Name: Warren Foster Jesek, DDS, MAGD, MAES
Address: 3040 South Mt. Zion Road Decatur, Illinois 62521-9771
Phone: 217-972-4494
Date of Birth: August 4, 1952
Place of Birth: Decatur, Illinois
Education
- 1974 B.A. Millikin University, majored in Biology and Chemistry
- 1975 Anatomy PhD graduate candidate, University of Nebraska at the Medical Center at Omaha
- 1979 D.D.S. Loyola University School of Dentistry
- 1991 F.A.G.D. Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry
- 2013 M.A.G.D. Master of the Academy of General Dentistry
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2024 FAES Fellow of the American Equilibration Society
Continuing Education
- 1986-Present The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education
- 2100 hours of Continuing Education Courses since graduation
Licensure and Certification
- 1979 The American Dental Association Council on National Board Examinations
- 1979 North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners
- 1979 Illinois License Certification
Awards and Honors
- Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
- Senior Honor's Program in Endodontics at Loyola
- Junior Achievement Outstanding Consultant of East Central Illinois 2003
Professional Societies
- American Dental Association
- Illinois State Dental Society
- Decatur District Dental Society
- Membership Chairman
- Peer Review Committee
- Past President 1992
- Academy of General Dentistry Life Member
- American Equilibration Society
- President Elect 2018-2019
- L.D. Pankey Dental Foundation
- Dawson Alumni Association
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Journals
- Reviewer for the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Committees
- American Equilibration Society: Scientific Investigation Committee
Teaching Positions
- Teaching Assistant - TMJ Dissection Course,L.D. Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education
- Lecturer, University at Sea
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Heartland Dental
Presentations
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“Conservative Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”
Emerald Coast AGD Annual Review of Dentistry
Destin, Florida
September 5-6, 2025 -
“Conservative Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”
Ontario Academy of General Dentistry
Calgary, Aberta, Canada
April 11, 2025 -
“Conservative Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”
Academy of General Dentistry
Chicago, Illinois
November 15, 2024 - “TMD, Sleep and Technology”
Academy of General Dentistry Annual Meeting
Minneapolis, Minnesota
July 20, 2024 - Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dental Team”
University at Sea
Tampa, Florida
July 15, 2024 - “Sleep, TMD and Technology”
Urbana Dental Society
Urbana, Illinois
March 3, 2023 - “Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dental Team”
University at Sea
Tampa, Florida
February 12, 2022 - “Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dental Team”
University at Sea
Tampa, Florida
October 8, 2022 - “Diagnosis and Conservative Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”
Academy of General Dentistry
Uncasville, Connecticut
July 19,2019
- “Occlusal Splint Therapy-Partnering for Excellence”
Heartland Dental
Orlando, Florida
August 30, 2019 - “Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dental Team”
University at Sea
Tampa, Florida
August 27, 2019 - “Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dental Team”
Tunica Extravaganza
Robinsonville, Mississippi
May 3, 2019 - “Why and When Splints and Occlusal Therapy Work”
Heartland Dental
Springfield, Illinois
March 28, 2019
- "Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dental Team"
University at Sea
Tampa, Florida
July 09, 2018 - "Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dental Team"
University at Sea
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
April 01, 2018 - "Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dental Team"
University at Sea
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
October 21, 2017 - "Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dental Team"
University at Sea
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
April 23, 2017 - "Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dental Team"
University at Sea
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
April 10, 2016 - "Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dental Team"
University at Sea
Honolulu, Hawaii
November 7, 2015 - "Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dental Team"
University at Sea
Fort Lauderdale, Flordia
March 14, 2015 - "Mandibular TMJ Splint Design and Delivery"
Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting
Chicago, Illinois
February 23,2015 - "Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dental Team: The Pursuit of Excellence"
University at Sea
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
November 7, 2014 - "Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dental Team"
University at Sea
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
March 15, 2014 - "Achieving Excellence in Restorative Dentistry"
The Pennsylvania Dental Association
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
March 14, 2014 - "Achieving Excellence in Restorative Dentistry"
Third District Dental Society
Albany NY
September 26, 2013 - "Creative Treatment Planning"
University at Sea
Barcelona
June 16, 2013 - "Creative Treatment Planning"
University of Texas Dental School, Department of Continuing Education
Houston, Texas
April 26, 2013 - "Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dental Team: The Pursuit of Excellence"
University at Sea
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
March 30-April 6, 2013 - "Occlusal TMD Splint Design and Delivery and Equilibration of the Natural Dentition"
Decatur, Illinois
