Dr. Meredith Gantos, DDS

About

Following her undergraduate education, Dr. Gantos received her doctorate from The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry where she graduated at the top of her class. After dental school, she continued to pursue her strong interest in esthetic and surgical dentistry through the country's top residency program. During her advanced program, she was exposed to cutting-edge technologies and concepts from the best leaders in the field. Dr. Gantos has a strong passion for cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry, periodontal surgery, and implantology. She takes great pride in utilizing these advanced skills to help patients achieve a beautiful, healthy, long-lasting smile. Her advanced training and special licensure in sedation dentistry ensures patient comfort and safety are always a top priority. A lifelong learner and dental leader, Dr. Gantos is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. Only about 6% of general dentists in the U.S. and Canada ever achieve this recognition. AGD Fellows are the best in the field, completing over 500 credit hours of continuing education and passing an exam of equal difficulty to the board certification exam. Certifications & Continuing Education Audie Murphy Veterans Association: Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate Chicago Implant Maxicourse Certificate Oro-Facial Pain Mini-Residency Certificate Dental Education Laboratories Endodontics Certificate Soft Tissue Diode Dental Laser Certificate American Dental Society of Anesthesiology Moderate Sedation Certificate Dental Organization for Continuing Sedation- Master Series, Advanced Sedation Certificate Dental Organization for Continuing Sedation- IV Sedation Recertification Certificate Dental Organization for Continuing Sedation— Oral Sedation Certificate UTHealth Moderate Sedation Certificate DENTSPLY Astra Tech Implant Certificate Invisalign Basic Course Certificate Invisalign Advanced Course Certificate Dental Development Seminars— Surgical Exodontia Program Certificate Versah Osseodensification Hands-On Training Certificate The Kois Center Advanced Treatment Planning and Occlusion Certificate The Kois Center Advanced Occlusion The Kois Center Restorative/Periodontal Interface The Kois Center Capture & Create Composite Artistry Licensure & Training Illinois Dental License Illinois Sedation Permit— Conscious Sedation, Parenteral Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Advanced Cardiac Life Support OSHA Hazardous Communication Standard Training HIPAA Compliance Training Peripheral Intravenous Therapy Training Intravenous-Infusion Training Advanced Phlebotomy Techniques Training Affiliations & Memberships American Dental Association Illinois State Dental Association Chicago Dental Society Illinois Academy of General Dentistry American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry American Dental Society of Anesthesiology American Academy of Implant Dentistry Achievements & Awards Fellowship into the Academy of General Dentistry Dr. Amy J Cummins Scholarship Award Dr. Edgar D. Gifford Scholarship Award Placement in the Advanced Pre-doctoral Implant Program Abads and Nakib Memorial Scholarship The Quinessence Award Publications MedEdPORTAL Publications: "Building Oral Health Capacity: Periodontal Disease and Systemic Health" Journal of Prosthodontics: "Prosthodontic Treatment Considerations for Methamphetamine-Dependent Patients" Teaching Experience Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine: Adjunct Clinical Professor University of Illinois At Chicago College of Dentistry: Periodontal Teaching Assistant, Removable Prosthodontics Teaching Assistant, Plastination Project Dental Volunteer Work Dominican Republic Mission Trip Kenya Mission Trip Guatemala Mission Trip Zambia Mission Trip CDS Foundation Clinic AACD's Give Back A Smile Dental Lifeline Network West Town Community Health Center Goldie's Place Dental Clinic TeamSmile Chicago Bears Event Pacific Garden Mission Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting