Meet Our Dental Team – Palos Heights, IL

Michelle, Dental Hygienist

Michelle feels very fortunate to have a career that gives her a deep sense of purpose. She gets to meaningfully help people and educate them every day, which is extremely rewarding. She has an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene degree from Prairie State College as well as certifications in dental X-rays and local anesthesia.

At home, Michelle’s favorite thing to do is spend time with her dogs, which include a Boxer and a medium-sized Goldendoodle. You’ll often find her cuddling with them inside or playing outdoors, and she also makes time to stay active and exercise.

Alyssa, Dental Hygienist

For the first five years of her career, Alyssa worked as a dental assistant. In 2017, she became a dental hygienist, and she is now certified in nitrous oxide and local anesthesia! For her, the best part of her job is building relationships with patients, helping them overcome dental anxiety, and making them feel comfortable during their treatment.

As for life at home, Alyssa is married and has two children and a dog. Volunteering is a huge passion of hers, and she spends lots of time outside the office providing dental treatments to children in underserved communities, women’s shelters, and homeless shelters.

Ewa, Dental Assistant

Ewa has been building strong connections with patients for over a decade, and nothing makes her happier than seeing someone’s smile transform for the better. She attended Everest College and has certifications in coronal polishing and sealant placement.

Ewa comes from the small Polish mountain village of Zab, which actually translates to “tooth” in English! Today, she is happily married and lives with her husband and their goldendoodle in Oak Lawn. Her hobbies include reading, going on walks, and skiing in the winter.

Aneta, Dental Assistant

Aneta comes to us via her native Poland, and she says that it’s the people she works with that make her job truly special, referring to our patients as well as her fellow team members! She has been part of the dental world for over five years, and when she’s not at the office, she likes to spend time outside hiking or practicing photography.

Marianna, Business Assistant

Marianna has a deep passion for educating our patients about their oral health and giving them a comprehensive understanding of what they are investing their time and money into. She started her dental career over 15 years ago as a receptionist, and she went on to become an assistant. Today, she has training and experience in dental insurance, treatment coordinating, scheduling, customer service, and HIPAA regulations.

Originally from Chicago, Marianna is the middle child of five siblings, and she and her husband have four children. She loves spending time with family and hosting dinners, and to relax, you’ll often find her watching movies or working out at the gym.

Abby, Business Assistant

Originally from Oak Forest, Abby has close to a full decade of experience in the world of dentistry. Her favorite part of her job is being able to help people restore their confidence in their smiles. Building meaningful relationships with patients as well as working alongside a passionate team is incredibly rewarding for her. She studied at North Central College and worked as a dental assistant for six years before becoming a business assistant. Whenever she isn’t at the office, Abby loves playing and spending time with her daughter as well as walking their dog, Milo.

Mary, Business Assistant

As a business assistant with 20 years of experience in the dental field, Mary loves helping patients achieve their best smiles and answering any questions they may have about their visits.

Whenever Mary isn’t in the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband of over 20 years, Art, their daughter, and her 12 year-old cat, Chloe. She enjoys cooking and trying new recipes and listening to music as well!