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John Kaminski

Bio

Born and raised on the northwest side of Chicago, Dr. Kaminski earned a Bachelors Degree in Biology from Loyola University of Chicago in 1984 and graduated from Northwestern University Dental School in 1988, where he was elected into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. To further his education following dental school, he completed an optional one-year residency in Hospital Dentistry at Evanston and Glenbrook Hospitals. Dr. Kaminski has been in private practice since the completion of his residency in 1989. His commitment to new innovations and technology is evidenced by his ongoing participation in continuing education conferences throughout the year. 


Dr. Kaminski is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and was awarded a Fellowship in 1999. He is also an active member of the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society, the Chicago Dental Society, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists. He has been on the Medical Staff of Resurrection Medical Center since 1990 and has served on the Cancer committee from 2002 to 2004.





Specialties:

  • dentistry

Affiliation:

  • Resurrection Medical Center American Dental Association

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Activity

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:
    Alligator Study Gives Clues to Regrowing Lost Teeth

    TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- Dentists, as it turns out, may have one more reason than the rest of us to be wary of alligators. The toothy reptiles may one day put those who install implants, bridges and dentures out of their jobs.

    Alligators continually make new teeth to replace t...Full Article

  • John Kaminski
    John Kaminski answered:
    How is tooth decay treated?
    Tooth decay is usually removed while the tooth is anesthetized. Decay, or 'caries', is removed by...  Full Post
  • John Kaminski
    John Kaminski answered:
    How does tooth decay damage teeth?

    Tooth decay damages teeth by creating cavities, i.e. holes, in teeth. This weakens the integrity of the tooth, which may lead to a fracture if not repaired properly. Decay can also cause pain as it approaches the center, or pulp, of the tooth. This is where the "nerve" is located.

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  • John Kaminski
    John Kaminski answered:
    How are crowns used in root canals?

    Crowns are placed on teeth following root canals to protect them from further injury. Most likely, the tooth already was severely damaged which necessitated the root canal in the first place. The crown also restores the function of the tooth and will make it more cosmetically acceptable.

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    John Kaminski answered:
    How do cavities relate to dental fillings?

    A cavity means "hole."  A filling fills a hole. In layman's terms, cavities mean a decayed tooth. Once these "cavities" are removed, a hole remains and needs to be restored with fillings. There are a variety of different fillings available including silver, tooth colored and gold. Each of these f

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    John Kaminski answered:
    Are women's dentures different from men's dentures?

    There is no difference in the materials used in fabricating men’s and women’s dentures. The main difference is the size of the teeth used, the shape of the teeth used and possibly the position of the teeth. Women's teeth tend to have softer angles while a man's teeth have sharper angles implying a man

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    John Kaminski answered:
    When can a broken tooth become serious?

    Broken teeth can be categorized by the depth of the fracture. A Class I fracture involves only the outer enamel layer of the tooth. A Class II fracture involves the enamel as well as the dentin, the layer beneath the enamel. The dentin contains tiny nerve fibers that can cause a tooth to be temperature

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    Will I need a root canal if I'm going to get complete dentures?

    If "complete dentures" involve the retention of the roots of teeth, then yes. This type of denture is called an "overdenture", meaning it will be a complete/full denture 'over' existing roots. Typically, roots will have attachments that will aid in the retention of the denture. A root canal is required

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    John Kaminski answered:
    What are porcelain veneers?

    Porcelain veneers are thin pieces of porcelain adhered to the front and sides of anterior teeth. The principle is very similar to fake fingernails except for the material used and the custom fabrication of each veneer. The enamel is typically thinned approximately 0.5 mms, depending on the situation,

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