Our Staff

Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love. — Mother Teresa of Calcutta

ADELL FRYE, RDH, HYGIENIST

As a licensed hygienist for almost seven years, Adell is a motivated educator. "Nothing makes me feel more gratified than having a patient say, No one has ever told me that before!" She is passionate in her support of patients by raising their awareness for better health and well being. "I am also deeply grateful to know that if one of my patients needs dental treatment, they will be cared for by Dr. Fondriest and our staff at a level that is truly exceptional in the dental field."

Adell "loves getting to know the patients: everyone's story is different and special." She shares her capacities for listening and care giving with her husband Amson Richardeau, and her three daughters Elle, Emma and Ezarria. She volunteers regularly at her children's schools and church community. Taking neighborhood walks with her family and watching "all kinds of movies" are the simple pleasures that make Adell smile.

DEBBIE McCANN, RDH, OFFICE MANAGER

Debbie began her dental career in 1980 as a dental hygienist. She has found a renewed sense of purpose in her current role as the Office Manager. She brings heart felt support to both patients and staff.  Debbie has been trained as a dental assistant, dental hygienist, as well a doing a great job administering the day to day business affairs of the office. "In my capacity as a coordinator and chair side assistant, I am a part of patients' dental journeys from beginning to end. It's exciting to assist with such deeply transformative dental makeovers...and to help people smile with new joy and confidence!"

Debbie delights in her dachsunds, Max and Chip and her 'Heinz 57' beloved dog, Sunny. She "loves to read, flower garden and entertain." With her husband, Patrick, she is the proud mom of two sons, Michael and Matthew, and one daughter, Marissa.

KELLY GOMEZ, RDH, CLINICAL ASSISTANT

Kelly brings a sense of humor and a "great appreciation for our staff camaraderie" to work everyday. "Much more than just a job... there is real caring for our patients here. We don't take care of just mouths; we truly care for and about every one of our patients." Kelly is also "very proud of the high quality dentistry done at our practice. As an over achiever, I come to work happy knowing that our patients really are getting the best possible treatment here."

Raised in Mendota, Illinois, Kelly shares her small town values with her husband, David, her daughter, Alexis and son Aidan. She's a former gymnast and loves "summer fun" including boating, water skiing and vacationing at beach destinations. She hopes to travel more in the future, and enjoys "talking to patients about where they've lived and what they've seen in their travels"

SHEILA LEE, BS, CLINICAL COORDINATOR

A graduate of UIC in Biological Science, Sheila joined Lake Forest Dental Arts in 2003. Providing a second pair of hands to the doctor and caring, hands on support for the patients, she feels deep personal and professional satisfaction being an integral part of the smile makeovers. "I am always happy watching our patients' self esteem improve... seeing them literally look years younger... and a new sparkle that comes into their eyes as their smile is transformed." A self proclaimed 'teller of good jokes and tall tales', she "especially loves listening to and sharing stories with our patients."

Sheila and her husband Chuck live in Wilmette with their 3 year old daughter Rakhil Lee.  Sheila enjoys spending time with family and good friends, and constantly tries to balance eating good food with a fitness oriented lifestyle.