Dr. Dennis M Holmes, DDS

Doctor Holmes Biography
Dr. Holmes grew up in Farmer City, Illinois and graduated from Farmer City-Mansfield High School. He attended Illinois State University, majoring in biology and then went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Holmes graduated with honors from Dental School and received many awards for outstanding achievement. He has completed the curriculum at the Center for Advanced Dental Study and the Piper Clinic in St. Petersburg, Florida. This additional training has allowed him to be at the forefront in the diagnosis and treatment of complex restorative problems and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders. He has worked with the Aesthetic Advantage "dentists to the stars" group based out of New York City for his advanced skills and techniques in cosmetic procedures. He has also earned the prestigious Fellowship award from the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Holmes is highly trained to provide …his patients with excellence in all fields of dental medicine.
Licensure:
National Board of Dental Examinations
Central Regional Dental Testing Service
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
Pre Doctoral Honors/Awards:
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsvill
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society, Southern Illinois University School of Dental
Medicine (SIU-SDM
Outstanding achievement in Oral Medicine, SIU-SDM
Outstanding achievement in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, SIU-SDM
Outstanding achievement in Removable Prosthodontics, SIU-SDM
Post Doctoral Achievements:
Curriculum completed at the Center for Advanced Dental Study
Fellowship Award, Academy of General Dentistry
Cosmetic training at Aesthetic Advantage
Associate Fellowship, World Clinical Laser Institute
Professional Associations:
American Dental Association
Illinois State Dental Society
Mclean County Dental Society
Academy of General Dentistry
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Academy of Oral Medicine
Seattle Study Club (Advisory Board Member for the Central Illinois Chapter)
Continuing Education:
Dr. Holmes routinely attends meetings at the top dental centers in the country and he averages many times the yearly requirements of the state of Illinois to remain at the leading edge of dental treatment and knowledge.
Personal Hobbies/Interests:
Dr. Holmes enjoys golf, tennis, basketball, jogging, weight lifting and reading. He is also active in the martial arts and is a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
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