About

Meet Our Team

Dr. Alex Shore, DDS

Dr. Alex Shore was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated with a Bachelors of Science from Michigan State University in 2015.

In 2019, Dr. Shore received his D.D.S Degree from the University of Michigan, the top-ranked dental school in the United States. Before opening Signature Smile Arts, Dr. Shore worked as an associate spanning three states: Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan. During that time he gained experience in all aspects of general dentistry.

Dr. Shore practices with special emphasis on implant dentistry. Dr. Shore has been awarded a Fellowship and Mastership certification by the International Dental Implant Association for excellence in implant dentistry.

In addition, Dr. Shore received training and became certified in providing 3 on 6™ full mouth rehabilitation from Smile Systems Institute. Dr. Shore has the honor and privilege of becoming the first 3 on 6™ authorized provider in Illinois.

Also, Dr. Shore provides his patients a full range of services such as emergency dental procedures, tooth extractions, orthodontics, and root canals. Dr. Shore strives to advance his education throughout his career to offer his patients the most cutting-edge and up-to-date services in dentistry.

Dr. Shore is an active member of the American Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, The Illinois State Dental Society, The International Dental Implant Association, and The AAFE (American Academy of Facial Esthetics).

In his free time, Dr. Shore loves to travel, spend time with his family, and cook. Dr. Shore is an avid Michigan State Spartan fan, along with his beloved hometown Detroit sports teams: The Lions, The Tigers, and The Red Wings.

Dr. Shore takes great pride in creating lasting relationships with his patients, creating a family atmosphere within the practice, and working hard to ensure every patient leaves with the smile that they desire.

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Modern Implant Dentistry in a Comfortable Environment

Providing compassionate, gentle dentistry is the heart of our practice. By offering accessible insurance and financing options, we are able to lower barriers to superior dental care, which allows us to make real differences in our patients’ lives. Everything we do at Signature Smile Arts is with you in mind. We love to have fun with our patients and hope that we will be able to form lasting friendships as we help maintain your smile. We always provide honest, straightforward advice and strive to keep you informed every step of the way.

Our Team

Vanessa Gajewski

Registered Dental Hygienist

Vanessa graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree from Indiana University Northwest. In 2022, She started at Signature Smile Arts as a dental hygienist. While attending school, She also previously worked with Dr. Shore as a dental assistant. She enjoys helping patients feel comfortable at the office and also ensuring that patients leave confident in their oral hygiene habits. In her free time, she likes to travel and spend time outdoors with her dog, Benji.

Kim Yercine

Registered Dental Hygienist

Kim’s dental career began in 1977 as a certified dental assistant from Prarie State College. She later returned to PSC and graduated from hygiene school in 1984. Kim worked in her first office as a dental hygienist for 20 years. Most recently she worked 20 years at a local Chicagoland dental office. She has known Dr. Shore and his staff for many years and is very glad to have joined this dental practice.

It has always been her pleasure to develop a great rapport with her patients and to help them achieve their healthy goals. Kim enjoys live music with friends(pre covid) and summertime weekends in Michigan.

Allie Bentley

Treatment Plan Coordinator

Allie has several years of experience in the dental field. Allie is passionate about explaining treatment plans and helping patients go over financing options and treatment plan timelines. Allie is a dedicated mom of two children – Tinley and Levi. Allie is a native of Whiting, IN and in her free time, she enjoys relaxing at home with popcorn and watching sci-fi movies.

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