Lake Forest Dental Associates began in 1969 when Dr. Fred Schaffer established the practice at 1400 N. Western Ave. To this day, many of the patients in our practice began as patients of Dr. Schaffer who worked until age 67 at which time he passed the torch to Dr. Richard Cottrell.

Dr. Cottrell purchased the practice from Dr. Schaffer in 1981. That same year, he met the love of his life, Dr. Sharon A. Foertsch. The couple married in 1988, Dr. Foertsch joined the dental practice, and they moved the practice to its current location at 133 E. Laurel Avenue in 1992. Dr. Cottrells love for designing and building led him to develop the offices stand-alone location. Dr. Cottrells attention to detail can be seen in every corner and every brick of the building.

The opportunity to pass along the practice to the next generation of husband-and-wife dental teams came when Dr. Cottrell and Dr. Foertsch decided, in 2015, to take a step back from practice ownership and toward retirement.

When Dr. Laniel Razdolsky and Dr. Monika Tincher explored dental practice ownership they searched far and wide before Dr. Razdolskys love for his hometown of Lake Forest drew him back. He knew he wanted to come home to familiar faces and raise his son in the area that gave him such a strong upbringing. The two purchased the practice in October 2015.

This talented couple was destined for careers in dentistry. Dr. Razdolsky is one of 10 dentists in his family and Dr. Tincher followed in the footsteps of her mother, a general dentist in Westlake Village, CA. Dr. Razdolsky and Dr. Tincher met during their undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Dr. Razdolsky completed his education at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry, and Dr. Tincher completed her education at UCLA School of Dentistry.

After graduation, they garnered experience working as dental associates in Wisconsin, immersing themselves in continuing education, cosmetic dentistry, and innovative materials. Dr. Tincher focused heavily on endodontics, as well as treating children, and Dr. Razdolsky pursued his interests in implant dentistry. Both have completed a variety of CE courses as they work toward their Academy of General Dentistry fellowships.

Dr. Cottrell and Dr. Foertsch found in Dr. Razdolsky and Dr. Tincher a couple whose values mirrored their own in providing patients with the highest level of care and compassion. It is with this purpose, Dr. Razdolsky and Dr. Tincher are delighted to serve the Lake Forest community by providing excellent oral care and creating bright, healthy smiles.

It could be said that dentistry is inDr.LanielRazdolskysblood. He is athird-generationdentistwith10extended family memberswho workin the dental profession.His father,Dr. Yan Razdolsky, a prominent orthodontist in Buffalo Grove, has been in private practice since 1987.

He and his wife, Dr. Monika Tincher, became partners of Lake Forest Dental Associates in 2015, upon seeing how the high quality of dentistry performed was in line with what they wished to continue offering the community they were to call home.

Born in Evanston and raised in Lake Forest, Dr. Razdolsky attended Lake Forest Academy and earned his Bachelors degree in bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Upon graduation, he studied and ultimately earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from theUniversityof Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry.

Although he provides all types of general and cosmetic dental treatments, Dr. Razdolsky is particularly interested in dental implants. He has extensive continuing education studies in this area, and finds implants to be the most effective, aesthetic solution to replacing one or more missing teeth. He also has been on a dental mission trip to the Dominican Republic, where he performed extractions and placed dental implants for patients who later had them restored by students at a local dental school.

Dr. Razdolsky believes in giving back to the community. He is active in the Give Kids a Smile program, an American Dental Association foundation that provides free oral health services and helped more than five million underserved children since its inception in 2003.

When he isnt in the office keeping patients smiles beautiful, Dr. Razdolsky loves attending continuing education classes, trying new restaurants, working out, swimming, and following Wisconsin Badgers football and Chicago Blackhawks hockey. Above all, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

Dr. Tincher earned her Bachelors degree in chemistry and biochemistry from theUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison. Upon graduation, she was accepted into theUniversityof California at Los Angeles School of Dentistry, where she earned herDoctor of Dental Surgery degree with honors.

In addition to her love of improving smiles, Dr. Tincher is passionate about education. An avid lifelong learner, she has completed considerable continuing education hours in various aspects of dentistry since graduating dental school to help her remain a well-rounded practitioner. As further evidence of her commitment to the highest level and quality in patient care, she also is working toward fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Tincher is a California native, born in Bakersfield and having grown up in Thousand Oaks. She is the oldest of five children and proud to follow in the professional footsteps of her mother, Dr. Linda M. Tincher, adentistin California. She is thankful to have many great mentors, including her mother, who give her great ideas, and her father-in-law, orthodontist, Dr. Yan Razdolsky, who encourages her to strive for the best.

We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with patients and their families to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time they visit our practice. We are pleased to welcome you and your family to our practice and look forward to working with you.

Pattis job entails more than just cleaning teeth; she instructs patients on home-care techniques, provides education on the importance of good oral health as it relates to the rest of the body, and recommends products that can help patients achieve optimal results. She strives to make each dental visit a pleasant experience and reduce any fears or phobias a patient may have. Patti began working with LFDA in 1988. She says it has been a wonderful career full of wonderful people, and the interactions she enjoys with patients mean the world to her. For her, the most rewarding part of working at LFDA is the quality of care every staff member is committed to giving our patients and how everyone works as a team to achieve this.

Family is very important to Patti. She has two grown sons, two wonderful daughters-in-law, and beautiful grand children who can brighten any day. In her spare time, Patti also likes to golf but has yet to master the game!

As a hygienist,Wendy provides thorough health diagnostics, quality cleanings, and up-to-date patient education to ensure the best oral health for our patients. In addition, she is an advocate for the patient- acting as liaison to communicate the patients needs to the doctors. Herfavorite part of the job is being able to integrate dental health as a front-line strategy for overall systemic health. She believes that for patients to effectively incorporate dental hygiene practices into their daily routines, they must first understand why these practices are important as well as how they impact and benefit their lives.

Wendy is a proud mother of three beautiful children, Alyssa, Jenna, and Tristan, who she says inspire her everyday through their intelligence, kindness, and sense of fun. Shealso has two black cats, Bret and Stanley. Wendy enjoys reading, dining out and gatherings with friends and family, cooking, long outdoor walks, and sleeping in late on weekends!

Beth considers herself a coach and cheerleader for her patients teaching and encouraging them to practice healthy oral habits so they may achieve a lifetime of great oral health. Her favorite thing is to build strong and trusting relationships with patients, and she loves helping make a positive difference in their lives.

Patients can find Toni in the front of the office ready and happy to assist with their needs. Toni joined the LFDA team in 2017, but she has been in the Dental field since 2007 first as a Dental Assistant, then Patient Service Rep Trainer and an Office Manager. Tonys favorite part of this position is building trust, comfort, and professional relationships with patients and team members through clear communication and excellence.

Besides being at work, Jadranka loves spending time with her family. She has been happily married for 23 years and has two sons. She loves watching her youngest play soccer, and if you dont find her on the soccer field or at the office, she is most likely baking.