In 2016, I founded Cedar Lake Dental with a simple yet profound vision: to break the old stereotypes surrounding dentistry and create an environment that's as much about forming real connections with our community as it is about excellent dental care. My year in Dublin and travels across Europe taught me the value of connecting with people from all walks of life, a lesson I wanted to integrate into my practice.
You won't find a revolving door of faces here. We are a small, tight-knit office, far from the impersonal feel of corporate dental chains. When you visit Cedar Lake Dental, you’ll always see familiar, smiling faces that remember you and your dental history. That’s part of our commitment to offering you a tailored and consistent dental care experience every time you visit us.
We listen, we understand, and you’ll never feel judged, no matter the state of your oral health. We've found that this genuine, down-to-earth approach not only eases anxiety but often leads to better oral health outcomes.
I’ve always been committed to staying at the forefront of dental technology and methods, ensuring we offer nothing but the best. But the heart of Cedar Lake Dental is you, our patient, and the trust you place in us. Thank you for letting us be a part of your journey to a brighter, healthier smile.
Warmly,
Dr. Maureen Copeland, DDS, FAGD
Founder, Cedar Lake Dental
Dr. Maureen Copeland
Dr. Maureen Copeland, DDS, FAGD, 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, which is 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.
My family and I absolutely LOVE Cedar Lake Dental! Before coming here I had not been to the dentist in many years because of some bad experiences I had had with other practices. At Cedar Lake Dental Dr. Copeland, and the assistants have all been kind, caring, and very gentle! They are very respectful of financial situations and very helpful in figuring out insurance coverage and how to make everything as cost effective as possible. Their office and rooms are extremely clean and the staff does all they can to keep you comfortable. We now enjoy coming to the dentist and are happy to schedule an appointment every six months!
-Lauren F.