has received additional training in facial therapeutic and cosmetic Botox. Botox services include:
Therapeutic:
TMJ and clenching
Cosmetic:
Gummy smile
Frown lines
Eyebrows and crow's feet
Forehead lines
DR. DEWEIRDT'S CURRICULUM VITAE
Education
1976 – 1980 North Central College Naperville, Illinois B.A, Biology, Chemistry
1980 – 1984 Northwestern University Dental School Chicago, Illinois Doctor of Dental Surger
Professional experience
1984 – Present Hobson Dental Associates, P.C.Woodridge, Illinois Owner, Dentis
General Dentistry with an emphasis on comprehensive, multi-disciplinary implant and Prosthodontic restoration and occlusal rehabilitation.
2017 – 2020 Midwestern Univ. College of Dental Medicine Downers Grove, IL Adjunct Professor
- Clinical instructor for 3rd and 4th year pre-doctoral dental students.
- Furloughed due to Covid-19
2022 - Present Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine Adjunct Professor
- Simulation Clinic Instructor for 1st and 2nd year pre-doctoral dental students
1989 – Present Legal Consultant
- Legal consultant to Michael Sebella & Associates, Goldstein & Fluxgold L.L.C., Corboy and Demetrio L.L.C., Michael Rothman, J.D., Richard Larsen, J.D., Andrews Law Group, Scott Blumenshine,J.D., Robert J. Zotti,J.D., Levin Ginsburg ,Ltd. , and Petra von Heimburg, D.D.S.,J.D., Buchanon, Ingersol, and Rooney, P.C., Barrie Bamberg & Associates.
- Provide professional assistance and dental malpractice case review.
- Associate and Partner conflict resolution.
- Clinical record review
- Provide expert testimony and expert witness expertise.
- Municipal and Federal court testimony
- Patent Review
2001 – Present WRAMSCO Downers Grove, Illinois Consultant
- Dental Workman’s Compensation claim review
- Clinical review and examination of extraordinary Dental Workman’s Compensation claims.
2005 - Present CE Prof Seminars, Inc. Barrington, Illinois Advisory Board Member
- Provide expertise in clinical issues for legal-oriented seminars for dentists.
2005 - Present Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. Dublin, CA Dental Consultant
- Provide professional experience and advice for dental microscopy.
- Provide onsite training for new microscope customers
- Clinical seminars for potential microscope users
- One of three clinicians nationwide selected for video testimonial.
- Keynote Speaker at 2014 National Sales Meeting
2009 - Present Contemporary Dental Forum Naperville, IL Board of Directors
- Participate in strategic planning, guest speaker selection, and logistics for Seattle Study Club component study group.
- Participated as general member since 2004.
2010 - Present Chicago Dental Society Chicago, IL
- Peer Review Committee (2014-present)
- Mediation Committee (2010-present)
- Provide adjudication and mediation in patient complaints against
Chicago Dental Society member dentists.
- Clinical examination of patients to resolve quality of care concerns.
2011-Present Chicago Dental Society Foundation Clinic Wheaton, IL
- Board of Managers-Member
- Board of Managers, Vice-President 2012-2021
- Board of Managers, President 2022- present
- Volunteer General Dentist
- Successor to DuPage Community Dental Clinic.
- Funding from the Chicago Dental Society through the Chicago Dental Society Foundation.
- Provide dental services to underserved patients who would not otherwise have access to dental care.
2012 - Present Dentsply/Midwest Dental Des Plaines, IL
Key Opinion Leader
- Select group of dentists providing information and product testing to a major dental equipment manufacturer.
2013 - Present Dentsply Sirona Endodontics Tulsa, OK
Key Opinion Leader
Dental Speaker
- Lecture to general dentists on microscope use in endodontics.
- Provide information to general dentists on the Tulsa Dental Specialties endodontic equipment, supplies, and technique.
- Provide YouTube.com video content.
2017 - 20 Chicago Dental Society Foundation Chicago, IL
- Foundation Board of Directors Member
- Administer over $1.5 million dollars in donated funds from Chicago Dental Society for dental education and access to care.
- Provide dental health care to low income residents at the CDS Foundation Clinic
- Provide grants to local non-profit organizations that provide access to care, and to the leading dentistry schools at universities in Illinois
- Provide programs to increase oral health literacy and access to care in our communities
- Provide opportunities for industries to support oral health
- accept donations that honor or memorialize a loved one. These types of gifts are enduring tributes that help further the mission of providing access to care
- Member LLC Comittee
- Liaison between CDSF and CDSF Clinic
2018 - Present First Fit/Viax Dental Technologies Miami, FL
Key Opinion Leader
- Moderate training programs for CAD/CAM dental procedures
2018 - Present Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry Lutz, FL
Program Committee
- Provide expertise and evaluation of potential speakers for AMED programs.
