DR. PALDIN YOUSEF

I grew up in Wilmette and attended the University of Illinois at Chicago where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and Psychology. I then attended dental school at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Illinois where I earned my Doctorate of Dental Medicine. While in dental school, I held leadership positions in various organizations and participated in numerous volunteer projects. I also proudly graduated with an Award of Excellence for outstanding clinical performance and professionalism. 


I have been trained in CAD/CAM Technology (same-day crowns), Invisalign/OrthoFx (orthodontics), endodontics (root canal therapy), implant placement, oral surgery, pediatrics and much more. I believe in a minimally invasive and evidence-based approach to dentistry. I am passionate about learning and implementing new techniques to ensure patient comfort, while providing the highest quality care.


When not in the office, you’ll find me reading, running, spending time with friends and family, and learning about new cultures while traveling. I am fluent in English, Assyrian and Farsi to help communicate treatment needs to our multicultural patients.

  • EDUCATION
    • University of Illinois at Chicago: Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences; Minor in Psychology. High Honors
    • Midwestern University: Doctor of Dental Medicine. High Honors
  • CERTIFICATIONS & CONTINUING EDUCATION
    • Invisalign Basic Course Certificate
    • Administration of Anxiolytics (Nitrous Oxide) Certificate
    • Soft Tissue Diode Laser Certificate
    • Bicon Implant Certificate
    • Dawson Academy – Functional Occlusion – From TMJ to Smile Design (Ongoing)
    • Dental Solutions for Sleep Disorders
    • Platelet Rich Fibrin in Regenerative Dentistry: From Biological Background to Clinical Application
    • Updates in Platelet Rich Fibrin Using Horizontal Centrifugation
    • Dental implants from planning to restoration: Introduction to implants
    • Dental implants from planning to restoration: Potential issues in treatment planning
    • Fundamentals for placement of dental implants 
    • The Reverse Margin Technique
    • Complications in Implants
    • True Restoratively Driven Implant Dentistry: The 3D Approach
    • Digital Tech in Implant Dentistry 
    • Primary Stability in Different Bone Densities
    • Implants and Cosmetic Materials
    • Creating Composite Veneers
    • Alveolar Ridge Regenerative Strategy
    • All-on-4 treatment concept procedures
    • All on Four Successfully
    • Immediate Loading and the Multi-Unit System
    • The Significance of the Neuromuscular Prosthesis 
    • Orthodontists, surgeons, and impacted teeth
    • Extraction and Bone Grafting
    • Blood thinners and oral surgery
    • Fundamentals of CAD-CAM restorations
    • Dental microscopy
  • LICENSURE & TRAINING
    • Illinois Dental License
    • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
    • OSHA Hazardous Communication Standard Training
    • HIPAA Compliance Training
  • AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
    • American Dental Association
    • Illinois State Dental Society
    • Chicago Dental Society
    • Academy of General Dentistry
    • Delta Sigma Delta Dental Fraternity
    • American Academy of Implant Dentistry
    • American Dental Education Association
  • ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
    • CDMI Award of Excellence for outstanding clinical performance
    • CDMI Outstanding Leadership Award
    • DSD Highest Academic Achievement Award 
    • DSD Outstanding Leadership Award as Academic Chair
  • PUBLICATIONS
    • “Using CRISPR-Cas9-mediated genome modification to generate a conditional gene trap null allele of Tgds.” Manuscript pending publication.
  • DENTAL VOLUNTEER WORK
    • Dominican Republic Dental Mission Trip
    • TeamSmile Chicago Bears Event
    • Illinois State Dental Society Foundation’s Mission of Mercy
    • Operation Smile
    • Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting
    • Feed My Starving Children
    • Autism Speaks