Berta Powers

Registered Dental Hygienist

Berta has provided her patients with excellent dental care and preventative education since 2008 and joined our practice in 2021. Her journey in dentistry began at Kennedy King College, where she studied at the University of Illinois dental school

Berta's path to dentistry was inspired by a former colleague, a hygienist who deeply impacted her career choice. Inspired by the phrase, "I don’t just touch people’s teeth, I touch their lives," Berta chose to follow in her mentor's footsteps. She now embraces the reverse sentiment, believing her patients touch her life just as much.

As a hygienist, Berta's responsibilities encompass everything from oral cleanings and periodontal screenings to maintaining our state-of-the-art dental equipment. She reviews patients' medical histories, assesses oral health, and records findings for our dentists. Berta's other duties include fluoride treatments, administering local anesthetic, and assisting in sterilizing and preparing patient rooms.

What Berta treasures most about her role is the connection she forms with her patients, hearing their life stories and experiences. She values the ego-free environment at our Wilmette dental office, where every team member steps up to help one another.

Beyond her professional life, Berta embraces a holistic approach to health and wellness. She loves weight lifting, stretching, and mobility exercises. Additionally, she enjoys listening to health and wellness podcasts and keeps connected to her cultural roots by tuning into Persian radio news. Berta's unique hobby is crafting beautiful charcuterie boards.