- Member, Board of Directors 2020-2021
2007- 2015. Sugar Grove Dental Associates,P.C. Sugar Grove, Illinois
Owner, Dentist
General Dentistry with an emphasis on comprehensive, multi-disciplinary implant and Prosthodontic restoration and occlusal rehabilitation.
Practice sold to SK Dental Associates in July 2015.
July 2015-November 2015 SK Dental Associates Sugar Grove, IL
Associate Dentist
- Provide general dental care for existing patient base.
June 2012 Mission of Mercy Fairfield, PA
Volunteer Dentist
- Provide dental service to underserved patients who would not otherwise have access to dental care.
1998 – 2011 DuPage Community Dental Clinic Wheaton, Il
Volunteer General Dentist
- Provide general dental care and oral surgery for economically disadvantaged DuPage County residents.
- Clinic closed June 2011 due to loss of funding
2007 - 2009 Neoss Inc. Woodland Hills, CA
Dental Consultant
- Provide clinical case information and clinical images for dental implants.
1993 – 1997 CIGNA Dental Health Irving, Texas
Local Dental Director
- Professional peer review and credentialing for over 250 participating dental offices
- Provider recruiting and retention.
- Marketing and insurance product sales consultation.
- On-site dental office review and inspections for compliance with organizational standards for clinical record keeping, sterilization and disinfection, O.S.H.A. compliance, and patient treatment standards.
1990 – 1993 First Commonwealth of Illinois Chicago, Illinois
Dental Consultant
- Professional peer review and credentialing.
- Patient /Dentist dissatisfaction review and resolution.
- Initiated and developed comprehensive provider quality assurance program and standards.
- On-site dental office review and inspections for compliance with organizational standards for clinical record keeping, sterilization and disinfection, S.H.A. compliance, and patient treatment standards.
- Specialist claim review and approval
1988 – 1991 Care Unit of DuPage Downers Grove, Illinois
Staff Dentist
- General Dental care in an outpatient hospital environment.
1986 – 1987 Silvio Comodeca, D.D.S. Chicago, Illinois General Dentist
- Provide general dental care to Medicaid patient population.
1985 – 1986 Sears Dental Calumet City, Illinois General Dentist
- Provide general dental care in a retail environment.
Professional Presentations
February 22, 1984 - Chicago Dental Society Midwinter meeting. “Precision Attachments in Fixed Partial Dentures”
February 24, 1984 - American Prosthodontic Society Annual Sessio “Precision Attachments in Fixed Partial Dentures”
April 20, 1984 - Illinois State Dental Society Annual Meeting “Precision Attachments in Fixed Partial Dentures”
June 9, 1989 - Rotary Club of Woodridge, Illinois “History and Advances in Dental Technology”
March 6, 1991 - Senate Management “Direct/Indirect Composite Restorations”
October 16, 1991 - Senate Management “Managing Managed Care”
October 25, 1995 - West Suburban Dental Hygiene Association Panel discussion on managed care
September 25, 1996 - West Suburban Dental Hygiene Association “Why Managed Care Doesn’t Work”
February 16, 200 - Seattle Study Club “Dogs of Dentistry”
October 22, 2006 - Seattle Study Club “Comprehensive Case Restoration”
January 12, 2007 - Cerec Study Club “Complex Case Treatment Presentation”
April 13, 2007 - Seattle Study Club-Milwaukee “Microscopy for the General Dentist”
August 12, 2007 - Distinctive Dental Studio Annual Golf Outing Moderator, Panel Discussion Material Modalities for Porcelain Restorations
March 12, 2008 - University of Iowa Dental School “Good Reasons for Dental Microscopy”
January 19,2010 - Seattle Study Club “Anterior Composites”
January 12, 2011 - Seattle Study Club “Adaptive Treatment Planning”
February 25, 2011 - Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting Windy City Lecture “Dental Microscopy for the General Dentist”
November 1, 2011 - McHenry Dental Society “Dental Microscopy for the General Dentist”
November 8, 2011 - Chicago Dental Society Northwest Suburban Branch “Dental Microscopy for the General Dentist”
March 14, 2012 - Cerec Study Club of Chicago “Cerec and the Dental Operating Microscope” Lecture and “hands on” clinical demonstration.
January 15, 2013 - Fox Valley Dental Society “Do You See What I See?” The World of Micro-Dentistry.
February 22, 2013 - Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting “Do You See What I See?” The World of Micro-Dentistry.
June 13, 2014 - All Day Hands-on Lecture and Demonstration. Sponsored by Dentsply and Zeiss Meditec
October 17, 2014 - Greater Chicagoland Study Club “Strategies for Success in the New Economy - Preparing for Change.”
October 24, 2014 - Indianapolis, IN All Day Hands-on Lecture and Demonstration. Sponsored by Henry Schein and Zeiss Meditec
November 18, 2014 - Las Vegas, NV “Expanding Opportunites to GPs, Technology Integration and Making the ROI Case that Can’t Be Refused.” Zeiss National Sales Meeting
February 27, 2015 - Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting “Putting the Microscope into Microdentistry”
March 18, 2015 - Kankakee County Dental Society “Putting the Microscope into Microdentistry”
November 17, 2015 - Contemporary Dental Forum/ Dentsply/Zeiss Lecture and live endodontics demonstration with Dr. William Nudera,
January 5, 2016 - Live Patient Webinar. Web broadcast for Zeiss staff and sales professionals on patient positioning with the dental operating microscope.
June 29, 2016 - Hands-on Demonstration. Lecture and demonstration of WaveOne and Promark endodontic motor for 8 general dentists. Sponsored by Dentsply-Sirona
November 25, 2016 - Greater New York Dental Meeting “Do You See What I See?” How the Dental Operating Microscope is Right for Every General Dentist. Lecture and Hands on Demonstration.
January 25, 2017 - Yankee Dental Congress “Join the Microscopic Revolution: Look at How Dental Microscopes and Precision Optics Will Improve Your Practice”
February 26, 2017 - Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting “Do You See What I See” Why the Dental Operating Microscope is Right for Every General Dentist
March 22, 2017 - Wheaton Dental Society “Do You See What I See” Why the Dental Operating Microscope is Right for Every General Dentist .
April 24, 2017 - American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry National Meeting. “Do You See What I See?” How the Dental Operating Microscope Improves Quality, Aesthetics, and Function. Lecture and hands-on demonstration.
May 11, 2017 - Baran Dental Laboratory. Chantilly,VA “Do You See What I See?” How the Dental Operating Microscope is Right for Every General Dentist.
August 16, 2017 - Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine Faculty lecture “Introduction to the Dental Operating Microscope”
September 14, 2017 - Newtech Dental Laboratory, Lancaster,PA “Do You See What I See?” How the Dental Operating Microscope is Right for Every General Dentist.
December 7, 2017 - Thayer Dental Laboratory, Mechanicsburg, PA “Do You See What I See?” How the Dental Operating Microscope is Right for Every General Dentist.
February 23, 2018 - Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting Live demonstration of restorative and endodontic techniques using the dental operating microscope.
April 10, 2018 - MWUCDMI Cosmetic Study Club, “Do You See What I See?” Every Day Cosmetic Dentistry with the Dental Operating Microscope.
April 25, 2018 - Friendship Dental Laboratory, Newcastle, PA “Do You See What I See?” How the Dental Operating Microscope is Right for Every General Dentist.
September 28, 2018 - AMED Annual Session University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
October 13, 2018 - Zeiss National Sales Meeting, Las Vegas, NV Panel Discussion Participant
January 19, 2019 - Rocky Mountain Dental Conference, Denver, CO
“Ergonomics and Efficiency of the Dental Operating Microscope”
January 25, 2019 - FirstFit Certification Program Instructor, Bolingbrook, IL
September 27, 2019 - Introduction to Dental Microscopy Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry Annual Session
October 16, 2019 - Restoring Endodontically Treated Teeth Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine Cosmetic Study Club
October 28, 2019 - Zeiss National Sales Meeting, Las Vegas, NV Live microscope demonstration
February 17, 2023 - Edward Hospital Physician Staff Symposium “Oral Systemic Disease Interactions, A Clinician’s Perspective”
Professional Publications
Henry Schein “Sidekick” Summer 2014 “How Increased Visibility Increases Predictability, Confidence, and Profitability.”
The Profitable Dentist, October 2022 “My Dental Journey”
Professional Organizations
- Chicago Dental Society
- Illinois State Dental Society
- American Dental Association
- American Prosthodontic Society
- Seattle Study Club/Contemporary Dental Forum
- Cerec Study Club
- Acedemy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry
- Fellow, International College of Dentists
