Meet Your Team Orthodontist Office
You are on your way to receiving the finest orthodontic care McHenry County has to offer. Algonquin Orthodontics uses only the best available technology and skills in the field, we craft each treatment individually to meet your specific needs.
Our team is dedicated to creating the best orthodontic experience for our patients. We believe that the total journey to a straighter, healthier smile is as important as the destination. Whether it’s our office amenities, comfortable seating, or entertainment available, you will feel at home in our office.
Anne Front Office
Anne has lived in the area all her life. She has been working in the healthcare and dental industry for almost 10 years, and has been working at Algonquin Orthodontics for over 4 years. She loves getting to know her patients and families, but most importantly she loves seeing patient’s smiles transform.
When she’s not working she enjoys boating, fishing, and spending time with her husband, two kids and her two dogs!
Fun fact about Anne: She has a photographic memory; she can remember everything about you!
Denise Orthodontic Assistant
Denise has been an orthodontic assistant for over 15 years, and has been working with Dr. Shammaa for the last 3 years. Denise finds her work as an assistant to be very rewarding. Seeing patients finish treatment and gain so much confidence is the best part of her job.
When she is not helping make beautiful smiles she loves being active and is quite a water bug. She enjoys hanging out in her pool or at the beach with her husband and two kids!
Fun fact about Denise: She is a computer breaker; she can break any software in 5 minutes!
Becky Orthodontic Assistant
Becky has been working as an orthodontic assistant since she graduated First Institute’s Dental Assisting program 6 years ago. She began her career working here at Algonquin Orthodontics and has loved getting to know all her patients. She takes pride in making each patient feel comfortable and confident during treatment, and to be able to watch them take on a whole new confidence at the end of treatment!
Becky speaks English and Spanish. She is married with a 2 young kids. When she’s not working she loves shopping and spending time with them.
Fun fact about Becky: You will not find her without a Starbucks coffee in her hand!
Jazmine Orthodontic Assistant
Jazmine has been an orthodontic assistant for 9 years. She enjoys helping patients achieve the smile they have always dreamed of. Her favorite part of her job is seeing each patient’s face light up when they see themselves for the first time without their braces! She speaks English and Spanish.
When she is not working hard transforming smiles, she is working hard as a lash artist in her own studio. She also loves to go bike riding and spending time with the people she loves.
Fun fact about Jazmine: When you are on the dental chair, she will never stop talking to you!
