Meet Our Doctors

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Alexander Reznikov, DDS

Dr. Alex Reznikov grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. Coming from a family of dental professionals, he naturally developed a passion for treating patients with dental needs.

After finishing his studies at the University of Illinois College of
Dentistry, he and his wife Asya moved to Milwaukee to for work. There Dr. Reznikov was able to obtain hundreds of hours of
Continuing Education.

After he and his wife found out that they were expecting their first son, they decided to move back to Chicago to be closer to home and to family, friends and the city they have always loved.

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Vrushti Patel, DDS

Dr. Vrushti Patel grew up in India and was a practicing dentist there. She got married and moved to the U.S. Here she completed her dental school from Howard University College of Dentistry, Washington D.C.

Dr. Patel’s mission in dentistry is to provide high-quality dental care, while building long-term trust based relationships with her patients. She listens to her patients’ individual needs, and tailors the treatments based on their unique situations. Her philosophy is to help the community to stay healthy and maintain their beautiful smiles for a lifetime.

Dr. Patel is multilingual and proficient in English, Hindi, Gujarati and Urdu.

Apart from dentistry, she enjoys creating smiles off-duty with her cooking and an amazing sense of humor.

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Yazan Akkash, DMD

Dr. Yazan Akkash has completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Prior to that he received a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Jordan.

Dr. Akkash’s mission is to provide high quality dental care to his patients while maintaining a comfortable and friendly environment. His top priority is to promote good oral and general health by educating patients of all ages about various dental diseases and especially focus on methods of prevention.

Dr. Akkash is dedicated to enhancing his skills and advancing his knowledge in dentistry by attending continuing education courses and workshops to ensure providing the best evidence-based treatments available. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and Chicago Dental Society.

In his spare time, Dr. Akkash enjoys spending time with his family and friends, traveling and biking.

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Gaige VandeZande DMD., MS.

Dr. Gaige VandeZande is a dentist, husband, and loving father. Sprouting an interest in dentistry as a young child, his passion grew and accompanied a strong desire to help others. Dr. Gaige grew up in rural Wisconsin, playing hockey and enjoying the Midwest seasons. After living on the East Coast for several years, his journey led back to the Midwest where he received his Master’s in Science degree at Union University in Jackson, TN. Following childhood dreams, Dr. Gaige attended Midwestern University – College of Dental Medicine in Downers Grove, IL and achieved his doctorate in dental medicine. While attending Midwestern University, he had the opportunity to work alongside and collaborate with a network of healthcare professionals. With emphasis on comprehensive health care, Midwestern University ultimately helped him develop into the empathetic and passionate practitioner he is today.

Dr. Gaige is a dedicated dentist that is passionate about educating patients on the importance of comprehensive dental care and oral hygiene. Committed to providing the best patient care through communication, high-quality services, and professional conduct. Experienced in working with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as those who suffer from dental anxiety. Dr. Gaige understands the importance of communication and collaborative care for the best treatment outcomes for patients. He is devoted to remaining up to date on the latest literature and techniques to provide the highest level of patient care. Dr. Gaige is passionate about his family and enjoys spending time outdoors.