Dr. Louis C. Rutland, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Louis C. Rutland, who serves patients in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Rutland is a general, cosmetic, and reconstructive dentist who serves as the President & CEO of The Rutland Dental Group in Chicago, Illinois. As a primary dental care provider for patients of all ages, he takes responsibility for the diagnosis, treatment, and overall coordination of services to meet oral health needs.

Patients have excellent things to say about him, one stating “From the moment you walk in the door, you are embraced with a cultural sensitivity. There is a standard of professionalism and efficiency that honors your time as well. My 1st visit for a cleaning and exam was just one hour. I appreciate a practice that does not over book its clients. Dr. Rutland knows teeth too. He took one look and confirmed a number of things I had suspected. If you have a fear of dentists, this office is a good place to overcome such discomfort.”

On the subject of his educational background, Dr. Rutland went to Gary West Side High School. Upon graduation, he studied biology at Indiana University Northwest, after which he went on to pursue his dental education. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry in 1994. Since then, he has completed over 1,000 hours of continuing education. 

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. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy. 

On a more personal note, Dr. Rutland lives in Flossmoor, Illinois.

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