Lawrence Zager

The scope of his practice includes an array of oral surgery procedures, including advanced CBCT imaging to restore implants, sinus augmentations, bone grafting with soft tissue grafting of the upper and lower jaws, removal of impacted teeth, removal of tumors or cysts, treatment of TMJ/TMD, implant placement and much more.

Dr. Zager was born in Chicago and received his dental degree at Loyola University Dental School (1978) and his oral and maxillofacial surgery training at Cook County Hospital, Chicago (1981). He became Board Certified in 1985 and is a diplomat of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, a member of the Chicago and Illinois Dental Society, and a member of the Chicago and Illinois Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. He has taught at Northwestern University Dental School, Ravenswood Hospital, Michael Reese Hospital, University of Illinois Dental School, Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Zager is an active member of the community and heavily involved in social action programs that serve the city. During his off time Dr. Zager likes to ski and bike. He is a photography hobbyist and he has been a long time supporter of the Chicago Bears.