Meet our Staff

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Mission

Make the world a better place - one smile at a time

Education

OSF Hospital - Peoria, IL - General Practice Residency

University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry – Los Angeles, CA - Doctor of Dental Surgery

University of California at Berkeley – Berkeley, CA - Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences

Life & Work

Growing up as an immigrant, I witnessed a serious demand for dental work in my low-income community. Many people did not seek dental care until it was too late and the cost was too overwhelming. I became eager to help those who are in the most need such as the financially disadvantaged or those with particularly difficult medical complications. My dream came true in 2015 when the UCLA School of Dentistry accepted me, and since then I have been able to provide treatment for many of these patients. Serving them gives meaning to my life and a special purpose to my career. Outside of work, I enjoy being a mom of a little boy.

Allison has started with our dental team in 2022. She loves getting to know every patient that walks through the door. She feels lucky to do what she is passionate about, every day! She is originally from Gilman, Illinois and loves the small-town community. Outside of work, she is one of those crazy cat moms to her cats Oliver and Callie. She loves to kayak and spend time with her boyfriend, family, and friends in her spare time. Tell her your favorite joke when checking in for your next appointment.   

Sarah started with our team in the spring of 2024. She was born and raised in Champaign with a big loving family, who all run a restaurant together. Taking her unique upbringing in the restaurant industry, she carries a lot skills that help build long lasting relationships with patients. She became a mother to her son Vito in 2018, and he is her whole world. She enjoys taking him to sporting events, cooking and learning new recipes, and traveling. She can't wait to meet you!