Our Staff
The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.
John C. Workman, DDS
Dr. Workman was born is Boise, Idaho and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is the oldest of eight children. He received his Eagle Scout award and played high school and college basketball. Dr. Workman served two years in New Zealand as a missionary and following his missionary activities he came to work in Chicago where he met his wife Kandy Spencer of Indian Head Park, Illinois. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelors degree in Zoology followed by post graduate dental education at Loyola University of Chicago Dental School where he graduated in 1983. Dr. Workman and Kandy have raised five children here in Illinois, have six grandchildren and anticipate many more.
Dr. Workman maintains a private practice in Glen Ellyn, Illinois devoted to aesthetic and restorative dentistry. His clients come from all over the Chicago land area and throughout the United States for his special care. In addition to private practice, Dr. Workman has served as a visiting faculty member at the world renowned Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education (www.Pankeydentist.org) for over five years where he taught other dentists how to create healthy, beautiful smiles that can last a lifetime. He has studied cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry with some of the most outstanding dentists in the world including the United States, Canada, and France.
Dr. Workman is an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Equilibration Society, Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, and the Academy of LDS Dentists (Humanitarian Service).
So what really matters?....
helping people improve their lives...
Whether it’s helping a new client achieve better oral health, feel more attractive and confident by creating the most beautiful smile they have ever had in their life, and teaching other doctors the principles of providing the finest care possible for their patients… Dr. Workman continues to provide an exceptional experience for patients… who want the very best.
Sarah - Dental Assistant / Patient Coordinator
Sarah has been a Dental Assistant / Patient Coordinator with our office since 2002. She has over 10 years of experience in the dental field. Her excellent clinical skills, sincerity, and compassion really stand out with our patients."I love dentistry and there is nothing else I'd rather do, Dr. Workman is an amazing dentist and does great work." - Sarah
On her days off you'll find her spending time with her family or working on her latest home renovation with her husband Jeff.
Janet - Receptionist / Business Coordinator
Janet is a well-known face and voice on the phone to many of our patients. She has worked as a Dental Receptionist / Business Coordinator with Dr. Workman for twelve years. Her position to coordinate patient scheduling, financial planning and overseas business financial systems. Janet has over twenty years of dental experience.
Jane - Dental Hygienist
Jane has been a practicing dental hygienist for twenty-eight years. Her main focus has always been treating her patients with the most comprehensive quality care. She has many continuing education hours in periodontal therapy and nutrition counseling. Jane graduated from Harper College in Palatine in the Dental Hygiene program with honors and was first in her class.