A native of Lake County, Dr. Papendick has made Waukegan the setting for his practice for over 25 years.

Dr. Papendick graduated from Warren High School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from  Northern Illinois University at DeKalb and his dental degree from the University of Illinois in Chicago.

Lifelong learning is something that Dr. Papendick feels is essential to the care of his patients and he dedicates numerous hours to continuing education. This advanced training allows Dr. Papendick to work with you on a wide variety of dental concerns, forming a partnership in achieving your optimum health.

You can rest assured that Dr. Papendick also places great emphasis on being an honest, gentle caring dentist who treats his patients, not just their teeth.

He is an active member of the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society, American  Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, American Sleep Apnea Association and The American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Outside the office, he spends his free time with his wife and son in the outdoors as much as possible. Gardening, fishing and hunting are just a few of the things he enjoys!