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Dr. Erica Zolnierczyk, DMD
Always Continuing Her Education as an Aesthetic Dentist
Dr. Erica completed her undergraduate education at Loyola University Chicago, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Cum Laude. After completing her Bachelor’s degree, Dr. Erica went on to Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine where she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree in 2011. As a female dentist near Orland Park, she serves the community in many roles as a leading preventative care authority, a lip tie specialist, a frenectomy dentist and much more.
Dr. Erica exceeds the required amount of Continuing Education (CE) required by the State of Illinois, and enjoys remaining at the forefront of dental care for her patients by doing so.
The State of Illinois requires Dentists to take 48 hours of CE every three years, Dr. Erica has taken over 100 hours in 2020 alone! Below are some of the CE Dr. Erica has taken over the past few years:
Continual Learner
Dr. Erica Zolnierczyk is an active member in multiple organizations:
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American Dental Association
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Illinois State Dental Society
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Chicago Dental Society
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Academy of General Dentistry
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International Association for Orthodontics
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American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
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Academy of Laser Dentistry
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American Laser Study Club
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International Affiliation of Tongue-tie Professionals
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International Consortium of Oral Ankylofrenula Professionals
2020
Pediatric Tongue and Lip Ties and Laser Frenectomies (January)
Chicago Midwinter (February)
Simplifying Complex Cases for Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry (March)
TOTS Training Chicago (August)
2019
Xcel Seminars – Occulusion
American Dental Association – Optimizing Pediatric Airway Dentistry
The Chicago Study Club – Dental Insurance Practice Management
XCel Seminars – All Ceramic Restorations
Oral Reconstruction Foundation – Implants
The Chicago Study Club – Prothodontics
Institute for Natural Resources – Basic Science
NYU College of Dentistry – Full Mouth Rehabilitation (FMR)
Dr. Tasha Turzo – Osteopathic Cranial Course for Dentists
Dr. Robert Bosack – Safe Opiod Prescribing Practices
All-Star Dental Academy – All-Star Jumpstart
The Chicago Study Club – Photodontics
The Chicago Study Club – Composite Mastery
The Chicago Study Club – Digital Dentures
Dental Education – The Gut-Brain Connection
2018
Institute for Natural Resources – Basic Science
Institute for Natural Resources – Nutrition
BioResearch Associates – Occulsion
Technic Dental Laboratory – Operative Dentistry
2017
T&S International – Sleep Apnea & Appliance Therapy
T&S Therapy Centre International – Anatomy
T&S Therapy Centre International – Multi-disciplinary Topics
T&S Therapy Centre International – Sleep Apnea & Appliance Therapy part 2
T&S Therapy Centre International – Occlusion
T&S Therapy Centre International – Anatomy part 2
T&S Therapy Centre International – Multi-disciplinary Topics
T&S Therapy Centre International – Sleep Apnea & Appliance Therapy part 3
T&S Therapy Centre International – Occlusion part 2
T&S Therapy Centre International – Anatomy part 3
T&S Therapy Centre International – Multi-disciplinary Topics
T&S Therapy Centre International – Sleep Apnea & Appliance Therapy part 4
T&S Therapy Centre International – Occlusion part 3
T&S Therapy Centre International – Anatomy part 4
T&S Therapy Centre International – Multi-disciplinary Topics
T&S Therapy Centre International – Sleep Apnea & Appliance Therapy part 5
T&S Therapy Centre International – Occlusion part 4
T&S Therapy Centre International – Anatomy part 4
T&S Therapy Centre International – Multi-disciplinary Topics
T&S Therapy Centre International – Sleep Apnea & Appliance Therapy part 6
T&S Therapy Centre International – Occlusion part 5
2016
