AboutLeix Dental

Melyssa has been our dental hygienist since 2019 and a graduate of Harper College, where she graduated with an Associates of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene. She believes in providing long term education on prevention, disease and overall health management. She considers the mouth to be incredibly important in systemic function and overall health. Melyssa is committed to making hygiene wellness visits for her patients a comfortable and positive experience.

In her time away from the dental chair, she loves being with family and enjoys the outdoors. Melyssa and her husband have two sons. She enjoys sports, fitness, and biking. Melyssa was born and raised in Ohio and is a loyal Ohio sports fan who enjoys watching her favorite teams play! On her bucket list, she hopes to travel to every MLB stadium with her family .

Dana has been an active part of the dental field since 1997. She started as a dental assistant where she quickly became passionate about dentistry. Her passion inspired her to further her education by becoming a Dental Hygienist. Dana attended Harper College and graduated in 2001 with an Associates of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene.She is patient-focused, driven to provide a personable experience along with the highest quality of care possible. Dana enjoys building relationships with her patients and educating them on the importance of the oral systemic connection. When she is not busy in the operatory, she enjoys spending time with her family. Dana and her husband have two daughters and three dogs to keep them busy. She enjoys reading, cycling and spending time outdoors. One of Dana's top dreams is to take her family to Ireland.

Amanda is our dental assistant aka dental ‘Ninja’ and a graduate from the First Institute Dental Assisting program. Amanda has been a part of our team since 2016. She loves to educate her patients in overall health and wellness and make them feel comfortable while visiting our office. You’ll often find her serenading patients chairside while treatment is being completed. Amanda believes dental offices should not be a place of fear and strives to be as helpful as possible by going above and beyond for patients and their needs. She enjoys taking continuing education courses and team building exercises to increase her knowledge and better her skills. In her time away from the office, Amanda loves to go camping and enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her family and her fur baby, Olive. On her bucket list, she can’t wait to go on an African Safari and have lunch at the Giraffe Manor in Kenya.

Mel is our Practice Administrator. She works diligently to keep the office running smoothly and efficiently for our patients and our team. Mel will always spend the time to go the extra mile for patients, whether it be helping them prioritize their treatment plan, maximize their insurance benefits, or respond to any questions or concerns. Mel takes pride in learning something new every single day. In her time away from the office, she is a music and movie buff and loves to share these experiences with her husband and two daughters. Mel's favorite vacation spot is Walt Disney World and she enjoys talking all things Disney with Dr. Leix and our patients!

Jill is the backbone of our Front Office. She is the first friendly face you see when you come in our front door and she will always greet you with a warm welcome and a smile. Jill's #1 priority is to help our patients feel comfortable throughout the duration of their visit. Jill is an administrative wizard and extremely detail oriented. She has worked in dentistry for 22 years and has a lot of knowledge to share. She is an expert in all things dental insurance and record keeping. Jill's daughter is her pride and joy. Jill grew up in Crystal Lake and in her spare time loves kickboxing and taking long walks.