Meet the Staff | Benassi Family Dentistry

Dr. Anthony F. Benassi

Dr. Anthony F. Benassi, was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois. He grew up on the west side of Rockford and attended Auburn High School, where he enrolled in the first honors academy class. Due to his scholastic achievements, he was able to graduate at the end of his junior year.

Dr. Benassi attended a two-year medical program at Rock Valley College. where he earned an associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy. After practicing Respiratory Therapy for five years, Dr. Benassi felt compelled to answer another calling in life: dentistry. Dr. Benassi attended and received his Doctorate of Dental Science from the University of Iowa, College of Dentistry in 1991. After two years practicing dentistry in Lancaster, Wisconsin, he and his wife moved back to Rockford to establish his dental practice here.

Dr. Benassi took over the practice of Dr. Leo Sabien at Fairview Plaza. He practiced at this location for 19 years before moving to an expanded location on Perryville Rd. in 2013, where the practice continues to grow along with him and his daughter, Dr. Isabella Newcomer. Together, along with their very knowledgeable dental team, they continue to build a respected reputation through hard work, innovation, community service, and patient loyalty. Throughout these 30+ years, he has updated the practice with new innovative technologies to stay current and up to date in the dental field and to be able to provide more services to patients while enhancing their comfort.

Dr. Benassi enjoys learning about new dental technologies and techniques, working alongside his daughter, and spending time playing with his grandchildren.

Dr. Isabella Benassi-Newcomer

Dr. Isabella Newcomer is a native of the Rockford/Winnebago area. She attended Winnebago High School and then acquired an undergraduate degree at St. Norbert College in Wisconsin. Dr. Newcomer then decided to follow in her dad’s footsteps and complete her dental education at the University of Iowa.

As a lifelong learner, Dr. Newcomer enjoys being part of a local dental study club as well as taking courses to continue her education in dentistry as new technologies and techniques evolve. After the birth of her two children, Dr. Newcomer found a passion working with feeding therapists and lactation consultants in the area to provide quality care for babies with restricted tongue movement. She has completed several in-depth trainings focusing on lip and tongue tie releases for newborns, infants, and toddlers utilizing new laser technologies. Dr. Newcomer often works alongside other oral and healthcare providers throughout the area to help coordinate such procedures as needed, collaboratively and optimally, to have a successful outcome for each patient.

Dr. Newcomer is excited to provide quality, patient-centered care to the communities in Rockford and Marengo. Our patients enjoy their visits with Dr. Newcomer as she is a wonderful singer and is known for serenading patients while working on them.