Meet the Doctor

Dr. Bryan Cichon

Born and raised in the Chicagoland area, Dr. Cichon earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the renowned Loyola University in 1989 and graduated from the University of Illinois’ School of Dentistry in 1993.

After practicing dentistry in the area for 5 years, he and his wife, Kristi, began their own practice in 1998 in St. Charles, Illinois. Bryan’s hobbies are: fishing, hunting, and music.

Dr. Cichon and his staff warmly welcomes you and your family to Randall Ridge Dental for all your dental needs.

Dr. Milton Geivelis

Dr. Geivelis is a periodontal specialist, whose practice is limited to Periodontics and Dental Implants. He also performs procedures in children, releasing tongue-ties and lip-ties.
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 his dental and graduate training from Northwestern University. He has a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree, a Master’s of Science Degree, and a specialty certificate in Periodontics.

Dr. Geivelis regularly participates in continuing education and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. From 1993 to 2001, Dr. Geivelis was professor and director of Graduate Periodontics at Northwestern University Dental School, training the residents in Periodontics. He has been involved in academic research and has authored and co-authored several professional articles. Dr. Geivelis is the only Periodontist on staff at Central DuPage Hospital. Dr. Geivelis lectures about Periodontics nationally and internationally. He has been given several academic and clinical awards for his work as a scientist and a Periodontist.

Our Philosophy

“Saving your own teeth in an hour”
Our goal is to save the patient’s natural teeth and to create a healthy, functional bite and esthetic smile. If that is not possible, other options are explained in detail. We strongly believe in the Team Approach to treatment. The patient, the restorative dentist, and Dr. Geivelis confer in all cases before any treatment is initiated. We would love to become a part of your team.

Honors/Awards

• Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society
• International WHO’S WHO of Professionals
• First Place Award, Young Investigators Competition – American Association for Dental Research, Chicago Chapter
• First Place Award, Northwestern University Research Day – Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
• Finalist, Balint Orban Memorial Program – American Academy of Periodontology
• Scholastic Achievement Award – Hellenic-American Dental Society, Chicago, IL

Professional Memberships

• American Dental Association (ADA)
• American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)
• American Board of Periodontology (ABP)
• American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
• American Association for Dental Research (AADR)
• International Association for Dental Research (IADR)
• Sigma Xi Research Society
• Midwest Society of Periodontists (MSP)
• Illinois State Society of Periodontists (ISSP)
• Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS)
• Chicago Dental Society (CDS)
• Hellenic American Dental Society (HADS)
• Dental PAC of Illinois – Governor’s Club

PUBLICATIONS

Manuscripts

Published:

