Dr. Anthony Brucci started his childhood dream of becoming a dentist at Arizona State University, where he majored in biology. Next, he graduated with honors from the University of Louisville and received his DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) in 1994. After his board certification from Indiana State University in May 2000, Dr. Brucci joined the practice of Premier Dental Group. He is an active member of the Chicago Dental Society and the American Dental Association, as well as local dental societies.
Dr. Brucci is well versed in all areas of general dentistry but has developed a special interest in implants and restorative dentistry. His philosophy on patient care is providing quality care that is cost-effective. He has opened his dental office to students in need of externships, as well as to college students who might be interested in dentistry as their career path. In addition, Dr. Brucci also has donated and is continually working with the National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped.
Dr. Brucci has been married to his wife, Roseanne, for 20 years and has three beautiful daughters, Ava, Nina and Sophia. He resides in Elmhurst, Illinois, where he enjoys fishing, golfing and spending quality time with his family.
Dr. Fadi Akhras was raised in a medical family. His father is a surgeon, his brothers are physicians and his sister is a pharmacist. Dr. Akhras completed his dental education at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Massachusetts. He received his training in orthodontics at the University of Buffalo New York School of Dentistry. Dr. Akhras is a member of the local and national orthodontic societies.
Dr. Atassi has more than twenty years of experience in the field of periodontics and dental implants. He earned his dental degree from Tufts University and his specialty training from Louisiana State University. He has two master degrees, and he is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.
He has several publications in refereed and peer-reviewed journals. While most of his time is devoted to private practice, he has also lectured on aesthetics and dental implants as an invited speaker at both national and international meetings.
Maricela has been with our team since July 2013. She enjoys meeting all of our patients and working along with them to help them smile again. She loves our team and supporting the doctors and staff to fulfill all the needs of the practice.
Michelle graduated from Fox College in May 2018 with a degree in dental hygiene. She joined 34th Street Dental Care in September of 2018. Dental hygiene has given her the opportunity to meet and assist the oral health needs of many patients. When shes not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, dancing and exploring new places. She looks forward to meeting new patients and to continuing to care for our current patients oral hygiene needs.
Maricruz was a dentist in Mexico before joining our team in September 2020, and she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Universidad de Guadalajara. She was a dentist in Mexico! She loves the dentists and staff she works with. Everyone here is so friendly and nice we are like a family!
Nicole joined our dental team in May 2021. She is a US Army veteran and plans on going back to school, using her GI Bill benefits to become a dentist. She loves learning from each doctor and hygienist here, watching their different approaches to patient care. She tries to assist everyone in the office where she can and help our patients get in and out.
Evelyn appreciates working as a team and getting to learn new things every day. She has been a receptionist at 34th Street Dental Care since September 2020. Evelyn has a daughter whom she loves. She enjoys keeping things organized.
Bertha has been a smile at the front desk since September 2014, meeting and greeting all our wonderful patients. She is also here to help walk patients through the payment process. She considers herself the fun one at the office, and the most afraid of insects!