Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Munther Salem
Dr. Munther Salem grew up in the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago. He received his Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from Benedictine University. He then attended the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Dentistry, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Salem is an active member of the American Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, and Illinois State Dental Society. Dr. Salem has also been on two medical mission trips to Jerusalem treating special needs children. Dr. Salem enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and daughter. Dr. Salem is happy to be back in the South Suburbs where he grew up to provide excellent patient care to the Ivanhoe Family.
Dr. Monil Shah
Dr. Shah completed his dental education at Boston University School of Dental Medicine and has been practicing dentistry since 1999. In the years since, he has devoted himself to creating an environment in which patients know they are welcome as soon as they walk in the door. He is focused on providing excellent dental care and helping patients stay comfortable throughout their visits. Dr. Shah believes in giving patients the time to ask questions about their health and providing them with knowledgeable answers.
Dr. Janani Gurukkal
Dr. Gurukkal is new to the windy city and excited to join the Ivanhoe team. She was born and raised in Nashville, TN. She received her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Kentucky. She then pursued her Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Louisville. After graduation, she completed an Advanced Education of General Dentistry residency at A.T Still University in Arizona. Dr. Gurukkal has always had a passion for healthcare. She understands the importance of oral health and how it can have a profound impact on your overall health. She enjoys taking her time to get to know her patients in order to provide them with the highest quality of care. Her goal is to create an environment where patients can feel safe and comfortable to get the treatment they deserve. Dr. Gurukkal is an active member of the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, and Chicago Dental Society. She devotes her time to continuing education in order to stay current with the latest advancements of dentistry.
Outside the clinic she has spent time volunteering in her local community as well as abroad. In her free time, Dr. Gurukkal loves traveling and spending time with her family.
Dr. Ken Arrietta
A firm believer in patient education, Dr. Arrieta is a specialist in periodontics, the treatment of all the supporting structures of the teeth, including the gums, and the placement of dental implants. Dr. Arrieta’s skills enable many patients to complete their entire treatment plans at our location, avoiding the necessity of being referred to another office.
After completing his undergraduate studies at Loyola University, where he also made the Dean’s List, Dr. Arrieta earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Northwestern University School of Dentistry. He continued his advanced specialist training at the University of Iowa where he received his Certificate in Periodontics.
Dr. Ravneet Bhullar
Dr. Ravneet Bhullar grew up in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia. He received his Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from the University of Georgia. Go Dawgs! Soon after Dr. Bhullar earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. Dr. Bhullar is an active member of the American Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, and Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Bhullar loves helping his patients' smile and helping them to maintain their oral health. When Dr. Bhullar is not in the office, he enjoys traveling to new places and spending time with his fiancée and their lovely cavalier poodle named Bean. Everyday Dr. Bhullar looks forward to learning more about his patients and providing them with all their dental needs!