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Hygienists

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

Hazel Joel

Honey - Dental Hygienist

Hazel graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2019 and has been committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care ever since. With a strong passion for serving the community, she is dedicated to helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles through preventive care and education. Hazel especially enjoys working with children and helping them … Read more

Debra R. Unterfranz

Debra R. Unterfranz - 1st Family Dental

Debra obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University with a major in Dental Hygiene. After graduation she began her career working part time as a dental hygiene clinical instructor at Loyola University as well as a dental hygiene clinician in Western Springs.  Teaching the clinical aspects of dental hygiene while also performing the skills … 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

Belen Llamas

Belen-llamas-dental-hygienist

Belen Llamas Belen Llamas completed her degree and training in Dental Hygiene at and joined the 1st Family Dental team in 2014.  Belen enjoys creating a great rapport with her patients through listening carefully to her patients’ concerns and goals, and helping them to achieve their best possible oral health through the combination of skilled … 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