Orthodontist Dr. Evan Chwa in Northbrook, IL
Dr. Evan Chwa grew up in Morton Grove before moving to Northbrook, where he attended Glenbrook North High School. It was during high school that his passion for orthodontics began to take shape, sparked by years of helping out at his father’s practice. Watching his dad, Dr. Kyint Chwa, build meaningful relationships with patients and help them feel more confident through their smiles made a lasting impression.
A Blend of Science and Art
Dr. Evan sees dentistry as a unique blend of science and art—one that requires detailed, hands-on work to enhance one of the most natural and personal features of all: the smile. His approach to orthodontics is not only precise and evidence-based, but also deeply rooted in compassion and connection.
Education
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Anthropology – Class of 2018University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) – Class of 2022University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry
Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics and Master of Science (MS) in Oral Sciences – Class of 2025
Research
Krueger, K. L., Chwa, E., Peterson, A. S., Willman, J. C., Fok, A., van Heel, B., … & DeLong, R. (2021). Artificial Resynthesis technology for the experimental formation of dental microwear textures. American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 176(4), 703–712.
Chwa, Evan, et al. (2023). OrthoFx Rescue Aligner: A Mid-Course Correction during Orthodontic Clear Aligner Therapy. medRxiv.
Outside the Office
When he’s not in the office, Dr. Evan enjoys traveling internationally, attending concerts, playing video games, and spending quality time with his fiancée, Yeemon.