Aurora Children’s Dental Services has organized the 18th annual Dentist With a Heart with dates to include February 1-28. Forty-two Fox Valley area dentists will open their doors to the needy, and offer free services during specific times. Over the last 18 years, the free services provided more than $1 Million. Yes, the services are free. For additional information www.dentistwithaheart
online.org.
No appointments are needed unless specifically noted, and calls at the other dentist offices will not be taken. Simply arrive at the location selected prior to the starting time listed for that office. Patients will be treated on a first come, first served basis. Services are limited to patients over the age of three years and an adult must accompany anyone under 18. No proof of income or need is required.
Free services for the day, unless noted, will, include: Cleanings, X-ray, diagnostic services, fillings and extractions. Dentists will not be able to provide more involved services such as crowns, bridges, root canals, and dentures, due to time constraints.
Dates, times, and locations for Dentist With a Heart services:
February 1
• Geneva Family Dental, 2631 Williamsburg Avenue, #201, Geneva, 8 a.m. to noon, Dr. Melissa Jentz-Cote and Dr. Amanda Thornton-Merken. No extractions.
• Dr. Thomas Skoumal, 2800 Keslinger Road, Suite 120, Geneva, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Routine extractions.
• Total Health Dental, 2460 S. Eola Road Suite H, Aurora, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Dr. Khaja Mohsinuddin and Dr. Haroon Shah.
• Dr. Rose Vivirito, 2210 Dean Street, Suite J1, St. Charles 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. By appointment only 630-377-9007. No extractions.
February 5
• Midwest Dental Implantology, 525 Tyler Rd. Suite E, St. Charles, 8 a.m. to noon , Dr. Tricia Crosby, Dr. Martin Kolinski and Dr. William Trahan. Routine extractions.
February 8
• Dr. John Mason, Dr. Lauren Brammeier, 2015 Foxfield Dr. Suite 103, St. Charles, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dr. Matthew Faith, Dr. Margaret Hoscheit. Routine extractions.
• Dr. Mark Weinhold, 1 E. County Line Road, Suite A, Sandwich 8 a.m. to noon. Simple extractions, fillings and cleanings only.
February 12
• Northgate Dental, 330 N. Lake Street, Aurora, 8 a.m. noon, Dr. Surekha Sakala.
• Dr. David Rice, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1972 Larkin Avenue, Elgin. By appointment only, 847-741-2353. Fillings and extractions only.
• Fiandaca Periodontics, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Dr. Dante Fiandaca, 1487 Commerce Drive, Algonquin. By appointment only 847-658-3355. Preventive care, perio, and extractions
February 13
• Dr. Narda Coronado, 454 N. Lake Street, Aurora, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m..
February 14
• Dr. Paul Engen, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 16 N. Arlite Street, Suite 2, Elgin. By appointment only 847-742-1700. Routine dental procedures.
• Fairview Dental, 541 Sullivan Road, Aurora, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.. Dr. Gary Ahasic, Dr. Brian Tonner, Dr. David Gorenz, Dr. Michele Bruno and Dr. Salvador Cardenas
• Dr. Dawn Silfies, 370 Summit Street. #7, Elgin, 8 a.m. to noon. By appointment only 847-888-2332. Preventive care and restorative procedures.
• St. Charles Family Dentistry, 516 E. Main Street, St. Charles, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Dr. Edmond Lipskis, Dr. Lynn Lipskis, Dr. Dana Lipskis, Dr. Lisa Reust. Routine extractions.
• Krouth Dental, 1016 Douglas Road, Oswego, 9 a.m. to noon. Dr. Erika Krouth and Dr. Brittany Shubert
February 15
• Smiles of Aurora, 201 N. Constitution Drive, Aurora, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., Dr. Dustin Goetz.
February 19
• Penniall Family Dental, 40W330 LaFox Road, Suite C1, St. Charles 8 a.m. to noon. Dr. Brian Penniall. No extractions.
February 20
• Young Dental Care, 1132 Prairie Street, Aurora , 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Dr. Amy Newkirk and Dr. Carlene Whitney.
February 28
• Dr. Thomas Skoumal, 400 No. Main Street, Elburn, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m..
• Celebrating Smiles, 750 Fletcher Drive, Suite 302, Elgin, 8 a.m. to noon, Dr. Felicia Chu, Dr. Cathy Nguyen and Dr. Ambreen Jafri. By appointment only 847-697-9000. Preventive care, restorative procedure and extractions.
By appointment only through February:
• Mill Creek Dental, 39W250 Herrington Boulevard, Suite F1, Geneva. Dr. Timothy Skidmore. Limited appointments available. call 630-208-0051. No Extractions.
• Stith Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ltd, 1131 Randall Court, Geneva. Dr. Herbert Stith. 630-208-6700. Must have referral from one of the above doctors. Extractions only.
— Madelyn Weed
Aurora Children’s Dental Services
