Dentist / Owner
Dr. Raina's journey to dentistry began at eight years old when a playground accident resulted in a broken front tooth. Through years of treatment from a kind and highly skilled team, she experienced first-hand the importance of a caring practice.
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Associate Dentist
Dr. Joann Kochikaran is a proud graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, Class of 2005.
The first job I ever had: Domino’s delivery driver Why did you decide on joining the dental field? I wanted to pursue a career in healthcare, and after shadowing professionals in different fields I was drawn to dentistry because of how hands on t
Practice Manager
Meet Andy, the Practice Manager at Affinity Smiles. Learn how he helps provide a welcoming, organized patient experience today.
Patient Care Coordinator
Why did you decide on joining the dental field? I had taken a job as a patient services representative at a dental office when I first moved to Chicago.
New Patient Coordinator
The first job I ever had: Volunteering at my mom’s job which was a temp agency so it was mostly office work. Why did you decide on joining the dental field? I had no intentional desire to join the dental filled but I got a job working in a denta
Insurance Coordinator
The first job I ever had: Assisting camp counselors at a summer zoo camp. Why did you decide on joining the dental field? I’ve always felt that being part of healthcare is meaningful.
Dental Assistant
Why did you decide on joining the dental field? My sister was in the dental field so she inspired me to join as well
Why did you decide on joining the dental field? Because I wanted a career that includes both healthcare and art
I decided to join the Dental field because at a young age, I got into an accident, which led me to have trauma to one of my teeth, and I found myself in a dental office a lot.
Dental Hygienist
Why did you decide on joining the dental field? I chose dentistry because I enjoy helping people feel more confident and comfortable about their smiles.
The first job I ever had: Cashier at Portillo’s.
