Meet the Team
Meet the Dental Team
Our friendly dental team is here to ensure you have a great visit to Signature Smile Arts. Learn more about the team members you will meet during your visit below.
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 Homewood 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.
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.
Gina Curiel
Dental Assistant
Gina has been active in the dental field since 2018. At the office, Gina is one of Dr. Shore’s amazing dental assistants! Gina is happily married and has two children, Lilliana and Marcus, and she is also a dog mom to two French bulldogs! Gina has an associate of science degree from Indiana Technical institute and is currently in school studying for her masters degree. In her free time, Gina enjoys spending time with her friends and family and also traveling and shopping.
Deena Loretto
Dental Assistant
Deena is Dr. Shore’s chairside assistant. She has been in the dental field for 15 years. Deena states “what I enjoy most about what I do is helping the patients feel comfortable while we are treating them.” When not working, Deena enjoys shopping, cooking and spending time with her pets.
Allie Bentley
Marketing Coordinator / 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.
Schedule Your Appointment Today
Don’t wait, schedule your appointment with our friendly dental team today and keep your smile healthy and bright.