We have two locations for your convenience and both are cozy, comfortable and inviting. Dr. Ibrahim designed the spaces to feel like youre walking into her own home for a warm family gathering. The impeccably clean offices feature soothing, spa-like dcor, state-of-the-art equipment and, of course, our friendly, professional team members.
Going to the orthodontist shouldnt be a chore, which is why were all about ensuring youre relaxed and engaged. Our offices have special iBars with iPads and charging stations for kids and adults. Since we know how hard it can be for little ones to sit still, our kidzCave arcade game room and kidzFlix cinema will keep them entertained.
At Innovative Orthodontic Centers, were an Invisalign Diamond+ Top 1% Provider. What does that mean? Well, this is the highest designation possible awarded by the makers of Invisalign and it indicates the top level of experience with the treatment. In fact, were among the leading 1% of Invisalign providers in North America!
To maintain this designation, providers have to treat a minimum of 400 Invisalign patients a year and have at least 800 successful Invisalign cases total. Dr. Ibrahim, Dr. Gin and our team havent stopped there. Weve transformed over 3,000 smiles with Invisalign!
Were passionate about enhancing our patients dental aesthetics, health and function for life. Our training and experience as well as our commitment to continuing education ensure we have the expertise necessary to achieve amazing results. Take a moment to get to know the doctors at Innovative Orthodontic Centers.
Dr. Manal Ibrahim has been providing her patients with outstanding, cutting-edge dental and orthodontic care for over 25 years. Shes a leader in advanced orthodontics and a renowned businesswoman who prides herself on her secret formula for helping patients achieve the results they want in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
Dr. Christine Gin loves building relationships with patients and providing them with top-notch care. She earned her Certificate in Orthodontics and a masters degree in dentistry before continuing her training for two more years to become certified in temporomandibular and orofacial pain. Dr. Gin is fluent in Mandarin, Fookien and Filipino.
Dr. Adri Moyano received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she first met Dr. Ibrahim. After working as a general dentist in the city for many years, she moved to Naperville and joined the team at Innovative Orthodontic Centers. Shes thrilled to be a part of the high-energy practice.
Dr. Manal Ibrahim has devoted much of her adult life to education and the advancement of her dental career. To her, orthodontics is a passion that allows her to marry her genuine love of people with the art and science of delivering the highest quality of orthodontic treatment for lifelong, amazing results.
Dr. Ibrahim didnt take the standard route to become a board-certified orthodontist. She actually did her undergraduate studies in bioengineering. Yet, she quickly decided she wanted to enter the field of dentistry. Therefore, she went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and her Advanced Combined Prosthodontics Certificate from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Upon graduating, she practiced prosthetic, implant, aesthetic and restorative dentistry and treated adults with a variety of complex dental needs for nearly 10 years. She was also a consultant at a globally recognized dental company, Bisco, Inc., where she conducted national and international lectures.
In the early 2000s, Dr. Ibrahim headed back to school once more for specialty training at New York University College of Dentistry where she received her Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Certificate. Now, shes a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and dedicates her time to the practice of orthodontics as the owner of Innovative Orthodontic Centers in Naperville and Shorewood.
Due to Dr. Ibrahims unique background in prosthetics, implants and orthodontics, as well as her two specialty training programs, she has the ability to treat patients presenting with any degree of complexity. In fact, shes one of the few orthodontists to offer Invisalign to all of her patients regardless of their diagnosis or age and shes a leader in early interceptive treatment with Invisalign. In addition to being an Invisalign Diamond+ Provider, and Invisalign Brand Ambassador, shes also a proud AcceleDent Diamond Preferred Provider and a provider of the SureSmile system for patients who prefer braces.
As a leader in comfortable and accelerated orthodontics whos committed to embracing incredible technology that benefits her patients, Dr. Ibrahim is always on the forefront of the latest advances in the field. She utilizes game-changing technologies, including AcceleDent, i-CAT, iTero, Invisalign and SureSmile to achieve unparalleled excellence in orthodontic outcomes. Shes a big believer in virtual orthodontics and uses 3D computer models to design each patients smile by ideally positioning every single tooth in their mouth and then executing her vision with customized aligners or braces wires. This controlled, technology-driven approach sets her apart and its why the makers of Invisalign, Align Technology, have tapped Dr. Ibrahim to participate in a number of Invisalign clinical trials, pilot programs and advisory boards and why shes been named a key opinion leader by OrhoAccel Technologies, the company behind AcceleDent.
Dr. Ibrahim is passionate about her work and it shows. Her goal is always to enhance the appearance, health and function of patients smiles in a way thats engaging, rewarding and fun. She loves getting to know her patients and their families and looks forward to continuing the exceptional care that Innovative Orthodontic Centers is known for.
Dr. Ibrahim stays abreast of breakthroughs in orthodontics through continuing education and memberships in the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics, American Association of Orthodontists, American College of Prosthodontics, American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, American Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society and the Illinois State Dental Society. She also maintains her affiliation with her dental school and is on the Alumni Association Board of Directors at the University of Illinois. Dr. Ibrahim is a guest educator at the Aligner Intensive Fellowship, the most comprehensive clear aligner education course
By providing outstanding care to her patients, Dr. Ibrahim has won Best Dentist in Naperville for 13 consecutive years! Shes been featured in Chicago Magazine, Chicago Social, Naperville Magazine and CRAVE, which highlights the top women entrepreneurs in Chicago. Shes also been on NCTV17 and 95.9 The River with Scott Mackay.
Dr. Ibrahims husband, Dr. Anthony LaVacca, is a board-certified prosthodontist who owns Naperville Dental Specialists. His practice is complete with a large team of hygienists, prosthodontists, general dentists and surgeons. Together, Dr. Ibrahim and Dr. LaVacca also own Innovative Pediatric Dentistry and an in-house digital lab, Impact Dental. All of the practices fall under the Innovative Dental Partners umbrella, which has allowed them to create a place where patients can move through the timeline of their smile needs. With connected offices, a vibrant, family atmosphere and coordination at every level, theyve truly built a one-of-a-kind, integrated dental destination that offers their patients a lifetime oral health solution.
Dr. Gin graduated second in her class with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of the Philippines in 1993. After a year in private practice as a general dentist, she pursued further studies at the University of Minnesota. While there, she taught orthodontic courses to undergraduate students before earning a Certificate in Orthodontics as well as a masters in dentistry.
Dr. Gin continued her training for two more years and received a Temporomandibular/Orofacial Pain Certificate. In between all of her schooling, she found the time to teach at the University of the Philippines and lecture on the topics of TMD and orofacial pain.
In 2001, Dr. Gin headed to Texas where she met her husband Barry and had two daughters. She worked as an orthodontist in private practice for 12 years. In order to be closer to extended family, Dr. Gin and her family moved to Illinois. Soon after, she joined the Innovative Orthodontic Centers family. She loves living in the Chicagoland area and working side by side with Dr. Ibrahim. Shes passionate about orthodontics and has an incredible rapport with her patients and their families.
When shes not perfecting smiles, Dr. Gin enjoys spending time with her family and doing volunteering work at her church, her daughters school and in the community. She speaks Mandarin and is fluent in both Fookien and Filipino.
Dr. Gin is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, a member of the Illinois Society of Orthodontists, the Midwestern Society of Orthodontists, the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Chicago Dental Society and the Illinois State Dental Society.