Dr. Peter W. Fry, DDS / 50 Years Of Service

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Peter W. Fry, who serves patients in Chicago, Illinois.

An exceptional dentist, Dr. Fry works with patients at his private practice – Dear Doctor Dentistry & Oral Health – in Chicago, Illinois. He offers an extensive range of services from routine teeth cleaning to complete smile makeovers. Using state-of-the-art technology and the latest techniques, he is dedicated to total patient comfort and keeping smiles beautiful and healthy. His goal is to educate his patients on the importance of preventative dentistry as well as the relationship between oral health and overall health.

Dedicated to providing quality oral health care to the residents of Chicago, he has created an environment totally devoted to his patients’ smiles. His friendly staff is committed to making their patients feel as comfortable as possible in an atmosphere that is attractive and soothing. They take great pride in providing the finest care possible and to improve the oral health of every individual they treat.

Back in the early days of his academic career, Dr. Fry graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and his Master of Science degree in Environmental Biology from Roosevelt University. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and completed a residency in general practice in Milwaukee.

Upon completing his residency, he joined Advocate Northside Hospital in Chicago, where he spent 25 years, teaching and practicing. He has also taught and lectured at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry and pursues ongoing education; maintaining the highest levels of accreditation.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.

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