At our Prairie View location, our patients are treated like family from the moment they walk through our front door. We know that dental care isn’t always easy, so we do what we can to make our office a place that you look forward to visiting! Feel free to take a moment to learn more about the dedicated team who will care for your smile.
Our Prairie View location is led by several highly capable and passionate dentists. Their expertise is unmatched, while their warmth and friendliness keep their patients coming back for decades. To learn more about each of our wonderful dentists, click on their photos below to open their biographies.
Meet Dr. Tiffany Jozwiak 
Meet Dr. Jennifer Williams 
Meet Dr. Cole Wells 
Meet Dr. Brown 
Meet Dr. Sam Allen Our wonderful team is the heartbeat of our practice and makes each of our patients’ experiences one-of-a-kind, positive, and comfortable. Whether you’re seeing us for a routine checkup and cleaning or more specialty care like orthodontics or dental implants, you can count on our team making your visit an excellent one!
Sarah Ballerini is our Team Lead here at our office. She is certified in coronal polishing, sealants, Basic Life Support, and sedation, allowing her to support both patients and her team with confidence. Sarah's favorite part of her role is building lasting relationships with patients while welcoming new faces to the practice. She enjoys creating a positive, organized environment that helps patients feel at ease.
Outside the office, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, especially at their getaway in Hayward, Wisconsin. Whether she's relaxing by the pool, cheering on family golf outings, or rooting for the Green Bay Packers with her husband, she enjoys every opportunity to be together. At home, their family also includes a beloved cat, Louie, who keeps life entertaining.
Born and raised in DeKalb, Kasey studied at Rock Valley College to earn her degree in dental hygiene, and she remains dedicated to taking continuing education courses regularly to refine her expertise. She’s also certified in nitrous oxide and CPR. The best part about her job is building relationships with every patient who walks through our doors.
Kasey is married to her husband and lives in Genoa. Together, they have twin boys and absolutely adore raising them—and another baby boy who recently joined them last year! Other than hanging out with her loved ones, she also enjoys shopping, going on coffee dates with her friends, visiting family, and spending time outside when the weather is nice.
Kim Hermes is a dedicated dental hygienist with a well-rounded background in dentistry. Before becoming a hygienist, she worked as an assistant for an oral surgeon, providing a strong foundation in surgical and restorative care. Kim earned her dental hygiene degree from Harper College and especially enjoys building lasting relationships with patients while helping them feel comfortable during their visits. Originally from Sycamore, Kim enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, crafting, exploring national parks, and visiting her family's lake home in Wisconsin. Having experienced dental challenges as a child, Kim brings a unique perspective and understanding when helping patients care for their oral health.
Kelli McDonnell is a dedicated dental hygienist who has cared for patients at the Prairie View practice for 24 years. A graduate of Southern Illinois University, she has built her career around creating lasting relationships with her patients, some of whom she has cared for more than 30 years. For Kelli, helping patients improve their oral health while building those personal connections is the most rewarding part of her profession.
Originally from Ottawa, Illinois, Kelli is the proud mother of three children and grandmother to one granddaughter. Outside the office, she enjoys spending time with family, thrifting, walking, playing pickleball, and relaxing with a good TV series. She also shares her home with two beloved English bulldogs. Her experience, warmth, and genuine care for others make her a valued member of the Grand Dental - Prairie View team.
Bio coming soon!