Alexa Gustrowsky, RDH
​Hygienist

Alexa is a Registered Dental Hygienist and graduated with her degree in dental hygiene from College of DuPage and joined Ligocki Dental Group’s team in September 2016. Being a dental hygienist is a passion of Alexa’s and has allowed her to provide individualized care to each and every patient. She regularly attends seminars to stay current with the latest research in order to help educate her patients on the importance of dental health as well as answer any questions they may have. Alexa is always learning new techniques to make her patient’s dental experience better and more comfortable while providing them with the best dental care. Seeing a happy and healthy smile on her patient’s face reminds her everyday how much she loves her field of work. In Alexa’s spare time, she likes to spend time with family and friends, and cheer on her favorite baseball team, the Chicago Cubs!

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​Tabetha Borter, CDA
Clinical Assistant

Tabetha has been a Dental Assistant with Ligocki Dental Group since 2014. She has been in the dental profession for over 20 years and loves every minute of it. She graduated from Elgin Community College in order to become a Certified Dental Assistant. Tabetha is also certified in Coronal Polishing and CEREC technology. When Tabetha is not working she enjoys spending time with Evie, her bagel (a Bassett Hound and Beagle mix) rescue dog. She also enjoys spending time with her friends and family, reading a good book, and singing with everyone at church. 

Accomplishments:
  • Certified Dental Assistant from Elgin Community College in 1986
  • Coronal Polishing Certification
  • CEREC® Restoration Certification in July 2016
  • CEREC® Orthodontic Certification in September 2017
  • The Art of Staining and Glazing Certification in June 2018
  • CPR Certification in July 2019

​Jocellyn Ligocki
Clinical Assistant & Public Relations Manager

Jocellyn has been working full time with Ligocki Dental Group since 2013 as a Dental Assistant and Public Relations Manager. She has graduated from Benedictine University with a Bachelor’s of Science in 2013 and Dominican University with a Bachelor’s of Medical Science in 2015. Aspiring to be a dentist to follow her family’s footsteps, Jocellyn is also certified in Coronal Polishing, Pit and Fissure Sealants, and CEREC technology. She enjoys making her patients comfortable, smile, and knowledgeable about the dental conditions and procedures that are needed. Besides clinical work, Jocellyn manages public relations with new and existing patients and all social media accounts for Ligocki Dental Group...give us a follow!

In her free time, Jocellyn enjoys spending it with her friends and family. She is also a big sports fan and use to play basketball competitively; now it is just for fun. Jocellyn is creative and artistically talented; she likes drawing, calligraphy, coloring, making invitations, and producing videos. Besides helping making people healthy, Jocellyn really enjoys the artistry behind dentistry in order to transform not only someone’s smile but his or her life.

Accomplishments:
  • Coronal Polishing Certification in January 2012
  • CEREC® Restoration Certification in July 2016
  • CEREC® Orthodontic Certification in September 2017
  • The Art of Staining and Glazing Certification in June 2018
  • Illinois State Director of Freedom Day USA in June 2018
  • CPR Certification in July 2019
  • Student Dentist at A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Class of 2023

JoanEllyn Ligocki
​CFO

Joan has been working full time with Dr. Ligocki since he graduated dental school in 1989. In the past she has worked a variety of roles, and currently she works as Ligocki Dental Group's Chief Financial Officer. She is the backbone of our dental home's finances.

Family is everything to Joan. She loves spending time with Dr. Ligocki, her daughters, Jocellyn and Lauryn, and her four puppies. During her spare time, she loves watching a good movie or reading a book. 

Accomplishments: 
  • CPR Certification in July 2019

Sydnee Grace
Therapy Dog

My name is Sydnee and I am a Certified Therapy Dog. I began working at Ligocki Dental Group in October 2016. I am friendly, calm, great with children, and hypoallergenic so there is no need to worry about being allergic to me. I love to cuddle, play fetch, and help make sure my furry sister at home gets her insulin shot. On Thursdays, you will see me making patients at Ligocki Dental Group smile by helping reduce their dental fears. If you have dental anxiety, please reserve your dental appointment for Thursdays to see me, Sydnee!  #SydneeGrace🐶. #TherapyDogThursdays. ​

Accomplishments:
  • Therapy Dog Certification in October 2016

Jordyn Mae
Therapy Dog

My name is Jordyn. I began working at Ligocki Dental Group as a therapy dog in May 2019. I am super friendly with children and grown-ups. I am also hypoallergenic, like Sydnee, so there is no need to worry about being allergic to me. I love to cuddle and make people happy. Putting smiles on people’s faces makes me happy too! You will get to see me on Tuesdays at Ligocki Dental Group making everyone’s worries disappear!
 #JordynMae🐶. #TherapyDogTuesdays. ​

Accomplishments:
  • Therapy Dog Certification in May 2019