A native of the south suburbs, Dr. Wolff began practicing as an associate in Tinley Park and Homewood from 1983 until 2005. After completing his Undergraduate studies at Loyola University of Chicago and receiving a BA in Chemistry in 1979, Duane then attended the University of Illinois, College of Dentistry. In 1983 he attained his DDS degree.
Dr. Wolff's focus is on outstanding patient care. He and his entire team are committed to continuing education. Dr. Wolff is a Member in Good Standing with the ADA (American Dental Association), ISDS (Illinois State Dental Society), CDS (Chicago Dental Society), AGD (Academy of General Dentistry, and the ICOI (International Congress of Oral Implantologists) attaining a Fellowship status.
Dr. Wolff is proud to introduce his associate, Dr. William M. Hare to help serve both state-of-the-art locations full time. Dr. Wolff and Dr. Hare provide all general dental services in both locations. In addition, non-surgical periodontics, oral surgery, endodontics and comprehensive aesthetic and cosmetic procedures, including tooth whitening, are provided in both offices.
Shawn has been a strong part of Dr. Wolffs team since 1994. She began as a dentalassistant and eventually moved on to become the offices manager, a position which she has had for the pastseveral years. However, not only does she manage both the Homewood and Mokena offices, but she still contributes time as an assistant and can do anything from reception to in-house bleaching to dental lab work.
Shawn is an expert assistant with any procedure and can answer any questions our patients might have. She will always make sure they have an understanding of what the procedures are about before anything is done and will do whatever she can to make our patients feel as comfortable as possible. Shawn hires and trains all staff members. Sheis alsocertified fordental sealants, coronal polishing, and can perform CPR.
Barbara has been practicing as an RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist)since 1987 and has been with Dr. Wolff's team since 1994. Like our other hygienists, she is certified with the administration of intra-oral injections and can perform CPR as well as the use of AED.
Barb is focused on achieving the highest level of quality in her patient care. It is her goal to provide the best up to date therapeutic methods of treatment available. In her work, Barb includes the use of stress reduction and motivational techniques for patient comfort and oral health. She truly enjoys helping people achieve the best dental health possible.
Kristy, an RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist), has been with Dr. Wolffsince the year2000. The first four years were as a dental assistant, during which time she continued her educational goal of becoming a hygienist.
Upon graduating from Prairie State College in 2004, she remained with Dr. Wolff and has been a hygienist for the past three years. Kristy is certified to administer intra-oral injections, perform CPR, use AED, and monitor Nitrous Oxide. She enjoys dental hygiene and her goal is to perform the highest level of patient care possible in a gentle and caring manner.
Jessica isa member of our hygiene team. She has been with us since 2008. She graduated from Prairie State College in 2007. She loves being a member of this professional staff providing healthy and happy smiles. She loves meeting new faces and always does her best to make patients feel comfortable, while providing each of them with quality care.
Jessica is skilled in clinical aspects of periodontal assessment and treatment, radiographs, patient care and education, sealant placement, administration of local anesthesia, nitrous oxide sedation, CPR, and use of the AED machine.
When she is not hard at work, Sue enjoys spending time withher husband, herthree adult children and her two dogs who keep her life interesting. In her spare time, Sue enjoys scrapbooking and doing crafts.
Kristengraduated with a Bachelors degree in psychology from Lewis University. She started working for Dr. Wolff in 2006 andis now a full time employee. She is certified in coronal polishing, sealants, and can do CPR as well. Not only does Kristen assist the Dr.'s, she is also an Office Coordinator in both locations and can train new employees.
Kristen is a hard worker and does everything she can to lend a helping hand to our dental team. She will never turn down the opportunity to aid a co-worker in need.She isexceptionally good with children and is able to provide them a warm and happy environment while she is assisting.
Inher spare time, she enjoys cheering on the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Bears, and Chicago Cubs. When none of these teams are playing, Kristen enjoys bing with her son. She also likesattending country music concerts.