Meet Your Orthodontic Team—Highland Park, IL
Your Guides Toward a Straighter Smile
Our team members not only love working with our patients, but also each other, and this helps create the warm, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere in our office that we are sure you’ll notice and appreciate. Combining down-to-earth personalities with high-level professionalism and skill, they are ready to make your journey toward a straighter smile as smooth as possible.
Rylin, Financial & Patient Care Coordinator
Rylin joined the dental field and our team over a year ago now, and she has truly thrived in her role. When you come to our office, you’ll find her scheduling appointments, meticulously maintaining accurate patient documentation, and much more! Of course, her favorite part of her job is having the opportunity to play a pivotal role in making people smile (literally and figuratively).
Rylin’s life outside the office is busy as well! She spends her time taking care of little ones as a nanny, working at the front desk of a workout studio, and hanging out with friends and family whenever she can.
Brianna, Patient Care Coordinator
Bio Coming Soon
Melissa, Treatment Coordinator & Operations Manager
Melissa is from Lake Bluff and she loves helping the team by coordinating our patient’s treatment plans. Her favorite thing about her job is the culture of the practice and getting to meet new patients while being an essential part of their smile journey. She studied at Illinois State University and previously worked in a couple of dental offices years ago before joining our team.
Melissa and her husband have a blended family with four beautiful girls. They also have three dogs, one horse, and one bunny. Away from dentistry, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and family, improving her fitness and health, and horseback riding with her horse named Lincoln. In fact, she used to ride horses competitively!
Daisy, Lead Smile Architect
With half a decade of experience and counting, Daisy finds it incredibly rewarding to have the opportunity to see every patient’s results and transformation. A native of Libertyville, she studied at the College of Lake County for her undergraduate degree, and she also earned her certification in coronal polishing.
When she isn’t at the dental office, Daisy enjoys traveling to new places whenever she has the chance. She also has her own business as a lash artist. One cool fact about her is that she’s ambidextrous!
Ivan, Smile Architect
Ivan is originally from Rolling Meadows, and he’s been part of the dental world for a little over a decade now. He studied at Harper College and obtained certifications in various areas, including coronal polishing, inbrace, and sealants. His favorite thing about his job is getting to learn something new every day as well as witnessing the smile transformations from our patients.
Outside of dentistry, Ivan enjoys many hobbies, including playing soccer, skateboarding, writing, practicing photography, reading, and trying out new foods. He can also do calligraphy!
Mayra, Smile Architect
Mayra says that the best part of her job is having the opportunity to help others with their smiles and getting to watch their confidence grow at every visit. She attended Harper College and started in general dentistry before transitioning to her orthodontic specialty.
Mayra is married with two children, and she likes going on fun adventures with her family on the weekends. These days, she can offer a lot of insight for our patients because she is currently undergoing clear aligner treatment with Dr. Cohen!
Ashlie, Smile Architect & TC Records Manager
Originating from Chicago, Ashlie truly enjoys being able to see her team members grow while she grows in her skills and expertise. She also likes meeting new patients and making them feel comfortable during their visits. She studied at Southeastern University where she achieved her dental certifications.
If you don’t find her at the office, Ashlie is likely spending time with her family and loved ones. She also enjoys reading, dancing, and learning new things. She even recently started teaching Sunday school at her church!
Stephanie, Records/Sterilization Tech
Originally from Glenview, IL, Stephanie studied at the University of Michigan for her undergraduate degree, and she’s applying for dental school in June! One of the best parts of her job is all the friends she’s made while working with our team and the strong relationships she’s built with her community.
Outside of the dental office, Stephanie loves hanging out with her family and friends. One of her hobbies is bullet journaling, which helps her clear her mind and reorganize things. One fun fact about her is that she and her family own three beauty supply stores!