Dr Maureen Copeland

In 2016, Dr. Maureen Copeland founded Cedar Lake Dental with a vision to break old stereotypes surrounding dentistry and create an environment focused on real connections and excellent dental care. Her year in Dublin and travels across Europe taught her the value of connecting with people from all walks of life, a lesson she integrated into her practice. She is committed to staying at the forefront of dental technology and methods. Dr. Copeland did her undergraduate study at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she was a James Scholar and received her Bachelor's degree in biology. She then spent a year living and working in Dublin, Ireland, and traveled throughout Europe before returning for her dental education. Dr. Copeland completed dental education at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery and Bachelor of Dental Science degrees. She now regularly attends continuing education seminars, traveling throughout the US to learn the newest techniques and materials available in dentistry today. She received the Academy of General Dentistry’s Fellowship Award, presented to dentists who seek to provide the highest quality dental care by remaining current in their profession. To earn this prestigious honor, given to less than 9% of all dentists, Dr. Copeland completed over 500 hours of continuing education and passed a comprehensive written exam. Dr. Copeland believes that great communication leads to a positive dental experience. She takes time to discuss treatment in detail, ensuring each patient is aware of their needs and can make their own informed decision regarding care. Dr. Copeland focuses on providing quality dental work that is minimally invasive and has a special interest in dental surgery and implants. Outside of work, Dr. Copeland enjoys traveling, doing DIY projects at home, and spending time with her husband and 2 daughters.