The Nation’s First Green Oral Surgery Practice, Promoting Eco-Friendly Dentistry. “What is good for our planet is good for our patients”
1827 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
(312)328-9000
www.OraSurgery.com

Services
Comprehensive oral surgery services: Dental implants, sedation dentistry, general anesthesia, tooth extractions, wisdom tooth removal (third molars), bone augmentation, bone grafting, oral cancer screening and treatment of all oral/facial pathology, and TMJ temporomandibular joint (jaw joint) pain treatment. Safe removal and disposal of mercury containing filings. We also are one of only a handful of dental surgical offices in the country that utilize 3-D Digital CT scanning, allowing for the most detailed imaging available and affording the most precise and minimally invasive treatment.

Founder/Owner: Steven Koos D.D.S., M.D.

Mission

Describe your center’s mission:
To provide the highest quality, most compassionate, dental surgical services in a unique, comfortable, and eco-friendly environment. We strive toward a new model of sustainable health care, green health care, based on the understanding that human and environmental health are mutually inclusive. By delivering state-of-the-art green health care, ORA wants to lead the transformation of the dental industry and to set the standard for the ‘next generation’ of dental practices.

As Founder/Owner, why did you start/buy your center?
As a doctor, I wanted to extend the concept of the “Hippocratic Oath” to do MORE good, realizing that the health of patients and the health of the environment are inextricably linked. I saw the need to redefine the typical dental experience for patients as well as to start a major paradigm shift in the dental industry to both build and practice in a “green” and sustainable manner.
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Services

What services does your center offer?
Comprehensive oral surgery services: Dental implants, sedation dentistry, general anesthesia, tooth extractions, wisdom tooth removal, bone augmentation, oral cancer screening and treatment of all oral/facial pathology, and temporomandibular joint (jaw joint) pain treatment.

Does your center focus on a particular type of clientele?
No. We welcome and cater to all seeking the highest quality, comprehensive dental surgical care.

Do you take insurance?
Yes

Do you have a cancellation policy?
Require 48hrs notice

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Center Synergies

Specifically describe teamwork at your center and how it enhances client care.
We have implemented systems, standards, and protocols that create a unique patient experience from the time they first enter our green healing facility through the end of their appointment. The whole team (doctor, staff, and of course the patient) is involved in the new patient experience and in educating and empowering our patients with regard to their oral health and treatment.

What common practices, standards, or philosophies does your group hold / you require of your group?
Practice Philosophy
At ORA Oral Surgery & Implant Studio we distinguish ourselves through our level of service, attention to detail, quality of results, and concern for not only our patient’s overall wellness, but that of the environment as well. Our team of highly trained and caring professionals want to help you improve your oral health and enhance the natural, intrinsic beauty of your smile rather than create a result that appears obvious or artificial.

Minimally Invasive approach
We believe in the “precautionary principle” and in early detection, prevention, and intervention of tooth and oral disease. We integrate state-of-the-art technology and the highest quality, safe, and eco-friendly materials available alongside advanced clinical techniques and artistic talents to achieve the most natural looking and longest lasting results possible.

At ORA Oral Surgery & Implant Studio we are on the leading edge of modern surgery by practicing “minimally invasive” techniques. Utilizing advanced technology and materials allows us to deliver more conservative, less invasive treatment compared to traditional methods.

Practicing Eco-friendly Dentistry^™
Eco-friendly dentistry, as we have coined the term, is a newly evolving practice of sustainable dentistry, which encompasses a simultaneous devotion to a preventative, minimally invasive patient-centric AND global-centric treatment philosophy. Eco-friendly dentistry, through green design and operations, protects the immediate health of patients and team members, protects the health of the surrounding community, and protects the health of the global community and natural resources. Our team at ORA truly embodies eco-friendly dentistry and we strive to distinguish ourselves as leaders in the dental community through our steadfast commitment to our environment. This began with the construction and interior design of our facility as a sustainable, green project, and continues with our delivery of green health care.

Practicing Green Health Care
ORA Oral Surgery & Implant Studio implements a new model of health care based on the understanding that human and environmental health are inextricably linked. In this model, health professionals should serve as environmental educators, advocates, and stewards. This model is called Green Health Care. In Green Health Care, toxic-free buildings, literacy around local environmental health issues, and the use of safe, effective, precaution-based medicine are all intrinsic parts of a new system of health care that is both good for people and the environment. Implementing green health care practices also prepares all health professionals to become leaders in the emerging discipline of Sustainable Medicine. Sustainable Medicine recognizes the link between the environment, medicine and human health and seeks to provide better health care while protecting our limited environmental and medical resources.

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Practitioners

What criteria did you use in choosing your employees/tenants?
Caring, compassionate, charismatic, energetic, eager to learn, grow, and constantly seek ways to improve.

Practitioner Profiles
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Facilities

Describe the atmosphere and any extra goodies your center has to offer.
From the moment you walk into ORA Oral Surgery & Implant Studio it is obvious that this is not your typical office. The atmosphere is completely eco-friendly, modern, tranquil, and inviting – designed for the ultimate in comfort and health. Our team of highly trained professionals delivers “Five Star” customer service and one-on-one personal attention in a relaxed and aesthetically beautiful atmosphere.

At ORA Oral Surgery & Implant Studio we believe that your visits to our practice should be stress-free, and relaxing – we provide the following items for your comfort and enjoyment:

Still and sparkling water
Coffee, tea, and juice bar
Organic smoothies, fresh fruit, energy bars
Comfortable massaging dental chairs
Choice of satellite radio or HDTV during treatment
iPod docking stations to play your personal music
Bluetooth Wireless QuietComfort^® Headphones
Aromatherapy diffusers, soothing eye masks
Neck pillows and soft blankets
Warm, lemon-scented facial towels

Days of the week and hours of operation for the center.
Monday 8-6
Tuesday 8-6
Wednesday 8-6
Thursday 8-6
Friday 8-5
Saturday 8-3

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