Dr. Figueroa obtained his undergraduate training at the University of Rochester in New York, where he obtained a B.S. in Microbiology and Immunology. He completed his dental school training at The University of Iowa, College of Dentistry. Upon completion of dental school, he was accepted into the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training program at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. After finishing his residency at The University of Iowa, he was accepted into the prestigious fellowship at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis where he received advanced training in dental implants, TMJ surgery, cosmetic surgery, and complex facial trauma and reconstruction. Dr. Figueroa's fellowship prepared him well to move back to Iowa where he joined the faculty in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training program at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics where he remained on the faculty for five years. During that time he maintained a busy hospital practice and faculty practice, and as well was involved in resident training and dental student training. Due to his high volume of more complex hospital cases, he was accepted into the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Figueroa practices at North Suburban Center Oral & Facial Surgery in Northbrook, Illinois. He serves as an adjunct instructor at The University of Iowa, College of Dentistry. He is a diplomate with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
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Dr. Figueroa is a private practice orthodontist along with his father, Dr. Alvaro Figueroa, in Naperville, Illinois. He is also actively involved in the care of patients with craniofacial anomalies with the Rush University Medical Center Craniofacial team. In addition to his orthodontic practice, he is actively involved in orthodontic and craniofacial research.
Expertise: Orthodontics, Craniofacial-Orthodontics, TMJ Disorders
Education: DMD, Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, 2008
Certificate, Orthodontics, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, 2011
Certificate, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, 2009
Diplomate, American Association of Orthodontists
Diplomate, American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association
Dr. Christopher Cook graduated from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry as a Doctor of Medicine Dentistry (DMD) in 1995. After graduation, Dr. Cook served six years as an officer in the US Navy as a general dentist. He served our country in North America and Europe. Dr. Cook also had the privilege to work with the Surgeon General of the Navy in Washington, DC. He received his specialty training at the University of Louisville Graduate Endodontic Program. He has practiced endodontics in the Louisville area since 2003.
Dr. Cook is a member of the American Association of Endodontics (AAE), the American Dental Association (ADA), the Kentucky Dental Association (KDA), the Louisville Dental Association (LDA) and the past president of the Southern Indiana Dental Association (SIDA).
During the past 20 years, Dr. Cook has lectured across the country and conducted numerous continuing education courses in Endodontics. He also taught Endodontics to dental and postgraduate students at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry.
Dr. Ludens received his D.D.S. in 1990 from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Dentistry. He went on to receive his certificate in Prosthodontics in 1992 at The University of Iowa, College of Dentistry. With a private practice specializing in prosthodontics, Dr. Ludens focuses his services around the oral rehabilitation of his patients, emphasizing esthetic development in implant restorative care. He lectures nationally on esthetic aspects in dental implant therapy, and is a member of the American College of Prosthodontists, the American Dental Association, and the Iowa Dental Association.