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Dr. Taranum was a practicing dentist in India but attended dental school again in America at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2014. With her years of training, Dr. Taranum is skilled in many areas of dentistry but has a strong interest in Endodontics and Oral Surgery, and a passion for Implant Dentistry. She confidently performs treatments and displays her excellent dexterity and precision through various surgical procedures, including Sinus Lifts and Ridge Split surgeries. Dr. Taranum is also a certified Invisalign® provider and can help patients achieve a straighter, more vibrant smile. 

At Illinois Dental Center of Belmont, care starts at the front door. With her close relationship with her fellow dentists and the entire staff, Dr. Taranum and her team lead with a care philosophy that values positive patient experiences. Under her direction, the team believes in treating all patients with compassion and the utmost respect and understands that quality care is a group effort.

After comprehensive examinations, Dr. Taranum educates each patient on the best possible treatments to help them achieve optimal oral health and feels greatly rewarded when her patients leave satisfied. She is comfortable treating patients of all ages and enjoys seeing happy and healthy smiles on everyone. To better serve more patients, Dr. Taranum is fluent in English and Urdu. 

When she is not working, Dr. Taranum’s hobbies include traveling to different places, playing sports, and having fun with her two sons and husband.

Dr. Jacob Lake is the founder of the Illinois Dental Center and the Smile Maker Dental Center. Dr. Lake has practiced dentistry in Illinois for over 30 years and has been featured in the 1998 edition of the Who's Who book as a distinguished dentist. Dr. Lake is experienced in a wide range of advanced dental procedures and continues to obtain specialized training in the latest and most up-coming technologies. Dr. Lake is a father of three and a grandfather of four children.

Dr. Lakshmi Uppala graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago- College of Dentistry. She was an honor student at UIC and received the Dr. Kamlesh Amin Scholarship award, Dr. Leslie Braun award, and was nominated to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) National Dental Society. She likes painting, dancing and loves spending time with the family during her free time. She speaks English, Hindi, Telugu, and Spanish.

Dr. Winnie Wilson did her dentistry in India before moving to US. She pursued DMD from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She enjoys different aspects of Dentistry, especially working with children of all ages.

In her spare time when she is not practicing Dentistry, she enjoys traveling, hiking and exploring the restaurants our Windy city offers.

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Illinois Dental Center of Belmont

Illinois Dental Center of Belmont is a comprehensive general dentistry practice located in the Belmont Central area of Chicago, Illinois. Led by experienced dentist Arshia Taranum, DDS, the caring dental team provides both general and specialty dentistry services all under one roof.

With a history of serving the community for years, Illinois Dental Center of Belmont brings together a team of diversely qualified professionals and excellent patient-centered care. Our team provides many dental services, including Crowns and Bridges, Dental Implants, Partial Dentures, Root Canals, Wisdom Teeth Extractions. We also offer orthodontic options like Invisalign® and cutting-edge laser dentistry to help patients achieve their smile goals.

At Illinois Dental Center of Belmont, every patient is special. We delight in helping each patient achieve their oral health goals, taking the time to fully understand their needs and concerns, and thoroughly discussing their treatment options. Our warm, professional staff takes pride in delivering the highest quality care and the best service to all their patients.

Illinois Dental Center of Belmont looks forward to helping you create beautiful, healthy smiles for a lifetime. To make an appointment, call the office or book online today.

With 20 years in practice, Christopher Banks, DMD, provides quality dental care to residents in the Chicago area. He loves serving his community through his practice, Banks Dental Group. Good oral health prevents bad breath, gum disease, and tooth decay. He helps take good care of your teeth so you can keep them long into old age.

Dr. Banks graduated from Southern Illinois University Dental School in 1997. His comprehensive care offerings include orthodontics and in-office oral surgery, including services such as cosmetic dentistry, implants, and root canals. Children are welcome at Banks Dental Group as he offers pediatric dentistry services. Dr. Banks also fits you for dentures, a service that sets him apart from most dentists in the area.

Dr. Banks speaks some Spanish. He’s married with two children and loves being outdoors. When he’s not in the office, you can find him playing tennis or traveling.

Howard Jeon, DMD, is a leading teaching and practicing maxillofacial prosthodontist with 20 plus years in general and cosmetic dentistry, with his main practice at Advanced Implant Dentistry & MedSpa of North Shore in Glenview, Illinois. He is one of only five maxillofacial prosthodontists active in the state of Illinois, and he strives to provide the utmost in visually appealing and functional results for each of his patients.

