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.
Jia, Lead Marketing & Patient Care Coordinator
Jia grew up in Miami! She chose to complete her studies at Florida International University, and she now has more than two years of experience in the dental field. In that time, she has learned a lot about both the technical and emotional aspects of orthodontic care, and she has developed a passion for seeing our patients’ lives transform first-hand. Her role has a unique blend of patient interaction and storytelling through social platforms, which is why she finds her role so fulfilling!
Although Jia is miles away from her family, she continues to maintain a strong connection with them back in Florida. As for hobbies, she enjoys traveling, spending time with loved ones, and trying new restaurants. Here’s a fun fact about her: she’s currently pursuing her master’s degree in business administration!
David, Patient Care Coordinator
Originally from Berwyn, IL, David studied at Triton College for his undergraduate studies. The best parts of his job are the constant learning, the modern environment, the welcoming and positive atmosphere, and being the first interaction for his patients. He also greatly appreciates his team’s patients while he learns and grows at the practice.
At home, David enjoys spending time with his family, thrifting, playing video games, visiting new places, taking late-night drives, watching documentaries, and playing with his cats. He also has a pet snake!
Melissa, Treatment Coordinator
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!
Ashlie, Smile Architect
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!