• Wei P, Geivelis M. A Gingival Cul-de-Sac Following a Root Coverage Procedure with a Subepithelial Connective Tissue Submerged Graft. J Periodontol 2003; 74(9): 1376-1380.
• Wei P, Laurell L, Lingen MW, Geivelis M. Acellular Dermal Matrix Allografts to Achieve Increased Attached Gingiva. Part 2. A Histological Comparative Study. J Periodontol 2002; 73(3): 257-265.
• Wei P, Laurell L, Geivelis M, Lingen MW, Maddalozzo D. Acellular Dermal Matrix Allografts to Achieve Increased Attached Gingiva. Part 1. A Clinical Study. J Periodontol 2000; 71(8): 1297-1305.
• Grys EL, Shade SZ, Cohen ME, Geivelis M, Robinson PJ, Simonson LG. Subgingival Plaque Measurement of Proteases in Human Subgingival Dental Plaque by Fluorescence Polarization. Arch Oral Biology 2000; 45: 1101-1106.
• Wei P, Geivelis M, Chan C, Ju Y. Successful Treatment of Pulpal-Periodontal Combined Lesion in a Birooted Maxillary Lateral Incisor With Concomitant Palato-Radicular Groove. A case Report. J Periodontol 1999; 70(12): 1540-1546.
• Chang Y, Geivelis M, Maddalozzo D, Dixit SN, Veis A. The Effect of Nicotine on Human Gingival Fibroblast Biosynthesis. Northwestern Dent Res 1997; 8(1): 2-6.
• Pei S, Geivelis M, Maddalozzo D, Robinson P, Simonson L. The Effect of Subgingival Irrigation with Povidone-Iodine on Patients with Chronic Adult Periodontitis. Northwestern Dent Res 1997; 8(1): 7-13.
• Shen EC, Robinson PJ, Geivelis M, Maddalozzo D. The Effectiveness of Root Planing Following Short Term Pocket Distention. J Periodontol 1997; 68:632-635.
• Micaletti J, Veis A, DiMuzio M, Geivelis M, Maddalozzo D. The Effects of Didronel on Osteoclastic Resorption in Sprague-Dawley Rat Mandibles. Northwestern Dent Res 1995; 6(1): 19-23.
• Geivelis M, Turner DW, Pederson ED, Lamberts BL. Measurements of Interleukin-6 in Gingival Crevicular Fluid from Adults with Destructive Periodontal Disease. J Periodontol 1993; 64:980-983.
• Wei P, Laurell L, Lingen MW, Geivelis M. Acellular Dermal Matrix Allografts to Achieve Increased Attached Gingiva. Part 2. A Histological Comparative Study. J Periodontol. 2002; 73:257-265.

Submitted:

• Singh A, Maddalozzo D, Geivelis M, Koerber A, Cornell W, Grys E. Efficacy of the Butler Pulse Plaque Remover in Orthodontic Patients. J Dent Child.

In Progress:

• Pei S, Geivelis M, Maddalozzo D, Robinson PJ, Simonson LG. The Effect of Subgingival Irrigation with Povidone-Iodine on Patients with Chronic Adult Periodontitis.
• Chang Y, Geivelis M, Maddalozzo D, Dixit SN, Veis A. The Effect of Nicotine on Human Gingival Fibroblast Biosynthesis.
  Miaw C, Chen P, Gruninger S, Geivelis M, Maddalozzo D, Robinson PJ, Siew C. Quantification of Free Radical Generation from a Tooth Whitener.
• Nguyen M, Robinson PJ, Simonson LG, Geivelis M, Maddalozzo D. Quantitation of Specific Periodontal Pathogens Associated with Periimplantitis.
• Berkovich C, DiMuzio M, Geivelis M, Sfeir C, Maddalozzo D. Analysis of Mandibular Bone Density in Edentulous Osteoporotic Females.
• Ho S, Veis A, Geivelis M, Maddalozzo D. The Effect of Dentin Chondrogenic Inducing Agent on Fibroblast Differentiation and Chondrogenic Bone Formation in Vitro.
• DiMuzio M, Veis A, Geivelis M, Maddalozzo D, Micaletti J. The Effect of Didronel on Osteoclastic Resorption in Rat Mandible

Books and/or Chapters

Published:

• Geivelis M. “Interleukin-6 Levels in Gingival Crevicular Fluid.” Master’s Thesis, June 1990. Chicago: Northwestern University.

Submitted:

• Geivelis M. Periodontal Diseases: Contributory Factors. Literature Review. Chicago: American Academy of Periodontology.

 

Abstracts

Published:

