Oates Dental

Cyrus Oates is a graduate of Howard University College of Dentistry, and has been practicing in the Rockford Area for over 30 years. His professional organizations include the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Winnebago County Dental Society and Academy for Sports Dentistry. He currently serves on Milestone Board of Directors for developmentally disabled adults, Winnebago

County Dental Society's peer review committee and RAMM (Rockford Association for Minority Management) as chair of Community Relations Committee which has distributed over $650,000 in scholarships to African American High School Seniors. Dr. Oates has served on various boards such as Booker Washington Center, Rockford Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, Commissioner of Chicago Rockford International Airport, and First of America Bank. In June 2008 he received the lifetime achievement award from Black Health Care Community Action Team. In May 2014 he received the Dr. Scott Erickson Award for his dedication of tiredness effort in serving the dental health to his community. In February 2022 he was recognized by Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) for his Black business accomplishments and his contributions to our state.