Meet Dr Curt Ringhofer and Staff

Dr Curt Ringhofer

Meet Dr Curt Ringhofer

Curt W. Ringhofer graduated from the University of Illinois Dental School, and has committed himself to providing only the finest dental care.  He and his team have continued to educate themselves, assuring that you will only receive the latest state-of-the-art, personalized care.

Dr. Curt Ringhofer has pursued advanced dental education at the Dawson Center, The Kois Center, Misch International Implant Institute, and The Piper Clinic.  He is also a member of two study clubs in which he meets with dentists from both the United States and Canada throughout the year.  Dr. Ringhofer lectures extensively throughout the country on TMD, Occlusion, and Sleep Apnea.

Dr. Ringhofer is a member of the American Dental Association, American Equilibrium Society, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, as well as a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantology.

             

Staff - Katie WoodKatie Wood:

Katie is the newest member of Dr. Ringhofer’s staff, joining Natalie at the front desk.  Katie has been a part of the Complete Dentistry family as a patient since 2002.  Katie now joins us as an administrative assistant using her extensive experience in customer service and management to provide excellent service to our patients.

Katie’s calm demeanor and gentle spirit provide comfort and reassurance to all.  Katie is very excited to be a part of the Complete Dentistry family in her new capacity.

Kathy Druzbicki:

Kathy is committed to providing exceptional dental care in a comfortable environment. Her ability to put patients at ease makes it simple for them to maintain their optimal health. Her passion for dentistry comes out in her ability to communicate to our patients the importance of preventative care.

Kathy brings more than 25 years of experience as a dental hygienist. She is committed to staying current with the latest advancements in dentistry and is certified to deliver local anesthetic, in order to be sure every patient is comfortable during their visit

Natalie Fiorella:

Natalie has been working with Dr. Ringhofer since 2012, both as a dental assistant chair side as well as an administrative assistant at the front desk.  Her outgoing compassionate personality puts people at ease, allowing our patients to have a pleasant experience at every visit.

Natalie has specific experience in dealing with insurance carriers.  Her persistence and attention to detail ensure the best possible reimbursement for patients.  Natalie comes to us with a background in sales management and her communication skills provide organization and a motivational presence.

Jeanie Cacciato:

Jeanie joined Complete Dentistry as a Dental Assistant in late 2019. She comes to us from the education world and those natural attributes makes patients more comfortable when receiving care at our office. In addition to assisting Dr. Ringhofer chair side, Jeanie fabricates bite splints and prepares models for patients with TMD in the office laboratory.

Jeanie also travels to Suburban Pulmonary and Sleep Associates in Westmont, where she assists Dr. Ringhofer in providing oral appliances for patients with sleep apnea.

Taryn Hunnicut

Taryn has been working with Dr. Ringhofer as his dental assistant since 2003.  Taryn’s gentleness and compassion make every patient feel special and relaxed.  Taryn is proactive about making sure every patient understands their treatment fully.  Taryn took a couple of years off to care for her twin boys and college age son, but is thrilled to be back working as part of the Complete Dentistry team.