Dr. Jeon began his numerous years in academia at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts. Shortly after, he moved to Philadelphia to attend the prestigious University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine where he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Jeon moved back to the Chicago area for specialty training in prosthodontics from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He finished his formal training with a subspecialty fellowship in maxillofacial prosthetics and dental oncology at the world-renowned Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.

Outside of Advanced Implant Dentistry & Medspa of North Shore, Dr. Jeon is both a teacher and an ongoing student of his discipline. He is an assistant professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry and lectures both nationally and internationally.

Dr. Jeon holds professional memberships with the American College of Prosthodontists, the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, the Academy of Osseointegration, and the International Congress on Maxillofacial Rehabilitation. Plus, he was an attending maxillofacial prosthodontist at the Illinois Masonic Medical Center for over 20 years. 

Dr. Jeon provides a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere at Advanced Implant Dentistry & MedSpa of North Shore and loves taking the time to get to know his patients on an individual basis. He performs complex restorative dental procedures like implant surgery and maxillofacial prosthodontics. He also provides cosmetic dentistry services like veneers and even injectable Botox® and fillers to complete your desired appearance.

Melissa Daza, DDS, is a highly skilled and compassionate dentist on the team at Bucktown Wicker Park Dental in Chicago. She is a Chicago native who’s passionate about creating beautiful smiles and caring for patients of all ages.

Dr. Daza earned her dental degree from Northwestern University Dental School in Chicago and completed a general practice residency at the University of California, San Francisco. She’s since completed a number of postgraduate courses at Pride Institute in Novato, California, and studied under the direction of renowned clinicians like Frank Spear, DDS, MSD, and Peter Dawson, DDS. She’s an Invisalign®-certified dentist and a CEREC®-trained clinician who routinely improves and updates her skillset with continuing education courses.

Dr. Daza is a member of the American Dental Association, the Chicago Dental Association, the American Academy of General Dentistry, the Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

In her practice, Dr. Daza is most passionate about cultivating relationships and connections with her patients. She enjoys being part of her patients’ lives and expanding her worldview by hearing their stories and experiences.

Outside of her dental practice, Dr. Daza is incredibly active in the community. She’s served on the board of the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce and has been on the clinical faculty in the oral medicine department at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in Chicago. She currently mentors young girls through the Chinese Mutual Aid Association.

In her spare time, Dr. Daza enjoys sharing her life with her husband, Dennis, and daughter, Nina. Dr. Daza enjoys running marathons, playing tennis, snow skiing, traveling, reading, and practicing yoga. She’s passionate about the environment and climate change issues, and supports the National Wildlife Federation.

Michelle Schwartz, DDS, is a talented and caring dentist on the team at Bucktown Wicker Park Dental in Chicago. She’s a Chicago native currently living in River North who takes pride in making lasting changes in her patients’ smiles and lives.

Dr. Schwartz graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans before earning her dental degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago’s College of Dentistry. Following dental school, she worked at the UIC College of Dentistry in the oral medicine and diagnosis clinic and the Ryan White HIV clinic.

Dr. Schwartz stays up to date on advances in dental techniques and technologies with continuing education courses and has completed numerous postgraduate courses in restorative dentistry. She’s also certified in Invisalign® and is a member of the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society, and the Chicago Dental Society.

In her practice, Dr. Schwartz approaches dentistry holistically, caring for the whole person in addition to their smile. She believes that our health affects our bodies and vice versa, and seeks to optimize her patients’ well-being in all regards. She enjoys hearing her patients’ unique stories and experiences, and developing bonds that go beyond patient and provider. She’s most inspired by seeing patients post-treatment who learned to take pride in their dental health.

Outside of her practice, Dr. Schwartz is involved in outreach programs that involve therapy dogs. She frequently takes her own certified therapy dog, Shazam, on visits to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

In her spare time, Dr. Schwartz enjoys spending time with her husband. She also enjoys traveling and reading biographies, and likes to stay healthy by competing in half-marathons and practicing yoga and pilates.

