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General Dentist
Jackson Family Dentistry
Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
Eric G. Jackson, DDS, MAGD, FICOI, FASD, FICD, FADI, FPFA, FACD is a comprehensive general dentist and nationally recognized leader in sports dentistry. A graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry, he earned multiple advanced fellowships and masterships, including the Academy of General Dentistry’s prestigious MAGD distinction.
Dr. Jackson has held leadership roles within the Academy for Sports Dentistry, serving as Vice President, President, and Immediate Past President from 2020–2023. From 2013–2021, he was the official team dentist for the Chicago Bandits professional fastpitch softball team, contributing to two championship seasons. Since 2022, he has represented Chicago in the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Volunteer Dental Program, providing comprehensive care to Team USA athletes out of his dental practice in Downers Grove, Illinois.
An accomplished speaker and educator, Dr. Jackson has lectured at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, North Central College, and nationally on dental trauma management, custom athletic mouthguards, and the critical role of dentists in athlete healthcare. He has authored cover stories for AGD Impact, contributed to The Daily Grind, and serves as a manuscript editor for General Dentistry. His sports dentistry work bridges clinical practice, athlete safety, and education, making him a trusted voice in the field.
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FLS252 - Sports Dentistry for Today’s Athlete: A Modern Approach to Injury Prevention and Management
Friday, February 20, 2026
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM