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
BA, Biology, Chemistry
1960 -1984 Northwestern University Dental School Chicago, Illinois
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Professional Experience - 1984- Present Hobson Dental Associates, P C, Woodridge, Illinois Owner, Dentist
General Dentistry with an emphasis on comprehensive, multi-disciplinary
Implant and Prosthodontic restoration and occlusal rehabilitation.
Administration and management of a $1,300,000+ dental practice with a staff
of eleven support employees.
Professional staff supervision and team management including General
Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Oral Surgeon, Periodontist, and Orthodontist
2007- Present 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
1969 - Present Legal Consultant
- Legal consultant to Michael Sabella & Associates, Goldstein & Fluxgold
- LLC., Corboy and Demetrio L.LC, Micheal Rothman, J.D., Richard
- Larsen, J.D., Andrews Law Group, Scott Blumenshine, J.D, Robert J.
- Zotti,J.D., and Petra von Heimburg, D.D.S.,J.D,
- Provide professional assistance and dental malpractice case review.
- Provide expert testimony and expert witness expertise,
- Municipal and Federal court testimony
2001 -Present
WRAMSCO Downers Grove, Illinois Consultant
- Provide Dental Workmen'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 0xperience 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.
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
- Provide adjudication and mediation in patient complaints against
Chicago Dental Society member dentists.
2011-Present Chicago Dental Society Foundation Clinic Wheaton, IL
Board of Managers-Member
Board of Managers-Vice•President 2012-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 Key Opinion Leader
Des Plaines, IL
- Select group of dentists providing information and product testing to a
major dental equipment manufacturer.
2013•Present Dentsplyrrulsa Dental Specialties Tulsa, OK
Dental Speaker
- Lecture to general dentists on microscope use in endodontics.
- Provide information to general dentists on the Tulsa Dental Specilaties
endodontic equipment, supplies, and technique.
June 2012 Mission of Mercy Fairfeld, 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, II
Volunteer General Dentist
- Provide general dental care and oral surgery for economlcally
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 a 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, O.S.HA 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 Session
"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
"Direct/Indirect Composite Restorations"
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, 2005, Seattle Study Club
"Dogs of Dentistry"
October 22, 2006, Seattle Study Club
"Dogs of Dentistry"
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, Distinctive Dental Studio Annual Golf Outing
Moderator, Panel Discussion
Material Modalities for Porcelain Restorations
January 19, 2010, Seattle Study Club
"Anterior Composites"
January 12, 2011 Seattle Study Club
"Adaptive Treatment Planning"
February 25, 2.011
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, Indiana
All Day Hands-on Lecture and Demonstration.
Sponsored by Henry Schein and Zeiss Meditec
February 27, 2015 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting
"Putting the Microscope Into Microdentistry"
March 4, 2015, Boston, Massachusetts
All Day Hands-on Lecture and Demonstration.
Sponsored by Henry Schein and Zeiss Meditec
March 24, 2015, Kankakee County Dental Society
"Microdentistry"
November 17, 2015, Live-Patient Endodontic Demonstration with Dr. William Nudera.
Sponsored by Dentsply and Zeiss
Professional Publications
Henry Schein "Sidekick" Summer 2014
"How Increased Visibility Increases Predictability, Confidence, and
Profitability."
Professional Organizations
Chicago Dental Society
Illinois State Dental Society
American Dental Association
American Prosthodontic Society
Seattle Study Club/Contemporary Dental Forum
