Shady Wassif, DMD
Dentist
3014 S Halsted St Chicago IL, 60608About
Dr. Wassif is a Dentist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Wassif specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. He is trained to carry out such treatment as restorative, prosthodontic, cosmetic dentistry, implants and endodontic procedures.
Dr. Wassif has been practicing general/family dentistry since 2007. He first graduated 2006 from Misr International University for Science & Technology (MUST University, Egypt) to earn a BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery). In 2016, he attended Walden University in Minnesota and earned his master’s degree in health administration. In 2018, he attended the University of Illinois School of Dentistry to earn his DMD degree (Doctor of Dental Medicine). Dr. Wassif is a member of the American Dental Association, the Chicago Dental Society and the Academy of General Dentistry. He participates regularly in continuing education courses in all areas of dentistry to maintain progressive skills in general dentistry.
Dr. Wassif enjoys the challenge of providing quality, conservative family dentistry in a comfortable and friendly environment.
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Shady Wassif, DMD's Expert Contributions
Does wisdom teeth pain come and go?
Yes, and that's why there are two schools regarding wisdom teeth extraction. The 1st school necessitates extraction by the appearance of any early symptoms before causing any harm, however, the second is conservative, which involves oral hygiene instructions while monitoring, and extraction is only indicated if symptoms are recurring. Symptoms may start as simply as uncomfortable, irritating pain and might reach to swelling, infection, and damaging the adjacent tooth through trapped food. READ MORE
How long after teeth removal can I get dentures?
Immediate denture can be delivered the same day of extraction until the conventional denture is fabricated which should be initiated 3 months after teeth extraction. The process of the conventional denture usually take 4-5 appointments depending on the complexity of the case READ MORE
What is the best way to clean partial dentures?
Brush the denture with a soft brush and a toothpaste and then should be soaked in a fizzy solution or OTC Mouthwash. That should be done every day READ MORE
Professional Society Memberships
- American Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry
What do you attribute your success to?
- he is very dedicated to learning more to always better serve his community. the more he learns to more help he can give
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