Mark D. Cabana, DDS - Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry
"When people ask me why I became a pediatric dentist, the answer is simple. I like to see children with a big, beautiful smile. I'll always do whatever I can to make your child's dental care gentle and as painless as possible. Because I know that a good experience here will help them maintain proper oral care throughout their life."
"Providing the type of dental care your children deserve begins with me and continues with our staff. My child-friendly, helpful staff will ensure that your child's visit is an enjoyable one. Plus, our practice is filled with the latest children's dental equipment to suit our patients perfectly!"
"It warms my heart to see a child go from being afraid of the dentist to actually looking forward to their next visit. That's what keeps me practicing."
Building Your Trust With A Solid Education
"I am thankful for the solid educational opportunities that allowed me to become a pediatric dentist. My formal education laid the groundwork for my practice, but this foundation is just the beginning in the learning process. My staff and I listen to our patients and their parents and learn from them in order to address and treat their specific needs."
Doctor of Dental Surgery: University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry
Advanced Education in General Dentistry: Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York, NY
General Practice Residency: Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens, Brooklyn, NY
Pediatric Dental Residency: St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA
Continuing Education: Completes the required amount in courses such as Workshop for Treatment of Cleft Lip and Palate, Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Lifelong Professional Memberships
"One of the ways I continually fine-tune my knowledge is through membership in national and regional professional organizations. Today, there are more advances in children's dentistry in a year than in an entire decade just a generation ago. If I relied solely on my formal education, I might be unaware of a breakthrough technology or a new procedure that could benefit you."
Member: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Member: American Society of Dentistry for Children
Member: American Dental Association
Member: Chicago Dental Society
Ensuring A Positive Experience
"Providing your children with an enjoyable experience is my number-one priority. That's why I've filled my practice with only the latest equipment and the friendliest, most helpful staff around."
We provide:
- A friendly staff
- Child-sized chairs
- Rooms decorated to appeal to children