In 1984, they opened the Lansing, IL office. Both offices remained active until 1989, when Dr. Romeo Pallotto passed away. The South Chicago office was closed while the Lansing office remains open and continues to grow, providing quality dentistry in Lansing, IL.

In the summer of 2011, the third generation of Pallotto dentists, Dr. Anthony Pallotto and his wife, Dr. Josephine Pallotto, joined the practice. They have a passion for continuing the legacy of outstanding dentistry and adhering to their mission statement:

Growing up in Southern California, she attended the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and graduated with a degree in psychobiology. After her studies at UCLA, she went on to continue her education at New York College of Dentistry. Along with receiving a doctorate in dental surgery (DDS), she also received the Dr. Bernard E. Rudner Memorial Award for demonstrating superior performance in providing comprehensive dental care.

As president of the community service club at NYU and a volunteer on a Grenada service trip, Dr. Josephine has always made community service a priority in her life. Her strong leadership skills drew her toward planning an annual walk to bring awareness and fundraising for oral cancer research and participates in regular oral cancer seminars in our community.

After graduating dental school, Dr. Josephine moved to Chicago and completed another year of extensive training with the University of Chicago through a general practice residency at Evanston Hospital. Working in a hospital setting allowed her to gain experience in treating a wide variety of patients and aiding in complex surgical procedures.

Along with practicing at Pallotto Dental Care, Dr. Josephine has also contributed as a part-time faculty member at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. She loves the university atmosphere along with the opportunity to stay up to date with dental education and the latest technologies.Dr. Pallotto is a member of theAmerican Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, and Illinois State Dental Society, along with theChicago ITI Study Club.

Dr. Anthony Pallotto, a third-generation dentist, is a native of the Chicago area. He received his undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences at Marquette University and his doctorate in dental surgery (DDS) at New York University College of Dentistry (NYU). Along with his dental degree, he received the prestigious American College of Prosthodontics Award and the Eugene Rothschild Memorial Award from the New York Academy of Oral Rehabilitation.

While at NYU, he discovered an interest in prosthodontics and decided to further his studies. Prosthodontics, which specializes in the field of dental prosthetics, is one of nine specialties recognized by the American Dental Association, focusing on the comprehensive restoration of oral function.

Dr. Anthony completed a three-year program at the University of Illinois in Chicago (UIC) and graduated with a specialty certificate in prosthodontics. During his time at UIC, he received extensive training in placing and restoring dental implants. He successfully completed his specialty boards and became a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontics (FACP) and a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. He is one of only a handful of board certified prosthodontists in the state of Illinois amongst over 9,000 dentists.

Dr. Hammad Khan was born and raised in the Chicago area. He received his Bachelors degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign in Cell and Structural Biology and Chemistry and his Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Dr. Khan practiced as a general dentist for 8 years in Illinois, Massachusetts,and Wisconsin. Throughout those years, he was drawn to the practice of Endodontics. He returned to the University of Illinois at Chicago as a full-time post-doctoral student and earned his Certificate in Endodontics along with a Masters Degree in Oral Sciences. Dr. Khan is a Board Certified Endodontist and member of the American Association of Endodontists, American Dental Association, Illinois Dental Society and Chicago Dental Society. He also volunteers his clinical skills at the Illinois Mission of Mercy Clinics.

Dr. Raymond L. Wright III began his interest in dentistry when he was young, by observing his father's practice as a Periodontist. As he grew older, he had a natural sense of helping others, especially those with discomfort. Through proper education to the patient, Dr. Wright helps patients understand their true dental needs, and wants all patients to understand that dentistry involves their total health not just their oral health.

Dr. Wright earned his BS in Biological Sciences and his MS in Biological Sciences-Microbiology from Illinois State University. Dr. Wright completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Illinois-Chicago in 2005. Dr. Wright is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS), as well as the Chicago Dental Society (CDS).

In 2011-2014 Dr. Wright proudly served as a junior board director for the Art Institute of Chicago- Evening Associates group which focuses on getting young professionals interested in art and culture with several events throughout the year. Dr. Wright is currently an alumni director for evening associates board.

Cheryl is a long-time Lansing resident, residing here after getting married 33 years ago. Cheryl brings over seven years of experience in the dental field to her position as insurance and billing coordinator at Pallotto Dental Care. She joined our team in 2015 and enjoys solving challenges with insurance companies as an advocate for our patients so they can enjoy the benefits they deserve.

Raised just outside of Chicago, Elizabeth's education includes attending Seton Academy, DePaul University, South Suburban College, and Everest College. It's easy to see that education is important to Elizabeth! She currently resides in Crown Point, Indiana.

Elizabeth joined our team in 2011, bringing her skills and experience to Pallotto Dental Care, where she improves how the practice functions and ensures a great experience for every patient who walks through our door.

'I love the people I work with, and we have the greatest patients! I love the feeling of fulfillment I get from helping our patients, and I feel as though we are more like a family than co-workers and patients.'

In her free time, Paula enjoys spending as much time as possible with her friends and family. She and her son, Jaxon, are always exploring new adventures together, especially when the weather is nice. They love spending time outdoors and making great memories with wonderful friends!

Penny was born and raised in Cedar Lake, Indiana, and now lives in Valparaiso. She is one of our long time employees, joining the team in 1999. Over the years, she has developed many meaningful relationships with our patients and truly loves working with them.

Sharon has a long history of providing excellent customer service, no matter where she worked. Pallotto Dental Care is now the beneficiary of her years of experience taking care of people. She joined our team in 2009 and enjoys giving our patients a positive experience at every visit.

Sue is a Lansing native and graduated magna cum laudefrom Prairie State College in the dental hygiene program. We are fortunate that she joined the practice in 2000 and provides exceptional care to our patients.

When Samantha is relaxing and enjoying her free time, you will often find her spending it with the people she loves the most her family and friends. She also enjoys attending baseball games and concerts, painting, reading, traveling, and visiting Chicago in the summertime.