Dr. Bernice Teplitsky is a dentist dedicated to advancing a more conservative and biologically aligned approach to oral health: one that recognizes the connection between dentistry and whole-body wellness. With decades of clinical experience and a deep commitment to continued learning, she brings an integrative perspective to patient care.

Her journey into dentistry began at the age of sixteen, when she took a job as a dental assistant in a local practice in Chicago’s North Shore suburbs. Trained chairside and in front-office operations, she quickly became fascinated by the unique nature of dental care—particularly the way one physician could care for multiple generations of the same family. Seeing patients arrive in pain and leave relieved and restored made it clear that dentistry was her calling.

Dr. Teplitsky completed both her undergraduate and dental education at Marquette University in Milwaukee. Seeking advanced clinical experience, she pursued a hospital-based residency program in Chicago, where she treated complex surgical cases and worked closely with interdisciplinary medical teams in emergency and hospital settings.

During this time, she began questioning why dentistry often relied on aggressive treatment approaches. Her search for more conservative, health-supportive solutions led her to early courses in integrative and biological dentistry. Since then, she has completed more than 1,000 hours of continuing education focused on biocompatible materials, biomimetic techniques, and holistic approaches to oral health.

Outside the practice, Dr. Teplitsky enjoys spending time with her husband and their two daughters, hiking, listening to podcasts, and appreciating the everyday moments of family life. Dr. Teplitsky looks forward to partnering with patients in supporting healthier smiles and long-term wellness.