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Dr. Dennis Joseph Flanagan D.D.S.,M.S.
Orthodontist
1075 Featherstone Rd Rockford IL, 61107About
Dr. Dennis Flanagan practices Orthodontics in Rockford, IL. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment includes metal wires that are inserted into orthodontic brackets, which can be made from stainless steel or a more aesthetic ceramic material. The wires interact with the brackets to move teeth into desired positions. Being advanced in the field, Dr. Flanagan may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Flanagan must recognize various characteristics of a malocclusion or dentofacial deformity, define the nature of the problem, including the etiology if possible, and design a treatment strategy based on the specific needs and desires of the patient.
Education and Training
Marquette University School of Dentristy M.S. 1995
Augustana College B.S. 1989
Loyola University School Of Dentistry D.D.S. 1993
Provider Details
Awards
- Past President Winnebago County Dental Society
- Rockford's Best Orthodontist 2017 Rockford
Treatments
- Early Treatment
- Adolescent Treatment
- Adult Treatment
- Ceramic Braces
- Invisalign
- Invisalign Teen
- Retainers
- ITero®
- State-of-the-Art Metal Braces
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society
- Professional Member American Dental Association
- Professional Member American Association of Orthodontics
- Professional Member Illinois State Dental Association
- Professional Member Illinois Society of Orthodontics
- Professional Member Winnebago County Dental Society
Dr. Dennis Joseph Flanagan D.D.S.,M.S.'s Practice location
Practice At 1075 Featherstone Rd
1075 Featherstone Rd -Rockford, IL 61107Get Direction
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506 N. Elida -Winnebago, IL 61088Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Dean J Murphy D.D.S.2835 MCFARLAND RD ROCKFORD IL 61107
- Aris Panagiotou DDS, MS5051 E State St Rockford IL 61108
- Dr. Kathryn Ashley Edgcomb D.D.S., M.S.1376 Reid Farm Rd Rockford IL 61107
- Dr. Thomas Allen Daniels D.D.S.6050 Brynwood Dr Rockford IL 61114
- Dr. Timothy Allen Theisen DDS, MS6050 Brynwood Dr Rockford IL 61114
- Dr. Kurtis C Bray D.M.D.4001 N Mulford Rd Loves Park IL 61111
Nearest Hospitals
SWEDISH AMERICAN HOSPITALl
1401 EAST STATE STREET ROCKFORD IL 61104SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTERl
5666 EAST STATE STREET ROCKFORD IL 61108ROCKFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
2400 NORTH ROCKTON AVENUE ROCKFORD IL 61103SWEDISH AMERICAN HOSPITALl
1401 EAST STATE STREET ROCKFORD IL 61104SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTERl
5666 EAST STATE STREET ROCKFORD IL 61108ROCKFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
2400 NORTH ROCKTON AVENUE ROCKFORD IL 61103