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Edward L. Rick, D.D.S., M.S.

Education:

2016-2017: AAPD Advanced Leadership Institute II, Wharton Executive Education

2013-2015: Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, as Cohort IV of the AAPD/HSHC Leadership Institute

1973-1975: Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry
University of Illinois, Medical Center, Chicago

Masters Degree in Science
University of Illinois, Medical Center, Chicago

1969-1973: D.D.S., University of Illinois, Medical Center, Chicago
B.S. in Dentistry, University of Illinois, Medical Center, Chicago

1965-69: B.S. in Zoology, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urban

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Teaching Experience:

2010-present: Faculty, General Practice Residency Program for General Dentists, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

1995-present: Adjunct Faculty, Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatric Dentistry,
College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City

1973-1975: Clinical Instructor in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Illinois, Medical
Medical Center, Chicago

Research:

asters Thesis: “Level of Probability for Utilization in the Moyer’s

Mixed Dentition Analysis”

Appointments:

Steering Committee of Children’s Hospital of Illinois to conduct “Peoria Tri-County Dental Services Assessment for Children with Special Healthcare Needs”

1976-present Active Staff, CGH Medical Center, Sterling Illinois, Past Medical Staff President Past Vice-Chairman Credentials Committee

1995-present Courtesy Staff, OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois

1997-2009 Courtesy Staff, Peoria Day Surgery Center, Peoria, Illinois

2000-2010 Courtesy Staff, OSF Saint Francis Surgicenter, Peoria, Illinois

2013-2015 Steering Committee of CHildren’s Hospital of Illinois to conduct “Peoria Tri-County Dental Services Assessment for Children with Special Healthcare Needs”

Honors:

1992 Pierre Fauchard Academy, member

2007 Outstanding Physician and House Staff Angel Award,
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Illinois

2009 Peoria District Dental Society “Thank You Award”, in recognition of significant service contribution to children and the field of Dentistry, Give Kids a Smile Day.

2010 American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Certificate of Appreciation AAPP Head Start Dental Home Initiative

2012 Manual M. Album Award, presented annually to the individual or organization that has made the greatest contribution to the oral heath of children with special needs.

2016 “Who is the BEST in Peoria” best Pediatric Dentist Category, Peotia’s Original People’s Choice Awards, sponsored by Journal Star Media, pjstar.com.

Professional Organizations:

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Chair, Council on Clinical Affairs May, 2015 to present

Chair, Committee on Behavior Guidance, May 2015 to present

Chair, Committee on Perinatal Oral Health Care, May 2015 to present

Chair, Committee on the Adolescent, May, 2015 to present

Advisory Board Member. Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center, May 2015 to present

Consultant, Council on Clinical Affairs, May 2004 – 2009

Member (IV) Council on CLinical Affairs May, 2009-2015

Committee on Special Health Care Needs, May, 2008-2015

Chair, Committee on Special Health Care Needs, May, 2011 to 2015

American Dental Association

Illinois Society of Pediatric Dentists

President, 1992-93
Vice President, 1991-92
Secretary-Treasurer, 1990-91
Board of Directors, 1988-90
Illinois Component Representative, 1992-94

Illinois Dental Society

Whiteside-Lee Dental Society
Past Secretary

Peoria District Dental Society, Associate member

American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry Special Care Dentistry Association

Community Organizations:

Whiteside Co. Comprehensive Planning Committee, Past Chairman

Sterling-Rock Falls United Way, Past President and Board Member

Sterling Sunrise Rotary Club, past member

Sterling High School Athletic Hall of Fame, past director

Professional Presentations:

“Pediatric Dentistry Review” Family Practice Residence, OSF St. Francis Medical
Center, Peoria, Illinois, 1981

“Pediatric Dentistry Review” Dental Hygiene and Dental Assistant Program, Illinois
Central College, Peoria, Illinois, 1987-92

“25 Reasons Why You Ought To Talk To Your Pediatric Dentist” Pediatric Grand Rounds CME II Conference, UI College of Medicine, Peoria, affiliated with Children’s
Hospital of Illinois at Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois, 1994

“Using Evidence-Based Dentistry in Clinical Practice, Recommendations for using Fluoride to Prevent and Control Dental Caries in the United States”, Whiteside-Lee Dental Society Meeting, March, 2001

“Caries Risk Assesment for Pediatric Dental Patients” Whiteside-Lee Dental Society Meeting, March 2010
“Medical Immobilization in the Dental Setting”, Panelist, American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry Conference; Lost Angeles, CA, July 29, 2015

“Caries Risk Assesment and Prevention” Presenter, Pediatric Population Health Symposium, Children’s Hospital of Illinois. Peoria, Illinois, December 5, 2016