Our Team
From the first friendly hello at the front desk to your final checkup, our team is here to make every visit comfortable, clear, and caring.
Our Dentists
Three experienced dentists who share a commitment to gentle, comprehensive care for the whole family.
A Columbia University-trained dentist with more than 1,000 hours of continuing education, Dr. Advani founded Elk Grove Smile Center in 2012. He specializes in implant surgery, full-arch restorations, and sedation, and teaches other dentists through the Advani Implant Institute.
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Born and raised in Chicago, Dr. Desai earned her B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her DMD from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in 2016. She enjoys all phases of dentistry, especially esthetic dentistry, pediatric dentistry, extractions, and root canals, and is certified in Invisalign.
Dr. Desai Advani grew up in Bloomington, IL, and earned her dental degree from Southern Illinois University in 2014. She performs all phases of general dentistry and is particularly skilled in cosmetic and restorative work, including crowns, tooth-colored fillings, root canals, and extractions.
Our Team
Our hygienists, assistants, and front office team bring years of experience and a genuine love for caring for patients.
Janet keeps our schedule running smoothly, verifies insurance coverage, and reviews treatment plans and insurance benefits with patients before any procedure.
Tanya’s friendly attitude and glowing smile are among the first things you’ll see at our office. She has been with our practice for over 7 years.
A graduate of Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a B.S. in Dental Hygiene, Caroline is passionate about educating patients and helping them achieve their best smiles.
Emma has over seven years of experience and grew up around dentistry. She holds an associate degree in dental hygiene and a B.A. from the University of Vermont.
Maria began in dentistry at 17 and has worked with Dr. Advani for 10 years. She strives to be a patient advocate and make every visit comfortable and educational.
Soft-spoken and caring, Ericka has been with us for over 6 years and makes sure your visit goes smoothly. She is fluent in English and Spanish.
Originally from Frankfurt, Germany, Anke is experienced in cosmetic, pediatric, surgical, endodontic, and general dentistry, and puts patients at ease with her calm manner.
With over 10 years of experience, Nancy enjoys the variety of procedures at our office and keeping up with the latest technologies and techniques.
You can trust our team to always treat you with compassion and care.
Connect with our dedicated implant concierge to plan your entire journey from consultation to restoration. Discuss timelines, financing options, and each step of the way.
