Bernice TeplitskyDDS, FAGD

About Dr. T

Two decades of
connecting the dots.

I’m Bernice Teplitsky, a general dentist in Chicago. Patients call me Dr. T. I practice comprehensive general dentistry with a biological, whole-body approach, and I work alongside physicians and other practitioners so the care fits together.

For twelve years I owned and led Wrigleyville Dental. Today I continue to care for patients there, I teach dentists and their teams through Whole Health Dental Academy, and I serve on the board of the Holistic Dental Association, which I led as president from 2019 to 2022.

I speak English, Russian and Spanish.

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Dr. Bernice Teplitsky smiling on a garden path, wearing a black dress

Credentials

Certifications & memberships

IAOMT Accredited, Biological Dental Accreditation
Accredited Member, International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology
SMART, Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique, IAOMT
SMART Certified · Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal
IABDM Certified Biological Dentist seal
Certified Biological Dentist, IABDM
Holistic Dental Association
Board Member · Past President (2019–2022)
IABDM
PROTECT Certified, IABDM
American College of Integrative Medicine and Dentistry (ACIMD) seal
Board Certified, ABIMD · Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine
Board Certified, American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board seal
Board Certified, American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board
AGD
Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry

Board certifications & fellowships

  • Certified Biological Dentist
    International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM)
  • PROTECT Certified
    IABDM
  • Board Certified, Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine
    American Board of Integrative Medicine and Dentistry (ABIMD)
  • Board Certified
    American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board (ANMCB)
  • Fellow
    Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD)
  • SMART Certified · Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal
    International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT)
  • Accredited Member
    IAOMT

Education

  • Residency in Integrative Biological Dental Medicine
    American College of Integrative Medicine and Dentistry
  • General Practice Residency
    Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
    Marquette University School of Dentistry
  • Certificate in Gerontology
    Marquette University
  • BS, Biomedical Sciences · Pre-Dental Scholar
    Marquette University

Professional affiliations

  • Holistic Dental Association · Board Member since 2013 · President 2019–2022
  • International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology · Accredited Member
  • International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine · Certified Member
  • Academy of General Dentistry · Fellow
  • American Dental Association · Illinois State Dental Society · Chicago Dental Society

Advanced training

Continuing education, grouped by what it means for your care.

Biomimetic & restorative dentistry
Biomimetic adhesive dentistry (2018–2025), restorative dentistry at the Judson Wall Holistic Educational Center (2025), CEREC CAD/CAM
Sleep & airway
Airway Collaborative mini-residency (2022), dental sleep medicine training and AADSM meetings, orthotropics mini-residency, myofunctional therapy
Laser dentistry
Fotona NightLase and SmoothLase, Fotona PHAST (operative, endodontic and periodontal)
Oral surgery, PRF & implants
PRF training (2014–2025), extraction technique, implant placement training, periodontal and implant surgery
Biocompatibility & materials
Biocompatibility and toxins in dentistry, safe mercury amalgam removal, CBCT radiography
Ozone & nutrition
Ozone therapy training (2011–2026), nutrition and supplements, Fordham Page nutrition study club
Occlusion
Dawson Academy occlusion, Sutherland dento-cranial courses, American Equilibration Society

Talks, podcasts & media

In conversation

Podcasts

  • Chairside Storieswith Leo Varshavsky Coming soon
  • The Holistic Orthodontistwith Dr. Catherine MurphyHolistic dentistry: what is it, and what impact can it make on one’s health? Listen on YouTube →
  • Becker’s Women’s Leadership Podcastwith Becker’s HealthcareDr. Bernice Teplitsky, then owner of Wrigleyville Dental Group Listen on Becker’s →
  • Thriving in Midlifewith Tamara OrtegelEpisode 23: Holistic Dentistry with Dr. Bernice Teplitsky Listen on Spotify →
  • The Propreneur Podcastwith Dino WattHolistic Dentistry: Going Beyond Your Dental Health Listen on YouTube →
  • The Foundation of Wellnesswith Marisa Moon & Jessica Dogert#43: Silver Fillings, Root Canals and Biocompatibility Testing Listen on YouTube →
  • Goality Fitness Radiowith Eric Su#129: Holistic dentistry, what it is and why you should consider it

Speaking

  • “The Future of AI in Dentistry”
    Becker’s Healthcare, panel discussion · Chicago
  • “Holistic Dentistry: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and What Every Woman Should Know About Her Oral Health”
    Necessary Nutrition · virtual
  • “Holistic Dentistry 101”
    Holistic Dental Association, annual meeting workshop · Las Vegas, Chicago, Washington DC, Houston, San Diego
  • “Leading with Care: Women Shaping the Future of Health”
    JUF Russian Speaking Division, Excelsior · Chicago
  • “Holistic Dentistry and the Voice”
    The Ageless Singer · webinar
  • “Better Teeth = Better Health”
    A Miniature Wellness Summit · Chicago
  • “Three biggest dangers to your health, and how you can address them just by taking care of your teeth”
    Walgreens Wellness Clinic
  • “Food and Dentistry”
    Weston A. Price Foundation, Chicago chapter
  • “Expert Health Panel”
    Whole Life Expo · Schaumburg

Writing

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