Dr. Nathaniel Stephen Rood

Dr. Nathaniel S. Rood, DDS
Dr. Nathaniel S. Rood completed his undergraduate degree in Chemistry with an emphasis in Biochemistry at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in Chicago in 2003.
Since his graduation, Dr. Rood has taken an abundance of continuing education courses in aspects of dental treatment such as pediatrics, endodontics (root canal therapy), oral surgery, periodontics (treatment of the gums and supporting tissues), cosmetic treatment, and dental implants. He is an active member of the American Dental Association and the Chicago Dental Society. Dr. Rood will provide a relaxing, painless and professional environment for you and your family. He is not only concerned with the treatment of dental disease, but just as important, he focuses on preventive treatment. Dr. Rood has also visited grade schools in the area to inform children about the importance of good dental …habits.
Dr. Rood joined Amazing Smiles Family Dental Care in 2007. He resides in Tinley Park with his wife and trusted family dog Zoe.
Rebecca Cruz, RDH
Becky started working as a dental assistant at 15 years old which required her to get a permit from school due to her age. Shortly after seeing the world of dentistry, she knew dental hygiene would be her calling and began the steps to achieve that goal as soon as possible.
While working part time as a dental assistant to help out with school costs, she graduated high school in the middle of her senior year, and began dental hygiene coursework at Prairie State 1 week later. Becky graduated from Prairie State College Dental Hygiene school in June of 2004 at age 21 (the youngest in her class) with an Associates degree in Applied Science, a Dental Hygiene certification, and certification in local anesthesia.
By July of 2004, Becky joined the staff of Amazing Smiles Family Dental Care and hasn't looked back since!
Becky continues her education through attendance at continuing education seminars and lectures, but does plan to return to school some day in the near future to complete her Bachelor's degree.
At Amazing Smiles, Becky has focused her energy over the past several years on patient care and retention and has helped patients maintain their dental health through effective maintenance scheduling.
Susan Prokaski, RDH
Sue graduated from Southern Illinois University with an Associate Degree in Applied Science - Dental Hygiene in 1982. That same year she was elected into the National Dental Hygiene Honor Society, Sigma Phi Alpha. Since then, Sue has completed more than 30 hours of additional college coursework focusing on public health. In addition, she has participated in numerous continuing education courses, including pediatric dentistry, nutrition, periodontics and oral pathology.
Sue joined the Amazing Smiles dental team in 1996. Besides working in the dental office as a dental hygienist, she has taught countless dental education programs, mostly at the grade school level and primarily in the local suburban school districts. She is a current member of the American Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, and the Illinois State Dental Society. She resides in the Tinley Park area with her husband, 2 children and 2 cats.