Ghassan Abboud
Dr. Abboud is founder and leader of 1st Family Dental. He opened the first office in Chicago at the Clark Street location in 1996 and by 2010 he grew his practice to be one of the largest dental corporations in the state of Illinois. Dr. Abboud received his dental and specialty training in combined prosthodontics and implants from Loyola University, Chicago. He continues to see patients full-time, while also handling overall management of the 1st Family Dental practice.
Dr. Abboud also started consulting firm that helps other dental offices improve efficiency, service profitability, and lower liability. He is taking offices to the next level of dentistry.
In addition to Abboud Holding Real Estate, Dr. Abboud is a partner in Relight USA, renewable energy company. He is also involved in the leadership of multiple businesses.
Dr. Abboud’s philanthropic interests include providing assistance for those struggling with homelessness and poverty. He actively supports local charities and non-profits in the Chicago area. In addition, 1st Family Dental offers dental charities and organizes annual trips to Honduras to provide free services. Dr. Abboud is sponsoring several free dental facilities in Syria, too.
* Member, American Dental Association (ADA), August 1996 – Present
* Member, Chicago Dental Society July 1997-Present
* Illinois State Dental Association, August 1996-Present
* Member, Dean's International Council, Harris School of Public Policy Studies, University of Chicago
* Chosen to run as a delegate for the Hillary Clinton campaign in the third congressional district.
Dr. Abboud resides in Chicago. In his limited free-time he enjoys traveling, horses, and nature.
