Ritesh Diwan, DMD

Meet Dr. Diwan

Dr. Ritesh Diwan graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry with a Doctorate in Dental Medicine. From a very young age, Dr. Diwan wanted to be a health care provider following the footsteps of his father and grandfather. He came to see that dentistry would be a great fit for him, as it allowed him to combine his love for science and art. Dr. Diwan has been practicing dentistry for over 5 years. His philosophy in practicing dentistry is to treat the patient’s the same way as he would treat his family members, while creating an environment of top-quality dental care. He loves working one on one with patients to improve their oral and overall health. Dr. Diwan also keeps himself updated with the latest advancements in dentistry by taking continuing dental education courses.

Dr. Diwan has been recognized with the following scholarship and award in his dental school

James R. Havera Scholarship: In recognition for top ranked dental graduate.
Rice Humanitarian Award: In recognition for demonstrating knowledge, understanding and compassion in interpersonal skills.

In his free time, Dr. Diwan likes spending time with his wife and daughter, doing outdoor activities like camping and cycling.

Dental Anxiety and Phobia

If you have a fear of dental work

In fact, some studies show that up to 75% of Americans experience some level of dental related fear and 20% avoid dental care because of it. If you have a fear of dental work, we want you to know that making you feel comfortable and safe at our office is our first priority. Dental anxieties and phobias present themselves in a wide variety of ways, and specific fears vary from person to person. Dental anxiety may be mild to moderate, and often takes the form of a general sense of worry and apprehension when thinking about an upcoming procedure.