Dr. George A Mandelaris, DDS

Dr. George Mandelaris received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree in 1996 from the internationally recognized University of Michigan, School of Dentistry. Following his general dental training, Dr. Mandelaris completed a three year post-graduate residency program in periodontology at the University of Louisville, School of Dentistry.
In addition to his specialty certification, Dr. Mandelaris also obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Oral Biology from the University of Louisville where he conducted clinical and microbiological research. His research was selected for presentation at the American Academy of Periodontology’s annual session in 1999 and was later published in the Journal of Periodontology, the official publication of the American Academy of Periodontology. Dr. Mandelaris was also selected as one of the country's four finalists in the prestigious Dr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Kramer Scholarship for Excellence Award sponsored by the American Academy of …Periodontology Foundation.
Less than one year following his specialty training, Dr. Mandelaris obtained the highest recognition for a specialist in the field of Periodontology and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a distinction held by less than one-third of all practicing Periodontists. Dr. Mandelaris has been selected as a reviewer for computer guided implantology articles that have been submitted to both the Journal of Periodontology and International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants- a distinction given to those considered to be experts in the field by the editorial board of these peer reviewed journals.
Dr. Mandelaris holds dental and specialty licensure in the State of Illinois. He is actively involved in the American Academy of Periodontology, where he holds leadership committee positions. He also holds memberships in the International Team for Implantology, Academy of Osseointegration, American Dental Association, Illinois Dental Association, Illinois Society of Periodontists, Midwest Society of Periodontology, the Institute for Dental Implant Awareness, and the Chicago Dental Society.
Dr. Mandelaris has been a member of the attending medical staff in the Department of Surgery , Division of Dentistry, at Lutheran General Hospital for over 10 years. In addition to his dental division appointment, he also serves on the head and neck oncology team. He is licensed to deliver intravenous sedation for patient comfort.