Meet Dr. Erica Zolnierczyk

Dr. Erica Zolnierczyk practices general dentistry with a focus on facial and airway development, preventative care, and more. She strongly believes that listening to her patients will enable her to provide them with the best care possible.

Dr. Erica forms close relationships with each of her patients. She takes her time when consulting with her patients to understand their smile goals. Then, she develops a plan with their goals and healthcare necessities in mind

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 dentist with Inspire Dental Wellness, she serves the community in many roles as a leading preventative care authority, TMJ doctor near Orland Park, a frenectomy dentist, and much more.

Dr. Erica exceeds the required amount of Continuing Education (CE) required by the State of Illinois, and she enjoys remaining at the forefront of dental care for her patients by doing so.

2020 Continuing Education

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 Continuing Education

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 Continuing Education

Institute for Natural Resources – Basic Science
Institute for Natural Resources – Nutrition
BioResearch Associates – Occulsion
Technic Dental Laboratory – Operative Dentistry

*2018 was a bit slower on the CE since a lot of time was spent opening up Inspire Dental Wellness. However, Dr. Erica still managed to get 29 hours of CE in that year, almost 61% of what’s required in 3 years!

2017 Continuing Education

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 Continuing Education

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

Dr. Erica Zolnierczyk is an active member in multiple organizations:

American Dental Association
Illinois State Dental Society
Chicago Dental Society
Academy of General Dentistry
International Association for Orthodontics
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
Academy of Laser Dentistry
American Laser Study Club
International Affiliation of Tongue-tie Professionals
International Consortium of Oral Ankylofrenula Professionals

In her free time, Dr. Erica enjoys spending time with her husband, Paul, the one who gave her that long last name! (Pronounced ZOAL-near-check) They have a daughter and a French Bulldog named Bruce Wayne.

During the winter, Dr. Erica heads out to the mountains to snowboard whenever she can. Dr. Erica enjoys knitting, reading, Netflix binging, and trying her luck at gardening.

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