Dr. William R Bjork

Click here to learn about Dr. Bjork's associate, Dr. Loreno.

Click here to learn about Dr. Bjork's associate, Dr. Cox.

About Dr. Bjork

Dr. Bjork, a life long resident of Chicago, graduated in 1973 from Lane Technical High School.  He went on to complete his undergraduate studies at Northwestern University in 1976.  At Northwestern, he had received the prestigious Evans Scholarship.

Dr. Bjork received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 1980 from the University of Illinois.

In October, 1981, Dr. Bjork opened his practice on the Southwest Side, joining Dr. Julius Greenburg, who had practiced in the area from some 60 years.

Memberships

In 1997, Dr. Bjork embarked on a new venture, a dream if you will.  That being to provide free dental care to some of the homeless of Chicago.  This came to fruition when he begin the Goldie's Place Dental Program on January 7th of that year.  Goldie's Place, a support center for the homeless, was to serve as the hub of operation for this bare bones essential dental care.  Dr. Bjork has had the pleasure of providing dental care, including dentures, to hundreds of Chicago's homeless.  Now, along with five other volunteer dentists, the program is starting its 11th year.

In 2006, Dr. Bjork received training and license in a new and exciting area, that of Laser Periodontal Therapy.  This new and innovative technique provides new hope in the treatment of periodontal disease (gum disease).  The PerioLase, allows, in a non invasive way, for the removal of diseased tissue without the use of cutting, sutures, or fear, thereby enhancing the body's ability to heal.  In many cases, a new attachment of the gum to the tooth is promoted.  Some have said that the PerioLase will be for dentistry what Lasik was for eyes.