Premier Dental & Implant Center By Yamen Akhras on May 18, 2026

Premier Dental & Implant Center, Orland Park IL
 
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Meet the Team

 

Four specialists (periodontist, orthodontist, endodontist, and general dentist) working together under one roof in Orland Park, IL.

Premier Dental & Implant Center has been caring for families in Orland Park since 2014. From the beginning, our goal was to build a practice where patients could get everything they need under one roof, from a team of credentialed specialists.

Most dental offices refer out for certain procedures. If you need an implant, you see an oral surgeon. If you need a root canal, you go somewhere else. If your child needs braces, you travel to a third location. We built Premier Dental & Implant Center specifically to avoid that. Our team includes a board-certified periodontist, an orthodontist, an endodontist, and a general dentist working together in the same office, sharing the same patients, and coordinating care.

I want to tell you a little more about who we are, what we do, and what you can expect when you walk through our door.

In the 12 years since we opened, our approach has earned us a nearly 5-star Google rating and the trust of Orland Park families who keep coming back, and keep sending the people they care about our way.

Premier Dental & Implant Center office entrance

What to Expect

Advanced Tech and a Better Experience

Many people have had poor past experiences with dentists, so our goal is to make sure you feel informed, comfortable, and genuinely confident that you are in good hands. That starts with our team and extends to every tool and piece of technology we use to care for you:

TRIOS® Intraoral Scanner — Fast, accurate 3D impressions of your mouth without the messy traditional molds most patients dread.

ZEISS EXTARO® 300 Microscope — Early cavity detection, which means smaller, less invasive treatment and lower costs over time.

Cone Beam CT Scanner — Detailed 3D images of your teeth, jaw, and bone structure in minutes, giving us the complete picture we need to plan procedures.

Low-Radiation Digital X-Rays — A fraction of the radiation of older systems while producing clearer images faster.

Millennium PerioLase® MVP-7™ Laser — Treats gum disease with significantly less discomfort, less bleeding, and a much faster recovery than traditional surgical methods.

What ties all of this together is something simpler than any piece of equipment: our patients leave here feeling good about their care. They tell us the staff put them at ease, the procedures they were dreading turned out to be manageable, and they finally feel like they have found a dental home.

Premier Dental & Implant Center treatment room

The People Behind Your Care

Meet Our Team

What makes a multi-specialty practice actually work is having the right people in the building, constantly communicating. When I place an implant, Dr. Shammaa has already weighed in on bite alignment. When Dr. Al-Sabek completes a root canal, Dr. Peña is ready to restore it. Your chart does not travel between offices. Neither do you. Everything is documented, discussed, and coordinated by providers who know each other and know you. That kind of continuity is rare, and it is something we have been intentional about from day one.

Dr. Yamen Akhras

Board-Certified Periodontist & Leading Implant Specialist

Yamen Akhras, DDS, MS

I earned my Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota and completed my specialty training in periodontics at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where I served as Chief Resident. My master's thesis focused on minimally invasive surgical techniques, and that commitment to doing more with less continues to define how I approach every case. I hold advanced training in IV sedation and bone grafting, and am affiliated with the American Academy of Periodontology and the Academy of Osseointegration.

Dr. Amer Shammaa

Orthodontist

Amer Shammaa, DDS, MS

Dr. Shammaa handles all things orthodontic at our practice, from traditional braces to Invisalign® to Wilckodontics®. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Minnesota and went on to complete his specialty certificate and Master of Science in Dentistry in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at West Virginia University, where he trained under some of the most respected orthodontists in the country.

Dr. Fuwad Al-Sabek

Endodontist

Fuwad Al-Sabek, DMD, MS

Dr. Al-Sabek has been providing endodontic care since 2001, and he handles every case with the same steady, patient-first approach. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh and completed his specialty certificate and Master of Science at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He is a member of the American Association of Endodontists and the Chicago Dental Society.

Dr. Natalia Peña

General Dentist

Natalia Peña, DMD

Dr. Peña arrived with an academic record that speaks for itself: a 4.0 GPA through both her Master of Science in Medical Physiology and her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry, along with five distinct awards and scholarships in her graduating year alone. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, which has been a meaningful addition to how we serve our community.

Your First Visit

Here Is What to Expect When You Come In

New patients typically start with a comprehensive exam that includes X-rays, a full periodontal assessment, and a conversation about your history and any concerns you have been sitting on. We are not rushing you through. If something comes up that requires a specialist, that specialist is likely down the hall. We will introduce you, explain what we are seeing, and make sure you understand your options before anything is recommended. There is no pressure, no upsell, and no referral slip that sends you somewhere unfamiliar. Just a clear picture of where your oral health stands and a team that knows how to help.

The credentials matter. The technology matters. But what I hear most from patients is that they finally feel like they are in a place where people actually pay attention. This is a practice where someone notices the thing that has been bothering them for years and takes it seriously. That is the practice we set out to build, and it is the practice we show up to every single day.

Come See Us

Book Now: Come See Us in Orland Park

If you have been putting off a dental visit due to poor past experiences, we offer a different kind of experience. Every specialist you need is here under one roof, working together on your behalf.

Whether you are coming in for a routine cleaning, exploring orthodontic options, dealing with a tooth that has needed attention, or ready to talk implants or gum therapy, we have what you need.

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“The Staff at Premier Dental are more than just professional and skilled. They create an atmosphere that is “friendly” and personable. There are many industries that can benefit from this model. Great Job! Great Success!”

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