A Caring Atmosphere
Welcome to Winning Smile Dental Group, where every person on our team is a kind individual and contributes to a culture of caring. This continuity naturally translates into a sense of trust that can only be built over time. Many patients have told us, “It just feels like family.” We genuinely care about our patients and take a personal interest in what is going on in their lives.
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Meet Our Dentists
Dr. Reese, Dr. Sawwan, and Dr. Baima bring a wealth of experience and passion to Winning Smile Dental Group. They believe that excellent dental care is built not only on exceptional clinical skills, which they possess but also on forming trusting relationships with each patient. That’s why they take the time to get to know everyone who visits and personalize their approach to each smile. They can’t wait to change the way you feel about dentistry!
Polly Reese, DDS
Dr. Reese, inspired by her family’s healthcare background and her own athletic prowess, initially dreamed of becoming a pilot before realizing her true calling in dentistry. Encouraged by her father, who recognized her exceptional hand-eye coordination, Dr. Reese found her passion for making positive and lasting changes in people’s lives through dentistry.
She began her academic journey at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, where she earned a BA degree in 1982. Dr. Reese then pursued further studies at the University of Illinois, Chicago, obtaining a BS degree in 1983 and her DDS degree in 1986. Her commitment to continuous learning led her to complete an MBA from the Northwestern Kellogg Executive Program in 2002.
Throughout her career, Dr. Reese has been dedicated to advancing her education and skills and completed continuing education through The Huggins/Grube Protocol, focusing on biologic and holistic dentistry. Dr. Reese further honed her expertise at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and the Los Angeles Institute for Esthetic Dentistry, where she mastered various aspects of functional aesthetic dentistry and occlusal disease management. She is also a CEREC Doctors Mentor and an active member of the Spear Education Study Group, participating in advanced courses on treating worn dentition, demistyfying occlusion, facially generated treatment planning, restorative design, CEREC 1, 2 and 3 training and esthetic techniques.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Reese’s passion is caring for animals. She and her partner have three rescue dogs, and they are her third and fourth pair of rescues. While she never intended to have four dogs at once, she and her partner quickly became foster failures.
Dr. Reese maintains an active lifestyle, having completed three Ironman Triathlons, including the renowned Hawaii Ironman. While she no longer competes in triathlons, she continues to swim, run, and bike for health and enjoyment. An avid golfer and hiking enthusiast, Dr. Reese loves to spend her vacations communing with nature and practicing photography.
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Maha Sawwan, DMD
Dr. Maha Sawwan is an accomplished dentist with a passion for transforming smiles and promoting oral health. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Jordan.
Throughout her academic journey, Dr. Sawwan’s dedication to excellence has been recognized through numerous prestigious awards. Notably, she was the recipient of the Frances Best Watkins Award, acknowledging her outstanding academic standing and exceptional leadership skills. Additionally, she was honored with the Dr. Curt J Gronner Award, highlighting her profound interest in oral medicine and diagnostic proficiency. Furthermore, Dr. Sawwan was nominated for Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the esteemed national dental honor society.
In pursuit of staying at the forefront of dental advancements, Dr. Sawwan continually seeks to expand her knowledge. She has pursued additional education in implant and cosmetic dentistry, enabling her to create beautiful smiles by leveraging cutting-edge technology and evidence-based dentistry practices. Driven by her commitment to providing the best possible care, she also completed internships in general dentistry and externships in oral maxillofacial surgery.
Dr. Sawwan’s greatest joy lies in her ability to positively impact people’s lives by enhancing their smiles and promoting optimal oral health. With a warm and caring approach, she strives to create a comfortable and pleasant dental experience for all her patients.
She is a member of American Dental Association, Illinois State dental Society, and Chicago Dental Society.
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