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Upon graduation Dr. Spirtovic was awarded the Dr. Gerson Gould and Mr. Sol Gould Memorial Scholarship that is awarded to the top student that embodies the standards of clinical excellence and who exemplifies professional growth in managerial skills and outstanding performance in four-handed dentistry. She was also awarded with the Pierre Fauchard Academy Scholarship Award, which recognizes a top student with dedication and commitment to dentistry who has demonstrated leadership, academic and clinical excellence.

During her time at UIC College of Dentistry, Dr. Spirtovic was also a course instructor for other dental students. She also participated in a highly selective pilot program with a goal of implementing a new arrangement of extramural experiences for fourth year dental students. During the extramural rotations she spent time working with children at the Infant Welfare Society of Oak Park and Erie Health Clinic and Union Health clinics in Chicago.

Dr. Spirtovic is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society, the Chicago Dental Society and Dental Arts Club. She fluently speaks Bosnian, Croatian, Czech, Serbian and Slovak languages. Dr. Spirtovic is committed to providing high quality, personalized dental care in accordance to her patients’ needs and desires.

Active duty for the Viet Nam war was deferred when Chet was accepted to Loyola Dental School. During his junior and senior years in dental school he was vice president of Delta Sigma Delta, a professional dental fraternity. Upon graduation in 1976, Chet and his wife, Dagmar, left Chicago to fulfill his military obligation. He was stationed at Bassett Army Hospital, Ft. Wainwright, Fairbanks, Alaska, followed by Madigan Army Medical Center, Ft. Lewis, Tacoma, Washington. During the four years at Fort Lewis, besides providing dental services to the hospital staff, inpatients, and the medically compromised at the medical center, he served as company commander of the 35 dental enlisted personnel for one and a half years, and Chief of Restorative Services for three years. Chet was promoted to the rank of Major while at Ft. Lewis. Following completion of the advanced officer course at Ft Sam Houston, Chet was assigned to do primarily oral surgery in a troop clinic at Ft. Bliss, El Paso, Texas, but found himself filling in periodically for the pedodontist. While there he was also a CPR instructor and published an article in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Upon completion of his tour at Ft. Bliss he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster.

In 1985 Chet and Dagmar left the military and returned to Chicago. Chet joined the Dental Arts Club, the Polish dental society of Chicago in 1985, and served its president in 1996 and continues to be an Advisory Board Member. Also in 1985 Chet joined the Chicago Society Lodge of the Polish National Alliance, and for several years was chairman of the scholarship committee, and served for two years as recording secretary and two years as treasurer. Chet has served as president for five years of the Belmont-Central Unit of the American Cancer Society, and currently is president of the Chicago Graduate Chapter of Delta Sigma Delta. Also active in the Chicago Dental Society he has worked on the various committees including the Speakers committee, Registration and Credentials, and General Arrangements Committees for the Midwinter Meeting, Peer Review Committee, and was Chairman of Mediation Committee for the CDS, and President of the Northwest Side Branch. Currently he is Chairman of Mediation for the Northwest Branch of the CDS.

When the dental society elected to take a more active role in the development of dental students, Dr. Klos agreed be a mentor and was assigned a freshman. In her sophomore year he and his student decided that the best learning experience would be for her to work as his dental assistant. Three years later, having graduated as one of the top clinical students at UIC Dental School, Dr. Larisa Spirtovic joined Dr. Chet Klos as an associate at his practice at 5841 W. Belmont Avenue. In 2010 together they formed Kiss Dental PC and established the office at 2925 Touhy. In 2019 they sold the Belmont office and are now working together in the same office. Dr Chet with help from Dr Larisa continues to mentor students today.

Chet and Dagmar live on the NW side of Chicago, enjoy their dog walks through the neighboring forest preserve, and bike rides on various trails. Dagmar is actively involved in the textile community, teaching dyeing, spinning, and weaving as well as having authored The Dyer’s Companion published by Interweave Press.

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She continued her professional education at The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry to obtain her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. Upon graduation, Dr. Brikha was awarded the Bisco Award for Restorative Dentistry, rewarded to the student demonstrating exceptional knowledge and proficiency in restorative dentistry and dental materials.

Dr. Brikha was trained in a variety of dental services including Restorative and Cosmetic dentistry, Digital Dentistry, Invisalign treatment, Endodontics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral surgery, and Pediatrics. During her time at the UIC College of Dentistry, she was selected for a position in the Pediatric Advanced Specialization Track where she gained further training in the field of pediatrics along with nitrous sedation, and served as a preclinical pediatric instructor. Dr. Brikha served her community by rotating at the Asian Human Services Clinic and The Children’s Clinic in Oak Park where dental services were provided to underserved immigrants, refugees, and children. She was selected amongst her colleagues to complete a 6 week program in Colorado where she demonstrated her clinical abilities serving migrant farm workers.

Outside of the office, Dr. Brikha enjoys spending time with her family, weightlifting, cooking nutritious meals, reading, and traveling. She is fluent in English, Spanish and Assyrian.

With years of experience since starting his practice in Chicago in 1999, Dr. Cupic brings all his knowledge, kindness, and commitment to Kiss Dental.

He understands that each patient has their own story, needs, and struggles. That’s why he takes the time to get to know you, discuss your concerns, and prepare a plan that’s as unique as you are.

“I don’t lecture my patients about what they have or haven’t done. Instead, we look ahead together and talk about goals and dreams. The result is an individualized approach for every patient,” says Dr. Cupic.

Attention to detail is at the heart of everything Dr. Cupic does. He combines the latest dental techniques with a keen eye for detail to achieve the best results. Education is also key. Dr. Cupic loves to share knowledge, helping you understand your dental health better and make informed decisions.

When he’s not perfecting smiles, Dr. Cupic enjoys the rhythm of live music and enjoys spending time with family and friends. These moments help him relax and renew his energy, which he brings back to his work, making our dental office a brighter place for everyone.

When she’s not in the office, Manuela enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and snowboarding. Currently, most of her time is occupied chasing around a new puppy! In the future, she hopes to take him on family road trips.