Dr. Michael Colvard is a periodontal specialist in Cary, IL, with 19 years of experience and a unique background that sets him apart. With advanced degrees from prestigious institutions including Oxford University and Loyola University, Dr. Colvard brings deep expertise in gum health, oral medicine, and dental pain relief—including plant-based options. He believes in treating the whole person by combining scientific dentistry with attention to patients' spiritual needs and beliefs. Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Colvard is a full-time professor at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry and directs their Dental Medicine Responder and Technology Office, staying at the forefront of dental care innovation. He is accepting new patients and welcomes the opportunity to partner with you in achieving both healthy teeth and meaningful healing.

Specialties

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PeriodonticsPrimary
Treatment of gum disease and dental implants

Education & Training

Ph.D. in Theology and Medical Anthropology from Graduate Theological Foundation and Oxford Foundation House, University of Oxford (United Kingdom)
Master's degree in Theological Studies and Medical Anthropology from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary
DDS from Loyola University School of Dentistry
Master's in Oral Sciences from University of Illinois Chicago
Certificate in Periodontics from Loyola University School of Dentistry

NPI registered: 05/22/2007

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Areas of Focus

PeriodonticsOral MedicineDental pain relief and plant-based painkillersMedical anthropology of dental careDisaster response dentistryForensic dentistry

Beyond the Office

Director of the Dental Medicine Responder and Technology Office at University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry

Professor at University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry (full-time since 2002)

Part-time teaching at UIC since 1997

Helped build and define the role of dentists in disaster response

Teaches dental anthropology to freshman students

Former private pilot

Enjoys fishing in Colorado and at Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake

Grew up in Western United States, mostly Colorado, as son of military father

Wife Kathleen is a retired nurse who graduated from UIC

Son Christopher is a film animator who worked on Iron Man, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Ant-Man

Son Jon is a former Marine pursuing master's degree in cyber security through American Military University

Lives in Cary with his family

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