Dr. Rachelle D. Hardy - Dentist
Founder, Owner & President
Dr. Hardy has been practicing denstistry for the past 17yrs. She created River Pointe Dental under the guiding philosophy of creating a warm, family friendly, tranquil environment focused on the highest quality dental-care. Dr. Hardy refuses to cut corners and uses some of the best materials and advanced technologies available on the market. By leveraging the latest technology in the dental industry, River Pointe Dental is a leader when it comes to your dental health. In 1995, Dr. Hardy completed her undergraduate degree in Bio-Medical Engineering from the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse University. She went on to study dentistry at the UIC College of Dentistry earning a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1999. Dr. Hardy furthered her dental education in Dayton, OH by completing a General Practice Residency Program in IV conscious sedation from Miami Valley Hospital. In her free time Dr. Hardy enjoys traveling the globe with her family, spending time at the beach and regular workouts of tennis, spin classes, Zumba and pilates.
Dr. Jelena Živković - Dentist
Associate Dentist
Dr. Jelena Živković Dr. Jelena obtained her DMD degree from the University of Belgrade, Serbia. After moving to the United States, she was accepted into the UIC College of Dentistry, where she graduated at the top of her class with a DMD degree. Dr. Jelena joined the River Pointe Dental team because she shares our philosophy of creating a warm, family friendly, tranquil environment focused on the highest quality dental-care. In her senior year, Dr. Jelena was selected to the prestigious OKU National Dental Honor Society and is a currently a member of American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society, Illinois Academy of General Dentists, Hispanic Dental Association, and American College of Prosthodontists. When out of the dental office, Dr. Jelena enjoys spending time with her family, and being outdoors. Welcome to our team!
Julia L Gilligan, RDH
Dental Hygienist
Julie was our first employee when Dr. Hardy purchased the practice in 2001 where she served as both dental assistant and receptionist. Julie later earned her dental hygiene degree and has been a familiar face in our office for the past 13years.
Trisha A. Carey, RDH
Dental Hygienist
Trisha joined the River Pointe Dental team in 2009 where she serves as a dental hygienist in our office.
