Vernon Hills dentists Dr. Robert Duffy and Dr. Thomas Kwiatt and staff hosted a patient appreciation celebration recently.

More than 150 attendees joined the dentists and their staff to celebrate the summer. Local balloon artist Jon Pessin delighted crowds with his creations and ice cream-themed prizes were raffled off.

The dentists, who have been active members of the Vernon Hills local community since first opening their practice in 1978, met while attending St. Mary’s College of Winona, Minnesota.

After completing dental school at Loyola University Chicago, Robert Duffy and Thomas Kwiatt began their practice in their original Vernon Hills location.

Duffy and Kwiatt Dental Associates has continued to expand their practice and remain an active part of the Vernon Hills business community.

For information, visit www.duffyandkwiatt.com.

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