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 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.
Kevin joined the Grand Dental team as a dental hygienist in 2021. For him, being a part of a team that is passionate about patient care and dental hygiene is extremely rewarding! Kevin pursued his degree at City Colleges of Chicago and received his dental hygiene degree from Rock Valley College in 2019. Following his university education, Kevin received additional training in CPR, Local Anesthesia, Soft Tissue Laser therapy and Nitrous oxide.
I love my profession and building rapport with my patients. It is important to me to address their specific dental needs and educate them on preventative treatment. Outside the office, I enjoy spending time with my wife traveling and going to music concerts. I am a big fan of music and would love to attend a heavy metal concert on a cruise one day. I also enjoy spending time with my sister and her kids. Some of my hobbies are swimming, hiking, and trying new foods.
