MEET THE TEAM
Mel
Office Manager
Mel has been working in the field of Dentistry for over 30 years. She began her career as a certified dental assistant and has developed and grown into her current role as our office manager.
Desperately needing braces as a child gave her an early introduction into the dental office. Mel felt the braces not only changed her smile, but also her entire life! This influenced her to want to make the same impact in our patient’s lives.
At home Mel enjoys traveling with her husband and spending time with her daughter. She loves to “eat, drink and be merry”.
Joy
Registered Dental Hygienist
Joy earned her credentials and training in dental hygiene from Rock Valley College. As a registered dental hygienist, Joy spends her time accessing periodontal health, taking digital x-rays, achieving optimal oral health through regular cleanings and at-home instruction. Joy says being a dental hygienist is rewarding work, by helping patients achieve a healthy and confident smile. For the last 18 years, Joy has been forming life-long relationships with her fellow team members and patients. Joy is caring, friendly, helpful and respectful. When she is done helping patients, Joy enjoys taking care of her busy blended family, including her 3 children and her grandchildren. They enjoy swimming, camping and traveling with friends and family.
Jennifer
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jennifer has worked at West Gate Family Dentistry for approximately a year. She has been a hygienist for over 38 years. She grew up in Aurora, attended Elgin Community College for Dental Assisting and Parkland College for Dental Hygiene. She has 3 adult children, Aimee, Adam and Joey. She also has one precious granddaughter, Sophia. When jennifer is not working at West Gate, she loves to travel. She feels incredibly fortunate to work with such great staff and patients at West Gate Family Dentistry.
Eloisa
Certified Dental Assistant
Elo has been a loyal employee of West Gate Family Dentistry for 20 years. She started in 2004 and has grown significantly throughout the years with us. She graduated from Elgin Community College with an expanded functions dental assisting certificate. Elo is a mother of 2 and in her free time she likes to cook, travel, meet with her exercise group and spend time with her family and friends.
Karolina
Dental Assistant
Karolina is a dental assistant at West Gate Family Dentistry. She has been assisting for over 6 years and really enjoys what she does. One thing she loves about working in dentistry is seeing the impact that our work has on our patients. Being able to see how happy and confident patients are when they get handed a mirror to take a look at their new smile is something she will never get tired of. Initially she received her training on the job from her own childhood dentist. Once she got handed the opportunity to work in dentistry, she fell in love with it and knew right away that she wanted to work in the dental field and have a chance to change people’s lives. She has recently finished her degree in science at Malcolm X Community College and will be applying for the dental hygiene program. When Karolina is not assisting, she enjoys working out, spending time with her husband and friends, watching a good movie and traveling to new places around the world.
Nadia
Treatment & Insurance Coordinator
Nadia has worked as a Dental Insurance professional since 2014. She is amazlng at what she does and Is willing to do anything she can to assist her patients. She is a dedicated wife to her husband Will, who is her best frlRnd. She is a loving mom to her son Avrey, who is her world. They have the cutest Yorkie around, Addison. Nadia loves binging her favorite TV shows, reading, and creating memories with her family.