Thomas Angerame, DMD, FAGD, AFAAID
Restorative, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
Dr. Angerame grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, and attended nearby Buffalo Grove High School. He graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology from Loyola University of Chicago. He then pursued his dental education at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry and was chosen to complete a competitive General Practice Residency at the Jesse Brown V.A. Hospital in Chicago.
Dr. Angerame is passionate about providing the most current and evidence-based treatment and techniques. He was elected to become a member of the Chicago Academy of Interdisciplinary Dentofacial Therapy. This prestigious organization, which includes multiple dental specialists, meet regularly to discuss dentistry and host continuing education events for the dental community to ensure dentists all across the area are informed and educated in the most modern practices of dentistry.
Dr. Angerame joins less than 6% of general dentists who have achieved the status of Fellow through the Academy of General Dentistry. This status not only designates him a leader among dentists but also one who has committed to the practice of the most modern and advanced practice of dentistry. Dr. Angerame also lectures at Chicagoland area hospitals regarding dental implications of head and neck radiation and chemotherapy, comprehensive restorative dental treatment plans, and medical-dental interdisciplinary coordination.
Furthering his commitment to the most advanced practices in dentistry, Dr. Angerame is also eligible for his Associate Fellow through the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. As the first organization in the world dedicated to implant dentistry, it has become the credentialing standard for which expertise in the field of implant dentistry is measured.
Dr. Angerame’s other professional memberships include Chicago Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society, American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He also serves his community as a member of The Rotary Club of Palatine.
In addition to his dedication to his profession, Dr. Angerame enjoys volleyball, movies, and living life with his wife, Anna, and daughters, Lilly and Julia.
Education
- Buffalo Grove High School – High Honors
- Loyola University of Chicago – Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology Cum Laude
- University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry – Doctor of Dental Medicine
- Jesse Brown V.A. Hospital – General Practice Residency
- Chicago Implant Institute – Continuum in Implant Dentistry
- Fellow – Academy General Dentistry
- Associate Fellow – American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Professional Memberships
- Academy of General Dentistry
- American Academy of Implant Dentistry
- Chicago Academy of Interdisciplinary Dentofacial Therapy
- Chicago Dental Society
- Illinois Dental Society
- American Dental Association
- Rotary Club of Palatine