Dr. James F. Fondriest, DDS

Prosthodontics

NPI: 1902004914

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Contact Information

Address

560 Oakwood Ave Ste 200
Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Patient Rating

4.9/ 5.0(59 reviews)

Rating sources

Healthgrades4.6 (11)
Google4.9 (48)

About This Provider

Dr. James Fondriest, DDS, FACD, FICD, is the founder of Lake Forest Dental Arts and one of the premier cosmetic and prosthodontic authorities in the Midwest. Dentists from across the country, including many who lead their own practices, seek him out as a patient, a testament to the clinical depth and trust he has earned among peers. Dr. Fondriest trains dentists nationally on the art of cosmetic dentistry and prosthodontics, and he publishes regularly in leading dental journals, extending his influence well beyond the chair. His guiding philosophy bridges professional rigor and artistic purpose: he holds that responsibility compels doing things well, and that love compels doing them beautifully. Patients at Lake Forest Dental Arts receive restorations built around his concept of Believably Natural Dentistry, work calibrated so precisely that others do not perceive it as artificial. Dr. Fondriest focuses on patients with complex dental histories and higher aesthetic expectations, including those who need expert correction of prior dental work that fell short.

Specialties

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    ProsthodonticsPrimary

    Dental prostheses including crowns, bridges, and dentures

Education & Training

  • American College Of DentistsFellowship Hospital
  • International College Of DentistsFellowship Hospital
  • Pierre Fauchard AcademyFellowship Hospital

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 07/11/2007

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Areas of Focus

cosmetic dentistrygeneral dentistryprosthodonticsporcelain crownsdental implantsporcelain veneersminimally invasive dentistrysmile makeoversteeth whiteningenamel shapingdental bonding

Awards & Recognition

  • Listed as Top Cosmetic Dentists in Chicago Magazine 2010-2025
  • Voted 'Best Dentists' for 2025

Beyond the Office

Trains dentists throughout the country on cosmetic dentistry and prosthodontics

Publishes frequently in leading journals of dentistry

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Dr. James F. Fondriest, DDS - Prosthodontics - Lake Forest, IL