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