• Singh A, Maddalozzo D, Geivelis M, Koerber A, Cornell W, Grys E. Efficacy of the Butler Pulse Plaque Remover in Orthodontic Patients. J Dent Res 2000; 79: 298.
• Pei S, Geivelis M, Maddalozzo D, Robinson P, Simonson L. The Effect of Subgingival Irrigation with Povidone-Iodine on Patients with Chronic Adult Periodontitis. J Dent Res 1998; 77(B): 796.
• Berkovich C, DiMusio M, Geivelis M, Sfeir C, Maddalozzo D. Analysis of Mandibular Bone Density in Edentulous Osteoporotic Females. J Dent Res 1998; 77(A): 227.
• Chang Y, Geivelis M, Maddalozzo D, Dixit SN, Veis A. The Effect of Nicotine on Human Gingival Fibroblast Biosynthesis. J Dent Res 1998; 77(A): 299.
• Geivelis M, Maddalozzo D, Maddalozzo R. Strategies to Enhance Interrelationships Between the Generalist and the Periodontist. J Dent Ed 1997; 61(2):215.
• Siew C, Maddalozzo D, Geivelis M, Chen L, Gruninger SE, Miaw CL, Robinson PJ. Blood Levels of 2,6-Xylidine After Lidocaine Anesthesia. J Dent Res 1996; 75:247.
• Shen EC, Robinson PJ, Geivelis M, Maddalozzo D. Effectiveness of Root Planing Following Short-Term Pocket Distention. J Dent Res 1996; 75:136.
• Miaw CL, Chen P, Gruninger SE, Geivelis M, Maddalozzo D, Robinson PJ, Siew C. Quantification of Free Radical Generation from a Tooth Whitener. J Dent Res 1996; 75:431.
• Grys EL, Shade SZ, Cohen ME, Geivelis M, Robinson PJ, Simonson LG. Subgingival Plaque Protease Quantification by Fluorescence Polarization. J Dent Res 1996; 75:320.
• Maddalozzo D, Robinson PJ, Hallam M, Simonson LG, Geivelis M. Evaluation of Subgingival Irrigation on Specific Periodontal Pathogens. J Dent Res 1995; 74:1042.
• Nguyen M, Robinson PJ, Simonson LG, Geivelis M. Quantitation of Specific Periodontal Pathogens Associated with Periimplantitis. J Dent Res 1995; 74:129.
• Micaletti J, Veis A, DiMuzio M, Geivelis M. The Effects of Didronel on Osteoclastic Resorption in Rat Mandibles. J Dent Res 1995; 74:204.
• Cirincione UK, Solt KM, Geivelis M. Addressing Diversity Among Periodontics Graduate Students. J Dent Ed 1995; 59:334.

 

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

• Improving Oral Health: Current Best Practices in Antiseptic Rinse Use
  • College of DuPage, School of Dental Hygiene, April 2003
• Periodontal Plastic Surgery in the New Century.
  • Schaumburg Dental Study Club, January 2002
• Periodontal Plastic Surgery: Soft Tissue Autografts and Allografts.
  • Midwest Society of Periodontology Conference, February 2001
• The Effect of Subgingival Irrigation with Povidone-Iodine on Patients with Chronic Adult Periodontitis.
  • IADR Conference, June 1998
• Gingivitis and Plaque Reduction by the Pulse Plaque Remover.
  • IADR Conference, June 1998
• The Effect of Nicotine on Human Gingival Fibroblast Biosynthesis.
  • AADR Conference, February 1998
• Strategies to Enhance Interrelationships Between the Generalist and the Periodontist.
  • AADS Conference, March 1997
• Soft Tissue Grafting.
  • University of Athens, Greece, December 1996
• Blood Levels of 2,6-xylidine After Lidocaine Anesthesia.
  • AADR Conference, March 1996
• Effectiveness of Root Planing Following Short-Term Pocket Distention.
• AADR Conference, March 1996
• Quantification of Free Radical Generation from a Tooth Whitener.
  • AADR Conference, March 1996
• Evaluation of Subgingival Irrigation on Specific Periodontal Pathogens.
  • IADR Conference, June 1995
• Addressing Diversity Among Periodontics Graduate Students.
  • AADS Conference, March 1995
• Quantification of Specific Periodontal Pathogens Associated with Periimplantitis.
  • AADR Conference, March 1995
• Effects of Didronel on Osteoclastic Resorption in Rat Mandibles.
  • AADR Conference, March 1995
• Lasers in Dentistry.
  • Uptown Dental Forum, February 1992
• Interleukin-6 Levels in Gingival Crevicular Fluid of Healthy and Periodontitis Patients.
  • AADR, Chicago Chapter, April 1991
• Interleukin-6 Levels in Gingival Crevicular Fluid.
  • AAP Conference, October 1990
• A Sensitive ELISA-Based Assay for Interleukin-6.
  • Northwestern University Research Day, April 1990
  • AADR Conference, March 1990
• Molar Hemisection: A Case Presentation.
  • Northwestern University, March 1989

