ABOUT

I love being a prosthodontist because I have experienced how much restoring someone’s smile can positively impact their life.  I worked with many people who were once ashamed of their smile and chose to miss social events or seeing old friends because they were embarrassed about their appearance.   The most rewarding part of my work has been helping people rebuild that part of their life.

In addition to re-creating smiles, I enjoy getting to know all of my patients.  Relationships are one of the most important aspects of our lives, and developing these connections are just as important to me when I practice dentistry.

~Dr. Alec Zurek, DDS MS FACP

I have practiced dentistry for the majority of my life and still love it. The most rewarding part of my career has been getting to know many of our patients over the last 25 years.  The foundation of trust I form with my patients is one of the most important aspects of their overall care.  I am excited to share this now with my son, who brings a new level of healthcare to our practice with his specialist training and experience.  

I'm excited to continue serving the Naperville community for years to come.  I look forward to meeting you or catching up at your next appointment!

~Dr. John Zurek, DDS

I consider it a true honor to join the highly respected Ascend Dental team, working alongside my friend and colleague, Dr. Zurek, as well as his father.  As a Prosthodontist, nothing makes me more grateful than having the opportunity to bring joy to patients’ lives by creating new, transformative smiles.

Treating my patients as if they are family, I seek to provide the utmost care and attention to detail to help transform people’s smiles.  I look forward to meeting the wonderful community of patients that forms the foundation of this prestigious office.

-Dr. Craig Sikora DMD, MS, FACP

Meet the Doctors

Dr. Alec D Zurek
DDS, MS, FACP
Board-Certified Prosthodontist

Education:

Naperville Central High School
Illinois Wesleyan University (B.A.)
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry (DDS)
Advanced Prosthodontics Specialty Program (MS)
Board-certification in the specialty of Prosthodontics (FACP)

Dr. John W Zurek
DDS
General Dentist

Education:

Saint Ignatius High School
Loyola University Chicago (B.S.)
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry (D.D.S.)

Dr. Craig Sikora
DMD, MS, FACP
Board-Certified Prosthodontist

Education:

University of Nevada (B.S.)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
Advanced Prosthodontics Specialty Program at UIC (MS)
Board-Certification in the specialty of Prosthodontics (FACP)