Michael P. Cunningham, DDS, MS
"The best thing about what I do is seeing the look of pleasure on a patient's face after I've renewed their smile with expert dentistry and periodontics. My goal is to help people look and feel their best, in a relaxed environment. Just recently, I began offering oral sedation - just another way I can make my patients more comfortable.
Knowing that personal confidence can dramatically affect our lives, I constantly strive to help you improve your oral health and increase your confidence. As a team, we want to partner with you to keep your teeth and gums healthy for a lifetime.
In order to offer the most up-to-date procedures and techniques to my patients, I attend three times the required continuing education courses which includes extensive traning in all aspects of implant dentistry."
Higher Education For A Higher Level Of Care
As a student, I am inspired to learn. I'm inspired when a patient feels confident about their appearance. It motivates me so that I surpass the required continuing education by three times. My goal is to provide my patients with periodontal dentistry that's comfortable and a renewed smile that lasts a lifetime.
Doctor of Dental Surgery: University of Illinois College of Dentistry
Master of Science: Histology, University of Illinois College of Dentistry
Certificate in Periodontics: University of Illinois College of Dentistry
Continuing Education: Completes three times the required amount
Active In The Dental Community
"My involvement in professional organizations keeps me informed of new developments in dentistry - all of which benefits you as a patient. Plus, over the years, I've had the opportunity to share techniques and difficult cases with other periodontists."
Member: American Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontics, Chicago Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society, Academy of General Dentists, Midwest Society of Periodontics, American Society of Clinical Pathologists (CT-ASCP)
Former Associate Professor: Periodontics, University of Illinois College of Dentistry
Dedicated To Dental Education
"Teaching at the University of Illinois was very rewarding to me. I love being able to share my knowledge and experience in periodontics with up-and-coming dentists. When standing in front of a classroom, I feel as though I'm giving something back to a community that once helped me begin my dentistry career."