About Periodontist J. David Cross, D.D.S.

As a lifelong resident of Springfield, Illinois and a periodontist with a family legacy of dentists and surgeons, J. David Cross, D.D.S. embraces the highest health care values and continually strives to provide the highest quality experiences to his community. Dr. Cross has been a practicing periodontist for over thirty years and is one of the few periodontists in the United States trained in microsurgery. All of Dr. Cross’ procedures, from dental implant placement to to connective tissue grafting, benefit from high magnification techniques that reveal more detail and allow him to deliver the highest level of precision to his patients. The enhanced visual details provided by the microscope allows Dr. Cross to maximize the effectiveness of periodontal and surgical treatments and the comfort of patients undergoing those procedures.

Publications

Carranza’s Clinical Periodontology 11th, 12th and 13 Editions
Periodontal and Peri-Implant Microsurgery
Micro The Journal of Dental Microsurgery

Continuing Education

2019
The Vertical Course – Advanced Hard and Soft Tissue Regenerative Techniques in Implant Therapy with Dr. Istvan Urban – February
The Versah System – Advanced Technology in Implant Placement – March
Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques for Dental Implants with Dr. Istvan Urban – July/August

2018
The Vertical Course – Advanced Hard and Soft Tissue Regenerative Techniques in Implant Therapy with Dr. Istvan Urban – February
Certification in the Clinical Applications of the Periodontal Endoscope with Dr. John Kwan – April
SPEAR Interdisciplinary Management of Esthetic Dilemmas lectured by Dr. Frank Spear – May
Urban Regeneration Institute – Soft Tissue Course and Sinus Course with Dr. Istvan Urban in July – August

2017
The Vertical Course – Advanced Hard and Soft Tissue Regenerative Techniques in Implant Therapy with Dr. Istvan Urban – March
Introduction to Periodontal Microsurgery with Dr. Dennis Shanelec – March
Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques with Dr. Istvan Urban – August
American Academy of Periodontology Annual Meeting – September

2016
Midwest Society of Periodontology – February
The Vertical Course – Advanced Hard and Soft Tissue Regenerative Techniques in Implant Therapy with Dr. Istvan Urban – April
Interdisciplinary Collaboration – An Approach to Optimizing Outcomes with Dr.’s Gregg Kinzer, Jim Janakievski and Vince Kokich – October

2015
Brian Des Roches – May
The SMILE Technique Microsurgical Training Institute – July

2014
GLIDE Institute Regeneration Techniques – April
Microsurgical Training Institute – June
Dentorati Study Club – July
The PINHOLE Surgical Technique – August
Spear Education Study Club Leaders Symposium – September
American Academy of Periodontology – September
Advanced Hard and Soft Tissue Regenerative Techniques in Implant Therapy with Dr. Istvan Urban – November
Implants – The Surgical/Restorative Connection with Drs. Gregg Kinzer and Jim Janakievski – December

2013
Seattle Study Club — February
Spear Education Annual Symposium — February
G. V. Black Dental Society — March
Karen Baker Pharmacology Update — March
Dentorati Study Club — April

2012
The New York Academy of Dentistry — February
The Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting — February
American Academy of Periodontology Spring Conference Collaborative Managements of Esthetic Dilemmas — April
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry — April
Spear Study Club Leaders Symposium — November
Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry — November
Mastery and Master’s Forum — November
Spear Educational Center — November

2011
Dentorati Study Club — January
Microsurgery Training Institute – SMILE Technique — March
The Restorative Dentist/Periodontist Partnership Spring Conference —April
Introduction to Periodontal Microsurgery—June
Dentorati Study Club—July
American Academy of Periodontology Annual Meeting—November

2010
Dentorati Study Club—March
Microsurgery Training Institute—April
Dentorati Study Club—July
Microsurgery Training Institute—October
The Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry—November

Presentations/ Lectures/ Hands on Courses

2019
Central Illinois Dental Hygienists – Periodontal and Dental Implant Update at Memorial Medical Center – March
Graduate School Department of Periodontics, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry – September

2018
Graduate School Department of Periodontics, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry – January

2017
Graduate School Department of Periodontics, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry – March

2016
Graduate School Department of Periodontics, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry – April

2015
Co-Instructor with Dr. Dennis Shanelec The SMILE Technique Microsurgical Training Institute – April
Introduction to Periodontal Microsurgery
Hands on Laboratory and Clinical Course
Graduate School Department of Periodontics, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry – February

2014
Springfield Dental Hygiene Lecture — January
Microsurgical Training Institute — June 2013
American Academy of Periodontology Annual Meeting Hands on Course – The SMILE Technique

2013
Academy of Microscope Dentistry – October

2012
Introduction to Periodontal Microsurgery
Department of Periodontics, University of Iowa Graduate School — February
Introduction to Periodontal Microsurgery
Graduate School Department of Periodontics, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry — October
Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry — November
Introduction to Microsuturing — November

2011
G.V. Black Dental Society — November
Cardiology and Dentistry

The Microscope

Dr. Cross is one of a select few who have committed themselves to microsurgery. The surgical microscope allows him to see details that allow for precise and exact treatment. Having a magnification range of 2 to 26 times that of the naked eye provides critical information for atraumatic and successful treatment. The microscope allows Dr. Cross to treat what others cannot see.

Our Staff

In our practice, we are extremely fortunate to have a caring team dedicated to providing the highest level of care. Each patient will be treated with individual care from the very beginning. The staff is committed to making sure every patient and their treatment are successful. They are committed to your care.