Meet Your Friendly Dental Team – Sycamore, IL
Get to Know Your Dedicated Dental Team
Our dental professionals are critical to your dental experience at Grand Dental – Sycamore. During your appointment, you can expect a kind, friendly, and passionate team member serving you excellent care as well as teaching you the best ways to take care of your own oral health.
Veronica Kaczkowski, Dental Hygienist
Veronica studied dental hygiene at the College of DuPage and has advanced training in laser dentistry. Her passion is educating patients on the importance of oral health and how it relates to their overall wellbeing. I am an adrenaline lover, I enjoy hiking, kayaking, 4 wheeling, ziplining, going to the shooting range, rollercoasters. A lover of animals with 2 dogs and a parrot. Vacationing anywhere there are mountains is my favorite. My husband and I hope to retire in the mountains and own an animal sanctuary one day. Halloween is my favorite holiday; I dress up every year. I have worked in dental since I was 16 and am truly passionate about dental and helping people with their oral health.
Amy O’Bryan, Dental Hygienist
Amy joined Grand Dental - Sycamore in 2018 and has been a dental hygienist for 16 years. Having worked in several different dental offices she says, “I believe what sets Grand apart is that they work hard to do everything in their patients best interest.” What makes Grand Dental - Sycamore unique to her is the family feel of the dental office and the fact that she is allowed enough time in her appointments to do the best she can! Of the Sycamore location she says, “We work well together and can accomplish anything.“
Amy attended John A. Logan College for dental assisting and Parkland college for dental hygiene.
Originally from LaPorte, IN, Amy has lived in Sycamore since 2004. She has a young son and daughter. In her spare time, she likes going to the beach, playing cards and board games, and finding great deals at garage sales.
Laura Sall, Dental Hygienist
Laura Sall joined the Grand Dental family in January 2021. She has a well-rounded dental career having served as a dental assistant and business administrator before becoming a dental hygienist in 2018. She takes pride in creating a safe and fun environment for her patients, ensuring them that they are in good hands because she truly cares for their wellbeing.
Laura and her husband love to travel. In their younger adventurous years, they have gone Scuba diving, skydiving, ziplining, canyoneering, and hot air ballooning! Now life has thrown them two wonderful little adventures, their son and daughter, Oliver and Eliana, whom they love creating new memories with.
Perla Jacobo, Dental Hygienist
Perla is happy to be serving her friends and neighbors as a dental hygienist. She attended Rock Valley College, and she is certified in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide. Plus, she is currently in the process of becoming laser therapy certified too. For her, the best thing about her job is educating and assisting patients in achieving optimal oral health.
Perla and her husband love using their free time together to go to baseball games and travel. She also enjoys running, riding her bike, and hiking. Here’s an interesting fact about her: before the pandemic, she did a lot of volunteering. She’s planning on getting back into mission work in the near future!
Stacey Golabek, Dental Hygienist
From Northlake, IL, Stacey has been in the field of dentistry for 14 years and counting. She began by studying at Harper College to become a registered dental hygienist so she could help maintain smiles. The best part of her work is being able to provide individualized care while educating her patients on how to maintain their oral health for the long term.
Outside of dentistry, Stacey loves spending time with her family and two children. She enjoys cooking and having amazing movie nights with her loved ones. She’s passionate about her work as a dental hygienist, but if she had to, she feels she would have pursued a career as a dermatologist!
Paige Egan, Dental Hygienist
Raised in south side Chicago, in the Mt. Greenwood area, Paige worked as an office assistant for 2 years before going to school. She studied at the University of St. Francis for her Bachelor of Arts as well as Concorde Career College in Memphis, TN to earn her degree in dental hygiene. She’s also certified in local anesthetic and nitrous oxide. Today, she loves teaching patients about taking care of their smiles and achieving their dream looks! If she isn’t at the office, Paige spends her free time reading, cooking, shopping, and going to sporting events.
Lauren Tocik, Dental Hygienist
Lauren has been part of the dental world for close to a decade. She attended Dominican University for her Bachelor of Science in Natural Science and the College of DuPage for her Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. She’s dedicated to continuing education every year and holds certifications in local anesthesia and CPR through the American Heart Association. The thing she loves most is making personal connections with her patients and the opportunity to educate people on how to maintain healthy smiles.
Outside of dentistry, Lauren loves spending time with her partner and their blended family, including her two amazing stepchildren and their two dogs, Coconut and Dunkin. Her hobbies involve reading, running and participating in marathons, hiking, camping, exploring nature trails, and creating amazing memories with loved ones. She’s also currently studying graphic design at Southern New Hampshire University, which allows her to explore her creative side while developing new skills!
Vicki Johnson, Team Lead
Vicki has been in the dental field for well over four decades and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our patients at Grand Dental - Sycamore. Her favorite part of her job is being able to work with an amazing time every day. Over the years, she’s had the opportunity to watch her patients start off in the office as children and grow to have families of their own that she cares for. She feels so fortunate to work alongside such great dentists with extraordinary skillsets, and she loves seeing patients leave the office with a more confident smile.
Originally from DeKalb, Illinois, Vicki is married and has two daughters and grandchildren. Outside of the office, she loves spending time with her family and friends and traveling. An interesting fact about her is that she loves to laugh and that it requires more muscles to frown than smile!