T&S International – Digital Radiology/Oral Medicine, Diagnosis, Pathol
University of Tennessee Health Science Center – Sleep Apnea & Appliance Therapy (Electives)
T&S International – Anatomy (Basic Science)
T&S International – Occlusion
T&S International – Multi-Disciplinary Topics (Electives)
T&S International – Clinical Diagnosis/Oral Medicine, Diagnosis, Patho
T&S International – Sleep Apnea & Appliance Therapy (Electives)
T&S International – Product Training
University of Tennessee Health Science Center Sleep Apnea & Appliance Therapy (Electives)
T&S International – Sleep Apnea & Appliance Therapy (Electives) part 2
T&S International – Medication Treatment (Occlusion)
T&S International – Practice Management and Human Relations
T&S International – Prescription Medication Management
T&S International – Occlusion part 2
T&S International – Clinical Diagnosis/Oral Medicine, Diagnosis, Patho part 2
T&S International – Anatomy (Basic Science) part 2
T&S International – Nutrition (Electives)
T&S International – Sleep Apnea & Appliance Therapy (Electives) part 3
T&S International – TM Disorders (Occlusion)
T&S International – Occlusal Adjustment/Therapy (Occlusion)
T&S International – Appliance Therapy (Occlusion)
T&S International – Myofunctional Therapy (Occlusion)
T&S International – Orofacial Pain
T&S International – Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
T&S International – Headache in Orofacial Pain
Meet Joy Lantz RDH, COM, IBCLC
2022
The Breathe Institute - Myo Masterminds
Today’s RDH - Infant Development, Patricia Brinkman-Falter, RDH, COM
Elizabeth Hickman, PT & Moira Dempsey - RMTi Training Making Connections
Walt Fritz, PT - Voice & Swallowing Disorders
American Laser Study Club Conference, Chicago, IL
International Affiliation of Tongue-Tie Professionals Conference
Elizabeth Hickman, PT - RMTi Rhythm, Movement & Play
2021
The Breathe Institute - Part 1 Affliliateship Program/Training
The Breathe Institute - Part 2 Affiliateship Program/Training
Gillespie Approach - Adult/Foundations Craniosacral Fascial Course
Carly Veness, SLP - Babble and Munch Course
RDH Under One Roof - Indianapolis, IN
Autumn Henning, SLP, IBCLC - Chrysalis TOTS Training
Gillespie Approach - Infant Craniosacral Fascial Course
IAOM Annual Convention
Elizabeth Hickman, PT - RMTi Training Level I and II
Elizabeth Hickman, PT & Moira Dempsey - RMTi Training Face the Fear
Amanda Chastain, SLP - GoMAP Course, Infants
2020
Brooke Pettus, RDH - Baby Mouth, Toddler Mouth
GOLD Lactation Online Conference
Dr. Ed Lipskis - Pediatric Airway & Airway Focused Orthodontics Course
Brooke Pettus, RDH - Myofunctional Business Training
Sonia Story - Brain and Sensory Foundations Primitive Reflex Course, Level One
Timothy King, BTh Myotherapy & Sarah Beach, BHSc RDH - Fast and Functional TMD Course
Dr. Rosalba Courtney - Introduction to Integrative Breathing Therapy Course
Dr. Larry Kotlow - SOS 4 TOTS Course
Lactation Education Resources - IBCLC Coursework
Talk Tools - Prevention of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders in the 0-3 Population
Dr. Bobby Ghaheri - Untying Ankyloglossia: The Impact on Infants and Children
Talk Tools - Airway, Apnea, Orthodontics and OPT
GOLD Learning - Level Up Your Lactation Skills
Jade Haleryn, IBCLC & Jewel Mohr, IBCLC - Structure and Function: How the Infant’s Structure Affects the Infant’s Function
Melissa Cole, IBCLC & Michelle Emanuel, OT - Oral Function Workshop Course
Jade Haleryn, IBCLC & Jewel Mohr, IBCLC - Structure and Function Assessment During a Virtual Consult
Michale Chatham, RN, IBCLC - Peri-Operative Course
IAOM Annual Convention
Michale Chatham, RN, IBCLC - Postural Blueprint Method Course
2019
IAOM Annual Convention - New Orleans, LA
Kimberly Benkert, RDH, COM - IAOM Certification Track Course
2018
Dr. Tracey Nguyen - From Snoring in Children to Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome and Sleep Apnea in Adults
Sandra Holtzman, SLP - Neo Health Symposium
AADOM Annual Convention - San Antonio, TX
IAOM Annual Convention - Charlotte NC
2017
AOMT - Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences Congress
IAOM Annual Convention - San Diego, CA
2016
Sandra Holtzman, SLP & Becky Ellsworth, RDH - IAOM Certification Track Course
IAOM Annual Convention - San Antonio, TX
AOMT - Advanced Training in Sleep Apnea, TMJD & Orofacial Pain
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