Meet Our Team

Dr. Lee Ceresa, D.D.S.
Dr. Ceresa is from Peru, IL and graduated from St. Bede Academy. He attended Creighton University in Omaha for both undergraduate studies and Dental School. Dr. Ceresa spent 6 years active duty as a Naval Officer before completing his Endodontic Residency at the VA Medical Center in Long Beach CA.

Bethany, Office Coordinator
Bethany is from Peru and is a graduate of Premier Dental Technologies. She joined our office as a Dental Assistant in 2006. Bethany is married and has two daughters. You can find her enjoying her time off with family and friends.

Hannah, Dental Assistant
Hannah is a graduate of LaSalle-Peru Township High School and graduated from Illinois Valley Community College Dental Assisting Program. She joined our staff in 2020. Hannah is married with two children and has two dogs. In her free time she can be found making sourdough creations and spending time with family and friends.

Courtney, Dental Assistant
Courtney is from La Salle and has been a Dental Assistant since 2017. She joined our team in 2024. Courtney is married and has one daughter, Margot. When she is not at work, you will find her painting, crafting or doing just about anything outdoors with her daughter attached to her hip.

Beth
Beth joined our team in November 2024. Prior to that, she worked at Carus Corporation for 20 years. Beth lives in Peru with her partner Bill and their dog Greta. She enjoys going to Las Vegas with her mom and taking weekend trips to see her nieces. In her spare time, she likes hanging out with her friends to watch sports, play board games and cards.

Ella
Ella is a student. She comes in to help keep our office organized and clean. Ella is involved in cheerleading and loves to spend time with family and her cousin dog, Lino.

Lino
Pronounced Lee-no

Lino is therapy trained Aussie Mountain Doodle. His job at our office is to bring you comfort during your visit. Lino will definitely bring you happiness and a smile to your face. When Lino is not at work , you may see him at Starved Rock State Park running the trails with his dad, Dr. Ceresa.