Dental Island For Your Family

Meet The Doctors

Overview

Meet The Doctors

Welcome to Apple Family Dental, a trusted family dental practice serving the Des Plaines community with high-quality, comprehensive dental care. Our experienced team is dedicated to helping patients of all ages achieve and maintain healthy, beautiful smiles in a comfortable and welcoming environment. With advanced technology and personalized treatment plans, we strive to deliver exceptional dentistry and build lasting relationships with every patient who walks through our doors.

Meet

Dr. Karina Golubyants, DMD

Dr. Karina Golubyants, DMD, graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in 2022. The same year, she became a winner of the Illinois State Dental Society Foundation Clinical Research. Dr. Karina Golubyants became an owner of Apple Family Dental in 2024, after 35 years of excellent work by Dr. James O’Carroll.

After taking over the practice, she has upgraded and modernized the clinic’s equipment and procedures, dental management software and processes, making it the state-of-the-art facility that it is today. Dr. Karina Golubyants excels in general dentistry, with special attention to cosmetic and restorative procedures. She also spends a lot of her professional time treating pediatric patients.

Meet

James O’Carroll, DDS

Dr. O’Carroll established Apple Dental Associates, Ltd. in 1990 and has been serving the Des Plaines community ever since. He graduated from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota and later received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in 1985.

Dr. O’Carroll is constantly staying up-to-date on the latest dental procedures through research and continued education. He is committed to his patients and wants each patient to leave their appointment with a true understanding of their dental health.

Testimonials

What people are saying

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It was a great experience!!
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Susan p
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Everyone is very helpful, cheerful, and kind!! Office is very clean. Taking care of you and explain everything to you.
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Thess D
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Everyone here is so nice and helpful. A+
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Tim T
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Everyone is so friendly in the office. Adelina is very nice and answered any questions I had. Anna is very informative in what she is doing so you really don’t have to ask any questions. Dr. Karina is very warm and friendly as well. Toni and Sue at the front desk are very helpful and were able to help me out with my insurance questions. I’m so glad I chose this office after moving out here.
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Kc g
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This place was amazing! Best cleaning I've had in a while !!!! Honestly this place makes me mad at my old dentist because I felt like this was the right way to get cleaned !
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Yizhou W
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Dr Karina is so nice and my teeth are so clean right now
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Samantha T
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Dr Karina, Adelina, and Toni were all wonderful! Can’t wait to come back!
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John l
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Jim and Anna at Apple Dentist in Des Plaines are the Best ! Went for another teeth cleaning ! Jim has kept my teeth in good shape for over 20 years ! Thanks Again Jim
Our Specials

$250

New Patient Special (X-rays, Cleaning, Exam)

$200

New Pediatric Special (X-rays, Cleaning, Exam)

Discounted prices with Membership without insurance