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Question: What do you like best about being a Dentist?
Dr. Markiewicz: I really love my job. Dentistry is constantly changing. Remaining current can be a challenge, but the innovations are so exciting. Everytime I attend a continuing education course, I am always thinking of how these new skills will help my patients.
Although I am humbled that so many people have trusted my team and me to provide them with their dental care, it is the sharing of their lives that I am most grateful for. My life has been enhanced by the relationships we have developed with our patients. Many have been with our practice since early-on. We have all grown together. We have shared the joys of the birth of children, graduations, new jobs, and marriages. We have also shared the sadness of the loss of loved ones. It is a privledge to be allowed to share the lives of so many.
Biography:
Dr. Markiewicz grew-up in Norridge, IL. Upon graduation from Holy Cross High School in River Grove, IL, he attended Loyola University. Upon his graduation from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in 1985, Dr. Markiewicz accepted a commission into the United States Navy as a Dental Officer.
While serving in the Navy, Dr. Markiewicz had a part-time private practices in Antioch and Waukegan. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Navy in 1988, Dr. Markiewicz opened his private practice in Mundelein in what is now the Condell building on Midlothian Road. Dr. Markiewicz moved his practice to our present location in 2001.
Dr. Markiewicz and his wife Elizabeth have four children and have lived in the Mundelien area since 1986. Dr. Markiewicz is very involved in the local community. He attends St. Mary of the Annunciation Church. He is a member of the Board of Directors and Chairperson of the Office of Instituion Advancement Committee at Carmel Catholic High School. He enjoys spending time with his family. He has coached basketball, enjoys playing golf, skiing, and any type of outdoor activity. Dr. Markiewicz began competeing in Triathalons in 2007 and spends much of his spare time training for these events. He also loves to read.
Dr. Markiewicz's recent professional achievements:
- Awarded a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) in 2005 and is currently working to complete his Masters in the Academy of General Dentisty (MAGD).
- Regularly attends the prestigious Pankey Institute. He was awarded a certificate from the L.D. Pankey Dental Foundation in February 2006 for his commitment to Ethical and Comprehensive Dental Care.
- Has attended the Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Studies.
- Dr. Markiewicz was selected for inclusion in the 2008, 2009, and 2010 "Guide to America's Top Dentists"
- Dr. Markiewicz is a member of several professional organizations including the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, The Pankey Alumni Association, the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants, and a member of the Special Care Dentistry Association. He currently serves as a member of the Chicago Dental Society Mediation Committee and is a member of The University of Illinois College of Dentistry Alumni Board.
- Dr. Markiewicz has taken over 1100 hours of continuing education in the past 20 years, far exceeding the 320 hours required by the State of Illinois.
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