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Dr. Michael Fakhouri

Dr.-Fakhouri

Dr. Michael Fakhouri graduated from Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine. He finished top of his class, being awarded the William H. Bell Award for excellence in Oral Surgery and also being awarded the American Association of Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgeons Dental Student Award. Dr. Fakhouri is actively taking continuing education courses in treatment … Read more

Dr. Catherine Ha

Dr. Catherine Ha obtained her bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She then attended Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, where she obtained her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. Dr. Ha pursued dentistry because she saw what a huge impact your smile and oral health has on your daily … Read more

Nicole Stanko

Nicole Stanko Nicole graduated from Prairie State College as a registered dental hygienist RDH, BA. She is currently up-to-date on continuing education courses. She believes having knowledge is the way to progress and improve patient management skills. “I love being a hygienist for many reasons, I get to not only make patients healthier but I … Read more

Dina Zochowski

Dr. Dina - Zochowski

Dina Zochowski Dina has been in the dental field for over 20 years. She started out as a certified dental assistant, then went back to school to become a registered dental hygienist. She keeps up to date with continuing education courses. Dina resides in Elgin with her two sons and enjoys spending family time with … Read more

Sana Irshad

Sana Irshad -1st Family Dental Hygienist

Sana Irshad – Dental Hygienist Sana joined the field of dentistry after being influenced by her brother and sister in law, both general dentists. She graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at Willian Rainey Harper College in 2018. She also has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Sana is a friendly face with a calm … Read more