Barbara Traina , DDS

• Graduated with a bachelor's degree in Biology University of Arkansas 1982.
• Graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery university of North Carolina Chapel Hill , 1989.
• Residency - advanced General Dentistry - 1990, orthodontic mini residency 2003.
• Former Clinical Associate -department of Dentistry- University of Chicago 2005 to present.
• Former Dentist on craniofacial and cleft palate team - University of Chicago 2005-2007.
• Former Hospital staff Dentist for University of Chicago and Larabida Children's Hospitals.
• Former Clinical Director for the Ronal McDonald and University of Chicago mobile dental unit.
• Private practice form 1989 present (joined University Dental Associates in 2006).
• Member of Chicago Dental Society and Society for Dentistry for the Handicapped.
• Extensive experience with handicapped and medically compromised patients, Cosmetic Dentistry, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics.
• Special interest in doing "smile makeovers" for her clients.
• Pediatric advanced Life support and Basic life support certified
• Married with 2 children, came to Chicago in 1990 with husband Todd (Chicago Native), loved to travel, is a history buff, enjoys gardening, the theater, and the opera.

Dr. Michele Knabe, DDS

• Dr. Knabe grew up in the greater Philadelphia area and headed to the Midwest when her family moved during high school. She earned her undergraduate degree from Aquinas College, a liberal arts college in Michigan offering great diversity and a well-rounded education. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The University of Illinois in 1999.
• After receiving her DDS, Dr. Knabe worked as an associate and for seven years, she worked part time at the Northwestern Dental Center, located in Northwestern Hospital. Her time at Northwestern has given her a deep understanding of the link between dental and medical health. Today Dr. Knabe splits her time between University Dental Associates and her own private practice.
• One of Dr. Knabe's greatest passions outside the office is running. She has completed eight marathons so far, with more to come. She is an avid Yogini, and loves being outside enjoying sports. She is also an avid reader, traveler, and cook. Although it's hard to figure where she finds the time, she also considers herself a movie buff.

Jason Grinter

• Graduated in 2004 from University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, completed one year residency at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. There he focused on wide range of cases including implant dentistry, special needs care for the disabled. Comprehensive cosmetic restorative cases and ER treatment of emergencies.
• After residencal took a position as Dental Director for a non-profit dental office in Rockford, IL.
• Currently working toward obtaining Masters in Public Health at UIC.
• Interest include: yoga, traveling.

Rajan Sharma, DDS

• Renowned Endodontist.
• Graduate and Masters in Endodontics from Case Western Reserve University, 1991
• Michael Reese Hospital General Dental Residency Instructor.
• Member of Chicago Dental Society, Illinois Dental Society, American Dental Association, American Association of Endodontics.
• Married with three children residing in Oakbrook. Hobbies include golfing and flying.
• Dr. Sharma, with over 18 years of experience in the dental field, uses his expertise to perform painless and efficient root canals helping patients save teeth every day.

• Enjoys doing esthetic cases including all porcelain veneers and crowns.
• General Dentistry, Invisalign, Bridges.
• Enjoys working with kids.

• Originally from Michigan. Graduated from the University of Michigan School of dentistry.
• Enjoys all aspects of General Dentistry especially cosmetics and working with children.
• Adjunct professor in pediatric clinical dentistry through the University of Illinois in Chicago.
• Enjoys working with her hards and the artistic aspects of creating a beautiful small.
• Enjoys cooking, reading, and running by the lake.

• Earned DDS from Damascus University, Syria in 1998.
• Endodontic certificate State University of New York at Buffalo in 2001.
• Masters of Science State University of New York at Buffalo in 2003.
• DMD University of Pittsburgh, PA in 2005.
• Enjoys table tennis, soccer, video and computer games, and watching movies.