Ross E. Rubino, DDS, FAGD
Practicing in Park Ridge since 1978, Dr. Ross Rubino attended Mary Seat of Wisdom, Maine South (1968 ), Michigan State University (1972) and UIC College of Dentistry (UICCOD-1977). Dr. Rubino is a member of many professional organizations, achieving Fellowship status in the Academy of General Dentistry in 2000.
Lauren A. Rubino, DMD
The youngest child of Dr. Rubino and Terri, Lauren graduated from Michigan State University in 2018 and is completing her dental education at UIC College of Dentistry. She has been working as an assistant during dental school and will enter the practice as a dentist in July of 2022.
Terri Rubino
Registered Dental Hygienist, Office Manager
Terri was born and raised in Birmingham, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. She graduated from Ferris State University in 1981 and has been working in our practice since February 1983. She is a highly skilled hygienist/gum therapist and is also our general office manager.
Kathy Nelson
Dental Assistant & Phlebotomist
Kathy joined the Rubino Dentistry team in January 2005. With over 22 years of dental assisting experience, Kathy is an advanced dental assistant who works closely with Dr. Rubino evaluating materials and techniques. She is from Des Plaines and has two children with her husband. Additionally, Kathy is a registered phlebotomist, allowing us to process valuable blood healing components for patients who need extractions, grafts, and implants.
Sara Galiano
Business Manager & Appointment Coordinator
Sara became the Business Manager and Appointment Coordinator for Rubino Dentistry in August 2006. She is a vital part of our practice, partnering with our dental team as well as providing compassionate and efficient communication for our patients. Sara lives in Hoffman Estates with her husband and one son.
Patty Vaccarella
Dental Assistant & Phlebotomist
Joining our team in June 2020, Patty brings over 30 years of dental assistant experience to our practice and has extensive knowledge in every area of dentistry. She also assists both the doctor and our hygienist during procedures and is also a phlebotomist. When not working directly with patients, Patty uses advanced technology to digitally print models of patients' teeth. In her spare time, Patty moonlights as a stand-up comedienne!
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