Meet The Doctors
James Cho, DDS
Founder & Practice Owner
Dental School: Northwestern University
Dr. James Cho has been practicing dentistry for over 27 years with the utmost level of excellence. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Northwestern University Dental School. He sprung into his dental career among a select few students to finish dental school a semester ahead. His expertise is very complex including Full Mouth Reconstruction, dental surgery with implants and third molar extractions.
He founded Healthy Dental Center in Des Plaines, Illinois about 10 years go because he wanted to expand into an office that fit the complexity of cases that he manages on a daily basis.
He has continuously studied to upgrade his knowledge of treatments through world-class continuing education classes such as the Dawson Academy for Full Mouth Reconstruction and TMJ and the Misch Implant Institute for Surgical and Prosthetic Implants. His unique education allows him to be skilled in oral surgery, periodontal surgery, complex root canals, and full mouth reconstruction. He has been placing implants for over 15 years. His patients find his quality of care to be exceptional and truly long lasting. As his two children start their dental careers, he confidently stands behind his long lasting dental work for many more generations to come.
Certifications:
Doctor of Dental Surgery – Northwestern University
Certificate in Periodontal Surgery from Northwestern University
Fellow of Misch Implant Institute for Prosthetics and Surgery
Certificate for Dawson Academy
Affiliations:
Member of American Equilibration Society
Fellow of ICOI (Internatinoal Congress Implantology)
Chicago Dental Society
American Dental Association
Illinois State Dental Society
Services:
Full Mouth Reconstruction
Implant surgery
Sinus Augmentation
Bone Grafting
Root Canal Therapy
Root Canal Retreatment
Third Molar Extractions
Crown and Bridge
Orthodontics
Erin Cho, DMD
General Dentist
Dental School: University of Illinois at Chicago
General Practice Residency: Evanston Hospital
Dr. Erin Cho, a native Chicagoan, earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She wanted to become a dentist ever since Dr. James Cho and his children served in dental mission trips to Bolivia and Mexico.
Dr. Erin was accepted into a competitive accelerated dentistry program at UIC where she completed her undergraduate and dental education. In order to gain the best possible education as a general dentist and become experienced in medically complex dentistry, she completed one year of General Practice Residency at the University of Chicago’s Evanston Hospital. Her training focused on helping patients with major illnesses and dental problems. She fulfilled rotations in emergency trauma, anesthesia, pedodontics, and oral surgery.
In her spare time, Dr. Erin is dedicated to staying current with the newest techniques and technology available. She has nearly completed 500 hours in continuing education credits - an achievement she plans to complete by July 2020. You will find that she has a wide varitey of knowledge relating to teeth. She enjoys working with her patients and giving them a long lasting smile. When at home, she can be found enjoying time with her dog Astro, exploring restaurants in Chicago, and enjoying time with her family.
Certifications:
Certified Invisalign Provider
Certified Waterlase Dentist
Certified Botox and Dermal Filler Injector
Affiliations:
Illinois State Dental Society
Chicago Dental Society
American Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry
Services:
Invisalign and Braces
Root Canal Therapy
Root Canal Retreatment
Extractions
Fillings
Cosmetic Composites
Crown and Bridge
Laser Whitening
Pediatrics
