Orthodontics is a profession that mixes art and science like no other, but it is the connections with my patients that make my job truly worthwhile. The one-on-one relationships that I build here make my work that much more fascinating and enjoyable. I always look forward to patients returning after treatment to let me know what they are doing.

Education and Continuing Education

I grew up in Mount Prospect, and am a Saint Viator High School alum! After graduation, I went on to attain my Bachelors of Science at the University of Notre Dame before attaining my DDS at Northwestern University. I then received my Master of Science in Dentistry from Saint Louis University.

Although my required education is complete, I know that in order to provide our patients with advanced levels of care, I must always keep abreast of the latest orthodontic methods and technologies. For this reason, I routinely help coordinate continuing education courses and seminars for our branch of the Chicago Dental Society.

As a part of my continuing education, I also attend courses for SureSmile, and am an active member of the Illinois Society of Orthodontists. I sponsor continuing education courses for general dentists, and often go to offices to help educate other doctors on the latest advances and techniques. I believe the more doctors are aware of better methods, the more patients are receiving comfortable, quality care, and that is my aim.

Professional Memberships

American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)

On this site, you can learn about orthodontists—specialists in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities. The correction of tooth and jaw alignment results in a healthy, attractive smile that's good for life.

www.braces.org

 

American Dental Association (ADA)

The ADA is the professional association of dentists committed to the public's oral health, ethics, science and professional advancement.

www.ada.org

In the Office

I have worked in our office since 1984, doing everything from lab work to assisting other doctors and filing. I have practiced orthodontics here for the past 11 years, and cannot imagine a more fulfilling profession. I like to believe that I make patients more comfortable here than they could be anywhere else, from the way we bond on braces, to the way we tie in wires, to the way we remove braces. I also believe that there are specific types of treatment that no one does better than us.

We always have fun here! You will laugh, whether it’s at me or the jokes. During your first appointment here you will notice a difference in the way we treat you and the way our practice is run. I love getting patients to talk and smile with me. Our team loves when patients open up to us and share their thoughts with us. It's getting to know individuals and seeing them return that's the most fun.

In the Community

I’m glad to be practicing orthodontics in my home town, and love being a part of this community. I am a volunteer for the Humane Society, and have one dog and two cats at home. I enjoy building computers in my spare time, and just got into gardening! I maintain the flowers in front of our office after the patients leave each night.

As a Mount Prospect native, I am a St. Viator High School alumni representative. I am also a Chicago Dental Society branch officer and an active member of the Stanford University Folding@Home Project, which combines computers and fighting disease!

I truly care for my patients and want the best for them. I will always do everything in my power to make your visits comfortable and positive. I will leave you with one bit of orthodontic advice: during treatment, chew sugarless gum whenever you can! It makes the teeth move faster and with less pain. See you in our office soon!