Dr. Phil Sukel, DDS

(847) 659-8500

dental sleep clinic

11952 Oak Creek Parkway
IL, Huntley 60142

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About us

Dr. Sukel graduated in 1968 from the University of Illinois, College of Dentistry. He served 2+ years in the U.S. Army Dental Corps, including one year in Vietnam. He founded, in 1971, a private dental practice in Arlington Heights, IL. In 2001, he moved the practice to Huntley, IL. as Midwest Integrative Dentistry, Ltd.

Dr. Sukel's educational background includes post-graduate dental education with the L.D. Pankey Institute, Periodontics, Endodontics, TMJ(D) Head & Neck Pain Treatment, and Oral Surgery. Additional studies include Nutrition, Biological Support, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Toxicology, Immunology, Clinical Research & Environmental Medicine. With this background, his practice is prevention oriented and reconstructive with alternative & biocompatible services as an adjunct to, not a substitute for, contemporary dental care.

Dr. Sukel is widely recognized with developing the very first protocols for protecting the patient, dentist and staff from toxic mercury while removing and replacing mercury amalgam fillings. These original protocols are still used by concerned dentist world wide.

Organization membership, service and awards:

• Alumnus L.D. Pankey Institute in 1983
• Member of the Academy of General Dentistry, 1976
•Charter Member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology (IAOMT) from 1984 to present and now a Life Member
•IAOMT President 1988-1990
•IAOMT Board of Director from 1984 to Present
•Developed the Education program for the IAOMT
•Awarded 1st IAOMT Service Award (1994) now the “Dr. Gary Strong Memorial Award”
•Chairman: IAOMT Standards of Care and Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee, since 1986
•IAOMT Program Committee member
•Awarded IAOMT Mastership in 2006 (MIAOMT) see IAOMT.ORG
•Member of the International Academy of Biological Dentistry & Medicine, from 1984
•Member American Equilibration Society, from 1979 now a Life Member to treat & prevent head and neck pain
•Member American Academy of Cranial Facial Pain, from 1988
•Member of American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, from 2004 (treatment of obstructive sleep apnea if a C-PAP machine is not tolerated)
•Licensed and accredited in Periodontal Laser Surgery (Periolase LANAP: “No Cut, No Sew, No Fear” for gum surgery)
•Trained in Ozone treatment of root canals and other infections of the head and neck
•Lumineer Accredited for a permanent alternative to bleaching and stained natural teeth
•Trained in and uses Dental Homeopathy from 1984 to minimize the us of drugs
•Trained in implants especially for full and partial dentures