Naperville Dentist – Anthony LaVacca, D.M.D.
Dr. Anthony LaVacca has many of the characteristics you would look for when seeking the best Naperville dentist. What qualities make Dr. LaVacca one of the best Naperville dentists? Dedication to excellence, extensive training, and innovative contributions to the field of dentistry.
After completing undergraduate studies in accounting at Rutgers University, Dr. LaVacca attended Temple University, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. He then completed a general practice residency at East Orange Veterans Hospital, and extensive post-graduate prosthodontics training at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
As a board eligible prosthodontist, Dr. LaVacca has presented lectures both nationally and internationally on several topics, including Superior Implant Replacement with State-of-the-Art Computer Software, a Brief Overview of Full-Mouth Rehabilitation using Implants, Decreasing Chair Time with a Controlled Indirect Technique for Fixed Prostheses and Surgical Implant Hands-on Training.
Before opening Naperville Dental Specialists, among others, he practiced Restorative Dentistry with University Associates in Dentistry, Implant Prosthetic Rehabilitation Dentistry at the Chicago Center for Advanced Dentistry, and Advanced Restorative Dentistry at LaSota & Lee Rockefeller Center Plaza in New York. Other professional appointments include serving as director of the general practice residency program and interim director of the postgraduate program in prosthodontics at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he served as an assistant professor.
Dr. LaVacca has received several honorary recognitions for his contribution to the field. He has presented table clinics for the Temple University Alumni Association, the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, the American College of Prosthodontists and the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics. He participated in a study focused on Bond Strengths of Laboratory Veneering to Gold-Coated Titanium and Bond strengths of Polymer Glass to Three Cast Alloys.
Dr. LaVacca maintains memberships with the American College of Prosthodontists, American Dental Association, Academy of Osseointegration and the International Association for Dental Research.
| Dr. LaVacca proudly supported the Chicago Blackhawks by providing the team with excellent dental care from 2005-2010 and was affiliated with the team for the Stanley Cup. |
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Naperville Dentist - Kiley Hirons, D.D.S.
Dr. Kiley Hirons received her undergraduate degree from Purdue University where she majored in Mangement and minored in International Business and Technology Information Systems. After working as a consultant for Arthur Andersen she was ready for a new challenge. She had found her passion, dentistry, and received her doctor of dental surgery degree from University of Illinois-Chicago.
As a general dentist, Dr. Hirons strives to provide the highest standard of care in a relaxed environment. She believes in comprehensive oral heath care with a strong emphasis on disease prevention. Dr. Hirons understands the importance of oral health and educates patients on its systemic impacts.
Patient comfort is the top priority for Dr. Hirons. She takes the time to answer any questions and goes above and beyond to make each patient feel comfortable. In creating a relaxed atmosphere, Dr. Hirons is able to provide her patients with optimal esthetic results. A bright smile exudes confidence.
Dr. Hirons believes that learning is a life long journey. She is always updating her knowledge base with continuing education courses. Dr. Hirons is a board certified general dentist and has completed Invisalgn as well as Lumineers certification courses. Professional memberships include; Academy of General Dentists, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists, American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, and Chicago Dental Society.
In her leisure time, Dr. Hirons enjoys the sights and sound of Chicago. She enjoys traveling, snowboarding, running, scuba diving, yoga, tennis, golf, and trying new restaurants.
Naperville Dentist – Lidia Ickes, D.D.S.
Dr. Lidia Ickes grew up in Southeastern Michigan where she completed her undergraduate and graduate studies. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Oakland University followed by Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. Dr. Ickes graduated with recognition for her academic accomplishments and she is a member of the National Dental Honor Society-Omicron Kappa Upsilon.
Before Dr. Ickes moved to Illinois, her dental career was dedicated to private practice in Michigan. There she excelled in all aspects of general dentistry and she treated patients of all ages and dental needs. Her dedication and patient-focused approach demonstrates her proven commitment to oral health. Dr. Ickes always maintains a high level of comfort while achieving the optimum desired results. She takes pride in delivering compassionate comprehensive dental care with a strong emphasis on prevention and patient education.
