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MEET THE DOCTORS

Meet the people who are ready to transform your smile.

Freeport Dental Location
Freeport Dental Location
Child at the Dentist

Meet the Doctors.

At Freeport Dental we take immense pride in our team of highly skilled and compassionate dentists who are dedicated to providing top-notch dental care. Our dentists are passionate about helping patients achieve their best oral health and beautiful smiles. With years of experience and a commitment to staying ahead of the latest advancements in dentistry, our team ensures that every patient receives personalized and exceptional treatment. Get to know the smiling faces behind our practice, and rest assured that you are in expert hands when you choose Freeport Dental for your dental needs.

Dr. Rushi

Dr. Rushi Sanghani

D.D.S.

Dr. Sanghani received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from Gujarat University in India and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC in Los Angeles. He also received a Master’s degree in Public Administration, Healthcare Management at Fairleigh Dickenson University in New Jersey. He is now licensed in Illinois and specializes in implant placement and general dentistry.

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“My greatest enjoyment is providing a beautiful smile for our patients with dentures, crowns and surgical implants.” Dr. “Rushi” explains, “Many patients may give up for years on how dentistry can improve their appearance and are amazed when they see the results.”

Shaker

Dr. Arpit Patel

D.D.S.

Dr. Arpit K. Patel graduated with a BDS degree from India in 2012 and completed a Prosthodontics residency at Rutgers University from 2021 to 2024. He practiced as an associate dentist in India for five years before specializing in prosthodontics, where he focuses on crowns, veneers, bridges, dentures, implants, and full mouth reconstruction. Dr. Patel is an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the American College of Prosthodontics (ACP), and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID). In his free time, he enjoys reading, traveling, playing table tennis, and bowling.

 

His wife is also an international dentist currently studying in the U.S., and his parents reside in Illinois. Dr. Patel is passionate about restoring smiles and boosting patients' confidence, treating everyone like family.

Dr. Bares

Dr. Scott Bares

D.D.S. & Owner

Dr. Bares received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in 2006. Dr. Bares is a native of Freeport, Illinois and a graduate of Freeport High School.

Dr. Bares specializes in all aspects of General Dentistry, including restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Bares is certified in advanced CAD/CAM technology that enables patients to enjoy chairside restorations for all-ceramic crowns in a single visit. He also is trained in Invisalign® procedures as an option for straightening teeth.

Dr. Bares and his wife, Kelly, are sole owners of 10 dental offices, including Forreston Dental, 2 Freeport Dental offices, Burlington Dental, Peoria Dental, Oregon Dental, Rochelle Family Dental, Autumn Dental of Mokena, and Riverside Dental.

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