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Meet Our Team at Park Avenue Dental Professionals

Dental Hygiene Team

Isabel, RDH first realized her passion for helping others through the dental profession over 12 years ago, starting as a dental receptionist and assistant. Her motivation to help provide quality care and beautiful smiles led her to further her education and become a dental hygienist. Isabel strives to provide the highest standard of patient care and treatment to fit each individual’s needs. She is enthusiastic about educating her patients and helping them improve their oral and overall health. She believes that the most rewarding part of being a dental hygienist is seeing positive results and improvement in her patient’s health. When not caring for patients, Isabel enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family.

Cecilia, RDH has been practicing as a dental hygienist for 13 years. Ceci started in the dental field as a dental assistant in high school and eventually pursued hygiene after finishing her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Biology. Her favorite aspect of dental hygiene is the long -term relationships built with patients, especially in regards to educating them on how to improve their oral health. Outside of work, Ceci enjoys baking and spending time with her husband and three young children.

Shauna, RDH has been in the dental field for over 10 years. Her interest started many years ago shadowing her dad, a general dentist, at his dental office. Shauna received her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Biology from Jacksonville University, her Dental Hygiene degree from the College of Lake County, and is working towards her Master’s Degree in Business from Louisiana State University of Shreveport. Shauna has a passion for learning and helping educate her patients about their oral health. Outside of the office Shauna is busy renovating her fixer upper, trying new microbreweries, and taking her dogs on adventures.

Leslie, RDH graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor in Dental Hygiene degree. She is passionate about educating her patients on improving their oral health, while making comfort and safety her top priority while providing care for her patients. In her free time, Leslie enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and partaking in outdoor activities.

Front Desk Team

Kathy, our practice administrator, has 36 years of clinical and clerical dental experience.  She enjoys using her knowledge and experience to best serve our practice and patients.  In her free time Kathy enjoys spending time outdoors, and with her family and friends.

Laura has been in the dental field for over 30 years with extensive experience in both chairside assisting and administrative duties. Laura enjoys assisting patients with their first phone call with the office, as well as ensuring they are comfortable throughout their entire dental experience. In Laura’s free time she spends as much time as possible with her children, as well as enjoying the outdoors by hiking, walking, and bike riding.

Tammi has been in the dental field for over 20 years.  She has experience in all capacities in the dental practice, including clinical and administrative.  Tammi enjoys interacting and building relationships with our patients over the course of their continued care.  In her free time, Tammi enjoys spending time with her family, boating, and traveling.    

Dental Assistant Team

Marie is originally from Montreal, Canada and has been in the dental field for many years. She enjoys providing our patients with the highest quality care possible and is happy to continue learning everyday from Drs. Rutledge and Thomas. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, cooking and participating in any outdoor activities. Marie is looking forward to meeting you!

Marise graduated from Prairie State College as a certified dental assistant and enjoyed a 15-year career in private practice. She then embraced a career in the Fire Service as a fire engineer and paramedic.  After a short retirement, she returned to dentistry and PADP.  She enjoys clinical dentistry and helping patients have the best oral health possible in a stress-free environment.  Marise and her husband enjoy outdoor activities, dog sports with their two border collies, and their precious grandchildren.

Tammy has been in the dental field for 33 years. Her favorite part of her job is getting to know her patients on a personal level, all the while knowing she is helping to improve their oral health. Outside of the office, Tammy spends as much time as she can outdoors. She loves to fish and spend time with her husband, three sons, and two grandchildren.