PRECISION DENTAL ARTS
Dedicated
To the Health and Beauty of Your Smile
Education:
D.D.S. University of Illinois, College of Dentistry, 1980
F.A.G.D. Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry, 2006
B.S. Biology, minor in Chemistry, Northern Illinois University, 1975
B.S. Dentistry, University of Illinois, College of Dentistry, 1978
Member: Chicago Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society, American Dental
Association, Academy of General Dentistry
Additional Training:
Completed a one-year program in aesthetic dentistry at the University of Minnesota
College of Dentistry.
Received a certificate in Gnathology (the science of the way the jaws function and
teeth mesh) from the Foundation of Advanced Continuing Education in Burlingame
(San Francisco) California. This was an 18 month program with 252 class hours and
additional clinical practice.
Completed "Periodontal Surgery for the General Practitioner" at Loyola University.
Averages 70 hours of continuing education annually.
Backround:
Demonstrated natural talents as a child: able to build finely detailed model cars and ships; able to troubleshoot and repair "almost anything" by taking it apart, diagnosing the problem and fixing it. Wanted to be a Dentist since age 12.
Academy of General Dentistry Fellow
Dr. Frayn recently distinguished himself by earning the Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry. This was a 7 year process that required a minimum of 500 hours of advanced dental education and passing a rigorous 7 hour exam. The F.A.G.D. award is achieved by only about 8% of dentists. This demonstrates Dr. Frayn's commitment to providing his patients with the most up-to-date treatments.
Enjoys time with family and outdoors
Dr. Frayn resides in Chicago with his wife, Colleen and 4 children. He enjoys bicycling, running, martial arts and hiking in the National Parks.
Recognized by Mayor Daley as a community leader
He is also active in his community and in 2006, He and his wife, Colleen, received the "Community Builder" award from Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley.