Meet Dr. Ibrahim

Manal Ibrahim, D.D.S.

After completing her undergraduate studies in Bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Manal Ibrahim attended the College of Dentistry, where she received extensive training in dentistry. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Dentistry and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees. Dr. Ibrahim then completed a three year training program in full mouth reconstruction and obtained an Advanced Combined Prosthodontics Certificate. She practiced restorative, prosthetic and implant dentistry for several years while consulting for a globally recognized dental company. She conducted numerous national and international lectures and research around the world on this topic. Later, she would focus her attention on the art of orthodontics and devote her private practice to this field.

Dr. Ibrahim continued her training and earned an Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Certificate from the New York University College of Dentistry. During her time at the university, she served as a Course Instructor in the Invisalign Training Program and the Introduction to Orthodontics, as well as a clinical instructor for dental students. Dr. Ibrahim also conducted research while at NYU and published a very significant article titled "Assessing the Influence of the Interdental Papilla Length on the Perception of Aesthetics” with a globally recognized co-author.

Due to her unique background in prosthetics, implants and orthodontics, Dr. Ibrahim has the ability to treat patients presenting with any degree of complexity. She now dedicates all of her time delivering orthodontic treatment at Innovative Orthodontic Centers, PC, established in June 2006.

Dr. Ibrahim stays abreast of the latest advances in orthodontics with memberships in the American Association of Orthodontists, American College of Prosthodontics, American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, American Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society and the Illinois State Dental Society. She also maintains her affiliation with her dental school and is on the Alumni Association Board of Directors of the University of Illinois.

Dr. Ibrahim and her husband, Dr. Anthony Lavacca, have been married since 2002 and have two wonderful sons. They love to travel, scuba dive and go biking. Dr. Lavacca also has an advanced certificate in prosthetic dentistry and they enjoy sharing dentistry together as a hobby and a profession. They also spend every free second they have with their amazing family & friends!

Best of Naperville 2011 - Voted "Best Dentist"

Leah Rippe from Naperville Magazine presents Dr. Ibrahim & Dr. LaVacca with the Best of Naperville 2011 "Best Dentist" award.  Congratulations to the Innovative Orthodontic Centers & Naperville Dental Specialists team!

Small Business of the Year Awards


Ray Kinney and Bob Jung present the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award for Best 5 under 5 to Dr. Manal Ibrahim of Innovative Orthodontic Centers in May 2009 ~ Congratulations Dr. Ibrahim and the Innovative Ortho Team!

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