Bianca joined the LPA team during fall 2017, as a patient advocate. She’s familiarized herself with all of the treatments and products that we offer. Working at the front desk has helped her to transition into her career as a licensed esthetician. Bianca graduated in the year 2015 from the Douglas J Aveda Institute in Chicago. Bianca strives to provide clients with an experience that is friendly and educational, always seeking to provide clients with the best service. Bianca loves kids and seems always to have a reason to smile.

Dr. Kimberly Chan is a leading provider of dental health services to patients in and around Chicago, Illinois. At Moskin Dental Associates, Dr. Chan offers patients orthodontic treatments, dental checkups, repair of broken teeth, and the placements of dental implants, crowns, and bridges.

Dr. Chan graduated from the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana with degrees in both Bioengineering and Materials Science. She received her doctorate from the University of Illinois- Chicago. While in school, Dr. Chan received the Dr. Gerson/Gould Memorial Scholarship award for clinical achievement in addition to the Leadership Excellence Award.

She is currently a member of the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentists, and the Chicago Dental Society.

Her patients describe her as welcoming and professional. Dr. Chan strives to educate her patients about their dental health and any treatments they made need. She wants each of her patients to feel comfortable and have a full understanding of any procedure they will undergo. 

When she is not treating patients, Dr. Chan enjoys hiking, traveling, and backpacking around the world.

Dr. Chan welcomes all new patients to her practice, Moskin Dental Associates, where most major forms of dental insurance are accepted.

Hannah Baek, DDS is an experienced, practicing dentist at Healthy Smile Dental in Woodridge, Illinois. Driven by her passion for improving people's health and confidence, Dr. Baek earned her Doctorate in Dental Surgery. During her time at the College of Dentistry at the University of Illinois at Chicago, she received awards for her dedication, excellence, high achievements, and humanitarian efforts.

Dr. Baek offers extensive services beyond traditional dentistry, such as cosmetic and emergency dentistry, endodontics, sleep apnea, snoring, and orthodontic procedures at her practice. She is further certified in Invisalign® and Lumineers, in addition to CPR and First Aid. As an active member of the dental community, Dr. Baek is also a part of the:

• American Dental Association
• Illinois State Dental Society
• Chicago Dental Society

Contact Healthy Smile Dental today to see how Dr. Baek can improve your smile and your overall health. Her practice welcomes both new and returning patients.

Nawar Alnoman, D.D.S., is a skilled, compassionate family dentist providing custom care solutions for patients of all ages throughout the Palatine, IL, area. At Dental Logic, Dr. Alnoman offers a comprehensive array of treatments for all sorts of dental and oral health issues, including root canals and other endodontics procedures, restorative dentistry treatments, crowns and bridges, dental implants, Invisalign® orthodontics, teeth whitening and other cosmetic dentistry options, as well urgent care and emergency dentistry treatments.

After earning his bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Alnoman earned a master’s degree in molecular and cellular biology at Illinois Institute of Technology, followed by his dentistry degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. As a top-ranked dentist in the Greater Chicago area, Dr. Alnoman is committed to providing patient-centered care in a relaxed environment designed to ease dental anxiety. The newly-remodeled practice features a play area for children, comfortable waiting areas, and Netflix and Amazon TV in every treatment room to help patients stay comfortable and relaxed during treatment.

Dr. Alnoman enjoys providing compassionate, individualized care and welcomes the opportunity to treat new patients. The practice accepts most major dental insurance plans.

Arbor Dental Group, a top-rated, patient-focused family dental practice in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, you can expect comprehensive care delivered with a gentle touch. Led by experienced general dentist Neal Acharya, DDS, the team at Arbor Dental Group serves patients of all ages from communities across the northwest suburbs of Chicago.

The practice offers a complete menu of general dental services to meet the oral health needs of every member of your family, including routine cleanings and exams, diagnostic X-rays, cavity treatment and prevention, gum disease treatment, root canal therapy, and much more. 

Arbor Dental Group also offers a full scope of cosmetic and restorative services, too, ranging from same-day crowns and chairside veneers to dental implants and full-mouth rehabilitation. They even offer Invisalign® clear aligners to help kids, teens, and adults alike create a beautiful smile without the hassle and discomfort of conventional metal braces.

The team at Arbor Dental Group believes that patient education and accessible, high-quality care are essential when it comes to maintaining optimal oral health and preserving a beautiful smile for life. To find out how they can help you, call their Buffalo Grove office today, or click online to schedule an appointment anytime.