Cottage Hill Dental Care

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Dr. Steffens, Dr. Doodes and their experienced and caring team, pride themselves in giving you the highest quality and most comfortable dental care.

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Richard A. Steffens, DDS

Dr. Steffens is committed to providing his patients with both the cutting edge of dental technology and also excellence in comfort and care.

He attended Indiana University where he was awarded an Evans Scholarship and graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in Biological Sciences. In 1978 he earned his dental degree from the University Of Illinois College Of Dentistry. Since starting his dental practice in Elmhurst in 1979, he has accrued thousands of hours of post-graduate training. Dr. Steffens has completed advanced training under world-renowned leaders in restorative and cosmetic dental techniques. This higher-level training and his many years of experience offer his patients the most comprehensive level of expertise and excellence of care that they expect and deserve.

Dr. Steffens is a member of the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. The Consumers Research Council of America has named him one of America's Top Dentists 2009, 2010, and 2011. He was also named a 2011 Top Doc in Chicago.

Dr. Steffens lives in Elmhurst where he and his late wife, Mary, raised 3 daughters. His oldest daughter, Karolyn, attends the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she is pursuing a PhD in English Literature. Kathryn, his second oldest, is a graduate of DePaul University and is a working actress and screenwriter in Texas. His youngest, Kendall, is a dental hygienist who graduated from Southern Illinois University. Dr Steffens' wife of 30 years passed away in August 2008 after a 13-year battle against breast cancer.

Dr. Steffens is very active in the American Cancer Society, the Elmhurst Relay for Life, and the Strides Walk Against Breast Cancer. He volunteers on several committees, contributing both time and money to these and many other charitable organizations. He is the vice president of the Mary K. Steffens Foundation, a non-profit foundation that awards college scholarships to Elmhurst high school seniors who volunteer for the American Cancer Society. In his free time, Dr. Steffens enjoys spending time with his daughters, golfing, downhill skiing, traveling, and exercising.

"My wonderful staff and I look forward to getting to know you when you visit our office. You will notice that we are not like other dental offices that you may have encountered. I am lucky to be surrounded by a team of nurturing, compassionate, and enthusiastic dental professionals who are dedicated to excellence! Our mission is to provide our patients with the very finest care possible in a friendly, personal atmosphere."

-Dr. Steffens