Dr. Gary Morris, DDS

Dr. Gary Morris, DDS — Prosthodontist & Restorative Dentistry Specialist

Private practice in Buffalo Grove, Illinois • 30+ years of experience • Adjunct Clinical Professor & international lecturer

About Dr. Morris

Dr. Gary Morris is a prosthodontist with more than three decades of experience focused on complex restorative dentistry and implant-supported prostheses. Trained at Indiana University, he combines precision, planning, and a calm, patient-first approach to care. Beyond practice, Dr. Morris serves as an Adjunct Clinical Professor and lectures internationally, sharing practical insights on treatment planning, prosthetics, and long-term outcomes. When he isn’t restoring smiles, he’s outdoors—hiking, boating, or exploring underwater with his wife, Shelley, and their children.

In This Episode (Chairside Stories)

We go behind the curtain on the human side of a high-stakes specialty. Dr. Morris reflects on the habits and decisions that shaped a 30-year career, why he chose prosthodontics, how he thinks about complex cases, and the simple truths he wants patients and young dentists to hear.

Watch for:

• The journey: from Indiana University to a life in prosthodontics
• Clear, honest advice for patients facing complex restorative choices
• Guidance for students and new clinicians on confidence, craft, and longevity

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Fast Facts

• Education: Indiana University
• Experience: 30+ years in restorative dentistry and prosthodontics
• Roles: Adjunct Clinical Professor; international lecturer on implant-supported prostheses
• Focus: Complex restorative treatment planning; implant-supported restorations
• Life: Family time and the outdoors (hiking, boating, scuba)

About the Practice

Dr. Morris practices in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, providing patient-focused restorative and prosthodontic care.
Website: buffalogrovedentist.com
Direct profile: buffalogrovedentist.com/meet-us/dr-gary-morris-prosthodontist/