Dr. Summer K. Totonchi, DMD
Dr. Totonchi is a compassionate general dentist who is focused on providing patient-centered, comprehensive care and improving the oral health and overall quality of life of her patients. She has a love for dentistry in all its forms, and enjoys attending continuing education courses on a variety of topics within the profession of dentistry.
Dr. Totonchi is a member of the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society, West Suburban Dental Branch, Academy of General Dentistry and American Equilibration Society. She enjoys giving back to the community, working with a not-for-profit organizations such as the “Dentists with a Heart” program in Aurora, and Sidney Hillman Health Center in Chicago. She has volunteered at local preschools to teach children and caregivers the importance of good oral health habits. Dr. Totonchi has also served as a faculty member at Midwestern University School of Dental Medicine in Downers Grove.
She received her undergraduate degree from Northern Illinois University (NIU) with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with emphasis in Biochemistry, and a minor in Biology. She then attended Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Dental Medicine and graduated with her degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) in 2008. She completed a General Practice Residency (GPR) at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where she gained further training in medically-compromised
Born in Baghdad, Iraq, Dr. Totonchi moved to the Chicago suburbs when she was in 8th grade. She also lived in Italy for a year with her husband before having their first child. She currently resides in Naperville with her husband and children, Walter, Dalia and Samuel. Dr. Totonchi is passionate about spending time with family and friends, cooking (especially trying new recipes) , gardening, drawing, and rock climbing.