Our Dentists

Dr. Ibrahim earned her DMD degree at the University of Pennsylvania, Dental School in Philadelphia.

Her dental care goal is to provide comprehensive care, which best addresses patients’ concerns and oral health needs. She believes that the most important part of providing excellent care is taking the time to get to know patients and build lasting relationships which helps patients achieve the healthy and beautiful smiles that they desire.

Dr. Michael Gilbert grew up in Highland Park and lives in Deerfield. He attended the University of Illinois in Champaign where he earned a degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology with a minor in Chemistry. He later attended the University of Illinois-Chicago where he earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Dr. Gilbert continues to be an avid student and has taken advanced classes in smile design, esthetics and cavity detection. He is a strong believer in pain-free dentistry and works with each patient to reduce any fears or anxiety.

Dr. Chaiken completed his dental education at the prestigious Loyola University School of Dentistry and his Bachelor Degree at Indiana University in Bloomington. Dr. Chaiken continued to distinguish himself by attending post-graduated dental coursework. He draws upon an impressive depth of knowledge, a soft touch and a professional philosophy of integrity. Being distinguished within a profession has its advantages; let Dr. Chaiken offer his expertise in cosmetic and restorative dentistry to you. By staying current with the latest advances in the dental field, you are in knowledgeable hands. In addition to maintaining his private dental practice, Dr. Chaiken is an assistant professor in the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and is on staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Tozum serves as Professor in the Department of Periodontics. He is a dental graduate from Gazi University in Ankara, Turkey and completed an integrated post-graduate clinical education program in Periodontics at Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey and Ph.D. training in bone metabolism from the University of Michigan and Hacettepe University. Dr. Tozum went on to earn a Certificate in Advanced Periodontics from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). Prior to joining UIC, Dr. Tozum served as Professor of Periodontics and Associate Dean of Dentistry at Hacettepe University. He also serves as a faculty member in the Advisory Board and Teaching Committee of PhD course in Bio-Engineering Applied to Medical Sciences at University of Messina, Italy, Adjunct Professor at Near East University, Cyprus and Adjunct Professor at Lokman Hekim University, Turkey.