Linda DiFranco, DMD

With over twenty years of experience in the dental field, Dr. DiFranco provides exceptional care for her patients. Dr. DiFranco graduated from the highly regarded University of Louisville School of Dentistry in 1994. Prior to obtaining her dental degree, she was a registered Dental Hygienist for many years practicing in a wide variety of dental offices specializing in implants and periodontics. “I feel very fortunate to have had the pleasure of working with various talented dentists as a hygienist while attending dental school. The knowledge and experience gained in these private practices was a rare opportunity to both learn and observe from many leaders in dentistry”. Dr. DiFranco continues to seek out educational opportunities to provide the highest standard of care for her patients. She has studied and completed coursework at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. In addition, Dr. DiFranco utilizes other educational opportunities by regularly attending dental conferences and is a member of several dental study clubs and associations.

LT Bruno Kuloba, DDS

Department Oral and Facial Surgery
US Navy
Great Lakes, IL

Dr. Kuloba was born in Kakamega, Kenya and currently resides in Chicago, IL. Bruno was born to Bernard and Pamela Kuloba and grew up with one older sister and two younger brothers. At the age of 7, the family moved to the United States; first living in Chattanooga, Tennessee and then Pensacola, Florida. He became interested in Oral & Maxillofacial surgery at the age of 9, and worked to bring this dream into a reality. He attended undergraduate at the University of West Florida, receiving his B.S. in Biology, and attended dental school and oral surgery residency at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN.

Alexander Smith, DMD

General and Cosmetic Dentist

I am originally from Holland, Michigan. Following high school, I decided to continue my academic career at Adrian College in southeast Michigan. I majored in Biology and earned my bachelor’s degree while also playing NCAA Division III lacrosse for Adrian.

After graduating from Adrian College, I attended Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL where I earned my Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree. During my time at Midwestern, I had the opportunity to serve on the board of multiple student organizations while also gaining invaluable clinical experience that has prepared me for providing the utmost level of dentistry to my patients.

Dr. Terrin Nasatir, DDS

I grew up in the lovely state of Iowa. My college career started at the University of Iowa, before transferring and completing my Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. It was here that I fell in love with the medical field. My goal was to find a career that allowed me to continue to gain the latest knowledge and practical insights, while giving back to my community, and build strong lasting relationships with my patients. Dentistry was without a doubt the perfect calling for me and I feel honored to be part of such a strong and rewarding profession.

I earned my Doctorate of Dental Science Degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago’s College of Dentistry in 2012. Throughout my studies I completed clinical rotations concentrating on pediatrics at The Erie Family Center in Chicago. At the same time, while with Advocate Illinois Masonic’s mobile dental van program, I was able to expand my clinical expertise and provide care to underserved communities throughout the city.

Dr. Frank Sparacino

Dr. Frank Sparacino is a Chicago native and has been providing optimal periodontal care to patients in the Charleston area since 2004. Upon earning his undergraduate dental degree at the University of Illinois in Chicago, Dr. Sparacino studied Periodontics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). He is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), South Carolina Dental Association (SCDA), and the American Academy of Periodontology.

Dr. Sparacino and his wife, Gretchen, are the proud parents of a daughter, Tessa, and two sons, Joey and Leo. They share their home with their dog, two cats, and 10-12 chickens. Besides treating his patients and spending time with his family, Dr. Sparacino enjoys camping and boating.