The Practice
You are about to experience dentistry unlike any other you've ever tried. It all starts the moment you walk through the doors. Winterset Dental is like a modern boutique or health spa. When you visit any of our dental offices, your smile is our top priority. We have been serving the greater Chicago, Illinois area for over 25 years. No one has more experience with dental implants than Winterset and our satisfied patients are proof of this.

Dr. Anil K. Agarwal, a board-certified Prosthodontist for more than 25 years, earned his DDS in 1974 from King George’s Medical School in India. From there, he went on to complete a residency in Prosthodontics at Northwestern University, where he taught Prosthodontics for 21 years. In addition, he also earned a Masters of Science in Oral Biology. Having completed over 600 hours of continuing education in Prosthodontics and Implants, Dr. Agarwal has earned both Fellowship and Diplomate status in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, as well as Fellowships for the Academy of General Dentistry and the American College of Osseointegration.

Lecturing, both nationally and internationally for the past 22 years on implants and other adult reconstruction related topics, Dr. Agarwal has provided over 100 continuing education courses to other professionals and over 650 hours of continuing education in various disciplines of Prosthodontics.

“I don’t believe in treating just teeth. I believe in treating people. This philosophy goes hand-in-hand with my strong belief that there is no substitute for quality dental care. That’s why I insist on using only the most researched modern materials and the most effective techniques for restoring your oral health. I love my work. It’s most gratifying and joyous to see a patient’s self esteem and confident smile return after the successful completion of a restorative procedure.”

Community Involvement
Dr. Agarwal has a strong commitment to his profession and the public. He is an active member of 7 dental organizations, routinely providing dental care to underserved populations in Chicago, having donated an office building and fully equipped practice, to charity, for this specific purpose.

After reading an article in The Star, a local Chicago Heights newspaper, Dr. Anil Agarwal changed his life and subsequently the lives of more than 700 low-income and uninsured people in the South Suburbs. That change is being celebrated by the official opening of the Agarwal Family Health Society Dental Clinic, 1415 Emerald Ave., Chicago Heights, Illinois. Marylin Walsh, his office manager, handed Dr. Agarwal an article about The Family Health Society in Chicago Heights, which helps unfortunate people with their dental care. The article mentioned the need for an office to continue providing dental service to the working poor, underinsured and uninsured. After reading that article, Dr. Agarwal willingly donated his office to the Family Health Society.

The official opening of the Agarwal Family Health Society Dental Clinic took place April 26, 2001. With a staff of four paid employees and 79 volunteers, the Society helps low-income, underinsured or uninsured South Suburban residents.

Meet our Doctors

Dr. Hector E Cummings, Jr., DDS (Periodontist) Credentials: Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Howard University College of Dentistry (1997); Certificate of Residency from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry (2000); Board Eligible by the American Academy of Periodontology; Published (research on Peptostreptococcus micros) in the Journal of Periodontology.

Dr. Jere Seralde, DDS (GP) Credentials: Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in Loma Linda, California. Degree in Medical Technology at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan.