Ira L. Shapira, DDS, FICCMO

In Gurnee, Illinois
Serving the Chicago metro area

General and Cosmetic Dentistry

Education And Professional Affiliations

• Bachelor of Science, Microbiology Ohio State University
• Doctor of Dental Surgery Loyola University Chicago (1977)
• Fellow of the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics Former International Regent, Lecturer for ICCMO
• Lecturer American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
• Diplomate of the Academy of Pain Management
• Former Assistant Professor at Rush Medical School Sleep Disorder Service
• Charter Member of the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (originally named Sleep Disorder Dental Society)
• Founding member of DOSA, The Dental Organization for Sleep Apnea
• Credentialed by Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
• Diplomat American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
• Graduate of The Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• International Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics
• Academy of Computerized Dentistry of North American
• International Academy of Oral Implantology
• American Dental Association
• Chicago Dental Society
• Illinois Dental Society
• Academy of General Dentistry
• American Equilibration Society
• Academy Craniofacial Pain

Personal Interests

My wife Elise and anything that has to do with our two children, Rachel and her fiancèe Danny and, Billy and his wife Stephanie. Collecting animation art, travel, scuba diving, tennis, reading, (everything and anything from fiction to biographies as well as scientific and medical journals). My wife and I started dance lessons after 31 years of marriage for my son's wedding. We truly love the experience and are continuing our lessons and are developing a passion for dancing. I am also active in supporting Breast and Ovarian cancer research and treatment.

Special Interests

Reconstructive and cosmetic dentistry, implant rehabilitation, dental implants, pain and headache management, TMJ disorders, research and treatment of snoring and sleep apnea, anti-aging medicine, and stem cell research for collection of non-embryonic stem cells, for treatment of chronic disease and life extension. I currently hold four issued patents in this area and hope to make major changes in the practice of anti-aging medicine and be involved in the extension of longer healthier lives.

Philosophy of Care

"I like to think of my patients as though they were members of my family. I want them to have the quality of care they can appreciate and that I would expect for myself or my family. That's why I try to stay current with the latest findings in the field of cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry is much more than white teeth but rather about healthy form and function including posture and facial contours as well as physiologic health. My patients deserve every advantage possible." I used to merely practice cosmetic dentistry, but now I find I am changing people's lives. My patents involve the collection of stem cells that can be used in lieu of embryonic stem cells.

If you are considering any cosmetic dentistry procedures in Chicago, please call or e-mail us today to schedule your initial cosmetic dentistry consultation.

Dr. Shapira answers real patient questions on RealSelf.