STAFF

Samantha G. - Dental Hygienist

Samantha grew up in Crestwood and is a graduate of Shepard High School. In 2012, she graduated from the Prairie State College Dental Hygiene Program, and then received her Bachelor of Science Degree in 2014 from Minnesota State University. Samantha has experience working in both general and pediatric dentistry, and loves that McNicholas Dental offers excellent care to patients of all ages! She is passionate about periodontal therapy, patient education, as well as keeping each patient relaxed during their dental appointment. Samantha also is an adjunct clinical instructor at Prairie State College and enjoys helping students learn proper dental hygiene techniques. In her free time, she is most likely watching baseball or hockey with her husband, spending time with her daughter, or cracking up at a comedy show. 

Caity R. - Office Manager/Front Desk

Caity grew up in Palos Heights, where she attended St. Alexander's School and then Marist High School. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Indiana University, and her Master's Degree in Information Security from Lewis University- which included courses in encryption, database management, and healthcare data privacy. She enjoys working alongside her father, Dr. Bob, and being able to continue on the McNicholas family practice on the business side of dentistry. She has worked at the office since early 2014 and has worn many hats along the way- from dental assisting, to internal marketing, to tech support, to scheduling and billing, and to now managing the office. Outside of work, Caity likes to spend time with her husband and daughters, watching football, road tripping, and attending country concerts. 

Yvette B. - Dental Assistant

Yvette joined our team as a dental assistant in June 2019 and is excited to join our dental family!  She has worked in healthcare for over 9 years and in the restaurant industry for 20+ years. Yvette grew up in Beverly and attended Mother McAuley High School as well as Morgan Park High School. After dealing with dental anxiety for most of her life, Yvette became a patient of Dr. Bob's in 2011, and has never felt more comfortable in a dentist office (so much so that she now works here!). She loves sharing her experience with patients that may be nervous or hesitant about coming in to see us, because she's been in your shoes before! Yvette enjoys gardening and playing tennis in her free time. She has been a fantastic addition to our team and we can't wait for you to meet her at your next dental visit!