To broaden her knowledge of the latest dental advances and the evolving technology in the industry, Dr. Ickes regularly attends continuing education classes and workshops. This is a priority that helps her daily practice demonstrate innovative clinical excellence. She is professionally affiliated with Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, and Chicago Dental Society.
Dr. Ickes recently moved to Illinois with her husband, Matt. They currently live in the city of Chicago where they are experiencing all the best the city has to offer. In their spare time they enjoy traveling, attending sporting events, running, golf, and spending time with family and friends.
Naperville Dentist – Bhavani Venkatachalam, D.M.D., M.S.
Dr. Bhavani Venkatachalam grew up in India and Hong Kong and moved to the United States in 1998. She received a Masters in Biomaterials from the State University of New York at Buffalo and soon after, joined the University of Pennsylvania where she graduated with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.
Upon completing her undergraduate dental education, Dr.Venkatachalam attended the New York University College of Dentistry where she received her Certificate in Prosthodontics. She was awarded the Kenneth Adisman award for excellence in the third year of the program.
Following her residency, Dr.Venkatachalam moved to Los Angeles to pursue a fellowship in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics at The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) during which time she obtained extensive training in the care and management of oral and dentofacial deformities including presurgical Naso Alveolar Molding (NAM) for babies with cleft lip and palate.
Upon completion of her training she was recruited to serve on faculty at the UCLA School of Dentistry and spent three years as Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Advanced Prosthodontics, Biomaterials and Hospital Dentistry where she had an opportunity to lecture both nationally and internationally.
Dr.Venkatachalam is a member of the American College of Prosthodontists, American Dental Association and The Illinois and Chicago Dental Societies.
Her practice ranges from simple restorative dentistry to full mouth rehabilitations to the prosthetic reconstruction of maxillofacial defects.
When she is not working, Dr.Venkatachalam likes to spend time traveling with her husband. She enjoys yoga, photography and cooking.
Naperville Orthodontist – Manal Ibrahim, D.D.S.
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After completing her undergraduate studies in Bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Manal Ibrahim attended the College of Dentistry, where she received extensive training in dentistry. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Dentistry and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees. Dr. Ibrahim then completed a three year training program in full mouth reconstruction and obtained an Advanced Combined Prosthodontics Certificate. She practiced restorative, prosthetic and implant dentistry for several years while consulting for a globally recognized dental company. She conducted numerous national and international lectures and research around the world on this topic. Later, she would focus her attention on the art of orthodontics and devote her private practice to this field.
Dr. Ibrahim continued her training and earned an Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Certificate from the New York University College of Dentistry. During her time at the university, she served as a Course Instructor in the Invisalign Training Program and the Introduction to Orthodontics, as well as a clinical instructor for dental students. Dr. Ibrahim also conducted research while at NYU and published a very significant article titled “Assessing the Influence of the Interdental Papilla Length on the Perception of Aesthetics” with a globally recognized co-author.
Due to her unique background in prosthetics, implants and orthodontics, Dr. Ibrahim has the ability to treat patients presenting with any degree of complexity. She now dedicates all of her time delivering orthodontic treatment at Innovative Orthodontic Centers, PC, established in June 2006.
Dr. Ibrahim stays abreast of the latest advances in orthodontics with memberships in the American Association of Orthodontists, American College of Prosthodontics, American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, American Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society and the Illinois State Dental Society. She also maintains her affiliation with her dental school and is on the Alumni Association Board of Directors of the University of Illinois.
Dr. Ibrahim and her husband, Dr. Anthony Lavacca, have been married since 2002 and have two wonderful sons. They love to travel, scuba dive and go biking. Dr. Lavacca also has an advanced certificate in prosthetic dentistry and they enjoy sharing dentistry together as a hobby and a profession. They also spend every free second they have with their amazing family & friends!
Naperville Pediatric Dentist – Miranda A. Albert, D.D.S., M.S.
Dr. Miranda A. Albert received her degree in dentistry from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where she also received her Bachelor Degree in Psychology.
