Dr. Thanasi Loukas is a 2006 graduate of the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. While attending college, he received clinical honors for his work in implant dentistry. Dr. Loukas is a member of the American Dental Association, the Chicago Dental Society, the Illinois Dental Society, and the Hellenic American Dental Society.In order to provide patients with the latest in breakthrough dental care, Dr. Loukas furthers his knowledge through continuing education courses and dental certifications.
Dr. Loukas offers patients general, cosmetic, and restorative dental care. While his passion lay in placing and restoring dental implants, he also performs advanced endodontic procedures and restores compromised teeth with white fillings and natural looking porcelain crowns. Dr. Loukas brightens smiles with professional teeth whitening and porcelain veneers, and is certified to provide Invisalign clear braces.
Dr. Maria Loukas received high clinical honors upon her graduation from Loyola University of Chicago in 1980. From there, she operated a private practice in Chicago until relocating to Park Ridge in 1992. For over 30 years Dr. Loukas has been providing comprehensive dental care for our Park Ridge patients.
Starting in 2008, Dr. Loukas began attending dental missions in Latin American countries, providing crucial dental care for native populations. She has completed five such missions and looks forward to more.
For over 16 years Peggy Dunaj has assisted our patients and our team. She strives to educate patients on the best methods of maintaining good dental health. Peggy is happy to address any questions and concerns. She is also fluent in sign language. Peggy has been certified to perform dental cleanings and apply dental sealants to help safeguard our patients smiles. For her, the best part of the job involves meeting new people.
Can exceptional dental care be comfortable as well? At Loukas Dentistry of Park Ridge it can! We pride ourselves on placing our patients comfort and care at the forefront of our practice. From our state-of-the-art dental technology to the wide range of general, cosmetic, and restorative procedures we offer, we provide general dentistry with a difference.
Even the office itself was designed to help you feel relaxed and confident in the care you receive. Our waiting room features plush seating, a variety of engaging magazines, and a friendly front office staff who are ready to answer your questions concerning billing, insurance, and scheduling. Weve furnished our treatment rooms with ergonomically designed exam chairs and the walls showcase a collection of beautiful art prints. And, of course, every aspect of our practice fits standard protocols for sanitization and safety.
At Loukas Dentistry of Park Ridge, we are committed to utilizing the most advanced dental technology available so we can enhance the precision and accuracy of the care we provide our patients. The office uses digital x-rays, which require much less radiation than conventional film. The images are stored in our computers for easy communication with your insurance company or other dentists or specialists at your request. The x-rays can be viewed on computer monitors or an LCD monitor at much larger sizes for diagnosis and patient education.
New Progeny Panoramic Digital X-rays are now available at our office to provide quick and easy x-rays taken outside of the mouth. Panoramic X-rays have reduced radiation, and include full-mouth panoramic, bitewing, and even TMJ x-rays to be taken.
A wireless intraoral camera is used to take pictures and video inside your mouth. The camera is an important educational tool for our patients. It allows the doctors to more easily explain to our patients what actually is going on with their particular case. When was the last time your dentist sat and explained to you why you really needed a certain procedure done? Before and after pictures can be done which show the positive difference you can expect to acheive.
Digital camera may be used for cosmetic cases or any case where more detail is required. Before and after photos are taken frequently, so you can have a clearer view of the changes a given procedure has made possible. Pictures can be sent to the dental laboratory which make the crowns, veneers, and dentures fabricated look incredibly customized and realistic. Many dentists do not provide this level of detail to their patients but we proudly do.
During your treatment, televisions are available to watch in each treatment room. You can hold the remote and change the station to whatever you like. The flat screen TV in the reception area even has HD channels available. The TVs are also uses to show you any x-rays, pictures, or other information pertaining to your treatment.