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. 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, Lincolnway Dental, Peoria Dental, Oregon Dental, Rochelle Family Dental, Autumn Dental of Mokena, OMS of Northwest Illinois and Riverside Dental.
Dr. Arpit Patel
D.D.S.
Dr. Arpit K. Patel graduated with a DDS 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. Andy Malcolm
D.D.S., Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Malcolm was born and raised in Moline, IL. After graduating from Moline High School, he attended the University of Iowa and received his Bachelors of Science Degree while majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry. He continued his education at the University of Iowa and received a Degree of Dental Surgery (DDS) in 2005. Following two more years of specialty training, he received a Pediatric Dental Certification in 2007, also at the University of Iowa. Immediately following his graduation, Dr. Malcolm set up his practice in Belvidere, IL during the summer of 2007.
Dr. Malcolm lives in Belvidere and has five lovely children. He enjoys working out, biking, playing golf, and reading mystery books. Most days he can be found at the gym, reading his Nook, playing with his girls or having fun with his friends and colleagues.
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Dr. Taylor Brubaker
D.M.D.
Bio coming soon...
Dr. Mohamed Wahba
D.M.D.
Dr. Wahba graduated from Midwestern University where he earned his DMD. Putting a smile on all of his patients' faces is a goal he will continuously strive for.
In addition to his passion for dentistry, Dr. Wahba also enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing and watching sports, and taking part in volunteer opportunities to give back to the community.
Born and raised in the Chicago land area Dr. Wahba currently resides in the Northwest Suburbs with his wife and three children. Both inside and outside of work, Dr. Wahba aims to spread positivity across everyone that crosses his path.
Dr. Essam Ibrahim
D.M.D.
Photo and Bio coming soon...