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Hygienists

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

Teresa

Teresa – Dental Hygienist Teresa began her dental career in 1985. She has held most every position possible in a dental office from administrative to dental assisting. As her passion for dentistry grew Teresa applied and was accepted into the hygiene program at William Rainey Harper College. In 2008 she graduated with an Associates Degree … Read more

Francesca Fiore

Francesca Fiore - Dental Hygienist

Francesca Fiore – Dental Hygienist Francesca graduated from the College of DuPage in 2019 as a registered dental hygienist. She is looking forward to advancing her education by earning her bachelor’s degree in health sciences. She believes dental hygiene is much more than only cleaning your teeth. It’s also the spreading of knowledge and positivity … Read more