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Midwest Dental Sleep Center
Practice Overview
Midwest Dental Sleep Centers are the only stand alone centers in Illinois dedicated exclusively to dental solutions for snoring and sleep apnea. Treatment takes place in a quiet and relaxing environment. Our dentists meet with one patient at a time, focusing entirely on their specific treatment. At Midwest Dental Sleep Center, our priority is to deliver quality care to informed patients in an accessible and comfortable setting.
Quality Care
At Midwest Dental Sleep Center, we understand the frustration and anxiety associated with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Our experienced sleep dentists know how to effectively council each patient: to listen, respond and collaborate with you and your physician. Our team of friendly trained professionals will share their knowledge of the field with each patient in order to treat both the patients disorder and their need to understand sleep apnea and snoring.
Informed Patients
Midwest Dental Sleep Center believes an informed patient is better prepared to make decisions regarding their health and well being. This is why we include an extensive section on this web site covering the full array of topics associated with snoring, sleep apnea and their available treatments. We encourage you to look through these pages whenever you have an interest or concern about your dental needs and care.
Comfortable, Convenient Setting
At Midwest Dental Sleep Center, we strive to make our office as efficient and convenient as possible. Because the best of care means nothing if it is inaccessible to patients, we put our knowledge at your fingertips. Included in these web pages is information about Midwest Dental Sleep Center’s office, maps, directions, hours, insurance policies and appointment scheduling. You can even e-mail a request for an appointment right here!
From the person who schedules your appointment to the dentist who treats you, all of our professionals at Midwest Dental Sleep Center maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in sleep dentistry.
Meet our Dentists
Dr. Richard A. Craig DDS - Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
Dr. Richard Craig is the founder of Midwest Dental Sleep Center. He is a general dentist and graduate of the University of Illinois School of Dentistry. He also completed a internship in Hospital Dentistry at University of Chicago. Dr. Craig has been practicing dentistry for 34 yrs. Dr. Craig is a member of American Dental Association, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine & American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He has studied under the world’s leading experts in Dental Sleep Medicine. He invented and holds patents on several infection control products. Dr. Craig has written multiple articles on infection control. He has been a consultant for OSHA, CDC, FDA and the United States Military. In addition, Dr. Craig has appeared on several local, national and international television and radio programs to speak about his work on infection control.
Dr. Katherine Phillips DDS - Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
Dr. Katherine Phillips is a general dentist and graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy Dental School in Detroit, MI. Dr. Phillips’ undergraduate education was completed at the University of Michigan, where she was an Angell Scholar. She is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the Illinois State Dental Society, American Dental Association and Chicago Dental Society. Her interest in Sleep Apnea was motivated by her close relationship with someone who struggled with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and related heart failure. She states, “I am interested in the use of dental treatments for systemic issues, like Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Too many people remain undiagnosed and untreated for their Sleep Apnea, and it unfortunately can be devastating to both their health and relationships.” Dr. Phillips joined Midwest Dental Sleep Center in December 2008.
Dr. James Hogg DDS - Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
Dr. James Hogg is a general dentist and graduate of the University of Illinois Dental School. He has a long time relationship with the south side of Chicago. He graduated in 1973 from Marist High School and grew up in Oak Lawn. Dr. Hogg believes his greatest attribute is the ability to communicate directly and honestly with each of his patients. He has many long-term patients that enjoy his sense of humor and ability to put them at ease. He was featured several times on the "Community in Focus" television show, as well as FOX TV's "American Health Front".
He has also participated for many years in the Donated Dental Service Program that has helped hundreds of disadvantaged people in the Chicagoland area. He is a member of the Illinois Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and United Dental Resources.
