Dr. Robert Whittaker, DMD, MD

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Dr. Robert Whittaker holds both a DMD and an MD, a dual-degree combination that places him among the most extensively trained oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the field. While most dental specialists earn a single degree, oral and maxillofacial surgeons who pursue the MD pathway complete dental school, full medical school, and a hospital-based surgical residency. This training equips Dr. Whittaker to manage conditions that cross the boundary between dentistry and medicine, from deep-space neck infections to tissue changes that carry cancer risk. Operating at Whiteside County Community Health Clinic in Rock Falls, IL, he treats a wide range of conditions including leukoplakia, pyogenic granuloma, Ludwig angina, and periodontitis. MediFind classifies Dr. Whittaker as an Experienced national expert for leukoplakia based on his patient volume, published research, and peer recognition, a distinction that places him among the top clinicians in the country for this condition. His scope extends to rare diagnoses that most general dentists and even many specialists are not equipped to handle.

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  Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPrimary

  Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face

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