TEACHING (POST-DOCTORAL)

Course Director

1993 – 2001:  Periodontal Therapy (Classic Literature)
Current periodontal Literature
Comprehensive Treatment Planning
Clinical Evaluation
Advanced Periodontics
Periodontics Clinic

Lecturer

1993 – 2001: Head and Neck Anatomy
“Periodontal Anatomy, Function and Treatment of Soft Tissue Defects.”

Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Implantology
“Gingival Attachment. Natural Teeth vs. Implants.”

Research Mentor/Principal Investigator

Year Student/Project

1997 – 1999 Dr. Grace Wei
Human Skin Allografts to Achieve Increased Attached Keratinized Gingiva. A Clinical and Histological Study.

1994 – 1996 Dr. Alex Pei
The Effect of Subgingival Irrigation with Povidone-Iodine on Patients with Chronic Adult Periodontitis.

Thesis Committees 1999:

Dr. Rossie Brender
Histological Characterization of Zebra Fish Teeth and Exon 5 Subcloning of DMP3

Dr. Shur-miin Jehng
Osteoinductive Effect of Amelogenin Splice Product: In Vivo Activity, a Model of
Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interaction.

Dr. Amarik Singh
Efficacy of the Butler Pulse Plaque Remover in Orthodontic Patients.

Dr. Chang-hsiang Huo
Natural Rubber Latex Hypersensitivity: Development of New Methods for Measuring
Latex Glove Protein and Starch Content to Lessen Latex Allergy.

Thesis Committees 1998:

Dr. Pein-chi Wei
Acellular Dermal Matrix Allografts to Achieve Increased Attached Gingiva.

Dr. Eddie Raghian
Quantitative Analysis of T. Socranskii and its Association to Periodontal Disease.

Dr. Khaled Shabany
The Efficacy of Phenethyl Isothiocyanate as a Chemopreventive Agent of Epithelial Carcinogenesis in the Hamster Buccal Pouch Epithelium.

Thesis Committees 1997:

Dr. Carrie Berkovich
Analysis of Mandibular Bone Density in Edentulous Osteoporotic Females.

Dr. Terrence Mah
Dentin Matrix Protein Defects in patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta.

Dr. Ardeshir Raghian
Quantitative Analysis of T. Socranskii and its Association to Periodontal Disease.

Dr. Michael Slavin
Metabolic Profile of Lidocaine in Humans.

Dr. Khaled Shabany
The Efficacy of the Protease Activity Test in Monitoring Periodontal Disease.

Thesis Committees 1996:

Dr. Christine Chang
The Effect of Nicotine on Human Gingival Fibroblast Biosynthesis.
Dr. David Chen
Quantification of Free Radical Generation from a Tooth Whitener.

Dr. Albert Ho
Analysis of the Effect of Dentin Chondrogenic Inducing Agent on Fibroblast Differentiation and Chondrogenic Nodule Formation in Vitro.

Thesis Committees 1995:

Dr. Dorothy Anasinski
The Effects of Window Level Adjustment on Cortical Bone Thickness in CT Scans for Dental Implants.

Dr. Leon Chen
Metabolic Profile of Lidocaine in Humans.

Dr. Elizabeth Grys
Detection of Protease Activity in Subgingival Plaque Samples Using Fluorescene Polarization.

Dr. E-Chin Shen
Effectiveness of Subgingival Scaling and Root Planing Following Pocket Distention.

Thesis Committees 1994:

Dr. Magnolia Hallam
The Effect of Subgingival Irrigation on Specific Periodontal Pathogens.

