Meet Scott Bares, D.D.S & Owner

Dr. Bares received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in 2006. Dr. Bares is a native of Freeport, Illinois and a graduate of Freeport High School.

Dr. Bares specializes in all aspects of General Dentistry, including restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Bares is certified in advanced CAD/CAM technology that enables patients to enjoy chairside restorations for all-ceramic crowns in a single visit. He also is trained in Invisalign® procedures as an option for straightening teeth.

Dr. Bares, and his wife, Kelly, are sole owners of Forreston Dental, with additional offices in Freeport, Illinois (Freeport Dental), Oregon Illinois (Oregon Dental), Rochelle, Illinois (Rochelle Family Dental)  and in Savanna, Illinois (Riverside Dental).

Meet Kathryn Haraldson, D.D.S.

Dr. Haraldson received her B.S degree from Northern Illinois University and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in Chicago. Dr. Haraldson has served in private practice since 1997 in the Joliet, IL area. She is an active member of the International Association for Orthodontics.

Dr. Haraldson specializes in all aspects of restorative and cosmetic general dentistry with an emphasis on pediatric and orthodontic care. She also educates patients on the importance of airway and functional therapy as well as maintaining oral health to sustain a healthy body.