Dr. Dr. Nikisha N. Jodhan

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Get to know Periodontist Dr. Nikisha N. Jodhan, who serves patients in Skokie, Illinois.

Dr. Jodhan is a remarkable, board-certified periodontist who is the Founder of Advanced Periodontics & Implants, Ltd. in Skokie, Illinois. At her practice, she provides a wide range of periodontal services – both surgical and non-surgical, as well as has extensive experience in cosmetic procedures – dental implants and periodontal treatment.

Specializing in all facets of periodontal therapy, Dr. Jodhan’s surgical expertise complements her warmth, commitment, and dedication in providing the best patient care possible. She is one of a handful of Chicagoland dentists who is certified to offer LANAP laser therapy: a clinically proven non-surgical alternative to perio surgery. She prides herself on a high level of personalized care, which always begins with a comprehensive evaluation, in order to provide patients with an accurate diagnosis.

Among her faculty appointments, Dr. Jodhan serves as a part-time Clinical Assistant Professor within the Department of Periodontics at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in Chicago, and as a part-time Clinical Assistant Professor within the Department of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at the New York University College of Dentistry. 

This dentist’s qualifications were recognized by the American Board of Periodontology, an organization which serves the public and the dental profession by administering the board certification process for experts in the dental specialty of periodontics.

Throughout her academic career, Dr. Jodhan earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Chemistry and her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. She then went on to obtain her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the New York University College of Dentistry. This was followed by a general practice residency at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, and a Specialty Certificate in Periodontology from the New York University College of Dentistry.

In order to stay up to date in her field, she remains a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Periodontology, the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society, and the Chicago Dental Society.

Periodontology is the specialty of dentistry that studies supporting structures of teeth, as well as diseases and conditions that affect them. A periodontist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease, and in the placement of dental implants. They are familiar with the latest techniques for diagnosing and treating periodontal disease and are trained in cosmetic periodontal procedures and grafting procedures to rebuild lost bone and gum tissue.

On a more personal note, Dr. Jodhan resides in Evanston with her husband and two children. Her hobbies include traveling, scuba-diving, playing the piano, and reading. She particularly enjoys meeting people of different cultures and backgrounds.

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