Dr. Richard Alex Munaretto, DDS
EndodonticsNPI: 1164482741
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Dr. Richard A. Munaretto, DDS, BSD, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and a founding partner at Cameo Dental Specialists in River Forest, Illinois. With 15 years of clinical experience, he limits his practice to endodontics and implant dentistry, a deliberate pairing that allows him to make unbiased treatment decisions for every patient. An endodontist without implant capability faces a structural limitation: the only tool available is root canal therapy, so the recommendation often reflects that constraint. Dr. Munaretto removes that bias entirely. He completed his specialty training at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in 2003 and earned his Board Diplomate in 2008, a credential fewer than half of practicing endodontists hold. He currently serves as an associate professor at UIC College of Dentistry and as a Key Opinion Leader for Dentsply Sirona, advising on endodontic instruments used by specialists worldwide. His clinical focus includes difficult diagnostic cases, dental trauma, emergencies, and endodontic microsurgery.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Endodontic specialty degree from UIC, completed (2003)
- DDS from University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry
- BS from Benedictine University (with honors)
- BSD from University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry
- International hands-on implant placement course through IMTEC Implant Systems, 2008 (36 hours CE)
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 03/27/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- ZEISS dental operating microscopes (EXTARO 300)
- Five Carestream CBCT units
- ProTaper Gold rotary instruments
- Vortex Blue rotary instruments
- WaveOne Gold rotary instruments
- X-Smart IQ cordless motor
- NobelActive implant system
- Carestream digital sensors
- Apex ID electronic working length finder
- Bioceramic putty
- Activated irrigation systems
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Endodontists (AAE)
- Seattle Study Club
- Edgar D. Coolidge Endodontic Study Club
- Windy City Seminars (founder)
- Chicago Dental Society
- UIC College of Dentistry Alumni Board of Directors (past)
Awards & Recognition
- Seattle Study Club Award for 'Best in Study Club Management' (2016)
Beyond the Office
Associate professor at UIC College of Dentistry (current)
Lecturer on dental traumatic injuries and endodontic surgery at UIC
Founder and director of Windy City Seminars Seattle Study Club (10+ years)
Born and raised in western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois
Grandfather immigrated from Italy and was a barber; raised two endodontists, a lawyer, and a CPA
High school football player, inspired by coach Chris Andriano
Volunteered in hospital ER during first 2 years of college
Considered medical school, specifically interested in emergency medicine and ENT
Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for Dentsply Sirona (past 3 years)
Attended hands-on implant course in 2008 where he and three colleagues placed 54 implants and performed 12 internal sinus lifts in one week
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