Hi, I am Greg Matke, it is my sincere pleasure to treat you at We Smile Dental. My interest in dentistry began long ago as a small child when I would tell my mother that when I grew up I was going to be a dentist.

As I grew and learned more about being a dentist I knew that this was what I wanted to do as a profession. Since graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in 1996, I have been in private practice in the Chicago area. From that time on I have expanded my knowledge and skills through numerous continuing education courses including but not limited to Surgery, Implants, and Orthodontics. Through these courses, I have been awarded fellowships with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Misch Implant Institute and am a graduate of the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique.

Dr. Jacqueline Magallanes is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Dentistry. As a student, she was involved in community outreach through various organizations and served as the president of the Hispanic Student Dental Association. Through these organizations, she was able to attend various student leadership conferences around the country, and serve as a volunteer promoting oral health and providing dental care in Chicago. Her outreach also led her to complete a five-week clinical rotation in Guatemala, where she provided dental care to underserved, indigenous families. Dr. Magallanes is bilingual and fluent in Spanish.

Helping patients understand their treatment and oral health conditions is something Dr. Magallanes believes helps reduce dental anxieties and misconceptions. She believes in patient-centered care consisting of disease prevention and patient education. Her goal is to ensure that each patients concerns are heard and addressed while prioritizing oral health.

Hi, I am Rob A. Uhland. I am honored that you would entrust me with the orthodontic care for you/your child! My passion for dentistry started when I joined the boy scout careers explorer post when I was 14 and was mentored by several local friendly dentists.

In college I was drawn to the biological sciences and then health care as a career. I was originally from Wichita, Kansas and had to apply out of state for dental school. I trained at the University of Texas at San Antionio. I did a mini-residency at the Mayo Clinic orthodontic department as well. My formal orthodontic training was at Loyola University Dental School and I saw my true passion was creating great smiles for my patients. I practiced in Northbrook/Glenview for 25 years with a commitment to excellence for all my patients. I became board-certified which only about 20% of all orthodontists have achieved. But I have always liked a team approach to comprehensive dental care for my patients and was drawn to the outstanding practice here at We Smile Dental. The doctors and staff work tirelessly to continually raise the standard of care for their patients. This gives me the confidence that my straight smiles from orthdontics will be well taken care of.

Outside of practice, I enjoy spending time with my wife of 34 years, our four children, and new granddaughter. I am a sports enthusiast so feel free to talk to me about the Bears, Cubs, or White Sox!!

Zulma, best known by you as Zu-Zu, has been with We Smile Dental since she was 15 years old! As one of our veteran team members, you have seen her in all areas of the office until she earned her degree from the Kennedy King/UIC Dental Hygiene program in 2004. Because your overall health is her primary responsibility, she takes great pride in offering the most advanced and dental care available. Her goal is to offer you education, information and inspiration to help you choose your best options for dental care. You will always feel as though you are the only patient in the office because of the casual, customized conversation with Zu-Zu. When she is not in the office, Zu-Zu loves pushing herself to the edge by always trying new things. This is a trait she hopes to share with her daughter as well

Frankhas been in the dental field since 2003 where he was an assistant for several years before going back to school to become a dental hygienist. He graduated in 2011 from the UIC/KKC Dental Hygiene program. Frank was recently married in 2017 with his wife Meg who is also a dental hygienist and they like to travel, bucket list is to see all 58 of the National Parks.!

Jessica has been part of the We Smile Dental family since she graduated high school. She started out as a dental assistant and assisted patients for 12 years. She then moved to the front as a receptionist and now serves as our Administrative Supervisor. During this time, she graduated from college with her bachelors degree in criminal justice. She has determined her passion is caring for patients and ensuring they understand the treatment they need to have done in the office. Her job entails determining the most comfortable financial option that works into their budget to allow them to get their treatment completed. In her spare time, she liked to spend time with her family. She has three daughters and spends endless hours at the softball diamonds watching them play.

Marlin is exemplary with customer service. She shares with patients the need to get diagnosed treatment completed so that they understand the importance. She loves spending time with patients so they feel comfortable and confident with the treatment they have accepted. She treats every patient with compassion and understanding. Marlin started her career as a dental professional over 12 years ago.

She is very busy when she is at home as well. She is the Mom of three children who are 4, 5 and 17. She loves spending time with her husband and children and can often be seen at swim lessons, playing, cooking and doing fun things with all of them

Joselyne became a member of the We Smile Dental family in July of 2016. Patients in our office are her main focus; getting to know you, having fun and learning about you is her purpose here. Before moving here, she lived in Puerto Rico and worked for a company called Medtronic for 13 years. Medtronic knew she would contribute to an excellent end-product in the pacemakers they fabricated. For 13 years, she contributed to the health of patients while I lived in Puerto Rico; healthy patients are still her focus. She is also a mother of two and loves spending quality time with her family.

Ivonne is one of all the wonderful assistants who might be caring for you. She works with our doctors to make coming to the dentist a breeze. Ivonne has been with our We Smile Dental family since 2011. She knows that many people do not enjoy going to the dentist; this is why she goes the extra mile to make you feel at ease and as comfortable as you can be. She always has a smile on her face and contagious laughter. She is great with children and is always ready to lend a helping hand when needed. Ivonne has a dental assisting certification for coronal polishing and for placement of sealants. She keeps up to date with the many changes in the dental industry. So you always get great care, Ivonne attends classes every year at our Chicago Dental Convention.

Nancy joined the We Smile Dental family in 2009 at first in a temporary capacity and then became a permanent employee in 2012. Because of her love for patients and dentistry, Nancy graduated as a dentist in 1999 from the University of Guadalajara and practiced dentistry for 6 years before moving to the United States. You are in good hands with Nancy because she takes great pride in treating patients with excellence in patient care and customer service she learned in dental school. During her spare time, she likes spending time with her husband and two daughters.

Joanna, or as patients and friends know her, Jojo, has been a part of the We Smile team for over a year now. With over 7 years of experience, Jojo is a career oriented dental professional. Your patient care is her primary focus and is always willing to lend a helping hand to any patient or fellow team member. She enjoys nice weather and good company

As I grew and learned more about being a dentist I knew that this was what I wanted to do as a profession. Since gradating from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in 1996, I have been in private practice in the Chicago area. From that time on I have expanded my knowledge and skills through numerous continuing education courses including but not limited to Surgery, Implants, and Orthodontics. Through these courses I have been awarded fellowships with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Misch Implant Institute and am a graduate of the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique.