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St. Charles Family Dentistry |
All of our professionals at St. Charles Family Dentistry maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay current with the latest trends in dentistry, orthodontics, TMJ and dental sleep medicine.
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Dr.Edmund Lipskis received his D.D.S. degree from Loyola University School of Dentistry in 1981. He also completed his Masters degree in Oral biology at Loyola. He served as an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and lectured to Orthodontic residents. Currently, Dr. Lipskis lectures internationally on orthodontics and presents courses for the Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciplines.
Recognizing his interest in orthodontics motivated Dr. Lipskis to begin a 30 year journey seeking to learn the newest philosophies and techniques orthodontics/facial orthopedics has to offer. He has studied with the United States Dental Institute; Invisalign certification courses; Mid America Orthondontic Society; Dr. Dwight Damon; the International Association of Orthodontics; and Dr. Derek Mahony in Australia.
Dr. Lipskis' interests expanded to include craniofacial orthopedics, treatment of chronic pain/TMJ issues and sleepd disordered breathing (Sleep Apnea). He has studied extensively with Dr. Steven Olmos and has lectured on Orthodontics for the TMJ patient. He is certified to provide Invisalign and Snap-on-Smile restorations.
He passed the examination for his Diplomate from the Board of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain July 2009 and became a Diplomate in the Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorder Disciplines in 2011.
He is a member/ Fellow/ Diplomate in the following organizations:
Fox River Dental Society (FRVDS)
Illinois State Dental Society (IDS)
American Dental Association (ADA)
International Association for Orthodontics (IAO)
American Association of Functional Orthodontics (AAFO)
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
Mid America Orthodontic Society
American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Dentistry
Dr. Lipskis feels that everyone deserves a beautiful, healthy smile. He understands the importance of your TMJ and occlusion in maintaining healthy posture and overall health.
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Dr. Lipskis graduated from Loyola University of Dentistry in 1981. She served as an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry from 1982 to 1992.She currently serves ast he Curriculum Director for the Academy of Sleep Disorders Disciplines.
Dr. Lipskis recognizes the value of broadening her horizons when it comes to dentistry. She has spent the past 30 years seeking out the most forward thinking people in the profession who think holistically. As a result, her treatment approach is one of listening to her patients and working with them to reach a commonly agreed upon health goal. Following this inquisitive approach has led her to discover the extensive affects that oral health has for a person's general health. Dr. Lipskis recognizes the need for quality dental care to maintain proper oral health and how dental health impacts your total body health .
The years 2005 through 2010 involved extensive studies in the field of Temporomandiblar Joint Disorders and Head/Neck Pain disorders. She has completed a residency program with the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain and another residency program with Dr. Steve Olmos.
In July 2009, Dr. Lipskis passed her examination for the Diplomate status by the Board of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. Dr. Lipskis has spoken to predoctoral students regarding TMJ therapiesand speaks to general dentists about TMD and Sleep dentistry.
Her interests lie in treatment of Craniofacial Pain Disorders (TMJ), facial development, Restorative Occlusion for chronic pain patients, and Sleep Disordered Breathing (Sleep Apnea) and how alternative medicine may complement patient care.
Dr. Lipskis is a member/Fellow/Diplomate of the following organizations:
Fox River Dental Society (FRVDS)
Illinois State Dental Society (IDS)
American Dental Association (ADA)
American Association of Functional Orthodontics (AAFO)
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Dentistry
Dr. Lipskis wants to help educate patients and professionals on the importance of dental health to a persons overall health and well being. She feels great satisfaction in helping individuals eliminate chronic debilitating pain from their lives .
Registered Dental Hygienists
Our goal is to provide you with the best preventive services possible. Education is a huge part of our office role. We like to spend time discussing the newest treatment options with patients and answering any questions they may have.
Feel free to ask us about cosmetic dentistry, tooth whitening, orthodontics, TMJ, or other dental treatments you would like information about.
HEATHER, R.D.H.
Graduated 1999 from Prairie State College with an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene
She has worked with Drs. Lipskis since 1999
Certified for dental injections and dental sealants.
PAM RDH, B.S.
Graduated the Loyola University in Chicago with a B.S. in Dental Hygiene
She has worked with Drs. Lipskis since 1996
Certified for dental injections and dental sealants.
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Clinical Dental Assistants
Our goal is to make your visit to the office as comfortable as possible. We enjoy working closely with the doctors to provide high quality dental treatment and seeing the difference a great smile can make in a persons life. We enjoy being a resource for patients and answering their questions. All of us appreciate the continued confidence shown by our patients who refer friends and family to our office. This is the best compliment we could possibly receive.
ANGELA
She has worked with Drs. Lipskis since 2005 and iscertified in polishing and dental sealants.
Angela has completed TMJ certified assistant courses.
HEATHER
She has worked with Drs. Lipskis since 2010
She completed ECC Dental Assisting Program and is ceritifed in polishing and sealants.
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Angela - Assistant |
Heather - Assistant |
Administrative Receptionists
Our goal is to make you feel welcome and to oversee the function and efficiency of our office. We can assist you with your scheduling and accounting needs, including communication necessary for understanding financing and your insurance claims.
MEL
She has worked with Drs. Lipskis since 1993
Mel is here to help answer your questions.
She coordinates scheduling, billing, financing, and insurance submissions
BARB
She has worked with Drs. Lipskis since 2005
Barb will greet you with a smile and answer your questions.
She coordinates patient information, patient contact, and medical insurance billing
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![]() ,Barb- Receptionist, medical billing. |