Dr. Joseph Vincent Baldassano, DDS, MSD
EndodonticsNPI: 1396886677
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About This Provider
Dr. Joseph V. Baldassano is the founder of Baldassano Endodontics in Inverness, Illinois, and a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, an advanced credential earned through rigorous examination beyond state licensure requirements. He earned his DDS with honors from Loyola University School of Dentistry, then completed a one-year General Practice Dental Hospital Residency at Hines Veterans Hospital before being selected as one of only four residents accepted nationwide to Indiana University School of Dentistry's two-year Endodontic Specialty Residency Program. There, he earned both his Specialty Certificate in Endodontics and a research-based Master of Science degree, with an additional minor in Oral Pathology. During dental school, he received the Award of Merit from the American College of Dentists for outstanding clinical care, a recognition he later earned Fellowship status within. Today, Dr. Baldassano continues practicing as a staff endodontist at Hines Veterans Hospital, where he trains General Dental Residents. He also holds a staff appointment at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, Illinois, bringing hospital-level endodontic expertise to patients throughout the Chicago area.
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Education & Training
- Master of Science Degree (MSD), Indiana University School of Dentistry
- General Practice Dental Hospital Residency (1 year), Hines Veterans Hospital, Hines, Illinois
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) with honors, Loyola University School of Dentistry
- Endodontic Specialty Residency (2 years), Indiana University School of Dentistry
- Minor in Oral Pathology, Indiana University School of Dentistry
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Loyola University of Chicago
Board Certifications
- Fellow of the American College of Dentists
- Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics
Credential: DDS, MSD
NPI registered: 02/09/2007
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Digital imaging
- CT scan
- 3D CBCT (three-dimensional CAT scan)
- Surgical operating microscopes with video capabilities
- Global Surgical Microscopes with digital video cameras
- Dexis Digital X-ray Imaging
- Paperless computer networked workflow
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association
- Illinois State Dental Society
- Chicago Dental Society
- American Association of Endodontists
- Illinois Association of Endodontists
- American College of Dentists
- College of Diplomates of the American Board of Endodontics
- Edgar Coolidge Endodontic Study Club
- Arcolian Dental Arts Society
Awards & Recognition
- Award of Merit from the American College of Dentists (during final year of dental school training for outstanding clinical care)
Beyond the Office
Staff position at Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, Illinois
Staff Endodontist at Hines Veterans Hospital Dental Clinic, Hines, Illinois
Cares for US Military Veterans at Hines Veterans Hospital
Provides lectures at Hines Veterans Hospital
Trains General Dental Residents at Hines Veterans Hospital clinic (once a week)
Native of the Chicago-land area
Office is set in Colonial Williamsburg Village with warm, home-like atmosphere
Each treatment room contains a soothing slate waterfall
Treatment rooms feature sun soaked windows and comfortable chairs with neutral colors and natural hardwood floors
Office provides patient comforts including head and neck rests, music headphones, and protective light diminishing eye wear
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