Dr. James P. Economos, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. James P. Economos, who serves patients in Bartlett, Illinois.

Dr. Economos is a dentist who is currently serving patients’ dental needs at Best Dental Group in Barlett, Illinois. He founded the dental practice in 1980 and since then, he 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.

Dr. Economos was born and raised in Illinois. He received all of his postsecondary 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. Having grown up in Illinois, he can relate personally to the needs of the communities he serves. 

Dr. Economos is a certified Invisalign provider. In fact, he has been recognized as one of the top 100 Invisalign providers in the country. Continuing education is an important part of Dr. Economos’ job as a dentist. He has taken several courses in cosmetic dentistry, surgical extractions, and a variety of general dentistry procedures. 

Dr. Economos is a member of several dental organizations, including the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society, the Chicago Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Hispanic American Dental Society, and the Hellenic American Dental Society.

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, he maintains his relationship with Morton’s Steakhouse restaurants and continues to make beautiful stained glass for each of their locations throughout the world. 

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. As a dentist, Dr. Economos diagnoses and treats dental issues, as well as helps patients to develop better oral health regimens. 

In his spare time, 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.

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