Dr. Stephen P Russo, DMD
PeriodonticsNPI: 1699809202
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Dr. Stephen P. Russo, DMD, MS is a board-certified periodontist with 26 years of clinical experience treating gum disease, restoring missing teeth, and rebuilding the gum and bone structures that support a healthy smile. He earned his dental degree Magna Cum Laude from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where he was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the national dental honor society. He completed his specialty training and Master of Science degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, serving as Chief Resident in periodontics, implant surgery, and sedation. Dr. Russo holds Diplomate status from the American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery, a credential that places him among an elite tier of periodontists nationally. He received the Gerald M. Kramer Scholar Award from the American Academy of Periodontology and served as Past President of the Chicago Academy of Dental Research. He has lectured nationally and internationally on dental implants and esthetic dental procedures. Chicago Magazine, America's Best Dentists, Guide to America's Top Dentists, and the International Association of Dentists have each recognized him as a top dental specialist.
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Education & Training
- Harvard School of Dental Medicine (DMD, Magna Cum Laude)
- University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill — Residency Hospital (2003)
- Harvard School Of Dental Medicine — Medical School (2000)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Periodontics, Implant and Sedation Residency)
Board Certifications
- Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Implant Surgery
- Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology
Credential: DMD
NPI registered: 03/15/2007
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- state of the art technology
- innovative treatment modalities
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Periodontology
- Academy of Osseointegration
- American Dental Association
- Seattle Study Club
- Midwest Society of Periodontology
- Chicago Dental Society
- Chicago Academy of Dental Research
Awards & Recognition
- Gerald M. Kramer Scholar Award from the American Academy of Periodontology
- Guide to America's Top Dentists recognition
- America's Best Dentists recognition
- Chicago Magazine recognition
- International Association of Dentists recognition
Beyond the Office
Past President of the Chicago Academy of Dental Research
National and international lecturer on dental implants and esthetic dental procedures
Inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU), the national dental honor society
Served as Chief Resident for two years during residency
Maintained a private general dentistry practice throughout his periodontics residency
Married to Dr. Ana Bedran-Russo, Associate Dean of Research and Professor at University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry
Has three children: Matthew, Paloma, and Alex
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