Dental Professionals at Belvidere Dental

Alan J. Kossman, DDS has been in private practice since 1992 after earning his dental degree from the University of Illinois. Dr. Kossman is an active member of the American Dental Society, the Illinois State Dental Society, the Winnebago County Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Boone County Dental Study Club, and International Congress of Oral Implatologists.

Dr. Kossman is on the cutting edge of dental technology. He frequently attends seminars on dental implants, office automation, and the latest in dental techniques and materials. He strives to continue his education so that might better serve his patients and his staff. Recently, Dr. Kossman and his staff have taken courses on, CPR and Basic Lifesaving, OSHA Compliance, Laser Dentistry, Periodontal Disease Prevention and Treatment, Simple Implant Placement, Advanced Bone Grafting and Ridge Augmentation, and the Successful Esthetic Practice.

Dr. Kossman, his wife Ann, and their two sons, reside in Belvidere. He enjoys sports, travel, photography, coaching, and anything with his kids. He is a history buff and enjoys collecting antiques and sports memorabilia.

Trina was originally from Cherry Valley, Illinois, and  Rockford.  She graduated from SIU in Carbondale, Illinois in 2000, with a bachelor's degree in Applied Science and Arts, Dental Hygiene.  She graduated Magna Cum Laude and belonged to the Gamma Beta Phi Honors Society.  After graduating from SIU, she moved to Chicago and practiced dental hygiene in downtown Chicago for seven years.  She joined Belvidere Dental in 2014. Trina enjoys meeting, educating, and caring for her patients.  Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her son and her boyfriend.  She also loves to boat, garden, swim, hula hoop and time with friends.

Nakiah, born in Freeport, IL spent half of his childhood life there before moving to Winnebago, IL where he graduated high school. After that he pursued a college education at Rock Valley Community College where he obtained an Associates degree in Applied Sciences. Upon acceptance, Nakiah then chose to pursue the Dental Hygiene program at Rock Valley where he received his degree in Applied Sciences, Dental Hygiene in early 2018. Post graduation, he worked in the Rockford area for a year before joining Belvidere Dental mid 2019. Nakiah really enjoys helping his patients in any way that he can and is committed to furthering his education to pass onto his patients.

Outside of the office, Nakiah enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, baby daughter, family and friends. He also enjoys sports, working out, gaming and travel.