Dr. Howard Spector D.D.S., Orthodontist
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Dr. Howard Spector D.D.S.

Dentist

3/5(14)
30 North Michigan Avenue Suite 1812 Chicago Illinois, 60602
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Rating

3/5

About

Howard Spector, DDS, FACDS, works at Millennium Park Orthodontics in Chicago, Illinois. His primary goal is the straightening of teeth to restore beautiful smiles, through invisalign and other orthodontic treatments. One of the few Level I laser certified orthodontists in the state, Dr. Spector has treated many celebrity clients, as well as serving on trial for malpractice cases. He also speaks around the world for adult orthodontics, facial esthetics, and other orthodontic related topics.

Education and Training

Northwestern University

Board Certification

Level-1 Laser Certified Orthodontist

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 43 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

CosmeticInvisalignOrthodontics

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Associate Professor of Orthodontics at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry -
  • Clinical Associate in the Department of Surgery, Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Chicago -
  • Adjunct Professor in the Department of Graduate Periodontics at the Northwestern University Dental School -

Internships

  • Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics, University of Illinois College of Dentistry, 1983

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Association of Orthodontics, Illinois Society of Orthodontics, Chicago Dental Society, American Dental Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard Work

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Volunteer with Donated Orthodontic Services and Donated Dental Services, which provides pro bono orthodontic and dental care for the indigent and handicapped

Hobbies / Sports

  • Digital Photography, Gardening, Golfing

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Clinical Orthodontics

Dr. Howard Spector D.D.S.'s Practice location

30 North Michigan Avenue Suite 1812 -
Chicago, Illinois 60602
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New patients: 312-726-9528
Fax: 312-726-9534
www.smilesandbraces.com

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Patient Experience with Dr. Spector


3.0

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Dr. Howard Spector D.D.S. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 14 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Dentist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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