
Dr. Karen Lee Seder
OrthodonticsNPI: 1922160456
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About This Provider
Dr. Karen Seder, DDS, MS, is the founder and owner of Seder Orthodontics in Chicago, Illinois, where she has treated patients for 25 years. Growing up in St. Petersburg, Florida, Dr. Seder underwent extensive dental treatment as a child, an experience that gave her firsthand understanding of what patients face and why precise, compassionate care matters. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Florida, then earned both her Doctorate of Dental Surgery and a Master of Science from Northwestern University, graduating in 1999. Dr. Seder is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontists and holds certifications in Invisalign, iTero digital scanning, and PROPEL accelerated orthodontics. She treats children, teens, and adults, offering everything from early two-phase jaw development therapy and dentofacial orthopedics to clear aligner treatment and surgical orthodontics coordinated with oral surgeons. Her clinical reputation rests on two qualities rarely found together: technical perfectionism and genuine warmth with every patient. Her practice philosophy is direct: treat each patient as an individual, apply a conservative clinical lens, and never recommend treatment that is not truly necessary.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Undergraduate - University of Florida
- Master of Science degree - Northwestern University
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) - Northwestern University
NPI registered: 12/14/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Invisalign®
- Clear braces
- Metal braces
- Expanders
- iTero® digital impressions
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Board of Orthodontics
- American Dental Association
- Chicago Dental Society
- Illinois State Dental Society
Beyond the Office
Serving the Chicago community since 1999
Grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida
Lives in Lincoln Park with husband Dan and three sons: Louie, Ike, and Jessup
Very sporty family with focus on boys' baseball in summer
Big Cubs, Bears, and Florida Gator Football fans
Enjoys running along the lake, hanging out with friends and family, trying new restaurants, and traveling
Frequently sees patients around the community
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