Dr. John Micaletti
The Effect of Didronel on Osteoclastic Resorption in Sprague Dawley Rat Mandibles.

Dr. Minh-Chau Nguyen
Quantification of Specific Periodontal Pathogens Associated with Periimplantitis.

Dr. Anthony Pecora
In vitro Killing of Prophyromonas Gingivalis by Cathepsin G.

Dr. H. Kendall Scholes
In vitro Killing of Prophyromonas Gingivalis by Purified Human Neutrophil Elastase.

Thesis Committee 1992:

Dr. Janet Cook
Partial Characterization of CIA Induced Fibroblast Proteoglycans.

Thesis Committees 1991:

Dr. James Rogers
Detection of Immune Complexes in Gingival Crevicular Fluid.

Dr. Edward Vahey
Levels of Factor I in Gingival Crevicular Fluid.

TEACHING (PRE-DOCTORAL)

Course Director

2000 – 2001: Honors Course in Periodontics

Lecturer

1995 – 2001: Periodontal Therapy & Treatment Planning
“Local Factors”
“Adjunctive Therapy”

Advanced Periodontics
“Analgesics.”
“Management of Acute Oral Infections.”
“Local Risk Factors”

1994 – 2001 Surgical Periodontics (Perio IV)
“Lasers in Dentistry.”

Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Implantology
“The Mucogingival Junction. Natural Teeth and Implants.”

1990 – 1993 Surgical Periodontics (Perio IV)
“Principles of Osseous Surgery.”

Periodontics III
“Oral Soft Tissue Lesions.”
“Comprehensive Treatment Planning.”

SERVICE

Professional Community

1999 – 2000 Chair, AADS Periodontics Section

1998 – 1999 Chair- Elect, AADS Periodontics Section

1997 – 1998 Secretary, AADS Periodontics Section

1993 – Present Presiding Chairman for Lectures and Panels, CDS Midwinter Meeting
1994 – Present Judge, Midwest Society of Periodontists Graduate Presentation
Competition

1994-2001 Judge, Northwestern University Annual Research Day Competition
Editorial Board, Research Journal

Co-Director, Externship Program in Periodontics

University Committees

1994 – 2001 Advanced Dental Education Committee
Patients First Committee
Research Policy and Implementation Committee
Graduate Research Review Committee
Implantology Review Committee
Clinical Instruments/Equipment/Supply/Materials Committee

1996 Search Committee for Director of Orthodontics
Search Committee for Director of Oral Diagnosis
Search Committee for Faculty of Prosthodontics

PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT/CONTINUING EDUCATION

1984 – Present Chicago Dental Society Annual Midwinter Meeting

1988 – Present American Academy of Periodontology Annual Conference

Midwest Society of Periodontists Annual Conference
1990 – Present American Association for Dental Research Annual Conference

1994 – Present American Dental Education Association Annual Conference

Illinois State Society of Periodontists Meetings

Advanced Surgical Techniques: GBR, Sinus Augmentation and Implant Therapy
Northbrook, IL

Improving Oral Health Visiting Faculty Training Meeting
Sponsored by SUNY/Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine
Dallas, TX

Enhancing Esthetics with Periodontal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Chicago, IL

ITI World Symposium 2002
Exploring Current Trends in Implant Dentistry with an Evidence-Based Approach
San Diego, CA

1996 Joint Symposium on Clinical Trial Design and Analysis in Periodontics

AAP/NIH Bethesda, MD
1994 Joint AAP/ACP Implant Conference
Chicago, IL

The Treatment of Medical Emergencies in the Dental OfficeNorthwestern University Dental SchoolChicago, IL
Advanced Surgical Implantology Training CourseNorthwestern University Dental SchoolChicago, IL
Conscious Sedation Didactic Training CourseAmerican Academy of Periodontology
San Antonio, TX

1993 Sterioss Implants Training CourseChicago, IL
1990 Bränemark Implants Training Course

Northwestern University Dental School

Core-Vent Implants Training Course
Milwaukee, WI