At each of our offices, our doctors are backed up by highly trained, compassionate professionals. Their goal is to provide you with a healthy smile and a great experience at our dental offices located around the Chicago area. Call the Perfect Smiles office nearest you to plan your visit. We look forward to meeting you and your family.
Dr. Lena Halikias, Dr. Alan Heath, Dr. Brian Ruby and our team want to welcome you to our Perfect Smiles office in Frankfort, Illinois! We use advanced dental technology for your care, and our exceptional dentists and team are prepared to answer questions, build relationships based on comprehensive service and provide our patients with just one more reason to smile. We cater to all your dental needs and use state-of-the-art technology to bring you excellent dental care. Our team members speak a variety of languages, including Greek, Spanish and Polish, and we provide a modern and serene environment where you will feel comfortable.
Dr. Ryckowski grew up in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. She received her Bachelor of Science from Saint Xavier University in Chicago and went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry.
While in school, she completed public service at underserved communities in the Lawndale and Englewood communities. She is a firm believer of giving back to the community. She reinforced her passion in the dental field through volunteer work in non-profit events such as the Illinois Mission of Mercy and Goldies Place Clinic for the Homeless. She has been awarded the Dr. Leslie J. Braun Jr. Award for excellence in diagnosis and treatment planning in operative dentistry, as well as the Golden Scaler Award for demonstrated excellence in didactic knowledge and delivery of clinical periodontal patient care.
Dr. Ryckowski is a current member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and Hispanic Dental Society. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family. When she is not in the office, she is spending time outdoors with her husband and their daughter, traveling, camping or simply exploring new places.
Dr. Halikias is currently studying further at the Center for Esthetic Excellence, a top-level aesthetic institution renowned in the dental field. Dr. Halikias believes that the most rewarding aspect of her career is the ability to create beautiful, radiant new smiles that enhance and change the lives of her patients. Dr. Halikias is committed to excellence in dentistry. When she is away from the office, she enjoys the company of family and friends, traveling, biking, running and spending quality time with her children and husband.
At the Beverly office of Perfect Smiles, we are proud to provide individualized, high-quality dental care to patients of all ages. Our friendly dentists and team go the extra mile to ensure that your treatments meet your needs and that you feel comfortable in our office. Our dentists and team are happy to welcome patients of all ages, and we offer a number of comfort options to help you feel more relaxed, including blankets, scented candles and warm towels. You can rely on us to give you our full attention and go the extra mile when providing your care.
Dr. Bistriceanu is originally from Bucharest, Romania. She received her Bachelor of Science from Carol Davila University College of Dentistry in 2007, and her Master of Science in orthodontics in 2011. She practiced orthodontics at two prestigious clinics in Bucharest before moving to the United States. Dr. Bistriceanu has extensive training, experience, and certification in orthodontic procedures.
Dr. Bistriceanu is a strong believer in continuing education; she is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Chicago Dental Society, the Illinois State Dental Society, and the American Association of Orthodontists.
Dr. Rodriguez received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. She received her Bachelor of Science in molecular and cellular biology with a minor in Spanish at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
At the UIC College of Dentistry, Dr. Rodriguez held executive positions in multiple student organizations. She received both the Thomas Lakars Award and the Student Leadership Award from the International College of Dentists for exemplary leadership.
Dr. Rodriguez is a member of the Chicago Dental Society and American Dental Association. She attends meetings and seminars regularly and attends continuing education courses to further her education in the field.
Dr. Rodriguez currently lives in Chicagos West Loop neighborhood. She is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish fluently. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, fitness and exploring Chicagos restaurants scene.
Dr. Jeremy Winter received his dental degree from Marquette University, where he graduated with honors. He is a proud graduate of University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he majored in zoology and was an active member of the Pre-Dental Society and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
Dr. Winter was exposed to dentistry at a young age and is a fourth-generation dentist. His father, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather all are or were dentists and have helped instill his love for the field. Dr. Winter loved his summers throughout high school and college when he would work at his familys dental office.
Dr. Winter prides himself on his community service and has had the pleasure of spending a week in a remote village in Honduras performing free dentistry. He enjoys keeping up with the latest dental techniques through continuing education. He has taken courses from top clinicians in the field on topics such as endodontics and aesthetic dentistry.
Dr. Winter is very compassionate and warm, and although he loves performing all dental procedures, his favorite part of the profession is the lasting relationships he builds with his patients. Dr. Winter lives in downtown Chicago with his wife. They love to travel, attend concerts and try new restaurants all over the city.
Dr. Kristine Guliana received her Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in mathematics at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She then went on to receive a Master of Science in biotechnology at Rush University. Dr. Guliana earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry.
While in dental school, Dr. Guliana was awarded both the Ann Tschirley Gunatillike Scholarship and the Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievements in Periodontics. During which time, she offered community outreach to dental clinics in both Colorado and Chicago.
Dr. Guliana is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry and the Chicago Dental Society. She regularly attends meetings and continuing education seminars to stay up to date with the latest advancements in the dental field.
Dr. Guliana is a compassionate and caring person who enjoys all aspects of dentistry. She is also a certified Invisalign provider. She believes in patient education so that her patients can make informed decisions when it comes to their health care. Dr. Guliana can speak to patients in English, Assyrian and Spanish. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, running and spending time with family and friends.
Our dentists and the team at our office provide outstanding dentistry in Oak Forest, Illinois, and the surrounding areas. We are a comprehensive dental office with a wide array of services, including dental implants, orthodontics, All-on-4 implant-supported dentures, veneers and fillings. We are here to meet all of your dental needs. Our team members are caring and compassionate and are focused not only on making sure you have a healthy and attractive smile but also on forming a personal relationship with you to help you achieve your dental goals. Our team members also speak several different languages to meet the diverse needs of our community.
Dr. Hajjar received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from New York University College of Dentistry in 1998. He completed advanced his education in general dentistry at Columbia University in New York. In 2005, Dr. Hajjar completed a residency in periodontics at Indiana University School of Dentistry and the Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr Hajjar researched implant bone types in human mandibles at Indiana University from 2002 to 2005 and earned his masters degree in dental science.
He is on staff at Methodist Hospitals Southlake and Northlake campuses. He is an assistant professor for IUNW. Dr. Hajjar is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, the Midwest Society of Periodontology, the Indiana Dental Society and the Northwest Indiana Dental Society. He and his wife, Dana, have two children and live in Crown Point, Indiana.
Dr. Dahiya is a citizen of the world who was born in India, raised in Canada and studied in the U.S. She obtained her Honors Bachelors of Science at the University of Toronto, after which she attended Case Western Reserve University for her dental studies, earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine in 2013. Dr. Dahiya then moved to Chicago where she completed her specialty studies in Orthodontics as well as a Masters of Science. Dr. Dahiya loves the field of orthodontics and appreciates the fact that it allows her to combine her artistic skills with her scientific knowledge in order to spread happiness one smile at a time.
On her off time Dr. Dahiya is an avid runner who enjoys living a healthy lifestyle and actively encourages this in her patients as well. Dr. Dahiya enjoys attending orthodontic seminars and meetings in order to stay up to date on developments in the field of orthodontics and dentistry, and considers herself a lifelong learner.
Dr. Dahiya was a Charlie Schulz Scholar Award Recipient who presented her research on unilateral extractions in Class II subdivision malocclusions at the national AAO conference in 2016. Her research was later published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.She is a member of theAmerican Association of Orthodontists.