
Dr. John W. Distel, DMD, MS
EndodonticsNPI: 1043384076
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321 W Northwest Hwy
Barrington, IL 60010
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About This Provider
Dr. John W. Distel, DMD, MS is an Illinois Board Certified Endodontist and the founder of John W. Distel D.M.D. M.S., Ltd in Lake Zurich, Illinois. He earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in 1998 and completed a Master of Science in Endodontics at Saint Louis University in 2000. Dr. Distel has performed more than 12,000 endodontic procedures and has published research in the Journal of Endodontics, with his work cited in over 130 published studies. He focuses exclusively on endodontics, treating patients with root canal infections, cracked teeth, traumatic injuries, and previously treated canals that need retreatment. He uses operating microscopes, digital imaging, ultrasonic instrumentation, and fiber optics to improve precision and reduce treatment time. Patients and referring dentists consistently describe his procedures as painless, his communication as clear, and his chairside manner as calm and reassuring. Active in multiple professional study clubs and national associations, Dr. Distel maintains a commitment to continuing education grounded in the current evidence base. Born and raised in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, he serves patients across the greater Lake Zurich area.
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Education & Training
- Doctorate of Dental Medicine Cum Laude, Southern Illinois University (1998)
- Saint Louis University — Residency Hospital (2000)
- Saint Louis University School Of Medicine — Residency Hospital (2000)
- Masters Degree in Endodontics, Saint Louis University (2000)
- Southern Illinois University School Of Dental Medicine — Medical School (1998)
Credential: DMD, MS
NPI registered: 11/20/2006
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Technology & Equipment
- Latest state-of-the-art technology
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Endodontists
- American Dental Association
- Illinois State Dental Society
- Illinois Association of Endodontists
- McHenry County Dental Society
- Chicago Dental Society
- Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
- Excellence Study Club
- Spear Education Study Club
Beyond the Office
Published research in the Journal of Endodontics
Given several Endodontic presentations to local dental societies and study clubs
Research cited in over 130 published research articles studying Endodontics
Born and raised locally in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago
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