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Zainab Adeyemo

Zainab Adeyemo is a highly skilled dental hygienist with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from The Ohio State University. With three years of clinical experience, she specializes in preventive care, periodontal therapy, and patient education, ensuring high- quality oral healthcare for diverse patient populations. Beyond clinical practice, Zainab is known for her strong … Read more

Hiral Patel

Hiral Patel RDH - 1st Family Dental

Hiral is a passionate and dedicated dental hygienist who thrives on helping individuals achieve and maintain their best oral health. A graduate of Harper College in 2018 with a degree in Dental Hygiene, Hiral also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Public Relations. Her deep enjoyment in the dental hygiene field comes from the … Read more

Dr. Ahmed Shawky

Dr. Ahmed Youssef

Dr. Ahmed Shawky DDS MS graduated from the University of Minnesota, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree, and Bachelors and Masters of Science degrees (BS/MS) in Biomedical Engineering. Furthering his expertise, he completed additional training in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at Marquette University where he received a Masters of Science degree … Read more

Dr. Alan Alfield

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Dr. Alan Alfield graduated from dental school in 2013, and completed his three year residency in Prosthodontics, in addition to his Master’s Degree at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, Gainesville, FL in 2021. He mentored dental students and served as the chief resident in his senior year. Dr. Alfield specializes in full mouth … 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. Shahram Raoof

Dr. Shahram Raoof, a Chicago native, earned his B.S degree in Biology with Honors at the University of Illinois at Chicago before moving to Philadelphia to pursue his dental degree. After earning his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania with Honors in Clinical Dentistry, Dr. Raoof joined Harvard School of Dental Medicine to earn his … Read more

Dr. Nadia Kawar

Dr Nadia Kawar - 1st Family Dental

Dr. Nadia Kawar Dr. Nadia Kawar graduated from the University of Jordan after receiving her Degree in Dental Surgery and her specialty training in Periodontics. She also completed her Master’s Degree in Dental Sciences from St. Louis University. Dr. Kawar is board certified by the American Board of Periodontology and is an Associate Clinical Professor … Read more

Dr. Sandy Murad

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Dr. Sandy Murad has been a member of the 1st Family Dental team since…

Dr. Ghassan Abboud

Dr. Ghassan Abboud - Chicago Prosthodontist and dental implants

Dr. Abboud is founder and leader of 1st Family Dental. He opened the first…