For over 65 years, people all around Hinsdale and the surrounding western suburbs of Chicago have turned to our practice for affordable, convenient, and high-quality dental treatment in a welcoming and fun environment.

Our strongest shared trait is our commitment to caring for others. From the moment you walk into our Hinsdale office, to your final check-up, youll notice our genuine care and compassion for you and your family.

We think ahead so you dont have to. When we develop treatment plans for your child, well envision what theyll look like as an adult, and adjust our plans to help them develop a smile that theyll be proud of for years to come.

Length of time in practice alone is no badge of honor, but we like to think that our track record of using the most cutting-edge technologies speaks to our adaptability and desire to always give you the best treatment possible.

At Hinsdale Ortho, we believe in creating lasting happiness, one remarkable smile at a time. Our practice has served the amazing families of Hinsdale and the western suburbs of Chicago for more than 65 years!

We specialize in orthodontics for children and adults and are board-certified experts in using Invisalign and the high-tech Damon brace system to achieve the fastest and most comfortable results possible.

Our practice began when Dr. Frank Klepacki founded our office in 1955. He was later joined by his son, Dr. Mike Klepacki, who has now passed the torch to the husband and wife team of Dr. Nick Riccio and Dr. Susan Blair.

During the last phase of my treatment, when she made a recommendation for a small amount of cosmetic work she felt would really make a final difference, she actually went to meet my dentist in person so she could tell me that she had confidence in his ability to do the work. She really wants her patients to be happy with their results.

Ive had four kids that have had braces at the practice and I have had Invisalign. We have all had an exceptional experience and beautiful smiles. The entire staff knows your name and are genuinely excited to see you and the end result of a great smile.

Being an orthodontist is my dream job! I love being able to help people gain confidence and improve their health in a fun environment. Creating individualized smiles is my passion. I enjoy getting to know my patients, their families, learning about their lives, and interests.

I love learning about a wide variety of subjects, which made deciding on a career path difficult. I followed in my familys footsteps to Oklahoma State University where I majored in Art History and Physiology. I was considering graduate school to become a museum curator or a doctor when I went on a summer-long medical service trip to India.

My energetic personality and my love for kids prompted me to become a pediatric dentist, so I went on to complete my two-year pediatric dentistry residency at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. I absolutely loved living in NYC and the program at Montefiore.

I was always interested in orthodontics, but realized I wanted to know all the details about my pediatric patients treatments! I applied to orthodontic residencies all over the country, but was so happy to spend three more years at Montefiore.

I practiced in Brooklyn, NY and Chicagoland for over two years as a pediatric dentist and orthodontist. While I am now concentrating solely on orthodontics, my training as a pediatric dentist allows me to have a deeper understanding of growth and development of facial structures and dentition, enriching my skills as an orthodontist.

I absolutely love to travel and am fortunate to have been to many places all around the world. I continue to frequent museums and learn about history and art. I am passionate about animal rescue and have always been involved with local humane societies. I also enjoy running, particularly training for half-marathons.

My husband, Dr. Nick Riccio, is a Glen Ellyn native. He often talks about the benefits of growing up in a community with a small town feel outside of Chicago. I have grown to appreciate the charm and sense of community in the western suburbs of Chicago as well.

I operate on a patient-first model, which is why I am committed to serving patients and their evolving needs. I use my professional philosophy and my practical knowledge to improve the lives of my patients and create lasting happiness, one remarkable smile at a time.

After graduating from Glenbard West High School, I chose to attend Haverford College, a small liberal arts college outside of Philadelphia. My academic experience at Haverford has served me better as a caregiver than most other coursework I went on to study over more than a decade of higher learning.

After college, I took part in some groundbreaking genetic research out of the University of Pennsylvania. There, I discovered two crucial things about myself: my commitment to lifelong learning, and my desire to care for people through direct patient care.

I graduated at the top of my class with multiple honors from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. It was there that I learned the foundations of caring for patients, and cultivated my affinity for orthodontics.

In order to transform myself into a master of that specialty, I chose an intensive three-year hospital residency dedicated to full-time clinical patient care. This allowed me to amass enough experience to become Board Certified, an honor that is bestowed upon less than a third of orthodontists in the country, and signifies the highest commitment to excellence.

Of course, my learning didnt stop there. I am excited for the future of orthodontics, where high-tech digital diagnosis and treatment planning are already allowing for more efficient and comfortable treatment options for patients.

For example, I have become an expert in treatment with the sophisticated Damon brace system and modern Invisalign clear aligner therapy, as well as, cutting-edge 3D imaging and digital goop-free impressions, all of which make the experience for my patients as comfortable and effortless as possible.

Also, I am really an artist at heart, and love to use those more abstract skills by offering procedures like LASER gum sculpting and aesthetic tooth manicuring. These high-tech treatments yield eye-catchingly beautiful results and add value to your smile investment.

In order to protect those smiles, I promote the use of mouth guards. This partially comes from my personal experience with traumatic tooth loss as a child, for which I now have a dental implant go ahead and try to guess which tooth is the fake one!

Last but not least, as a caregiver, I believe in making the process of orthodontics a fun and memorable experience for my patients. Sometimes that means just making them laugh and feel at home in the office, but always means striving to be one of the best, most carefree parts of their day.

I have climbed two mountains in my life, am fluent in Spanish, and am a huge movie buff but its too hard to pick a favorite! I enjoy running with my dog, Barney, rock climbing with my niece and nephew, playing Frisbee golf with my friends, and cruising around town on my electric skateboard.