Meet the Team
We recognize that all of our young patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your child to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.
Jennifer, Front Desk Manager
Jennifer is a caring, skilled dental assistant who will make a fantastic dentist in a few years. While working at PDHA during the day, she is also busy taking her necessary classes to apply to dental school. She is passionate about dentistry and loves to give patients the skills to improve or maintain their oral hygiene. Jennifer is an avid reader and traveler. She also enjoys spending time with her son.
Marlene, Front Desk
Marlene has over five years of experience in customer service. She graduated from Triton College in 2020 with an Associate in General Studies. Marlene enjoys making patients and families feel welcomed when entering the practice. She assures all questions or concerns a patient may have are answered. During her free time, Marlene loves to spend time outdoors with her three furr babies, friends and family.
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Maria, Bookkeeper
Maria has been a behind the scenes member of Pediatric Dental Health Associates for the past 20+ years! She makes sure our office is spot on balancing our books. When not in the office, Maria enjoys time with her family (especially grandchildren), local and worldwide!
Ana, Dental Assistant
Ana is a clinical dental assistant with extensive experience in restorative and pediatric dentistry. After spending 4 years studying dental school in Venezuela, she moved to the states and didn't skip a beat hopping right back into the saddle of dentistry. Since immigrating she has worked with some of Chicago's most prestigious dentists. Throughout her career, she has been known for being a hard worker, has great energy and personality. Ana is continuously recognized as a person who has a larger-than-life heart and is readily available to help her patients and her peers in any way she can. Outside of working hours, Ana is currently studying software development in hopes to build new software to improve and assist day-to-day dentistry, she loves to read, to cook, long walks, to spend quality time with her friends, and play with her little dog Diego.
Angie, Dental Assistant
Angela is a certified clinical dental assistant receiving her degree from Robert Morris College in 1981. She is a seasoned clinical assistant with over 30 years of pediatric experience. Angela has extensive experience working with children with disabilities, those on the autism spectrum, and other children who suffer from anxiety, apprehension, traumatic past experiences, as well as other difficult situations with children and their parents. Angela takes great care in educating patients and their families on proper dental hygiene, as well as how we treat many dental issues. Angela has long enjoyed working with kids, starting in high school working at a daycare. In her day-to-day life, Angela's interests include early childhood development, helping those around her with her compassionate and resourceful nature. We all benefit from her love of cooking! She has been happily married for many years and has a son, 2 cats and a very spoiled collie!
Arecelli, Dental Assistant
Araceli has always enjoyed working with children. She worked as a preschool teacher before she decided to pursue her passion for the medical field in 2020 and ventured into dentistry as a dental assistant. She worked in general dentistry for two years, but missed working with children. In 2022, she joined the team at Pediatric Dental Health Associates where her love for children and dentistry came together. Araceli has been an asset to PDHA the way she enjoys teaching our patients and families the importance of oral health. Outside the office, Araceli likes to travel and spend time with family, friends, and pets.
Leilani, Dental Assistant
Leilani has been in the dental field since she was 16 years old. She started off as a dental assistant then transitioned to working as front desk receptionist. She enjoys learning new things and meeting new people. Leilani is the oldest of my 3 kids, which has helped her be a very patient and kind individual to our families. Currently she’s still in school looking to pursue a career working with children.
Luis, Dental Assistant
Luis has been working in the pediatric dental field for many years. Since joining PDHA in 2021, Luis has had many fans from our patients and parents! He is a fun and exciting person to work with! When not in the office, Luis enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Tracey, Dental Assistant
Tracy has been with Pediatric Dental Health Associates for more than 28 years. Her background in early childhood education makes her prepared for all of our patients’ needs. She especially loves working with our special needs patients and helps make them feel comfortable at their appointments. Tracey enjoys knitting, cooking, and making jewelry in her spare time.
Veronica, Dental Assistant
Veronica has a soft spot in her heart for children, she has been a clinical assistant for over 4 years. We believe that when you love what you do, it is evident to those around you. She loves that she has the opportunity to help children and it is apparent in our day-to-day interactions how much happiness it brings to her. In her free time, she is a mom of a vivacious, intelligent, and adorable toddler Elena, and spends all her free time investing in the single most important role we have; as parents. Veronica is a happy-go-lucky person who is often seen dancing and singing around our clinic bringing happiness to those around her. When not at work Veronica can be found hanging out with her family and friends bringing smiles to their faces while enriching their lives with her larger-than-life presence.
