Michael Schmerman, DDS, MS
Interim Department Head of Periodontics, Clinical Associate Professor, Co-Director of the Advanced Periodontics, Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery
Periodontics
Contact
Building & Room:
469F
Address:
801 S. Paulina St., IL 60612
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About
Dr. Schmerman serves as Interim Department Head and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontics. Dr. Schmerman earned his DDS from Northwestern University Dental School and completed a General Residency Fellowship at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, IL. He then completed his specialty training in Periodontics at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Schmerman is currently the Co-Director of the Advanced Periodontics Training Program. He currently maintains a private practice limited to periodontics and dental implants and is the Section Head of Periodontics at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in the Department of Dentistry. Dr. Schmerman maintains a clinical and research interest in Orthodontic-Periodontic relationships.
Selected Publications
Book Chapters
Schmerman M, Obando J. 2019. The Adjunctive Relationship between Orthodontics and Periodontics. Advances in Periodontal Surgery-A Clinical Guide to Techniques and Interdisciplinary Approaches. S. Nares-Ed. Springer Publishing. Switzerland. Pages 207-221.
Schmerman M, Nares S 2017. Peri-implantitis: Causes and treatment. Implant Aesthetics-Keys to Diagnosis and Treatment. E. D. Karateew-Ed: Springer Publishing, Berlin. Pages 407-416.
Sato T., Umehara K., Yotsuya M., Schmerman M. 2017. Biomaterials used with implant abutments and restorations. Implant Aesthetics-Keys to Diagnosis and Treatment. E. D. Karateew-Ed: Springer Publishing, Berlin. Pages 353-368.
Journal Articles
Ebrahimi N, Obando J, Schmerman M, Khan S, Kawar N. Management of thin gingival biotype with hard and soft tissue augmentation post orthodontic treatment: A case report. Open J Dent Oral Med; 2015; 3: 53-58.
Robinson P, Schmerman M. Influence of pregnancy on the oral cavity. Glob. Libr. Women’s Med (ISSN: 1756-2228) 2015; DOI 10.3843/GLOWM.10105.
Education
- University of Colorado, BA, 1971
- Northwestern University Dental School, DDS, 1975
- NIDR Research Training Fellowship, Colorado State University, 1972
- Michael Reese Hospital, General Practice Residency, 1976
- University of Kentucky, Certificate in Periodontics, 1978
Licensures and Certifications
- Illinois, Dental Practice License
- Illinois, Specialty License
- Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery Dentistry
Professional Memberships
American Dental Association
American Academy of Periodontology
Illinois State Dental Society
Chicago Dental Society
Chicago Dental Forum
Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity
Research Currently in Progress
Dr. Schmerman research efforts include surgical exposure of impacted teeth for orthodontic purposes with a focus on improving clinical outcomes.