Get to know us.
we want nothing more than for you to feel right at home with us. so why not take a virtual tour to get familiar?
Dr. Jonelle Doctor Urgena
dentist, owner
Dr. Jonelle is passionate about dentistry because she loves helping patients, whether it's by improving their oral health or making them feel confident about their smile. She loves that dentistry combines both art and science.
Dr. Shawn Thomas
Periodontist
Dr. Thomas is a Specialist in Periodontics. As a periodontist, he focuses on treating the gums and bone that support the teeth. Dr. Thomas is highly trained in both surgical and non-surgical periodontal therapy and also places dental implants.
from our family to yours, we hope you feel right at home with us.
Kaitlin graduated from the Prairie State College dental hygiene program in 2013 and has been working at the office ever since. She has undergone training in local anesthesia, periodontal therapy, x-rays, and CPR. She also takes continuing education classes yearly in order to stay up-to-date in the field of dental hygiene. Outside of the office, Kaitlin enjoys traveling, shopping, reading, watching movies, and spending time with her husband, their son, and their two cats.
Dental assistant
Kaitlin
Jamie
Jamie graduated from Prairie State College Dental Hygiene Program in 2009. She started her career as a dental hygienist working in a pediatric dental office. Her experience gives her a gentle but thorough touch. She enjoys working with patients to educate them on how they can improve and maintain their oral health. When she's not working, Jamie is spending time with her husband and three kids. She also loves animals and has four dogs, a cat, a snake, two ducks and twelve chickens.
Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist
Maya
Maya has been working at the office as a dental assistant since 2020. She works closely with Dr. Jonelle, our periodontist Dr. Thomas, and our hygienists to ensure cleanliness and comfort. She is always fun, easy going, and loves having a good time at work. Outside the office, she loves watching movies, going to concerts, and spending time with her pets.
Venessa
Bringing over 18 years of experience in the dental industry, along with her unparalleled ability to multitask, Venessa has been ensuring our office runs smoothly since she joined Oak Forest Dental Wellness. When she’s not supporting patients and the team, Venessa enjoys going outside for walks, reading, cooking, and spending time with her husband and 3 kids. From work to home, there’s never a dull moment! And she loves it that way :)
Front Desk
Smiling’s our favorite
We love to make you smile! Take a look at a few of the many smiles we had an impact on in our smile gallery.