Dr. Derek Bock received a Bachelor of Science as a double major in biology and chemistry at Stonehill College in Easton, MA. He ranked at the top of his graduating class and received Doctorates of Dental Medicine from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Medford, MA. He also received post-graduate training in orthodontics at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He then completed a one-year fellowship in craniofacial orthodontics at the University of Illinois Craniofacial Center.
Dr. Anokhi Bock received a Bachelor of Science from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. She then earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine with high honors and was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon (national dental honor society) at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She then continued her studies at Riley Children’s Hospital through Indiana University School of Dentistry where she obtained a Master of Science in dentistry and received a Graduate Student Research Award through the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry for her research on fluoride’s effect on bone.
Dr. Jessie Zhu is originally from Lexington, Kentucky. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky where she studied violin performance and biology. Dr. Jessie earned her DMD from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Afterwards, she continued her studies at Saint Louis University where she completed orthodontic residency and graduated with a Master of Science and Certificate in Orthodontics.
Dr. Jessie is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists. She is passionate about combining art and science to create healthy, beautiful smiles. She is committed to patient education and providing the best possible care through cutting edge technology and individualized treatment plans.
In her free time, Dr. Jessie loves spending time with her friends and family. She enjoys exploring new restaurants and coffee shops, trying new recipes, and travelling. Additionally, she loves new book and tv show recommendations! Dr. Jessie is thrilled to be joining the team at Forest Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Dhwani Joshi is a native of the Chicagoland area and grew up in the northeast suburbs. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan (Go Blue!). She then went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from A.T. Still University – Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health where she discovered her passion for pediatric dentistry. She completed her two-year specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Montefiore Medical Center in New York.
Dr. Marissa Dziepak is a board-certified pediatric dentist and was born and raised in the Chicagoland suburbs. From an early age, Dr. Marissa recognized her passion in working with children through coaching youth soccer and tutoring,
Dr. Marissa received her bachelor of science from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. She completed her pediatric dentistry residency at Children’s Hospital Colorado and served as chief resident. Dr. Marissa is dedicated to continuing education and is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, the Illinois Society of Pediatric Dentists, and the American Dental Association.
Dr. Unnati Soni grew up in South Jersey right outside of Philadelphia, where she attended college and dental school, obtaining her DMD from Temple University. She later completed a general practice residency at BronxCare Hospital in the Bronx, NY, followed by her residency in pediatric dentistry at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Soni maintains active membership with the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry.
In her free time, Dr. Soni enjoys hanging out with her pet bird, Dusty, pilates classes, and trying out every bagel shop that is recommended to her.
Dr. Soni is very excited to join the team at Forest Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry. She strives to make sure every visit for every unique patient has a positive element to it, and that we all finish the appointment with a smile on our faces.
Dr. Alex Pentala is originally from Milwaukee, WI. She attended Butler University where she received undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry and French. As a fan of Big East basketball, she naturally continued her education at Marquette University School of Dentistry, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. During dental school, Dr. Alex discovered that one of her favorite aspects of dentistry was the ability to combine creativity and adaptability to tailor each patient’s experience to their individual needs. This led her to pursue a career in pediatric dentistry, where she has the opportunity to impact first dental experiences and build lifelong healthy habits. Dr. Alex completed her dental specialty training at Children’s Wisconsin where she also served as chief resident. She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and American Dental Association.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Alex enjoys spending time with family, enjoying the outdoors, discovering new music, and travelling. She is passionate about providing individualized care that sets her patients up for long-term dental success and loves the field of dentistry for its endless opportunities for learning, growth, and meaningful connections.
Dr. Hannah Hamwi is a Chicagoland native who is excited to be serving the North Shore community through personalized, patient-centered orthodontic care. She earned her Honors Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Master of Science, and Certificate in Orthodontics from Marquette University. She is also a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and is actively pursuing board certification through the American Board of Orthodontics.
Dr. Hamwi enjoys creating healthy, confident smiles while ensuring every patient feels comfortable and supported throughout their orthodontic journey. She believes in a personalized approach to treatment, tailoring each treatment plan to the unique goals of every patient while striving to make each visit a positive experience for patients of all ages. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring new restaurants, trying new recipes, practicing yoga, and traveling whenever she has the opportunity.