A dental office is a very dynamic place. Recent advancements in all aspects of dentistry make it exciting and very satisfying helping our patients attain the highest levels of dental health. To do that in a friendly, comfortable and efficient way requires the right people. Southland Smiles proudly believes our team of dental experts will make your visits the best you have ever experienced.
Dr. Richard Mantoan
A proud graduate of Northwestern University Dental School, Dr. Mantoan opened his Flossmoor office in 1985. Believing in helping the less fortunate, he organized a group of volunteer dentists to provide urgent dental care for area homeless persons and is a member of Donated Dental Services, an organization of dentists who provide free dental care for those in Chicagoland with financial need due to disabilities. Dr. Mantoan has kept up to date in all aspects of dentistry including Cosmetics, Prevention and Practice Management. He has held all officer positions in the South Suburban Branch of the Chicago Dental Society and served for three years on the Board of Directors of the Chicago Dental Society. Professional affiliations include the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society and Chicago Dental Society.
Very happily married with three children, Dr. Mantoan enjoys family travel, classical music, and working with people.
Dr. Aaron P. Diehl
An esteemed graduate of the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in New York City, Dr. Diehl joined our practice after serving three years as a dentist for the United States Air Force in San Antonio, TX. He is currently serving in the Air National Guard as the Dental surgeon for Traux Field in Madison, WI. Dr. Diehl is committed to continued learning and has completed hundreds of hours in Continuing Education on topics including Restorative Dentistry, Aesthetic Dentistry, Invisalign Orthodontics, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Orofacial Pain and Forensic Dentistry.
Dr. Diehl’s professional affiliations include the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society and Chicago Dental Society.
In his free time Dr. Diehl enjoys traveling, cycling, hiking, weight training, art, architecture and cooking.
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