Meet the Team

Mary

Dental Hygienist

Hi! My name is Mary and I have been a dental hygienist since 1994. I graduated from Harper College where our training was to provide the highest standard of care possible. One of my greatest passions is to help patients achieve and maintain healthy beautiful smiles that last a lifetime! The past ten years or so, I have placed focus on the link between oral and systemic health: a healthy mouth is a healthier person! Other wonderful aspects of dental hygiene are building long term relationships with patients and staff, helping the most scared patients, teaching patients tricks and tips to maintain optimal oral health, and having good laughs along the way!

Although Chicago is my home town, I have lived in Arlington Heights the longest -25 years. I enjoy the outdoors, walking, reading, serving in a prison ministry (grading Bible Study essays) and spending time with family and friends.

5 Fun Facts about Mary

What is your favorite inexpensive family activity in Arlington Heights?

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library!

Where do you hope to travel to one day & why?

Scotland - I love the history, especially the overall United Kingdom history!

How did you come to work at FDOAH?

I had a very good job already, but this position was close to home and Dr. Cheryl's credentials are so outstanding I had to meet her. Fortunately, she agreed to hire me. I feel so honored and blessed to work with her and this competent, hard working, fun staff!

What is something that makes you smile?

What makes me smile? Kids laughing, a bad joke, and animals.

What is one gadget or piece of technology you couldn't live without?

My Kirby Vacuum cleaner!

Barb

Receptionist

I worked in the Customer Service field for over 35 years so when I was looking for a new career path I thought working as a Dental Receptionist would be perfect, I came across Family Dentistry of Arlington Heights – great place to work. I’ve been married to my husband Wes for 45 years and we have 2 daughters and 5 grandkids, 2 boys and 3 girls. I also have an identical twin sister who is also in the dental field. She is a dental assistant for the past 35 years.

5 Fun Facts about Barbara

What is your favorite inexpensive family activity in Arlington Heights?

Walking around Al Fresco in downtown

Where do you hope to travel to one day and why?

Back to Hawaii that is where we went on our honeymoon 45 yrs. ago

What is the best part of your job working at FDOAH?

My co-workers and patients

Any interesting dental tidbits?

Known today as cotton candy, the machine that made the “fairy floss” was co-invented by a dentist

What is your favorite restaurant in Arlington Heights?

Salsa 17

What did you want to be when you grew up?

A School Teacher

Favorite Animal?

Monkeys especially Chimpanzees

Barbara W.

Dental Assistant

I’ve been working at this office for 20+ years. I love seeing our patients and hearing about their families. My husband and I have been married for 50 years, we have 4 children and 9 grandchildren from 5-20 years. We always love fishing in the northwoods of Wisconsin. My claim to fame is catching a 47” musky.

5 Fun Facts about Barbara

What is your favorite inexpensive family activity in Arlington Heights?

Having a cocktail Al Fresco

Where do you hope to travel to one day and why?

Alaska

Why did you pick a career in dentistry?

My mom signed me up as an assistant when I was 16

What is something that makes you smile?

My grandkids

What is your favorite family activity?

Fishing and golfing

What did you want to be when you grew up?

A teacher for the blind

Any interesting dental tidbits?

Giraffes only have bottom teeth

Jackie

Practice Manager

I have been in the dental world since 2014. I started my career as a dental assistant and gradually worked my way up to practice manager. I have gained the knowledge and understanding of every part of a dental office, which I believe helps me give our patients the best care! I have been lucky enough to work with Dr. Black for 5 years now and am so thankful she brought me along on this journey at Family Dentistry of Arlington Heights. Aside from working, my husband and I have a very active 7 year old son and have fully embraced becoming full time sports parents!

What is the best part of your job working at Family Dentistry of Arlington Heights?

I love my co workers and the patients! I enjoy being able to build relationships with our patients and getting to know them like friends!

What is something that makes you smile?

Watching my son play football and wrestle!

What is your favorite family activity?

We like to take walks and try out new trails in the area and play Pokemon Go!

Karla

Dental Assistant

I knew I wanted to help people improve their smiles and confidence since a very young age. I graduated dental assisting school in 2018 and have been working with Dr. Black ever since! Aside from my career, the other thing in life that fulfills me, is having my two daughters by my side! For fun, we like to make new memories and staying active! /p>

What is the best part of your job working at Family Dentistry of Arlington Heights?

The staff and patients are like family! The environment makes coming to work enjoyable! The most enjoyable part of work, is watching patients who may have been fearful leave our office feeling confident again!

What is something that makes you smile?

Making memories with my daughters and watching them excel in life!

What is your favorite family activity?

My family has a tradition of going to Disney every year! I love the pictures and memories that we capture doing so!