Periodontist—Whiting, IN
Get to Know Dr. Shawn Thomas
Dr. Thomas loves helping patients get out of pain and recover their smiles thanks to his work. It feels very rewarding to not only improve someone’s oral health, but their quality of life at the same time. As a periodontal specialist in Chicago, he enables our patients to receive a high level of care for gum disease therapy and dental implants without having to visit a different dental office, saving them time and stress. To learn a little more about Dr. Thomas, read on below.
Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?
When he was in college, Dr. Thomas had the opportunity to start shadowing various dentists. He always knew that he wanted to work in healthcare after seeing how dedicated his mother (a nurse and hospital administrator) was to her patients. He also saw that his own dentist had a fulfilling career, and after experiencing dentistry firsthand, he knew it was the path for him.
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
Dr. Thomas attended Loyola University Chicago before earning his dental degree at the Marquette University School of Dentistry. He then completed a three-year residency in periodontics at the University of Pittsburgh.
Today, he is certified in Wilckodontics, which is also known as Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics (AOO), a procedure that allows teeth to be shifted by orthodontic movement at a faster pace. Dr. Thomas is also certified by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE) where he underwent significant training to administer Botox to relieve TMD, migraine pain, and smooth wrinkle lines on the face. He has another certification to provide dermal fillers to enhance the lips and restore youthful volume to the face as well.
On top of this, Dr. Thomas is a member of several professional groups:
- American Dental Association
- American Academy of Periodontology
- Indiana Dental Association
- Illinois Dental Society
- Chicago Dental Society
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
When he isn’t spending time with family, Dr. Thomas likes to cook using the skills passed down to him by his mother and grandmother. You’ll often find him in the kitchen, but he also likes to try new restaurants and stay active by playing football, volleyball, and kickball.
