Dr. Manal Ibrahim has devoted much of her adult life to education and the advancement of her dental career. To her, orthodontics is a passion that allows her to marry her genuine love of people with the art and science of delivering the highest quality treatment for lifelong, amazing results.
Dr. Manal Ibrahim, D.D.S., Board-Certified Orthodontist
The Path to Becoming an Orthodontic Specialist
Dr. Manal Ibrahim didn’t take the standard route to become a board-certified orthodontist. She actually did her undergraduate studies in bioengineering.
Yet, she quickly decided she wanted to enter the field of dentistry. Therefore, she went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and her Advanced Combined Prosthodontics Certificate from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Upon graduating, she practiced prosthetic, implant, aesthetic and restorative dentistry and treated adults with a variety of complex dental needs for nearly 10 years. She was also a consultant at a globally recognized dental company, Bisco, Inc., where she conducted national and international lectures.
In the early 2000s, Dr. Ibrahim headed back to school once more for specialty training at New York University College of Dentistry, where she received her Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Certificate.
Now, she’s a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and dedicates her time to the practice of orthodontics as the founder and practicing orthodontist of Innovative Orthodontic Centers in Naperville.
Unparalleled Invisalign® Expertise
Dr. Ibrahim, who’s affectionately known as the “Invisalign Queen,” is recognized as the #1 Orthodontist Invisalign Provider in Illinois and among the top 300 providers in the world. Due to her unique multi-speciality background and case experience, everyone is a candidate for Invisalign at our office, regardless of their diagnosis or age.
Renowned for her outside-of-the-box, technology-driven approach, Dr. Ibrahim has been called a “trailblazer” by Align Technology, the makers of Invisalign.
She has also participated in Invisalign clinical trials; was among the first in North America to offer Invisalign First and the Invisalign Palatal Expander system for growing patients and Invisalign Mandibular Advancement and Invisalign MAOB for overbite correction; and she even pioneered an alternative to jaw surgery for underbites using clear aligners alone.
Her Invisalign accolades don’t end there:
- #1 Orthodontist Invisalign Provider in Illinois – Dr. Ibrahim is trusted by more patients in Illinois for their Invisalign treatment than any other orthodontist. This is because she achieves results that can’t be matched!
- 6K+ Smiles Transformed With Invisalign and Counting – With one of the highest case volumes nationwide, Dr. Ibrahim can handle even the most complex bite concerns with clear aligners. She frequently treats patients who were told elsewhere that Invisalign wasn’t an option or that jaw surgery was the only solution.
- International Invisalign Speaker & Instructor (Align Faculty Member) – Dr. Manal Ibrahim trains orthodontists and residents in the United States, Canada and beyond on how to get exceptional Invisalign results. When you visit her practice, you’re getting treatment from the instructor, not the student.
- Member of the Align Clinical Advisory Board – Dr. Ibrahim has played an active role for over 10 years in shaping the research, development and evolution of Invisalign technology. This means you benefit from the latest breakthroughs before they’re available anywhere else.
- Official Invisalign Brand Ambassador – Hand-selected to represent Invisalign, Dr. Ibrahim collaborates closely with the brand to highlight new innovations and best practices. Her ambassador role gives our patients unique access to the most up-to-date advancements in clear aligner treatment.
Paving the Way With Orthodontic Technology
As a leader in comfortable and accelerated orthodontics, Dr. Ibrahim is always at the forefront of the latest advances in the field.
She utilizes game-changing technologies, including OrthoPulse®, i-CAT™, iTero® Lumina, Invisalign®, and SureSmile® to achieve unparalleled excellence in orthodontic outcomes more quickly and comfortably.
She’s a big believer in digital orthodontics and uses 3D computer models to design each patient’s smile by ideally positioning every single tooth in their mouth in a way that optimizes health, function, and appearance. She then executes her vision with customized aligners or braces wires. This is the difference between analog old school orthodontics and digital orthodontics.
This controlled, technology-driven approach sets her apart, and it’s why Align Technology has tapped her to advise on Invisalign innovations and why she’s been named a key opinion leader by Biolux Technology, the company behind OrthoPulse.
It’s No Wonder She’s Been Voted Best Orthodontist in Naperville
Dr. Ibrahim stays abreast of breakthroughs in orthodontics through continuing education and memberships in the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics, 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.
Not only is Dr. Ibrahim a guest educator at the Aligner Intensive Fellowship, the most comprehensive clear aligner education course, but she also teaches aspiring orthodontists as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, her alma mater.
Additionally, she’s heavily involved as a Dean’s Council member, Dean’s Technology Strategic Advisory Board member and a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors.
By providing outstanding care to her patients, Dr. Ibrahim has won “Best in Naperville” for 18 years! She’s been featured in Chicago Magazine, Chicago Social, Naperville Magazine, The Daily Herald and CRAVE, which highlights the top women entrepreneurs in Chicago. She’s also been on NCTV17, Fox 32, ABC 7’s Windy City Live and 95.9 The River with Scott Mackay, as well as being featured in national Invisalign campaigns.
Dr. Ibrahim Does Braces Better
Prefer braces for your orthodontic treatment? Dr. Manal Ibrahim takes braces treatment to the next level with digitally designed, prescription wires and state-of-the-art self-ligating brackets. Her high-tech, proactive approach helps patients see better results with less discomfort and in up 29% less time.
Dr. Ibrahim can treat any case with braces and achieve an outcome beyond your expectations, often without extractions.
Dr. Ibrahim’s Mission
Dr. Manal Ibrahim is passionate about her work and it shows. Her goal is always to enhance the appearance, health and function of patients’ smiles in a way that’s engaging, rewarding and fun. She loves getting to know her patients and their families and looks forward to continuing the exceptional care that Innovative Orthodontic Centers is known for.
Innovative Dental Partners: A Family Affair
Dr. Ibrahim’s husband, Dr. Anthony LaVacca, is a board-certified prosthodontist and founder of Naperville Dental Specialists. His practice is complete with a large team of hygienists, general dentists and dental specialists. Together, Dr. Ibrahim and Dr. LaVacca are also founders of Innovative Pediatric Dentistry.
All of the practices fall under the Innovative Dental Partners umbrella, which has allowed them to create a place where patients can move through the timeline of their smile needs. With connected offices, a vibrant, family atmosphere and coordination at every level, they’ve truly built a one-of-a-kind, integrated dental destination that offers their patients a lifetime oral health solution.
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