Dr. Ojjeh received his Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Lab Technology from Louisiana State University's School of Dentistry in 1999. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 2004.
Dr. Ojjeh's career in dentistry began long before he started dental school. Prior to becoming a dentist and during dental school, he worked as a dental lab technician. Through this, he gained firsthand knowledge of the artistic component of dentistry. As a certified dental lab technician, he mastered the art of making crowns, bridges, partial dentures, implants, and many other prosthetic components that help restore patients' oral health and enhance their smile. Dr. Ojjeh's many years of commitment to the dental profession are a testament to his passion and dedication to his patients' oral health care.
Dr. Ojjeh has an excellent chairside manner and takes a friendly, caring, and compassionate approach with all his patients. He understands that many people are afraid to come to the dentist.Spending time with his patients to address their fears and concerns in order to make them feel at ease is one of his top priority. Dr. Ojjeh is also very thorough in the way he examines and educates his patients about the importance of their oral health and their dental needs. He is a strong advocate of preventative treatment.
He pursued his dental training at Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1995 where he received his DDS degree Magna Cum Laude and was elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon, National Dental Honor Society. Continuing to pursue his passion, Dr. Patino then completed his residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago (1995-2001).
His postgraduate surgical training included all aspects of General Anesthesia, IV and Oral Sedation management. Dr. Patino has been in private practice in Naperville, IL since 2001 providing patients in the area with the highest standards of excellence and compassion in oral surgery care. To keep abreast of the latest developments in OMS, he is an active member of several professional organizations in the Dental Community and exceeds the continuing education requirements for the state of Illinois.
Born in Colombia, South America, Dr. Patino moved to the U.S. to pursue his dream of becoming an Oral Surgeon. Currently, he lives in Naperville, IL with his wife Teresa and son Mitchell. Dr. Patino enjoys playing golf, biking, traveling, and most importantly, spending time with his family.
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Illinois Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Chicago Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons American Society of Dental Anesthesiologists American Dental Association Illinois State Dental Society Chicago Dental Society Institute for Dental Implant Awareness Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society Psi Omega Dental Fraternity
Dr. Hammad Khan was born and raised in the Chicago area. He received his Bachelors degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign in Cell and Structural Biology and Chemistry and his Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Dr. Khan practiced as ageneral dentist for 8 years in Illinois, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin. Throughout those years, he was drawn to the practice of Endodontics. He returned to the University of Illinois at Chicago as a full-time post-doctoral student and earned his Certificate in
Endodontics along with a Masters Degree in Oral Sciences. Dr. Khan is a Board Certified Endodontist and member of the American Association of Endodontists, American Dental Association, Illinois Dental Society and Chicago Dental Society. He also volunteers his clinical skills at the Illinois Mission of Mercy Clinics.
Dr. Shah, a native of Naperville, IL, has been serving Naperville/Aurora and surrounding communities since 2002. He received his engineering degree from the University of Illinois in 1996. Dr. Shah graduated from the U of I dental school in 2000 and completed his orthodontics specialty at New York University in 2002 and is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. He is an Invisalign Certified Provider. Dr. Shah is currently a member of the ADA, AAO, CDS, ABO and participates in various study clubs and organizations. He has also served as a faculty member at NYU for the undergraduate dental students. Dr. Shah takes pride in providing conservative treatment options for patients and their families. Dr. Shah, his 4 children, and wife reside in Aurora. They enjoy picnicing, exercising, children's museums, and watching movies. Dr. Shah's favorite activities are golfing, dancing, playing basketball, and playing T-ball with his 3 boys and his sweet baby girl. Dr. Shah is committed to providing excellent care in a friendly, honest and open environment. He enjoys the interaction and relationship with his patients and referring dentists, and providing interdisciplinary care for all patients.