Biography
Dr. Philip Schefke earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from DePaul University in 1983. He went on to attend the University of Illinois, College of Dentistry, where he earned a B.S. degree in 1985 and a D.D.S. degree in 1987. From 1988 until 2014, Dr. Schefke was in private practice in the Tinley Park/Orland Park area prior to accepting his position at Midwestern University.
Dr Schefke is very active in organized dentistry and is a member of the American Dental Society (Member of the Strategic Planning Committee and a Faculty Ambassador), The Illinois State Dental Society (former Board Member 2014 to 2017), The Chicago Dental Society (President, 2026), and currently the Chair of the Illinois Dental Lifeline Network organization. He is also a member of the Beta Epsilon Chapter of the Dental Honor Fraternity, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, as well as the International College of Dentists, the American College of Dentists, and a Life Member (and Deputy) of the Delta Sigma Delta Dental Fraternity.
In his free time, Dr. Schefke enjoys cycling, painting and traveling. He resides in Lockport with his wife.
Education
- D.D.S. - University of Illinois, College of Dentistry
- B.S. - University of Illinois, College of Dentistry
- B.S. in Psychology - DePaul University