Patty Imboden, RDH

 

Patty is our extremely competent and knowledgeable hygienist.  She graduated from IUN in 1996. She now passes her ample experience on to new hygienists as a Clinical Instructor.  Patients appreciate that she is very thorough yet gentle while treating them.  She has a great sense of humor, which helps to put patients at ease while in the chair.  Patty lives in Hobart with her husband Clyde.  She has 3 children attending college.

 

Jessica Ratigan

 

Jessica is one of our assistants who joined our group in 2009. She graduated from River Forest High School, and then attended IUN for Dental Assisting. She is also certified in Radiation and Safety. Her chair side manner helps put patients at ease, and makes their dental visit a more relaxing experience. Jessica is married, and expecting her first child in October 2010. Her hobbies are hanging out with friends and family, and watching movies.

 

Barbara Silingas

 

Barb is another face at our front desk who helps to keep things running smoothly.  You will generally hear her friendly voice when you call our office.  She has a great sense of humor and makes patients feel like part of our family.  Barb schedules most of our patient appointments and is very friendly and helpful.  In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.

 

Christina Bolz

 

Christina joined the practice in 2009, in a dual capacity. You will sometimes see her up at the front desk, helping the office run smoothly. She also assists on the clinical side, and has a calm demeanor that patients appreciate. Christina graduated from Everest College, and came right to our office. She lives in Portage with her two children, Zack and Jordan, and spends her spare time with her kids, her friends and her family.    

 

Laura Carlascio

 

Laura is another of our excellent assistants.  She likes meeting new people, and brings to the office positive and vivacious personality.  She always manages to bring a smile to everyone in the office, both patient and co-worker.  When she is out of the office, Laura enjoys playing softball and spending time with friends.

 

Kent Gomez,TMB

 

Kent has become a very important part of our team.  He is certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.  He received his training at Sawyer College, and has a degree in Applied Science.  Kent has been working with patients who suffer from headaches and tempero-madibular joint disorders.  He also gives our patients a 30-minute therapeutic, preoperative chair massage before all of our surgeries to lessen the effects of stress and pain on the healing process.  Kent is very athletic and is involved in many sports.  When he isn’t at the office, he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend and playing softball.