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Emily – Dental Assistant
Emily has been in the dental field since 2017 after receiving her certification in dental assisting from Triton College. She enjoys interacting with patients and making them feel at ease during their dental procedures. She is certified in coronal polishing and sealant application and is CPR and AED certified. In addition, she completed an Advanced PRF Education program in facial esthetics. And is currently pursuing her phlebotomy certification.
When she is not at work, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and her fur baby, Bruce.
Nirvana – Dental Assistant
Since January 2018, Nirvana has been a dedicated dental assistant at Dental Care of Oak Park, bringing over 20 years of experience to her role. Nirvana excels in General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Implantology, and Periodontology, ensuring every patient feels welcomed and comfortable during their visits. She holds certifications in CPR, AED, OSHA Compliance & Guidance, HIPAA, and has completed the PRF Education program in facial esthetics, showcasing her dedication to professional development.
Outside of work, Nirvana enjoys quality time with her family and friends, striking a harmonious balance between her career and personal life.
Mirella
Mirella has been with Dental Care of Oak Park since 2022. With over 10 years of dental experience she has always enjoyed helping patients feel more confident with their smiles. She believes that recommended treatment should take into account the goals of the patients, as well as personal finances. She is bilingual in Spanish.
And during her time off she enjoys watching a cubs game with friends. She also loves spending her time by Lake Michigan kayaking with her son.
Karina
Karina has been in the dental field since 2015 and has an extensive clinical and administrative background. She joined our team in 2023 as our Financial Coordinator. Karina has a passion for helping others and strives to create a welcoming environment in our dental office. She is a Chicago native who grew up on the south side of Chicago and is fluent in English and Spanish.
Outside of the office, she enjoys all the outdoors has to offer and spending quality time with friends and family. She finds peace by volunteering and giving back to the community in her spare time.
Erica
She decided to pursue a career in dental hygiene to promote better oral health. She graduated from Kennedy-King College in 2013. During her time in school, she had the privilege to provide access to care to the underserved community which made her fall in love with dentistry even more.
Erica is a mom of two and spends a lot her time supporting their love for sports. She enjoys baking and crocheting on her free time. One of her current goals is to stay active and run a half marathon before she is 40.
Michele – Dental Hygienist
Michele has practiced as a dental hygienist since 1993, a graduate of Parkland College in Champaign, IL. As a lifelong learner, she has been committed to attending continuing education courses to stay up to date on the latest developments in dental hygiene. Helping her patients achieve healthy smiles gives Michele great satisfaction. She is always providing our patients great tips and tricks to use at home to achieve their best oral health.
To recharge her batteries, Michele enjoys road biking, hiking, and exploring all the diverse neighborhoods Chicago has to offer. She loves to spend time cooking with her sons, and it is her cat Clover, that is always waiting for her at the end of the day
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