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Hygienists

Corrie Marsell

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Corrie graduated dental hygiene school in 1994 from Lake Land College and earned a BS in Health Arts from University of St Francis in 2002. “I love getting to know my patients and develop a trusting relationship with them. I strive to put patients at ease, giving them a positive and personable experience, along with … Read more

Kelly O’Brien

Kelly O'Brien - Dental Hygienist

Kelly graduated from Prairie State College, located in Chicago Heights Illinois, as a registered dental hygienist. She was the President of the Dental Hygiene class from 2019-2020 and Vice President from 2020-2021. Kelly is involved in her community through student council activities in dental hygiene school from 2019-2021. During COVID, she donated PPE products including gowns, gloves, masks, … Read more

Nahrain

Nahrain – Dental Hygienist Nahrain earned her dental hygiene degree from Regency Dental Hygiene Academy in Canada. Nahirain is certified as a dental hygienist in both the United States and Canada. Nahrain views her career choice in the dental field as one of the best decisions she has ever made. She loves to go to … Read more

Lisa Alcott

Lisa Alcott was born and raised in the suburbs “Chicago Heights.” She wanted to pursue a career in the dental field after being mistreated horribly by a Pediatric DDS. After high school, Lisa worked as a dental assistant for 15 years. She was encouraged to advance her dental knowledge, so Lisa attended Indiana University and obtained … Read more

Marwa Gorgis

Marwah Gorgis was born and raised in Baghdad/Iraq. She graduated from the college of health and medical technology in Baghdad/Iraq and awarded the degree of bachelor of Prosthodontic Techniques in 2008. Marwah moved to Chicago in 2010 and had worked in the dental field for seven years. Following her passion for the dental hygiene profession, … 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

Fadi Hasan

Fadi Hasan Fadi Hasan graduated from Prairie State College with an associate’s degree in science/ dental hygiene. He is looking forward to advancing his dental hygiene education in the fall at Governor State University. Fadi enjoys being a hygienist because he gets to help his patients stay healthy and feel good about themselves. He loves … Read more

Noor Hindia

Noor Hindia Noor graduated from Prairie State College and received an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) focused in Dental Hygiene. She is a member of the American Dental Hygiene Society (ADHA). Noor is passionate about Dental Hygiene and oral health care. “Developing and maintaining a good relationship with my patients is a priority, as well … 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