October 25-26, 2012 - "Comprehensive Dentistry: The Use of Technology in Your Dental Practice"
University at Sea
Seattle, Washington
May 19-26, 2012 - "Ramping up Your Dental Practice"
GV Black Dental Society
Springfield, Illinois
April 12, 2012 - "CAD/CAM Technology and in the Dental Office"
Decatur District Dental Society
Decatur, Illinois
February 7, 2012 - "Meeting of the Minds; "Comprehensive Dentistry; The Esthetic and Functional Link Between the General Dentist and Orthodontist
Gilmore Dental Society
Quincy, Illinois
November 11, 2011 - "Comprehensive Dentistry: The Pursuit of Excellence"
University at Sea
Malaga, Spain,
October 9 and 14, 2011 - "Occlusal TMD Splint Design and Delivery and Equilibration of the Natural Dentition"
Decatur, Illinois
September 16, 17, 2011 - " Comprehensive Dentistry: The Use of Technology in Your Practice"
University at Sea
Rome, Italy,
August 9 and 16, 2011 - "TMJ Update: Diagnosis and Treatment of Occlusomuscle/TMJ Disorders"
Oakbrook, Illinois
June 10, 2011 - "Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dental Team"
Oak Brook, Illinois
November 12, 2010 - "Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dental Team"
University at Sea
Venice, Italy, October 18 and 22, 2010 - "Dental Office Technology 2009
McHenry County Dental Society
Crystal Lake, Illinois, October 6, 2009 - "Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dental Team
University at Sea
Seattle, Washington, August 30, 2009 - Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dental Team
University at Sea
Cape Canaveral, Florida, June 25, 2009 - Diagnosis and treatment of Occlusomuscle/ TMJ Disorders
The Illini District Dental Society
Illinois State Dental Society, April 15, 2009 - "Diagnosis and treatment of Occlusomuscle/ TMJ Disorders
Kankakee Dental Society
Kankakee, Illinois, May 20, 2009 - "Dentistry€s Role in the Treatment of Chronic Head and Neck Pain
American Academy of Pain Management
Nashville, Tennessee, September 11, 2008 - "Achieving Excellence in Restorative Dentistry
Indiana University School of Dentistry, Student ADA Program
Indianapolis, Indiana, November 3, 2007 - Creative Treatment Planning
AGD Annual Meeting Capsule Clinic
San Diego, California, June 30, 2007 - Splint Design & Delivery: Occlusal Equilibration
T.L. Gilmer Dental Society
Quincy, Illinois, November 3, 2006 - Achieving Excellence in Restorative Dentistry
ADA New Dentist Conference
Chicago, Illinois, June 24, 2005 - TMJ/TMD Update
Decatur District Dental Society
Decatur, Illinois, March 1, 2005 - "Occlusal TMD Splint Design and Delivery
Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting
Chicago, Illinois, February 20, 2004 - "Raising the Standard for Splint Therapy
American Equilibration Society
Chicago, Illinois, February 18, 2004 - Mandibular TMJ Splint Design and Delivery
Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting table clinic
Chicago, Illinois, March 1, 2003 - Occlusal Splint Design and Delivery
American Equilibration Society poster presentation
Chicago, Illinois, February, 2003 - Achieving Excellence in Restorative Dentistry
Silvertree Hotel Snowmass Village
Aspen, Colorado, January 29-31, 2003 - Why and When Do Occlusal Splints Work?
ADA Annual Meeting Table Clinic
New Orleans, Louisiana, October 19, 2002 - "Why and When Do Occlusal Splints Work?
AGD Annual Meeting Capsule Clinic
Honolulu, Hawaii, July 5, 2002 - Splint Design and Delivery: Occlusal Equilibration
Participation Course
Eagle Creek Resort
Findlay, Illinois, June 7 & 8, 2002 - Where are the Condyles?
Wyndham Drake Hotel
Oak Brook, Illinois, May 3 & 4, 2002 - Mandibular TMJ Splint Design and Delivery
Thomas P Hinman Dental Meeting
Atlanta, Georgia, March 23, 2002 - Mandibular TMJ Splint Design and Delivery
Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting table clinic
Chicago, Illinois, February 23, 2002 - Understanding Each Other
Decatur Dental Hygiene Association
Decatur, Illinois, October 10, 2001 - Where are the Condyles?
Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful Conference Lodge
Wyoming, August 16-18, 2001 - Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dental Team
Crown Plaza Hotel
Springfield, Illinois, May 18, 2001 - Reality in the Rockies € Where are the Condyles?
Silvertree Hotel Snowmass Village
Aspen, Colorado, March 12-16, 2001 - Comprehensive Dentistry and the Dental Team
Eagle Creek Resort
Findlay, Illinois, September 16, 2000 - What Do Occlusion and TMD Have to do with Each Other?
Decatur District Dental Society
Decatur, Illinois, March 7, 2000 - The Complete Hygiene Exam
Illinois Dental Hygiene Association Midwinter 2000
Chicago, Illinois, February 25, 2000 - The Complete Oral Health Examination
Decatur Dental Hygienists Association
Decatur, Illinois, May 11, 1999 - Restoring the Severe Wear Patient
Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting table clinic
Chicago, Illinois, February 20, 1999 - Reshape, Restore, Move or All Three
Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting table clinic
Chicago, Illinois, February 20, 1998 - Equilibrate, Restore, or Both?
American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics table clinic
Chicago, Illinois, February 20, 1998 - A Clinical Study of the Relationship Between TMD and Occlusion
American Equilibration Society poster presentation
Chicago, Illinois, February 18, 1998 - "Treatment of TMD with Equilibration"
Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting table clinic
Chicago, Illinois, February 21, 1997 - Temporomandibular Joint Examination with Definitive Diagnosis of Joint Condition
American Equilibration Society poster presentation
Chicago, Illinois, February 19, 1997 - Occlusal Therapy
Decatur District Dental Society table clinic
Decatur, Illinois, December 10, 1996 - Centric Relation and Bimanual Manipulation
Decatur Implant Study Club
Decatur, Illinois, August 6, 1996