About

High Standards

Our experience and system of management has allowed us to create standards above that of others. The free parking, friendly atmosphere of our reception, warm smiles and greetings, the skill and care, technics to administer local anesthetic with less stress, highly skilled on-site

dental laboratory technician with on-site service for optimal esthetics, and many other modern high-tech features that allow us to expertly and expeditiously help you to achieve optimal health and confidence.

Your smile is the focus of facial beauty.

Education & Prevention

Our goal for you is to Coach you to become the Expert Care Giver of yourself. Everyone has specific challenges to achieve and maintain optimal health. We focus on your smile and face. We take great pride and satisfaction in helping our patients become the masters of their own health. You can expect a thorough cleaning and examination of your mouth, head and neck and a risk assessment of your current condition. You will receive options and advice on how to achieve optimal health as well as dedicated follow up care. Once you become your own master you should only need periodic examinations and cleaning, 

preventive and maintenance care. What could be better than to enjoy a beautiful smile, chew comfortably and pleasant dental checkups with less stress to you and your finances?

Our highly experienced staff includes dental hygienist, certified dental assistants and business staff to assist with those insurance issues and facilitate management.

Your smile is the focus of facial beauty.

Uncompromising Safety

It is a new world we live in along with bacteria, viruses and other deadly microorganisms that have evolved to become resistant to old methods of containment. We utilize standard precautions throughout the office. Dr. Alder’s experience as an active member of the medical staff at Rush University Medical Center and is updated and qualifies annually in infection control and other safety issues.

Dr. Alder has extensive experience in managing patients with medical complications as well as physical and neurologic challenges.

Dr. Alder is engaged with (DEMRT) Disaster Emergency Medicine Readiness Training and has taken courses to serve in disastrous and emergency situations.

We also utilize digital X-rays to allow for reduced radiation exposure (ALARA) and digitally store your images.

We use digitized records and encryption technology to maintain your healthcare history and it also allows us to quickly, efficiently and accurately share your information with whomever you authorize.

Your smile is the focus of facial beauty.

Training & Expertise

We want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. We belong to several professional organizations to help us keep abreast of the rapidly improving dental environment.

We have a strong commitment to continued training and education. Dr. Alder is an active member of many organizations:

• American Dental Association
• Illinois State Dental Association (former Trustee and committee Chair)
• Chicago Dental Society (former Director and current committee member)
• American Academy of General Dentistry (Fellow of the Academy)
• American Academy of Pain Management (Diplomat of the Academy)
• American Academy of Implant Dentistry
• International Academy of Orthodontics
• American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
• American Academy of Oral Medicine (Award for Excellence Recipient)
• Odontographic Society (former Board of Governors member)
• Founding member of the Dr. Alder been there done that and bought the T shirt club
• Medical Staff of Rush University Medical Center
• Assistant Professor of Rush University Medical School
• Director of Rush University Medical Center General Dentistry Residency
• Dr. Alder is the proud recipient of the 2023 annual award of “Distinguished Member” of the Illinois State Dental Society

A Positive Experience

Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how we can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

We know being in the hands of the dentist can be a harrowing and frightening ordeal. Many people avoid even preventive care out of fear. It is our mission to manage the experience to not only pilot you through it but gain your trust such that it is no longer an anxiety but becomes a calm and refreshing part of your healthcare. Achieving optimal health is a great reward for the time and energy spent becoming a master of caring for yourself.

We thank you for the opportunity to participate in your health care and look forward to serving you.

Your smile is the focus of facial beauty.