Meet The Arden Dental Center Team
Dentist
Wen Lu D.D.S.
I welcome you to experience your healing, renewal, and transformation at Arden Dental Center. Come and emerge renewed! Let your smile bring you in alignment with your highest potential and thrive. Your smile only deserves the very best.
- A long-time Chicago native, Dr. Lu is passionate about dentistry as the medical field that marries art and science with life-changing impact.
- Committed to the community, Dr. Lu is a participating dentist in the Smiles for Veterans program. She has gone on dental missions to Central America and has served senior citizens at Presbyterian Homes on the North Shore.
- A classically trained cellist and pianist, Dr. Lu has played the cello since the age of 5. Dr. Lu enjoys the arts, being active with her family, traveling, scuba diving, skiing, and going to the CSO.
- Graduated early with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with honors from Northwestern University
- Received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Dentistry
- Completed advanced courses in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at the Harvard University School of Dental Medicine
- Over 20 years of experience specializing in Cosmetic, Implant, and Geriatric Dentistry
- Placed her first implant in 2002 when she practiced at Michigan Avenue with world-leading plastic surgeons and dental implantologists
- A certified CEREC dentist, Dr. Lu has been providing one-day crowns and implants with the integration of advanced CBCT and CAD/CAM technologies since 2014.
- A certified dentist who offers dermal fillers, and PDO threads for oral-facial esthetics, pain, and bruxism
Clinical Assistant
Jennie
Jennie completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in the Philippines and owned and ran a successful dental practice before she moved to the U.S. She lives in the Northwestern Suburb with her lovely family and travels over an hour each way to work because of her passion for dentistry and her love for Arden Dental Center.
Jennie likes interacting with patients and seeing the impact a healthy smile can have on a person. She is a trained surgical assistant in dental implants. Her friendly demeanor makes her exceptional at easing the fears of anxious patients. Outside of work, Jennie enjoys spending time with her family, especially her adorable son.
Clinical Assistant
Jacob
Jacob is the newest member of our Arden Dental Center team. He is currently pursuing his college degree in creative writing. As a longtime patient of ours, Jacob is very familiar with our practice’s philosophy and meshes well with our team. Outside of work, he enjoys animating and spending time with friends and family.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Kathy
Kathy completed the Dental Hygiene program at Parkland College in Champaign, IL. She is particularly knowledgeable and experienced with soft tissue therapy using a diode laser. No matter how severe your case is, you can rest assured that you are in great hands with Kathy.
When she isn’t working to protect patients’ smiles, Kathy enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters. She also enjoys cooking, walking, and watching movies.
Treatment Coordinator
Nga
Nga completed her Bachelor of Computer Science degree at Devry University. Upon graduating, she took an interest in customer relations and has been in dentistry for over 20 years since then. Nga’s dedication and passion for helping others is unparalleled. Not only does she provide exceptional care to our patients with her strong clinical experience, but she is also the best advocate for them with her extensive knowledge of dental insurance.
Outside of work, Nga enjoys running with her dog Pepper, baking, and traveling with her husband and two lovely daughters.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Karolina
Karolina, a.k.a. "Hygiene Ninja", consistently keeps up with the current knowledge and latest trends in dentistry. She often works with some of our most periodontally challenged patients and is highly skilled in the early detection and treatment of periodontitis, mucositis, and peri-implantitis.
Outside of work, Karolina enjoys spending quality time with her husband, daughter, and two cats. She loves nature, the outdoors, and hiking. She has been practicing yoga for many years and recently found interest in Wing Tsun, an ancient form of martial arts.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Meredith
Meredith graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree in Dental Hygiene in 1997. She loves what she does and enjoys educating her patients as well as getting to know them.
Meredith lives in Addison, is married, and has three children, two dogs, and cats. She enjoys spending her time with her family as well as competitive running. She has run over 40 half marathons and 14 marathons.
Arden Dental Center
531 E Roosevelt Rd STE 100
Wheaton IL 60187
(630) 529-0303
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday & Sunday
Closed