Meet Our Elgin Dental Team

"I have been extremely honored to work alongside Dr. Lodding for the past nine years. Our vision of treating patients with compassion and providing an exceptional dental experience makes my job very rewarding." -Stephanie, Registered Dental Hygienist

Stephanie is our full-time Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) who brings over fifteen years of valuable experience along with training and licenses in local anesthesia and laser dentistry.

Stephanie holds the Hygiene Membership Chair for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and has been a member herself for five years. Stephanie was honored to be on the cover of RDH, a national dental hygiene magazine, and writes a series on cosmetic dentistry for RDH.

Stephanie's goal is to help her Barrington area and Elgin dental patients achieve a healthy and happy "Smile for Life." 

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"I am honored to be practicing in one of the most progressive offices around, where I can use my knowledge and skills along with the latest advances in dental technology. One of my favorite parts of dental hygiene is the opportunity to form relationships with so many wonderful patients." -Diane, Dental Hygienist

She has over twenty years of experience, including nitrous oxide administration, soft tissue laser certification and local anesthetic administration. Diane feels fortunate not only to work side by side with her brother, Dean, but also to work with such a dynamic group of individuals who make up our Smile for Life Dental team.

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"I am blessed to have the opportunity to work at Smile for Life Dental. The office has state-of-the-art equipment and an awesome staff. I am grateful for the experience and training I have received in such a progressive office." -Dana, Dental Hygienist

 

Dana, hygiene assistant, is appreciated by our patients for her warm smile and gentle, skilled care. She is certified in coronal polishing, sealants and fluoride treatments. Although she has only worked at the Elgin dentist office of Smile for Life Dental for a relatively short time, she has been a patient of Dr. Lodding's since the age of seven.

Meet our Dental Assistants

"I am very blessed that I found a warm and caring group of people to work with. Dr. Lodding is a fantastic dentist and one of the kindest people I have ever met. Dr. Lodding provides each of us with the highest quality materials and state-of-the-art equipment. I am proud to help each patient obtain a beautiful smile, one they will enjoy for life!"-Jen, Dental Assistant

Jen has been gaining a wealth of experience in the dental field for eleven years. She has had extensive continuing education, from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, which allows her to offer our patients superlative dental care with our Elgin dentistry services. Our patients love Jen's positive attitude and caring, gentle approach.

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"I feel so lucky to be a part of the team at Smile for Life Dental. It is a privilege to work with Dr. Lodding. Every person at Smile for Life Dental makes this experience rewarding in so many ways."-Tiffany M., Hygiene Assistant

Tiffany is one of our hygiene assistants. She is currently attending community college to complete her prerequisites for hygiene school and then plans to attend hygiene school in hopes of becoming a hygienist.

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"Honesty, kindness, and integrity are only a few words to describe Dr. Lodding and the staff. I am so lucky to be apart of this family."-Tiffany D., Hygiene Assistant

Tiffany is one of our hygiene assistants. She has not only worked here for one year, but has been a patient of Dr. Lodding and Stephanie since she was a child. Tiffany is attending school to study hygiene while working here at Smile for Life Dental. She is certified in coronal polishing and fluoride.

Dr. Lodding's outstanding team for dental care for Elgin, St. Charles, Barrington, Chicago and Geneva, IL provides compassionate care and advanced dentistry that puts patient comfort first.