MEET DR. PRINCE

Dr. Douglas R. Prince has provided orthodontic care to area residents in:

Orland Park & Tinley Park since 1996,
Glen Ellyn since 1996;
New Lenox since April of 2005.

Dr. Prince graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree and received his specialty training in Orthodontics from Loyola University, Chicago and graduated with a Specialty Degree in Orthodontics. After graduating, Dr. Prince became a Professor of Clinical Orthodontics at Loyola, teaching dentists studying to become orthodontists. He also taught growth and development and adult orthodontics.

Dr. Prince is currently an active member in the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association. Annually attending continuing education courses with an emphasis on all aspects of Orthodontics and General Dentistry enables Dr. Prince to remain at the fore front of his specialty allowing him to provide optimal care to his patients, as well as to offer his patients the finest Orthodontic treatment and care. Attending courses and seminars with the newest information in the area of computers has allowed Dr. Prince to keep abreast of the new advancements of computer technology, digital imaging and digital x-rays. This gives him the best information for diagnosis and treatment planning.

Dr. Prince is also a member of the Mid-West Society of Orthodontics and the Illinois Society of Orthodontics. Due to Dr. Prince’s passion for teaching, he has provided lectures in Germany for the German Orthodontic Society and for the European Orthodontic Society.

In 2000, Dr. Prince was awarded a position into the Century Club for Invisalign as one of the top Invisalign providers in the nation. He has continued to maintain this high level of recognition for the past 5 years and currently holds this position.

In 2004, Dr. Prince received a certificate marking 250 cases with Invisalign; he currently has treated over 400 cases with Invisalign.

In 2005, Dr. Prince was awarded the Invisalign Premier Provider Award, once again moving him to a top position in the U.S.

You can read his current article in: “Family Times,” a South Suburban Magazine and in the “Chicago Parent Magazine.”

Dr. Prince’s best support comes from his wife, Jane, and their four children: Jimmy, Barbara, Douglas, and Andrew. They reside in Naperville with one of their four children.

When asked what he likes about the practice of orthodontics, Dr. Prince said “Changing patients’ self-image and self-perception by creating beautiful faces and smiles; to see patients blossom into smiles and happiness as they become more beautiful and handsome each day.”