Dr. Charles Lockhart DDS, Master of the Academy of General Dentistry
Dr. Lockhart has been treating the Chicago, IL area for over 35 years. He is a general dentist and graduate of the University of Illinois Dental School with honors Dr. Lockhart is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Academy of Continuing Education, American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists, Academy of General Dentistry American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society and the Chicago Dental Society
Midwest Dental Sleep Centers are the only stand alone centers in Illinois dedicated exclusively to dental solutions for snoring and sleep apnea. Treatment takes place in a quiet and relaxing environment. Our dentists meet with one patient at a time, focusing entirely on their specific treatment. At Midwest Dental Sleep Center, our priority is to deliver quality care to informed patients in an accessible and comfortable setting.
Quality Care
At Midwest Dental Sleep Center, we understand the frustration and anxiety associated with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Our experienced sleep dentists know how to effectively council each patient: to listen, respond and collaborate with you and your physician. Our team of friendly trained professionals will share their knowledge of the field with each patient in order to treat both the patients disorder and their need to understand sleep apnea and snoring.
Informed Patients
Midwest Dental Sleep Center believes an informed patient is better prepared to make decisions regarding their health and well being. This is why we include an extensive section on this web site covering the full array of topics associated with snoring, sleep apnea and their available treatments. We encourage you to look through these pages whenever you have an interest or concern about your dental needs and care.
Comfortable, Convenient Setting
At Midwest Dental Sleep Center, we strive to make our office as efficient and convenient as possible. Because the best of care means nothing if it is inaccessible to patients, we put our knowledge at your fingertips. Included in these web pages is information about Midwest Dental Sleep Center’s office, maps, directions, hours, insurance policies and appointment scheduling. You can even e-mail a request for an appointment right here!
From the person who schedules your appointment to the dentist who treats you, all of our professionals at Midwest Dental Sleep Center maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in sleep dentistry.
Meet our Dentists
Dr. Richard A. Craig DDS - Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
Dr. Richard Craig is the founder of Midwest Dental Sleep Center. He is a general dentist and graduate of the University of Illinois School of Dentistry. He also completed a internship in Hospital Dentistry at University of Chicago. Dr. Craig has been practicing dentistry for 34 yrs. Dr. Craig is a member of American Dental Association, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine & American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He has studied under the world’s leading experts in Dental Sleep Medicine. He invented and holds patents on several infection control products. Dr. Craig has written multiple articles on infection control. He has been a consultant for OSHA, CDC, FDA and the United States Military. In addition, Dr. Craig has appeared on several local, national and international television and radio programs to speak about his work on infection control.
Dr. Katherine Phillips DDS - Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
Dr. Katherine Phillips is a general dentist and graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy Dental School in Detroit, MI. Dr. Phillips’ undergraduate education was completed at the University of Michigan, where she was an Angell Scholar. She is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the Illinois State Dental Society, American Dental Association and Chicago Dental Society. Her interest in Sleep Apnea was motivated by her close relationship with someone who struggled with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome and related heart failure. She states, “I am interested in the use of dental treatments for systemic issues, like Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Too many people remain undiagnosed and untreated for their Sleep Apnea, and it unfortunately can be devastating to both their health and relationships.” Dr. Phillips joined Midwest Dental Sleep Center in December 2008.
Dr. James Hogg DDS - Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
Dr. James Hogg is a general dentist and graduate of the University of Illinois Dental School. He has a long time relationship with the south side of Chicago. He graduated in 1973 from Marist High School and grew up in Oak Lawn. Dr. Hogg believes his greatest attribute is the ability to communicate directly and honestly with each of his patients. He has many long-term patients that enjoy his sense of humor and ability to put them at ease. He was featured several times on the "Community in Focus" television show, as well as FOX TV's "American Health Front".
He has also participated for many years in the Donated Dental Service Program that has helped hundreds of disadvantaged people in the Chicagoland area. He is a member of the Illinois Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and United Dental Resources.
Dr. Charles Lockhart DDS, Master of the Academy of General Dentistry
Dr. Lockhart has been treating the Chicago, IL area for over 35 years. He is a general dentist and graduate of the University of Illinois Dental School with honors Dr. Lockhart is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, Academy of Continuing Education, American College of Dentists, International College of Dentists, Academy of General Dentistry American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society and the Chicago Dental Society
