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Akumoah Boateng

Akumoah Boateng Dental Hygienist

Akuamoah Boateng is a personable, detail-oriented licensed dental hygienist with a steady hand and gentle touch. He has a high level of confidence in oral health skills including cleanings, flossing, and screenings combined with the ability to put patients at ease, and take proactive steps to avoid tooth loss and gum disease. Akuamoah is passionate … Read more

Theresa Kent

Thereas Kent Dental Hygienist

Theresa, a dedicated dental hygienist, is passionate about providing gentle and compassionate dental care to her patients. She takes pride in seeing her patients with healthy smiles and strives for excellence in every patient interaction. Theresa holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Chicago State University and is a licensed and Registered Dental Hygienist from … Read more

Dr. John Hur

1FD Dr. Hur

Dr. John Hur Dr. John Hur is a board certified dual-degree trained Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.  He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he graduated with honors, earning his bachelors of arts in Molecular and Cellular Biology.  He continued his studies at the University of California, San Francisco School … Read more

Dr. Faisal Ashtewi

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Dr. Faisal Ashtewi BDS, DDS, MS, CAGS Prosthodontist 1st Family Dental University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Dr. Ashtewi is a graduate of University of Detroit Mercy at Detroit Michigan where he has earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). Dr. Ashtewi finished a three years residency program at Goldman School of Dental Medicine at Boston … Read more

Dr. Saleh Al-Kharsa

Dr. Saleh Al-Kharsa Dr. Al-Kharsa obtained his dental degree at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, where he immersed himself in all fields of dentistry. Fascinated with facial proportion and symmetry, he continued on to specialize in orthodontics at the University of Illinois at Chicago. In 2016 he became a Diplomate of … Read more

Dr. Budi Kusnoto

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Dr. Budi Kusnoto Orthodontist – Chicago, IL Dr. Budi Kusnoto obtained his master’s degree in oral sciences with a specialty certificate in orthodontics from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) in 1998. He completed his fellowship at the UIC Craniofacial Center in 1999 and also has a degree in computer science. Since 2005, Dr. … Read more

Spresa Duraku

Spresa Duraku Dental Hygienist

Spresa Duraku Spresa is a graduate of Dental Hygiene program of William Rainey Harper College in Palatine, IL.  Spresa was drawn to Dentistry through her passion of truly wanting to help people understand the importance of why complete oral care is so beneficial to their overall health. If it is new, high-tech or changing the … Read more

Dr. Ninos Awraham

Dr. Ninos Awraham

Dr. Ninos Awraham, DDS Dentist – Chicago, IL 60640 Dr. Ninos Awraham graduated from New York University and has been practicing dentistry for nearly 20 years. Dr. Awraham has completed continuing education and advanced training in cosmetic dentistry techniques and technologies to help his patients achieve their greatest smile potential. Dr. Awraham is a member … Read more

Karina Vega

Karina Vega

Karina Vega, RDH Karina has been in the dental field since 2009, starting her career as a dental assistant.  Soon after entering the field, Karina pursued her goal to become a dental hygienist, graduating from Sanford-Brown College with academic distinction. Karina enjoys seeing patients of all ages. She strives to bring her passion for hygiene … Read more