Helping patients achieve beautiful, healthy smiles is a gift I am thankful for, and I'm pretty luckyto do that every day at HighPoint Dental and call it my job! I truly love what I do because I find dentistry to be personally and professionally rewarding. Every patient has unique needs and goals and I strive to develop treatment plans that are custom to each patient with these elements in mind. My treatment philosophy is centered on creating healthy and beautiful smiles that directly improve overall health, self confidence and well being. I also truly love converting fearful patients. Some people don't understand that we actually change lives by helping patients get thru their fears or enhancing their smile or just making the mouth healthy....most knowby now that there is a direct link with overall health and the health of the mouth.
Aside from hanging out with patients and my truly amazing team, I love spending time with my triplets, Eleni, Niko, and Georgia, and hubby, Sam. We love to visit museums in the city together, water color paint, hikeoutdoors, travel and explore the world around. Historical, Culturaland Beach vacations are our favorite. Recent trip to Greece was ahighlight.
Dr. Paros was born and raised in Joliet, Illinois. Later her family moved to Burr Ridge, Il., while she attended Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree. While earning her Master of Science degree at DePaul University, Dr. Paros completed research in craniofacial development and was published in the Journal of Abnormal Development, Teratology. Dr. Paros earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Baylor College of Dentistry-Texas A&M Health Science Center.
Over the past 20 years, Dr. Paros has completed Frank Spear Advanced Dentistry courses and is a member of many multidisciplinary study clubs, where she has kept current with cutting-edge technology and techniques.
He received his dental degree from Tufts University, Boston in 1996. He finished one year of Advanced Education in Dentistry at University of Michigan. Then he pursued 3-year specialty training in periodontics (gum specialty) and dental implants at Louisiana State University. Dr. Atassi has two master degrees, and he is diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.
He graduated with a DMD and MS from Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Dr. Katsnelson completed an internship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at University of Illinois at Chicago. He received his specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, a Harvard University teaching hospital, where he also served as chief resident.
He has extensively published in national journals and presented at national and international meetings. He holds membership in the Illinois Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Vastliks foundation for his practice philosophy is his dedication to each patients individual needs and desires in their journey to oral health. With his patient-centered approach, Dr. Vastlik strives to educate his patients on their current condition, and empower them with the knowledge required to make the best decisions for themselves. He believes each patient is unique, and aims to always provide the most individualized care and experience possible.
Dr. Vastlik received his bachelors in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Marquette University School of Dentistry. Although his formal education is complete, Dr. Vastlik continues to expand his knowledge through continuing education each and every year. He will be attending the prestigious Kois Center this fall.
Outside of the office, Dr. Vastlik enjoys staying active through biking, hiking with his dog Duke, and skiing in the wintertime. He is a bit of a foodie, and loves to explore all the restaurants and food festivals the Chicagoland area has to offer.