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Dr. Aaron Robert Cwik

Dr. Aaron Robert Cwik

I graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 2003 and have been practicing oral surgery procedures since then. Recently, I have been focusing on dental sleep medicine, specifically obstructive sleep apnea. It is a widespread problem and often goes undiagnosed. Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious medical condition, but as dentists, we can provide … Read more

Dr. Anthony Hajjar

Dr Anthony Hajjar

Dr. Anthony Hajjar’s care philosophy is to provide evidence-based dentistry to positively change people’s lives. He believes in establishing a good rapport with his patients through open communication and trust. Dr. Hajjar listens to his patients’ oral health concerns and builds a dental plan that fits their unique needs, which results in excellent patient outcomes. … Read more

Dr. Tala Ghishan

Dr. Ghishan

Dr. Tala Ghishan is an American Board Certified Prosthodontist who was born and raised in Amman, Jordan. She completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Jordan in 2017, graduating at the top of her class. After dental school, she worked as a general dentist and discovered her passion for restorative … 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. Irbad Chowdhury

Dr. Irbad Chowdhury Dr. Chowdhury received his dental degree from the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine where he continued and completed his residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry and Implant Fellowship. ​​ Dr. Chowdhury specializes in dental implants. His training includes a Dental University based implant fellowship program which was specific to dental … 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. Ghassan Abboud

Dr. Ghassan Abboud - Chicago Prosthodontist and dental implants

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