Dr. Richard N Facko, DDS
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1487977765
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English
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About This Provider
Dr. Richard Facko, DDS, MS, is a board-certified pediatric dentist and founder of Palos Pediatric Dentistry in Palos Heights, Illinois. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery and Master of Science degrees from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed a two-year pediatric dentistry residency at UIC Hospital, finishing in 2012. He holds Diplomate status from the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, two of the highest distinctions in the specialty. Dr. Facko founded his practice in 2013 in the same community where he grew up, treating children from infancy through adolescence with a focus on prevention, early intervention, and building trust. His youngest daughter was born with Down syndrome, an experience that has shaped a distinctly personal depth of expertise in special needs dentistry. He serves as Board President of GiGi's Playhouse Tinley Park and on the Palos 128 Board of Education. Parents consistently praise his gentle manner, clear communication, and ability to ease even the most anxious children through treatment.
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Education & Training
- Indiana University — Undergraduate School (2005)
- University Of Illinois At Chicago / College Of Dentistry — Residency Hospital (2012)
- Indiana University School Of Medicine — Undergraduate School (2005)
- University of Illinois - Chicago, MS (Master of Science)
- Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry (two-year residency with dental school and UIC hospital)
- University of Illinois - Chicago, DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery)
- Indiana University - Bloomington, BA in Biochemistry
Board Certifications
- Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD)
- Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 03/01/2010
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Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
Beyond the Office
Board President of GiGi's Playhouse - Tinley Park
Board of Education member for Palos 128
Coaches three of his children's youth hockey teams
Has ridden his bike across Iowa three times and hopes to ride with his children next summer
Maintains a large garden where he grows fresh fruits and vegetables
Enjoys riding his bike, hiking with his wife and kids, running with friends, and reading both fiction and non-fiction
Has four children: Lexie, Rich, Marie, and Annie
His youngest daughter, Annie, was born with Down syndrome and has profoundly shaped his worldview
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