We treat you like family. Every member of our team is dedicated to giving you the healthy and beautiful smile you deserve while greeting you with a warm and friendly face each time you walk through our door.
Smile for a Lifetime Foundation was established in 2008 to be a national non-profit, charitable organization committed to providing healthy, beautiful, straight smiles to people who do not have the opportunity to obtain orthodontic treatment.
We use wire alloys developed by NASA, super-safe digital 3D X-rays, digital impressionless scanners, andmore cutting-edge technology to keep yourcomfort and efficient treatment at the top of our list.
Dr. Ryan graduated with honors from the University of Michigan with a Bachelors of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology. After college, he earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry.
Dr. Ryan went on to complete two and a half years of advanced specialty training in Orthodontics at the University of Colorado and earned his Masters of Science in Dentistry for his research on the properties of today's high-tech orthodontic wires.
Dr. Barry Booth has been a practicing orthodontic specialist in Homer Glen since 1986. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery, Specialist Certificate and Master of Science in Orthodontics at the University of Illinois.
From 1988 to 1991, Dr. Barry was part of a surgical orthodontic team with Cook County Hospital in Chicago, treating patients with accident-related injuries and birth defects as well as facial and dental deformities.
In 2008, Dr. Barry founded our chapter of Smile for a Lifetime, a national non-profit, charitable organization committed to providing healthy, beautiful, straight smiles to people who do not have the opportunity to obtain orthodontic treatment.
Melinda is our office manager and treatment coordinator and has been guiding Booth Orthodontics since 1992. She's married, has three children and three grandchildren. When she is not assisting our patients at Booth Orthodontics, she loves to travel and dreams of laying on a beach in Fiji.
Linda has been with Booth Orthodontics since 1997. She was raised in Palos Heights and currently resides in Crestwood with her husband and two dogs, Libby and Gretta. In her spare time, she enjoys creating stained glass and gardening.
Tina has been with our office since 2016. She has worked in the dental field for 30 years.She lives with her husband of 26 years and their son, Nolan,in Manhattan. When she's not working, she loves to spend time with family and friendsand doing genealogy research.
Jael is one of our treatment coordinators, who has been with the office since 2017. Jael and her fiance have four boys together with a little girl on the way. Her free time is spent running around with the kids and caring for their four dogs. When she gets a little free time, she enjoys lounging on her couch, binge-watching Netflix.
Laura has been with our office since 2003. She has been married more years than she can remember and has two grown sons. When she is not working she likes to bake and spend time with the true loves of her life, her grandchildren.
Janice has been with our office since 2002. She has three grown children, became a 'Glamma' in 2016 and currently resides in New Lenox. With her free time she enjoys cooking and spending time with her grandchildren and family.
Kelly has been with our office since 2014. She is an avid animal lover and loves to spend time with family and friends when she is not working. Kelly is also the ultimate thrill seeker, always looking for the next challenge. You know, the kind that makes your heart skip a beat.
Diane is our most artistic team member. You can find her creative art work throughout our office. She has been with Booth Orthodontics since 2001. Diane currently resides in Downers Grove with her son. When she is not working she loves to go to the movies or curl up with a good book. Specialized Orthodontic Assistant.
Debbie has been with our office since 1996. She has two grown children and is an avid animal lover. When she is not dog sitting or rescuing an animal in need she loves to bargain shop. Specialized Orthodontic Assistant.
Ashley has been in orthodontics since 2005 and with our office since 2013. She lives in Lockport with her husband and adorable Teacup Yorkie, Charlie, also known as Charles (depending on his behavior). When she is not working, she loves to travel and spend time with family. Specialized Orthodontic Assistant.