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Associate Professor & Residency Program Director
University of Illinois Chicago, College of Dentistry
University of Illinois Chicago, Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. David Avenetti is a full-time Associate Professor and the Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program Director at the University of Illinois Chicago. He received his DDS from UCLA and attended the University of Washington/Seattle Children's Hospital where he earned his Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, MS, and MPH. Following graduation from residency, he entered full time academics. Dr. Avenetti is actively involved in clinical and didactic teaching, administration, research, various service service roles. His didactic responsibilities include coordination and instruction in Orthodontics & Growth and Development, Pulp Therapy, Public Health/Advocacy, and other Post-Graduate Seminars. Dr. Avenetti is actively involved in vsrious councils and committees with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and provides direct patient care in an extramural practice. His research focuses on health disparities, social determinants of health, and addressing risk factors for children who receive care for children under general anesthesia.