Dr. Susan Graber, DDS
Dr. Graber brings over twenty-five years experience in the care of dental patients to our community. For five years, she taught as an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Dental School teaching Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics before starting her family.
Since that time, she has served for over 10 years as a Clinical Consultant for the Dental Advisor, a highly respected dental publication. Dr. Graber has spent years as a mediator for the North Suburban Branch of the Chicago Dental Society and subsequently was appointed Head of Mediation for the North Suburban Branch of the Chicago Dental Society.
She is past President and Secretary of the North Shore Woman Dentists Study Club and has served as Scientific Chairperson for the same organization. She is also a strong advocate of continuing education and has been the Presiding Chairperson at many of the Chicago Dental Society's meetings.
She is a member of the Councils of Advisors, a leading association of scientific and technical professionals providing collaborative research and consulting services.
Dr. Graber believes in giving back to the dental community, and is active in the Chicago Dental Society's Mentor Program, which provides leadership and counsel to dental students.
She is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for her patients and provides that care in an environment of mutual respect and trust.
Lisa Yanik, RDH
Lisa, our hygienist, has been with us since Fall of 2008. She graduated from the dental hygiene program at Parkland College with honors and on the Dean's List. She also received the Hill Memorial award and scholarship for quality care. Lisa has implemented some new advances in our hygiene department. Thorough record keeping and periodontal charting, patient interactive therapies, and helping patients to understand more about their oral health are just a few of the improvements that she has brought to our practice.
Julia Gorak- Office Manager
Julia will most likely be the first contact that you have with our office. She is our Office Manager. She has over ten years of both clinical and front office experience ranging from Orthodontics to Pediatric and General Dentistry. She will be happy to coordinate your appointments and financial arrangements, as well as assist in submitting your insurance claims. Her outgoing and enthusiastic personality will put you at ease. Please feel free to call our office and speak with her should you have any questions or concerns regarding your dental visits.
Anna Maria Espinoza- Clinical Coordinator
Anna comes to our office with over 16 years of dental office and dental assisting experience. She loves dentistry and the attention to detail that it requires.You will find her to be a knowledgeable, caring and compassionate assistant to the doctor
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Amy Crowe-Polinski
Amy is our part-time receptionist/assistant. She has been with Dr. Graber since she first started her practice and remembers almost every patient! Amy has certification in coronal polishing and sealants. You will probably see her either up at the front desk or assisting in the clinic if you schedule your appointment for a Saturday.
Andrea Glaesner, RDH
Andrea is one of our part-time hygienists. She is usually here on Saturdays. Andrea has been a dental hygienist for over thirty years. She, like Amy, has been with Dr. Graber for over 20 years. In 2000, Andrea developed GUMOLOGY, an innovative, easy and effective five-step oral hygiene program. She completed the program and began marketing and online dales in 2001. A link to GUMOLOGY's website can be found on our Links page.
Jack Graber
Jack does the bookkeeping for our office. He has an outstanding attention to detail. You may have noticed that he and Dr. Graber share the same last name. He is one of Dr. Graber's four brothers. Jack drops in a couple of times a week so you may see him working up at the front desk with Julia.
