We have a fabulous office staff who likes to have fun at work. Each member of our team is highly qualified with pediatric dental knowledge and experience. We all have a love for working with children and are committed to making your visit to our office enjoyable, pleasant, educational and one you will speak highly of to others.
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Arielle
Head Assistant – Arielle is a recent graduate from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale where she earned a Bachelors Degree in Dental Hygiene. As a dedicated healthcare professional, her goal is to always get involved, volunteer, and make an impact in the community. She strives to be attentive to all of her patients’ needs in order to guarantee the utmost comfort and satisfaction during dental visits. As a future Dental Hygienist, she is committed to applying her skills and experience to support our dentists, her fellow coworkers and patients. As a leading dental provider in the Elmhurst area, Arielle is proud to be a member of our fun-loving premier practice at Elmhurst Dentistry For Kids!
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Ebony
Administrative Supervisor – Ebony is overjoyed to join the ED4K team! She comes with a strong background in healthcare and customer service. She loves to solve problems and to make sure every family leaves with an understanding of their child’s dental needs and a smile on their face. When Ebony is not working she is usually somewhere being a sports mom or at home cooking up something delicious for her family and friends.
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Gabby
Clinical Assistant – Gabby is exhilarated to join the ED4K Team! She is currently in the Dental Assistant Certification program to become a future Dental Assistant/Hygienist! She loves learning new things and lending a helping hand where assistance is needed. She always keeps a smile on her face by loving what she does. During Gabby’s free time she loves to travel, practice self-care and spend time with her family and friends.
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Heather
Practice Manager – With more than 20 years of customer service experience, Heather is a great team leader and works hard to make sure the office is running efficiently. She loves to help with questions or concerns patients or parents may have about their pediatric dental care. Heather was born and raised in Vermont and obtained her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, VT in 2005. She then moved to the Chicago area and received her Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2007. Heather and her husband have three children who keep them very busy. In her free time, Heather loves to be with her family, attend barre classes, and bake delicious treats for her co-workers
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Jamie
Treatment Coordinator – Jamie has been in the dental field for 10 years, and is thrilled to be one of the first to welcome patients to our office. She is excited to be the newest member at ED4K. She has previous experience in orthodontics and general dentistry. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children who keep her very busy.
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Jessica
Dental Assistant – Jessica has been working in the dental field since 2010. She started working in a general practice but ended up transitioning into pediatric dentistry in 2019. She enjoys working with kids and educating her patient during their appointments while still keeping it fun. In Jessica’s free time she loves spending time with her beautiful daughter Isabella making memories that will last a lifetime.
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Jill
Practice Relations Coordinator – Meet Jill, our Practice Relations Coordinator! Jill’s background includes elementary education and dental assisting. She has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Reading and Literacy. Jill is passionate about the importance of nurturing all aspects of children’s wellbeing. Jill organizes educational activities for kids to promote healthy dental habits. As Practice Relations Coordinator Jill also networks to build relationships with community members and local businesses. Look for Jill and her teammates at the next community event! In her free time, you might see Jill gardening, playing tennis, watching movies or playing with her Golden Retriever!
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Kenyada
Treatment Coordinator – Kenayda is an outgoing and friendly professional with over 20 years in the healthcare industry. She looks forward to meeting all of our new little patients as she provides them and their families with the necessary care along on their smile journey. Her goal is to make their very first visit at ED4K as memorable and special as possible. Outside of work she enjoys shopping, and spending quality time with her family.
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Maritza
Dental Assistant – Maritza has been in the dental field since 2011. Before starting at Elmhurst Dentistry for kids in the fall of 2016, she previously worked in a general office. Maritza enjoys working with kids and her goal is to always make them feel at home at the office. She’s sure to get a smile out of even our most challenging patients. Maritza lives in Elmwood Park and loves to spend as much time as possible with her family, especially her kids. They like going to the Brookfield Zoo and going out for breakfast together!
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Olivia
Insurance Coordinator – Olivia is a proud new member at ED4K who handles the behind the scenes with insurance. She enjoys learning new things and being a helping hand in any area where assistance is needed. One of her favorite quotes is “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” Olivia seeks success for herself as well as her teammates to be able to make our patients happy with a great smile. When she is not at the office, she loves to spend time with her son and part take in fun filled activities with family and friends.
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Steve
Scheduling Coordinator – Steve is new to the dental world and is thrilled to be a part of the Elmhurst Dentistry for Kids family. With over 15 years of customer service experience, he looks forward to meeting the patients and their families. From Franklin Park, Steve is a huge Disney fan, has an Art degree, and loves to watch movies!