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Ted Bleckstein, DDS, MS is a graduate of Northwestern University Dental School in Chicago, Illinois ; having received both his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (1987) and Certification with Master of Science degree in the Dental Specialty of Periodontics (1990.)

Dr. Ted Bleckstein began his professional dental career in 1987 as a member of the Northwestern University Dental School’s faculty and later served as the Director and Featured Speaker for Northwestern University’s Advanced Periodontal Programs designed for the general dentist. Dr. Bleckstein's clinical work in periodontal surgery has been filmed by Northwestern University Memorial Hospital and produced by the University Press for use in teaching basic to advanced periodontal procedures to licensed dental professionals.

In the August 8th, 1994 edition of The Daily World newspaper, Dr. Ted Bleckstein was awarded recognition as being the first doctor to open a periodontal specialty practice in Grays Harbor County located in the State of Washington. In this featured article, Staff Writer: Stefano Esposito noted the historical significance of the opening of this new practice by Dr. Bleckstein for the citizens of Grays Harbor County.

Dr. Bleckstein’s most recent book, published in August, 2008 entitled: DIAGNOSIS: Deception  is dedicated to helping the patient take control of their dental and oral health care needs, empowering the patient with knowledge and the indispensable confidence to follow their common sense and be able to say: ''Wait a minute. . .''