Dr. Hong Chon, MS, DDS
EndodonticsNPI: 1013123363
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About This Provider
Dr. Hong Chon, MS, DDS is an endodontist at Specialized Endodontic Solutions, a multi-location specialty practice serving Bloomingdale and Highland Park, Illinois. His credentials, including both a master of science degree and a doctor of dental surgery, reflect a level of academic preparation that goes beyond the standard path to dentistry. Dr. Chon holds membership in the American Association of Endodontists, the leading professional body for the specialty. Patients who have been treated by Dr. Chon report that he takes time to explain each step of the procedure clearly before beginning, a quality they consistently describe as central to making an otherwise stressful appointment feel manageable. His chair-side manner is calm, positive, and patient-focused. Clinically, Dr. Chon works with an advanced technology suite that includes the GentleWave System, cone beam CT imaging, surgical microscopes, and laser technology. These tools allow him to treat complex root canal anatomy, cracked teeth, traumatic injuries, and previously failed root canals with a level of precision that general dentistry practices cannot replicate. His perfect five-star Google rating reflects outcomes that patients found worth sharing.
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Education & Training
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry (2000)
- Advanced specialty training in Endodontics, University of Illinois at Chicago (2005)
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency, Great Lakes Naval Center
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- Master's degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, University of Illinois
Credential: MS, DDS
NPI registered: 05/15/2007
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Latest advancements and technological innovations in endodontics
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Society
- Illinois State Dental Society
- Chicago Dental Society
- American Association of Endodontists
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society
Awards & Recognition
- National Defense Service Medal (2002)
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2002)
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2003)
Beyond the Office
United States Navy Dental Corps service including Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at Great Lakes Naval Center
Grew up in Seoul, Korea before moving to Chicago at age 13
Pursued both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, unique among his peers
Successfully balances a demanding professional life with personal commitments
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