A Second Act, Same Sparkle
As a pre-med student, Dr. Jennifer Moran-Kobes discovered that dentistry was the perfect fusion of her two great passions — science and art. She founded Water Tower Dental Care in 1997 and built it into one of the nation's top practices.
After stepping back to raise her four children and facing a life-changing health journey, she returned to dentistry stronger than ever — a comeback so inspiring it has been chronicled by Forbes, TIME, and beyond, inspiring women everywhere to rewrite their next chapter.
Science meets art
A pre-med student at the University of Illinois, she realized dentistry perfectly fused her love of science and art — and was accepted early to dental school during her junior year.
Founding Water Tower Dental Care
In 1997 she founded her practice inside Chicago's iconic Water Tower Place, growing it — through culture, communication, and technology — into one of the nation's top dental practices.
Motherhood & a courageous comeback
She stepped back to raise her four children and faced a serious health challenge — then returned to the chair with renewed passion, a story that now inspires women to rewrite their own next chapter.
National recognition
Today her artistry and empathy are celebrated in Forbes, TIME ICONIC, Good Housekeeping, NewBeauty, and more — and she gives back by teaching for the Hornbrook Group.