Dr. Robert Govoni — known to most families as 'Dr. Bob' — is a pediatric dentist and co-founder of Brushin' on Belmont, a family dental practice in Chicago's Roscoe Village neighborhood. For more than 15 years, he has built his clinical approach around a single goal: making dental visits a genuinely positive experience for every child who sits in his chair. Dr. Govoni adapts his communication style and technique to each child's age, temperament, and comfort level rather than applying a one-size-fits-all protocol. Parents consistently report that he speaks directly to their child — asking questions and explaining what he is doing — rather than talking over children's heads to the adults in the room. For children with significant anxiety or special needs, sedation dentistry is available to ensure care can be delivered safely. Brushin' on Belmont uses the Sirona Cerec Omnicam digital scanner, replacing uncomfortable putty impression trays with a fast, precise digital scan. Dr. Govoni co-founded the practice alongside his wife, Dr. Monika Govoni, giving families access to both pediatric and adult dental care under one roof.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS), College of Dentistry at University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Residency in Pediatric Dentistry (2 years), Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Board Certifications

Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

What does Board Certified mean?

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 03/05/2007

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryDental anxiety managementOral conscious sedationHospital dentistry for childrenGeneral dentistryDental cleanings and examsCavities and fillingsGum disease therapyDental implants and implant restorationTMJ treatmentCrowns and bridges

Technology & Equipment

Beyond the Office

Medical staff privileges at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Treats patients and contributes to the training of pediatric dental residents at Lurie Children's Hospital

Better known as 'Dr. Bob'

Married to Dr. Monika Govoni, who is also a dentist at the practice

Resides in Roscoe Village area of Chicago

Has three children: Jenna, Alex, and Emilie

Many pediatric dentists in Chicago and surrounding suburbs refer their patients to Dr. Bob for oral sedation procedures

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