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Meet Our Team
The Dental Hygiene Team
Adriana S., R.D.H.
Dental Hygienist
Adriana began her dental career at 17 years old working as a dental assistant/ receptionist/ insurance coordinator. She graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in Dental Hygiene in 1997. She is fluent in Spanish. Her interests include many sports - either playing or watching. She has run two marathons in under four hours each. She also has an interest in homeopathic health. Adriana's goal is to start a non-for-profit organization for under-privileged children's dental needs and education. She is most proud of being able to balance work and raise two children. She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists Association and the Illinois Dental Hygienists Association. She enjoys working at City Smiles because of its balanced blend of patients and staff.
Damaris, R.D.H.
Dental Hygienist
Damaris was hired to assist on weekends after participating in an internship program through the Wright College Dental Assistant Program. Damaris speaks fluent Spanish. You will currently find her working at the front desk as a patient coordinator or assisting whenever we need her. Her hobbies are running, reading novels, swimming, and volunteering at school activities. Her career goal is to become a dentist.
The Administrative Team
Leila
Financial/Insurance Coordinator
Leila joined our practice in 2011. She enjoys watching movies, traveling, and learning languages. She is originally from Brazil and has mastered the English language in a short period of time. Leila has a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Advertising. Her long-term goal is to earn a master’s degree in Heath Care Management. She feels her greatest accomplishments are being bilingual (English and Portuguese), working in the healthcare field, and living in the United States.
Diana, FAADOM
Office Manager
Diana has been with City Smiles for over 15 years. She is trained in both the front desk, as well as in the clinical area. She's an active church member, enjoys cooking, helping others, and helping the community. She loves children and working with young adults. She is a fellow of the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM). She is fluent in Spanish and will gladly help any patients that need assistance in Spanish.
Adriana M., FAADOM
Business Manager
Adriana has been in the dental field for over 25 years. She came from the banking field and started working for our office as a receptionist in 1992. In 1997 she took a hiatus from the office to work for a well-known dental instrument manufacturer in Chicago. Since she is fluent in both Portuguese and Spanish, she traveled to major dental conventions in Brazil and the United States to assist Latin American dentists. At the end of 1998, she came back to our office as Business Manager. She enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family. She is a fellow of the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) and is proud to have been chosen as one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry in 2010.