She completed her specialty training in pediatric dentistry and earned a Master of Science Degree and a certificate in pediatric dentistry at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Dr. Albert’s research focused on infant oral health care. Upon completion of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry board exam, she received the exclusive and high honor of becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Albert is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society and the Chicago Dental Society. She enjoys treating children and regularly attends continuing education courses to stay up to date on evolving techniques in her specialty.
Dr. Albert enjoys spending time with her husband, Dr. Sherif Albert. They have one child together. They enjoy traveling, playing tennis, skiing, biking and sampling all of the wonderful cuisine Chicago has to offer.
Naperville Pediatric Dentist – Kristin Elliot, D.D.S.
Kristin Elliot, DDS grew up in Watseka, a smaller town approximately ninety miles directly south of Chicago. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in three years and headed for Chicago. Dr. Kristin Elliot recently passed her boards to become a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and Specialist in Dentistry for Children and Adolescents.
Dr. Kristin completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago. While in dental school she enjoyed participating in service opportunities to advocate oral health for children in the Chicago area. She traveled to both Fort Lupton, Colorado and a remote village in the Yucatan peninsula for dental service trips treating multiple families in need. She has always had a passion for community outreach and travel. She received acknowledgements for her service and academic accomplishments and graduated with honors from UIC dental school. Given the love she has for children and teaching, pediatric dentistry was the obvious avenue of dentistry for Dr. Kristin.
Dr. Kristin completed her pediatric dental residency at Children’s Memorial Hospital as a Northwestern University surgical resident where she served as chief resident. Being a hospital based program, she was trained extensively in treating medically compromised patients—whether it be in the usual dental setting for check-ups and restorative care, operating room for full-mouth rehabilitation, dental trauma cases in the emergency department, or interceptive orthodontic treatment in the orthodontic clinic.She also completed research on cutting edge material used for nerve treatments and was able to present her findings at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists annual conference. After much hard work and training she is a board certified pediatric dentist, serving on the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Illinois State Pediatric Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society, and the Chicago Dental Society.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Kristin and her husband, Dan Elliot just recently celebrated their 1st year anniversary. They are enjoying being newlyweds. Dan is originally from Ontario, Canada, and they met while Dan was visiting Chicago almost six years ago. Dan is in commercial real estate and currently works for Sperry Van Ness in downtown Chicago. Dan’s family lives in Arizona, Florida, Canada, England, and Australia—needless to say, Dr. Kristin does not mind visiting her in-laws. Aside from traveling, they enjoy many activities together—volleyball, running marathons, working out, snowboarding, music, cooking, and eating desserts. When asked what her favorite is, she would probably say desserts. Isn’t this quite the predicament, being a dentist with a sweet tooth?!? She will offer many tricks to having both a sweet tooth and a healthy smile.
Naperville Pediatric Dentist – Rhiannon Holcombe, D.D.S.
Dr. Rhiannon Holcombe received her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University where she majored in Biomedical Science and minored in Psychology. She then went on to Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree.
Dr. Holcombe completed a two year hospital and clinical based pediatric dental residency program at the University of Illinois at Chicago. This program combination gave her the unique opportunity to be trained in multiple areas including medically compromised patients, oral conscious sedations, and management of general anesthesia cases. During her residency she also completed her Masters in Science. Her research focused on establishing a co-relationship between Pediatricians and Pediatric Dentist to improve the oral health of infants. Dr. Holcombe has also received the high honor of becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
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Naperville dentist Dr. Anthony LaVacca and his associates provide general dentistry, board-certified pediatric dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and board certified prosthodonitcs for the Chicago, Illinois metro area including Aurora, Batavia, Bolingbrook, Burr Ridge, Downers Grove, Elgin, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Hindsdale, Hoffman Estates, Lemont, Lisle, Lockport, Marseilles, Minooka, Naperville, Oak Brook, Ottawa, Schaumburg, Spring Valley, St Charles, Western Springs, Wheaton, and Woodridge areas.