Dr. Jeffrey C Kemp, DDS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1417075219
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Dr. Jeffrey Kemp has practiced orthodontics for more than 30 years at Arlington Heights Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, a practice that has served the northwest Chicago suburbs since 1971. He earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Dentistry. He holds membership in the American Association of Orthodontists and the Illinois Society of Orthodontists. Patients consistently describe Dr. Kemp as warm, funny, and genuinely skilled with children. He communicates directly with young patients in a way they understand, making orthodontic treatment feel far less intimidating for kids and reassuring for parents. Families return to him years later with younger siblings and, eventually, with their own children. His approach blends clinical precision with an artistic eye for results, and he has described the moment braces come off and a patient sees their smile for the first time as the part of his work that still moves him after three decades. Outside the office, Dr. Kemp donated a kidney to his uncle in 2006, has qualified for the Boston Marathon twice, and completed an Ironman triathlon. These commitments reflect the same standard of effort he brings to every patient case.
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Education & Training
- Orthodontic training, University of Illinois at Chicago School of Dentistry
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago School of Dentistry
- Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 03/27/2007
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Professional Memberships
- Illinois Society of Orthodontists
- American Association of Orthodontists
Awards & Recognition
- Golf Invitational tournament winner (2019)
Beyond the Office
Active member of Illinois Society of Orthodontists
Active member of American Association of Orthodontists
His mother encouraged him to become a dentist; she saved a journal from second grade where he wrote that he wanted to be a dentist
Met his wife Carolyn in dental school; she is a dentist with her own private practice
Has two children: daughter Catherine obtained two master's degrees in environmental science; son Reed is noted for his uplifting spirit
Competed in an Ironman triathlon
Qualified for the Boston Marathon twice
Won a golf invitational tournament in 2019
Enjoys snowboarding and building furniture/décor, particularly interested in stained glass windows and lamps
In 2006, donated one of his kidneys to his uncle who is still doing well
Grew up in Washington, IL
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