C. Neil Kay, BDS, MS

About Dr. Kay

Expert orthodontist C. Neil Kay, BDS, MS, is excited to help patients achieve the smile of their dreams at Kay & Morris Orthodontics, located in Boulder Hill and Sandwich, Illinois. He loves that each and every patient is different. He’s always been fascinated by facial and dental structure, and by how new technology leads to better means of treating patients.

Dr. Kay completed his Bachelor of Science in Anatomy at the University of London, graduating with First Class Honors. He then completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Guys Hospital Dental School, University of London, where he graduated with Honors. He completed a Certificate in Orthodontics at the University of Illinois in Chicago, and is a recipient of the William B. Downs Award for Clinical Excellence, as well as a Recipient of the Newland-Pedley Scholarship and a scholarship from the American Dental Society of England. He rounded out his training with a Master of Science in Orthodontics from the University of Illinois in Chicago.

Following his training, Dr. Kay worked as an orthodontist at the Center for Craniofacial Anomalies (University of Illinois). He was voted a top Orthodontist in the Fox Valley area from 2010-2020. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, World Federation of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Midwestern Society of Orthodontists, Illinois Society of Orthodontists, Illinois Dental Society, Aurora Dental Society, and the Fox Valley Dental Society. As a member of an international group of orthodontists who suggest and evaluate products for a major orthodontic company, he collaborates with other leaders in the profession to produce new technologies, products, and methods that lead to incredible results.

Throughout the year, Dr. Kay attends local and national dental and orthodontic meetings to stay current with rapid changes in the profession. This ensures he is able to provide his patients with the highest level of care available. Additionally, Dr. Kay has lectured on orthodontics at the University of Illinois, as well as teaching in England, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and Uganda.

Dr. Kay grew up in Bolton, in northern England, but now lives in Yorkville, Illinois. When he is not working, Dr. Kay enjoys traveling and exploring other cultures. Dr. Kay has been all over the world offering orthodontic care through Health Volunteers Overseas. He served on the American Dental Association International Volunteer Committee for eight years with four years as Chairman. He was awarded the U.S. Presidential Call to Service Award by President G.W. Bush because he has devoted over 4,000 hours to volunteer dental work in other countries.