
John Bova, DDS, grew up in Homewood, attending Homewood-Flossmoor High School. He
has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois and is a 1975 Honors graduate of the University of Illinois College of Dentistry. Upon graduation, he was elected into Omicron Kappa Upsilon honorary dental fraternity, and he also received an award for excellence in comprehensive patient care. He had been a solo practitioner for 40 years in the south suburbs before merging his practice with North Creek Dental Care in August 2015. Many of his patients have been with him for 25 years or more. He is experienced in all phases of general dentistry, including restorative dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery, and implant restorations.
Dr. Bova has volunteered his services, as well. After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, he spent a week in D’Iberville, Mississippi, providing free oral surgery services for residents of the devastated area.
Dr. Bova and his wife Claudine live in Palos Heights. They have 7 children and 14 grandchildren and will be empty-nesters in the spring, when their youngest daughter graduates from the University of Illinois. Dr. Bova enjoys sports, music, movies, reading, and spending time with his family.
Dentist Tinley Park
North Creek Dental Care
18425 West Creek Drive • Suite I
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-4131