WHY HE WAS NOMINATED: He''s a leader in his specialty and a mentor for students and colleagues as assistant professor at the University of Illinois and at Loyola University.
INSPIRATION: His father and uncle are
FAVORITE PART OF THE PROFESSION: Technically difficult procedures. "I like retreatments where people have been told they have to have teeth extracted but I''m able to save them," Dr. Munaretto says.
TOOL HE CAN''T LIVE WITHOUT: His microscope, and cone beam. "We do extractions and place dental implants, which is unique in endodontics practices."