About Denise D. Hale, DDS
Dr. Hale grew up in Chicago Ridge where she attended Harold L. Richards High School class of 1976. She graduated from Loyola University of Chicago in 1980 with a B.S. in Psychology as a Natural Science. She worked for a year at the University of Illinois Chicago Campus in administration. She then worked at the Chicago Northwestern Railroad from 1982-1984 in personnel development and training. During this period she made the decision to pursue her love of medicine and smiles and apply to dental school. She attended the University of Illinois College of Dentistry from 1984-1988. After graduating dental school she worked as an associate dentist for a year before opening her own practice in 1989. She has taught at Loyola University College of Dentistry in operative dentistry. Dr. Hale currently teaches at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry as a clinical instructor. Dr. Hale is currently a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and a Fellow of the American College of Dentists. She actively participates in organized dentistry at a local, state, and national level. She has held positions on both the Illinois State Dental Society board and the Chicago Dental Society board. Dr. Hale lives in Orland Park with her husband Robert. Their daughter, Sara, is a Florida resident and currently lives in Estero while attending Florida Gulf Coast University for elementary education. Their son, Christian, graduated from the University of Iowa with a B.A. in Health and Human Physiology, Exercise Science. They are parishioners at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Their lovable dog, Dante, was adopted as a puppy from the P.A.W.S. shelter in Tinley Park. He's a mix Treeing Walker Coonhound and American Bulldog. Dr. Hale is a member of the Hills Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Hale's passion and hobby is cooking. She's always open to sharing recipes with patients!
