Dr. Samia Rageb Hempel, D.D.S.

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Samia Ragib Hempel, who serves patients in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Hempel is a friendly and dedicated practitioner who is always working to provide the highest quality of dental care to her patients at her private practice, Park View Smiles, located in Chicago, Illinois. She is committed to ensuring her patients receive the latest proven methods of dentistry, as well as have an enjoyable patient experience and positive customer service in a comforting environment.

“To help you achieve your dental goals, we offer a broad range of cosmetic dentistry and restorative dental services, including ZOOM! teeth whitening, dentures, dental implant restorations, crowns and bridges. We can also create custom night guards and snore guards for patients with TMJ disorder and sleep apnea. To complete your experience, our office is equipped with safe and effective digital X-ray technology. We pride ourselves in focusing on educating our patients to help you understand how we will improve your oral health” as stated on her website.

A Chicagoland native, originally from the near west suburbs, Dr. Hempel earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in 2010. She also completed a General Practice Residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital.

An Invisalign certified practitioner, she is a professional member of the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society, and the Chicago Dental Society. She has also taught dental esthetics and smile design with the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.

When not in the office, Dr. Hempel enjoys spending time with her husband, Blake, and her Shorkie, Lulu. She likes to scuba dive, boat, golf, and travel to new places.

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