Meet the Dentists
All our professionals at Best Dental Group maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry.
Dr. James P. Economos
Since 1980, practice founder Dr. James Economos has been helping patients
create artistic, beautiful, and aesthetic smiles. He looks forward to the
everyday challenges and rewards that come with being a dentist, and enjoys
helping his patients receive the most benefit from their dental care.
Education
Dr. Economos was born and raised in Illinois. He received all of his
post-secondary and professional education in the state of Illinois in 1979,
and started practicing dentistry in Bartlett, in 1980.
Dr. Economos understands what is important to his patients; and having grown
up in Illinois, he can relate personally to the needs of the communities he
serves. Dr. Economos is a certified Invisalign provider, and has been
recognized as one of the top 100 Invisalign providers in the country.
Getting to Know Dr. Economos
Even before becoming a dentist, Dr. Economos loved combining science and art
to create beautiful designs. In high school, he worked with several Chicago
area businesses, creating one-of -a-kind stained glass windows. Today, Dr.
Economos maintains his relationship with Morton's Steakhouse restaurants,
and continues to make beautiful stained glass for each of their locations
throughout the world.
Outside of the practice, Dr. Economos enjoys spending time with his family.
He has six children. He speaks fluent Spanish and has recently taken a keen
interest in local politics. Dr. Economos also has his private pilot's
license and flies regularly.
Dr. Milton Geivelis
Dr. Milton Geivelis is a Board Certified Specialist, whose practice is
limited to Periodontics and dental Implants. Dr. Geivelis believes that the
most important people in our practice are our patients. He strives to
deliver the highest quality care, utilizing the most up-to-date techniques
and equipment, in the most comfortable and gentle manner possible.
Education
Born in Athens, Greece, Dr. Geivelis received all of his education and
graduate training from Northwestern University. He holds a Doctor of Dental
Surgery Degree, a Master's of Science Degree, and a Specialty Degree in
Periodontics.
Dr. Geivelis regularly participates in continuing education, and is a
diplomat of the American Board of Periodontology. From 1993 to 2001, Dr.
Geivelis was a professor and director of Graduate Periodontics at
Northwestern University Dental School, training the dental residents in
Periodontics. He has been involved in academic research, and has authored
and co-authored several professional articles. Dr. Geivelis lectures
about Periodontics and Implants nationally and internationally; and he has
received several academic and clinical awards for his work as a
Periodontist.
All About Dr. Geivelis
Outside of the practice, Dr. Geivelis loves spending time with his family!
He and his wife, Paula, have two children, a daughter, Arianna, and a son,
Alex. He also enjoys playing tennis and soccer. Dr. Geivelis looks forward
to working with you, and helping you enjoy all of the benefits of a healthy,
bright, beautiful smile.