Dr. Freeman attended the University of Illinois College of Dentistry for his General Dentistry and Periodontal Specialty Education. Since then, he has stayed current with the latest research, technologies, and proven treatments.
As an Assistant Professor of Periodontics at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry, Dr. Freeman has developed and is teaching an advanced course on Dental Implantology for periodontal residents.
He was awarded a Fellowship in the Misch Implant Institute in 1993. This organization is recognized world-wide as being on the leading edge of dental implant education and technology.
As a founding member and President of the Lake Cook Dental Study Club, President of the Illinois Society of Periodontists and regularly attending professional continuing education courses, he is able to continue his commitment to excellence.
Dr. Freeman has two grown children and resides in Northbrook with his wife and their dog, Ozzie.
EDUCATION
- Bachelors Degree/University of Wisconsin 1966-1970
- Bachelors Degree in Dentistry/University of Illinois 1970-1972
- Doctor of Dental Surgery/University of Illinois College of Dentistry 1970-1974
- Certificate of Specialization in Periodontics/University of Illinois College of Dentistry 1974-1976
- Graduate Misch Implant Institute 1990-1992
TEACHING APPOINTMENTS
- Assistant Professor of Periodontics/University of Illinois College of Dentistry- Current
- Lecturer in Implantology/University of Illinois College of Dentistry- Current
- Guest Lecturer/Chicago Dental Society & Various Study Clubs- Current
- Clinical Researcher for Major Implant Manufacturers-Current
HONORS AND OFFICES
- President/Illinois Society of Periodontics
- President/Lake Cook Dental Study Club
- President/Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity
- Fellowship/International Congress of Oral Implantology
- Fellowship/Misch Implant Institute
ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- American Academy of Periodontology
- Midwest Society of Periodontics
- Academy of Osseointegration
- International Congress of Oral Implantology
- American Academy of Implant Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Chicago Dental Society
- Illinois State Dental Society
- Illinois Society of Periodontists
Dr. Koh attended the University of Illinois College of Dentistry for her General Dentistry, Periodontal Specialty Education, and her Masters in Science. The research for her Master's Degree covered a new innovative topic using growth proteins in regeneration of lost bone and supporting tooth structures caused by gum disease. This research went on to be published in the Journal of Periodontology.
Dr. Koh is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. This is a national certifying board recognized by the American Dental Association for the specialty of Periodontics. In addition, Dr. Koh is licensed in IV Sedation, which allows patients to have their surgical procedures under conscious sedation.
Implantology was an integral part of Dr. Koh's specialty program. The last half of Dr. Koh's 3-year residency program had emphasis on treatment planning and placing implants. As a founding member of the Ladies Achieving Dental Excellence Study Club, and regularly attending professional continuing education courses, she is able to continue her commitment to excellence. Dr. Koh lives with her husband and 2 sons.
EDUCATION
- Bachelors Degree/University of Illinois 1987-1991
- Bachelors Degree in Dentistry/University of Illinois 1993-1995
- Doctor of Dental Surgery/University of Illinois College of Dentistry 1993-1997
- Certificate of Specialization in Periodontics/University of Illinois College of Dentistry 1997-2000
- Masters Degree, Biologic Science 1997-2000
- Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology 2001
- Certified in Intravenous Anesthesia 2006
- IV Sedation License 2006
TEACHING APPOINTMENTS
- Research Assistant Department of Physiology/University of Illinois 1990-1991
- Instructor in Periodontics/University of Illinois College of Dentistry 1997-2004
ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- American Academy of Periodontology
- Chicago Dental Society
- American Dental Association
- Ladies Achieving Dental Excellence Study Club
Midwest Society of Periodontics
Illinois State Dental Society - Illinois Society of Periodontics
- Korean American Dental Association
- Lake Cook Dental Study Club
We are pleased to announce the addition of Joseph V. Califano, D.D.S., Ph.D., to our practice. Dr. Califano is a Professor and the Director of Postgraduate Periodontics at UIC College of Dentistry, where he has been since 2004. Prior to that, Dr. Califano was a 14 year faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University, in the Department of Periodontics, and is a former Commander in the United States Navel Reserves Dental Department.
Joe is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and serves as an examiner for the Board. He has presented at national and international meetings on many topics including periodontal research, periodontal plastic surgery, and computer guided implant surgery.
Dr. Califano lives in the Chicago area with his wife, Mary Pat, who is a Recovery Nurse and Clinic Manager for the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic at UIC College of Dentistry, and their son Tony, who is soon to attend the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana.
We are fortunate that Dr. Califano shares our philosophy and approach to periodontal practice. We hope you will join us in welcoming him to our practice.
EDUCATION
- B.A. Biology/Hofstra University 1975-1979
- Doctor of Dental Surgery/Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Dentistry 1980-1984
- Ph.D.Microbiology-Immunology/Virginia Commonwealth University,School of Basic Sciences 1986-1990
TEACHING APPOINTMENTS
- Prof. of Periodontics, Director Post Graduate Periodontics/Univ.of IL College of Dentistry Current
- Professor of Periodontics-Microbiology & Immunology/Virginia Commonwealth University 2004
- Associate Prof. of Periodontics-Microbiology & Immunology/Virginia Commonwealth Univ. 1996-2004
- Associate Prof. of Periodontics-Microbiology & Immunology/Virginia Commonwealth Univ. 1991-1996
HONORS AND OFFICES
- Billy Pennel Award for Periodontal Research/Southern Academy of Periodontology
- Graduated cum laude (final GPA 3.65 of a possible 4.0)/Virginia Commonwealth University
- A.D. Williams Scholarship Award Outstanding Scholastic Achievement/Virginia Commonwealth Univ.
- A.D. Williams Summer Research Fellowship/Virginia Commonwealth University
- International College of Dentists Award/Virginia Commonwealth University
- American Academy of Periodontology Annual Student Award for Outstanding Achievement in Periodontics/Virginia Commonwealth University
- Graduated magna cum laude (final GPA 3.85 of a possible 4.0)/Hofstra University
- Commander, United States Naval Reserves, inactive ready reserves 2005-2007
- Commander, United States Naval Reserves, Reserve Unit Dental Department Head 2000-2004
- Volunteer Dentist/Crossover Clinic, Richmond, Virginia 1998-2004
- Commissioned Dental Officer U.S. Public Health Service, National Health Service Corps. 1984-1986
ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- American Academy of Periodontology
- Midwest Society of Periodontology
- Illinois Society of Periodontists
- International Association of Dental Research
- American Dental Education Association
- American Dental Association
- Chicago Dental Society
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Tri Beta Honorary Biologic Society
- Sigma Zeta Honorary Science Society
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society
- Phi Kappa Phi
