Dr. James Kakos was born and raised in Chicago. He completed his undergraduate education at Marquette University and then received his dental degree from Loyola University School of Dentistry in 1991. Following graduation, Dr. Kakos went on to complete a two-year externship at the Midwest Implant Institute where he received his surgical and prosthetic implant training. Dr. Kakos is also a licensed dental anesthesiologist and a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Kakos has an extensive continuing education record with thousands of hours of coursework and studies completed over the years making him one of the most skilled and talented dentists in Naperville. His pursuit of excellence drives him to attend and participate in some of the most advanced continuing education available; consequently, he received the highest honor of prestigious Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry, which is the most respected designation in the profession. Read press release here. DaVinci Dental Studios has recognized Dr. Kakos’ contribution to the art and science of cosmetic dentistry.
Did you know that Dr. Kakos is a second-generation dentist who followed in his father’s footsteps? From a very young age, Dr. Kakos would spend hours at his father’s dental office, experiencing the everyday aspects of dentistry. Now, history is set to repeat itself as his son is preparing to become the third generation dentist after completing dental school, while his other son is finishing medical school.
Dr. Kakos’ relentless pursuit of excellence drives him to attend and participate in some of the most advanced continuing education available; consequently, he received the distinction of Master in the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), which only 1% percent of the dentists in the United States have achieved. In addition, Dr. Kakos is a member of numerous other associations and academies, including the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society, sustaining member in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the American Academy of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Kakos is also a graduate and preferred provider of the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, known as LVI. This institute trains only the top 10 percent of cosmetic dentists worldwide and has been showcased on the ABC show Extreme Makeover. DaVinci Dental Studios has recognized Dr. Kakos’ contribution to the art and science of cosmetic dentistry. He was also named one of the areas “Top Docs” in both 2016 and 2021.