Miltion Geivelas

Periodontist and implantologist in private practice exclusively limited to periodontics, implant placement, and tethered oral tissue (tongue-tie and lip-tie) release at Best Dental Group, Bartlett, Illinois (since 1990). Former Professor and Director of Graduate Periodontics, Northwestern University Dental School, Chicago (1993–2001) — training specialty periodontics residents. On Staff, Central DuPage Hospital (Northwestern Medicine).

Clinical and research expertise: periodontal surgery, guided bone regeneration (GBR), soft tissue grafting, computer-guided implant surgery, CO2 laser surgery for minimally invasive oral procedures, and functional frenuloplasty (tongue-tie and lip-tie release in infants, children, and adults) — a practice specialty he has developed in collaboration with the leading frenuloplasty surgeons in North America: Dr. Lawrence Kotlow, Dr. Bobby Ghaheri, and Dr. Soroush Zaghi. Affiliate, The Breathe Institute, Los Angeles. Author and co-author of multiple professional publications. National and international lecturer on periodontics, dental implants, and tethered oral tissue management. Recipient of several academic and clinical awards.

DDS, MS (Immunology), and Specialty Degree in Periodontics — Northwestern University (1984–1990). Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology. Certified Laser Surgeon, Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD).