Our Staff

Peggy, our Office Manager
Peggy has extensive experience in office management and knowledge of dentistry. She is available to answer your questions and strives to meet all of your needs.

She recognizes that some people are uneasy about visiting the dentist so she helps to provide an environment that is professional, inviting and warm. She loves her co-workers and patients and finds it rewarding to meet many different people. Her goal is to consider each of our patients as special individuals and aims to make each visit as pleasant and comfortable as possible.

On a personal note, Peggy loves animals, working out and Reality TV!

Jamie, our InsuranceSpecialist
Our Office Assistant is Jamie Ezzo. She is one of the newer members to our team. Jamie will meet and greet you whether by phone or upon arrival to the office. She is available to answer any questions regarding treatment, scheduling, insurance and financing that you may have. Jamie always takes that extra step to assure that each patient receives the individual attention they deserve. She goes above and beyond to make sure all needs are met prior to leaving the office. On a more personal level she enjoys laughing, exercising and is a major Chicago sports fan!

Lizbeth, our Senior Dental Assistant
Lizbeth came to us from Olympia College where she graduated from their Dental Assistant program. She has developed and perfected her skills and knowledge of dentistry. She takes her experience to new levels everyday. Lizbeth has assumed the role as Senior Dental Assistant. With her drive and determination she has single-handedly reorganized our lab and streamlined our office.

Vanessa, our Dental Assistant
Vanessa is the newest member to the Di Verde Dental Studio team. She came to us from Everest College where she graduated from their dental assistant program. She loves working with people and gives patients her undivided attention.
On a personal note, she loves the city of Chicago and loves spending time with her family and friends.

Lisa, our Dental Hygienist
Lisa joins the DiVerde Dental team after earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Marquette University in 2008 and graduating from the dental hygiene program at Harper College in May of 2010.  Her favorite aspects of dentistry are educating patients on periodontal health and disease, and seeing patients improve from one appointment to the next.  Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband and baby girl.

Jennifer, our Dental Hygienist
Jennifer graduated with Phi Theta Kappa honors from the Dental Hygiene Program at Lewis and Clark in Godfrey, Illinois. She continued her education at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale earning her Bachelor’s of Science in Dental Hygiene and graduating Cum Laude. Jennifer is an active member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and serves as the Treasurer and Website Coordinator for the Chicago Dental Hygienists’ Society. She is certified in periodontal laser therapy, administering local anesthesia and sedation dentistry. Jennifer has been with the practice since October 2010 and is proud to be involved with a staff who continually strives to improve their patient’s dental experience and overall oral health result. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys yoga, running, cooking and spending time with friends and family.