At Essentials Dental we take the time to get to know each and every one of our patients personally and assess their oral health with the goal of overall optimal health. We recognize that every patient has unique oral healthcare needs and situations specific to them.
Our team is comprised of caring and knowledgeable individuals who are motivated to making every patient comfortable while providing exceptional service at every visit. The Essentials Dental team also improves themselves regularly through continuing education, which means we are always up to date on the latest techniques, procedures and technology dentistry has to offer.
Essentials Dental is a private practice that has been providing cosmetic and general dentistry to the community for over 35 years. We are a private practice of choice for receiving individual attention, accurate diagnosis, and conservative care focused on meeting your oral health and overall health objectives from a knowledgeable and friendly team.
Your overall health and comfort in the services you receive are truly what matters and we keep that in mind with everything we do. Essentials Dental provides a full range of general dentistry services including:
Whether youre in need of urgent, preventative, or emergency oral healthcare, or are looking for an expert dental team for restorative dentistry, Essentials Dental promises to provide compassionate & affordable services that fit your healthcare and financial needs.
From the youngest member of your family to older adults, our dentists, hygienists, assistants & front desk teams are committed to meeting the dental needs of your whole family. We are pleased to welcome you at Essentials Dental!
Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients in the Glendale Heights, Bloomingdale and Lombard communities for over 35 years as unique individuals is vital to our success. We are dedicated to providing you with gentle dental care customized to your own individual needs. Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes educating them so they have the information necessary to make more informed decisions about their oral health needs. Your smile and overall health is our top priority and we will work with you to obtain the healthiest version of you possible.
Dr. Michael Thomas obtained his undergraduate and dental degrees from the University of Michigan. He then went on to complete a two-year residency at the Community Medical Centers and Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Fresno in Fresno, California. While in residency, Dr. Thomas was able to comprehensively treat medically compromised patients in a hospital setting and gain additional training in complex dental procedures. Dr. Thomas is an active member of the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, and continues educate himself the latest dental advancements through Spear Education. Dr. Thomas is originally from Michigan and enjoys playing soccer, reading about history, and cheers on the Michigan Wolverines in sports.
Originally from Taneytown, Maryland Dr. Brett Quinto completed his bachelors degree from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania where he majored in Biology. He then moved to Chicago where he received his D.M.D from Midwestern University. Currently, Dr. Quinto is an active member of the American Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society as well as Illinois State Dental. Dr. Quinto also did a year internship at John Stroger Hospital for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and holds a certification in PALS and ACLS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification). Dr. Quinto takes pride in being able to touch patients lives by doing what he loves, dentistry. It gives him fulfillment in knowing he can help others with their oral health needs and can provide confidence to his patients by adjusting their smile. On the weekends you can be sure to find Dr. Quinto scheduling time with friends and family when the NFL is NOT on TV. He is an avid Ravens fan so feel free to talk about football with him!
Dr. Buenvenida received his dental degree from the University of Illinois School of Dentistry. Soon after graduating, he became a dental officer in the US Navy for five years, serving on the USS Nimitz and the Recruit Training Center in Great Lakes, Illinois. His training in the US Navy prepared him for successfully leading his private practice in dentistry and mentoring his team. Dr. Buenvenida fosters an extensive and comprehensive amount of dental knowledge and practice. He enjoys cooking, traveling, and fine art.
Dr. Bisterfeldt is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. Graduating at the top of his class, he went on to receive a number of awards and accolades. Moving on to private practice, Dr. Bisterfeldt has experience treating a wide array of patients with a diverse set of dental needs. He enjoys playing basketball, golf and spending time with family.
Essentials Dental utilizes some of the most advanced dental technology, such as the 3-Shape Trios 3D scanner which allows the doctors and dental team to get a more comprehensive look at a patients teeth allowing for more accurate restorations.