Meet Dr. Ligocki
Mark A. Ligocki, D.D.S.
FOUNDER, DENTIST, CEO, DAD, & HUSBAND
My mission is to provide the finest dental care possible. I maintain a lifetime of optimum oral healthcare for you and the rest of our patients and strive to foster patient relationships based on mutual trust and excellent customer service in a comfortable atmosphere. To ensure that you and our patients receive the highest quality care, I continue my professional education through various seminars and courses year-round to stay abreast of the latest advancements. Our patients, including you, will be at ease knowing that your care will be administered with care and comfort, and that I will not rest until you are satisfied with you smile. Your smile is my signature.
When I am not in the office I am spending quality time in a family first mode. My beautiful wife and sounding board, Joan, along with my two wonderful dentist daughters, Jocellyn and Lauryn, are my everything. We are a sports oriented family full of fun and love. Once in a while you may even catch me playing around our koi pond for relaxation.
EDUCATION:
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, 1989: University of Illinois School of Dentistry
- Bachelor of Science, Dentistry, 1987: University of Illinois School of Dentistry
- Bachelor of Science, Biology, 1985: Roosevelt University
Accomplishments:
- CPR Certification in August 2024
- Mentor and Teach Students from Midwestern Career College in Dental Assisting Techniques in 2023
- Ivoclar Advisory Network in 2022
- SOLEA® Laser Trainee Instructor in May 2020
- SOLEA® Key Opinion Leader in April 2020
- Chicagoland Regional Leader of SOLEA User Group in April 2020
- SOLEA® Laser Certified in April 2019
- Soft Tissue Laser Recertification in September 2018
- The Art of Staining and Glazing Certification in June 2018
- SureSmile Dentist in 2018
- Dental Intel Certification in 2018
- CEREC® Orthodontic Certification in September 2017
- CEREC® Restoration Certification in July 2016
- Certified Lumineer Veneer Dentist
- Arestin Certified Expert (gum tissue antibiotics)
- Certified Invisalign Dentist
- Taught various courses on dental implants, periodontal therapies, and laser procedures
Professional Affiliations
- American Dental Association
- Illinois State Dental Society
- Chicago Dental Society
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Dental Arts Society
- Founding member of the American Academy of Oral and Systemic Health
- Mentors Chicagoland dental students
- DuPage Medical Corps for disasters
- ADA Health Policy Institute
- Published Author in Dental Economics
- Former Saratoga Grove Retirement Community Staff Dentist
- Former Periodontal Implant Advisory Board Member
- Adjunct Professor at Indiana University School of Dentistry in May 2019
- External Supervisory Dentist for A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health in October 2019
