Dr. Lihong Lin

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Dr. Lihong Lin, DDS, MS, is an associate orthodontist at Plaza Orthodontics in Wilmette, Illinois, bringing a rare depth of academic and research training to her clinical work. She completed her dental degree with honors at The Fourth Military Medical University in Xi'an, China, then earned a PhD in prosthodontics from the same institution, a five-year program that built deep expertise in tooth structure, bone biology, and how the bite distributes force. She later joined the University of Illinois at Chicago as a research assistant professor, studying the mechanical properties of dental composite materials before completing her Master's degree and certificate in orthodontics at UIC. That research foundation shapes how she plans tooth movement: with precision attention to forces, material behavior, and long-term structural outcomes. Dr. Lin speaks English, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese, making her one of the few orthodontists on Chicago's North Shore who can consult with patients across multiple language backgrounds. She takes time with each patient to understand their specific concerns before recommending a treatment path.

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  OrthodonticsPrimary

  Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

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