{"id":5,"date":"2018-12-07T14:49:48","date_gmt":"2018-12-07T14:49:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chicagopedoortho.com\/blog\/?p=5"},"modified":"2019-03-07T14:51:11","modified_gmt":"2019-03-07T14:51:11","slug":"5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chicagopedoortho.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/07\/5\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Our Office!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chicagopedoortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/blog-office-300x147.jpg\" alt=\"Office waiting area\" width=\"300\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chicagopedoortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/blog-office-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.chicagopedoortho.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/blog-office.jpg 311w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Dr. Welke attended dental school and completed his pediatric residency training at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Originally a biomedical engineering major at Northwestern, Dr. Welke decided to change his trajectory and pursue dentistry when he realized that he loved the science behind a beautiful smile. Dr. Benjamin attended dental school at the University of Florida, and completed his orthodontic residency training at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is skilled and knowledgeable, and he takes a genuine interest in his patients\u2019 smiles. If you\u2019re looking for an orthodontist in Chicago, Dr. Benjamin and the team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagopedoortho.com\/\">Chicago Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics<\/a> can\u2019t wait to meet you!<\/p>\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n<h3><strong>Visit Our Office<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>At Chicago Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, we pride ourselves on providing quality, friendly care for the whole family. Whether you\u2019re coming in for a routine visit or undergoing extensive orthodontic treatment, we will make you feel right at home. Our office is warm and welcoming, and our energetic staff will make you feel more like a friend than a patient. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment to visit our office!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Our Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We want to be a part of your dental health journey no matter what kind of dental services you need. Whether your little ones need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagopedoortho.com\/pediatrics.html\">pediatric care<\/a> or you need restorative treatment, we have services that will keep your smile happy and healthy. Give us a call today to learn more about our pediatric, orthodontic, and general dentistry services.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>New Patient? Contact Us Today!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Nothing makes us happier than to develop new relationships with patients! If you\u2019re looking for a friendly dentist in the Chicago area, give us a call today to set up an appointment. 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