Dr. Terry Sellke - Orthodontic Specialists of Lake County
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Dr. Terry Sellke of Orthodontic Specialists of Lake County is a very interesting man. Listen in to get to know Terry and all he has done for our community. Our town is fortunate to have him.
Born in Chicago, Dr. Terry A. Sellke is a native Illinoisian. His fervor for Illinois extends to his academic background - having graduated from the University of Illinois for his bachelor’s degree, for dental school, for his orthodontic training, and even for his master’s degree.
It didn’t end there! Dr. Sellke teaches orthodontics and has been a master's thesis advisor in the Department of Orthodontics for over 30 years. He holds the rank of professor, was co-director of the clinic and earned the “Master Clinician” title.
Dr. Sellke taught more than 20 local orthodontists how to straighten teeth. He lectures locally and internationally on clinical orthodontics as well as another one of his passions - applying business principles to the practice of orthodontics.
Other affiliations and accomplishments of Dr. Sellke include serving in:
- The Board of Directors of the Illinois Orthodontic Alumni Association (26 years)
- The Lake County Board of Health (16 years)
- The board of the Foundation for Orthodontic Research (20 years)
He served as the president of each organization.
Dr. Sellke was elected to the American College of Dentists by his peers and has been a reviewer for the American Journal of Orthodontics for many years. He has published dozens of articles on orthodontics in professional journals worldwide. His text on the Bioprogressive Orthodontic Philosophy has been translated into four languages.
Dr. Sellke lives in Libertyville. His passions outside of orthodontics involve either the mountains or the beach. He loves golfing, skiing, snorkeling, sailing, and working. (He is a workaholic who loves orthodontics!) However, he’s no good at tennis.
Dr. Sellke has two children named Kirk and Kristin and he loves to spend time with his 3 grandchildren, Gracie, Maddie, and Clyde.
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