Dr. Robert Lindman is a periodontal specialist with 19 years of experience serving patients in Rockford, Illinois. He believes every patient's smile is unique and special, and he stays current with the latest research, techniques, and technology—including advanced laser procedures, digital imaging, and implant planning software. Dr. Lindman specializes in dental implants, bone grafting, full mouth reconstruction, and cosmetic periodontal surgery, and he placed one of his first implant cases back in 1987, which was for his grandfather's surgical nurse. A Rockford native and graduate of Northwestern University College of Dentistry, Dr. Lindman is accepting new patients and is committed to helping you achieve the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve.

Specialties

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PeriodonticsPrimary
Treatment of gum disease and dental implants

Education & Training

Graduate training in laser surgical techniques, dental implants, and advanced bone grafting techniques
Northwestern University College of Dentistry (Certificate Degree in Periodontics and Master of Science degree)
North Park University in Chicago (undergraduate, double major in natural science and art)
University of Illinois College of Dentistry (Doctor of Dental Surgery, 1985)

Credential: D.D.S.

NPI registered: 02/01/2007

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Areas of Focus

PeriodonticsDental implantsAll on 4 dental implantsFull mouth reconstructionFull mouth dental implantsCosmetic periodontal surgeryGum graftingGum recession treatmentLaser gum treatmentPinhole surgical techniqueDental bone graftingRidge augmentationSinus augmentation (sinus lift)Wisdom teeth removalTooth extractionsCrown lengthening & shorteningGummy smile gum contouringFrenectomyGingivectomy gum lift

Technology & Equipment

Cone beam technology
Digital X-rays
Laser assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP)
SimPlant
Piezosurgery
Acellular dermal matrix (ADM)
Guided tissue regeneration
Sedation dentistry
Oral cancer screening

Beyond the Office

Native of Rockford, Illinois

1977 graduate of Guilford High School

First implant case was a fixed hybrid restoration on 5 implants in 1987, placed in his grandfather's surgical nurse and mother of retired Rockford dentist Dr. Bill Shold (Lillian Shold)

Pioneered implant surgery in Northern Illinois—placed the first implant bridge in the region

Has been placing dental implants since 1984

Over 35 years of experience with over 20,000 dental implants placed and more than 60,000 dental surgeries performed

Finds great joy in the pace of change and opportunities that new technologies bring to dentistry

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