Dr. Rachelle D. Hardy - Dentist
Founder, Owner & President
Dr. Hardy has been practicing denstistry for the past 17yrs. She created River Pointe Dental under the guiding philosophy of creating a warm, family friendly, tranquil environment focused on the highest quality dental-care. Dr. Hardy refuses to cut corners and uses some of the best materials and advanced technologies available on the market. By leveraging the latest technology in the dental industry, River Pointe Dental is a leader when it comes to your dental health. In 1995, Dr. Hardy completed her undergraduate degree in Bio-Medical Engineering from the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse University. She went on to study dentistry at the UIC College of Dentistry earning a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 1999. Dr. Hardy furthered her dental education in Dayton, OH by completing a General Practice Residency Program in IV conscious sedation from Miami Valley Hospital. In her free time Dr. Hardy enjoys traveling the globe with her family, spending time at the beach and regular workouts of tennis, spin classes, Zumba and pilates.
Julia L Gilligan, RDH
Dental Hygienist
Julie was our first employee when Dr. Hardy purchased the practice in 2001 where she served as both dental assistant and receptionist. Julie later earned her dental hygiene degree and has been a familiar face in our office for the past 25 years.
