Glen Ellyn deserves a dental team that feels less like a group of strangers and more like neighbors. People you trust, see around town, and are genuinely glad to run into. That’s the kind of team we’ve built at Lake Ellyn Dental. Get to know the people who make this practice what it is.
Dr. Kelsey Esposito is a general dentist in Glen Ellyn, IL, seeing patients of all ages for comprehensive dental care. Her practice philosophy centers on quality and authenticity in an approachable, comfortable environment. Her favorite part of dentistry is getting to know her patients and helping them understand what dentistry can do for them through every stage of life. She wants every patient to leave feeling heard, seen, and genuinely cared for.
Dentistry was actually a second calling for Dr. Esposito. After graduating from college with majors in economics and fine arts, she lived and worked in New York City. What drew her to dentistry was a combination of working with her hands, a love of healthcare, and the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives. Whether it’s relieving pain, improving how someone chews, crafting a beautiful smile, or simply keeping teeth healthy for the long haul, she believes every patient has a chance to reach their goals.
Dr. Esposito received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in Chicago. She regularly attends local dental meetings and stays current as dentistry continues to evolve. Her goal is simple: make every visit feel positive and reassuring, no matter what brings you in.
Dr. Esposito lives with her family right here in Glen Ellyn, so there’s a good chance you’ll run into her at the farmers market or a school event. Outside the office, she enjoys tending her garden, hunting for vintage treasures, and the occasional travel adventure.
Ask Wendy what makes a good appointment, and she’ll tell you it has nothing to do with how clean your teeth end up (though that matters, too). It’s whether you felt heard, comfortable enough to ask a question you’d been sitting on, and maybe shared a laugh along the way. She has a gentle touch and an easy way of putting nervous patients at ease, and she genuinely loves getting to know the people in her chair, celebrating the small wins right along with them.
More than 10 years into this work, Gabby says the best part is still the same: seeing familiar faces come back year after year. She takes real time with people, listening closely to what they actually want out of their care and building the kind of relationship that makes each visit feel a little more personal than the last. Outside the office, she’s usually chasing her two young daughters around Wheaton and Glen Ellyn, and she’ll say motherhood taught her the patience she brings into every appointment. Working at a smaller, boutique practice suits her well, too, since it means there’s room to actually slow down and focus on each patient.
Christine is usually the calm face you meet right before treatment starts, and there’s a reason for that. She’s got a knack for reading the room, catching what someone needs before they say it, and keeping things running smoothly without ever feeling rushed. She likes being part of the whole arc of a patient’s visit, from a bit of encouragement mid-procedure to celebrating the finished result, and she thinks good dentistry comes down to teamwork and kindness as much as skill.
