Dr. Justin Allan Welke, DDS
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1679870067
Practice Details
Languages
English, Spanish
Insurance Accepted
About This Provider
Dr. Justin Welke is a Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, the highest level of distinction a pediatric dentist can earn in the United States. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Illinois and completed a full-time, two-year residency in pediatric dentistry at UIC Hospital. As a Co-Founder of Chicago Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics in the South Loop, he brings academic depth to everyday clinical care. He serves as a Clinical Professor in the Post-Graduate Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program at UIC Hospital, actively training the next generation of specialists. Dr. Welke treats all pediatric ages, from newborns through teenagers, including medically compromised and special-needs children. He is among a select group of Chicago pediatric dentists who perform laser frenectomies for tongue and lip ties, a procedure that can resolve breastfeeding difficulties in newborns. Parents describe him as honest, communicative, and gentle, with a clinical approach built on trust from the very first appointment. He provides care in both English and Spanish and volunteers with Chicago's at-risk communities.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Full-time two-year residency in Pediatric Dentistry, UIC Hospital
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Illinois
Board Certifications
- Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 02/21/2011
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association
- Illinois Dental Association
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Beyond the Office
Clinical Professor in the Post-Graduate Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program at University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital
Volunteers with Chicago's at-risk populations
Coaches youth basketball
Born and raised in the Chicago area
Loved brushing his teeth more than the average student in college
Fluent in Spanish
Married with a son
Enjoys spending time with family and friends
Keeps up with college and professional sports
Enjoys exploring Chicago
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