“My passion for dentistry stems from the relationships built with my patients. Patient concern for improved appearance and function requires a comprehensive approach and a deep understanding of what changes the patient is seeking. To be successful with comprehensive restorative outcomes, my skills and understanding of complex and sophisticated dentistry must be highly tuned.”
Academic Credentials
Doctor of Dental Surgery, Loyola University School of Dentistry
Early in his career, Dr. Bonk provided advanced training in the dental specialties of periodontics, oral surgery, and prosthetics, as well as training in hospital medicine and treatment of medically compromised patients during a one-year residency at the Loyola University Medical Center.
Dr. Bonk works with graduate dentists once per month in the General Practice Residency Program at Loyola Hospital in Maywood, Illinois. Additionally, he lectures locally and nationally about advanced restorative dentistry.
As a valued Spear Resident Faculty member since 2009, Dr. Bonk is a member of the Anterior Live Patient Faculty and serves as an instructor in the “Restorative Design” and “Anterior Restorative Dentistry” workshops.
Professional Affiliations
The Pankey Institute, Pankey Scholar
The Pankey Institute, mentor
American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, member
“My passion for dentistry stems from the relationships built with my patients. Patient concern for improved appearance and function requires a comprehensive approach and a deep understanding of what changes the patient is seeking. To be successful with comprehensive restorative outcomes, my skills and understanding of complex and sophisticated dentistry must be highly tuned.”
Academic Credentials
Doctor of Dental Surgery, Loyola University School of Dentistry