Dr. Renata Lumina
Founding Partner · Cosmetic Dentistry
License #IL-45678 · Specialization in Esthetic Dentistry, University of Illinois Chicago. Post-graduate training in Minimally Invasive Dentistry. 18 years of smile transformations.
About Lumina Dental
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Our story
18 years caring for smiles in Chicago
Founded in 2006 by Dr. Renata Lumina, Lumina Dental was built with a clear mission: to deliver high-quality dentistry with genuine compassion. What started as a solo practice in the heart of Chicago's Magnificent Mile has grown into one of the city's most trusted dental clinics.
Over 18 years, we have built a multidisciplinary team of more than 20 board-certified specialists, served over 12,000 patients, and earned a reputation for excellence in cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, implantology, and endodontics. Every treatment is planned individually, backed by advanced technology and the personalized attention every smile deserves.
Today, Lumina Dental is synonymous with clinical excellence, patient comfort, and life-changing results — one smile at a time.
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12,000+
Patients served
18
Years of experience
20+
Specialist dentists
12
Specialties available
98%
Satisfied patients
4.8★
Average rating
Our Team
Specialists passionate about your smile
Meet the dentists who lead our clinic — professionals with advanced degrees, international experience, and deep commitment to every patient's care.
Dr. Carlos Mendes
Clinical Director · Implantology
License #IL-67890 · Implantology specialist, UIC College of Dentistry. Master's in Oral Surgery. Over 3,000 implants placed with a 99.2% success rate.
Dr. Sofia Alves
Orthodontics & Clear Aligners
License #IL-54321 · Orthodontics specialist, Loyola University Chicago. Certified Invisalign Provider. A leading practitioner of clear aligner therapy for adults and teens.
Dr. Pedro Costa
Endodontics & Emergency Care
License #IL-11223 · Endodontics specialist. Master's in Oral Microbiology. Expert in root canal therapy using electronic microscopy and minimally invasive techniques.
What Guides Us
Our values and commitments
Every visit to Lumina Dental is guided by principles that place the patient at the center of everything we do.
Compassionate Care
We believe real care begins long before treatment starts. We listen to every patient with attention and empathy, creating a welcoming environment where dental anxiety has no place. Conscious sedation is available for those who need it.
Clinical Excellence
All of our dentists hold post-graduate degrees in their specialties and attend national and international conferences annually. Up-to-date protocols and premium-grade materials in every procedure.
Advanced Technology
3D intraoral scanner, low-radiation digital X-rays, state-of-the-art laser, and digital smile design. Visualize your results before treatment even begins — with a personalized digital preview.