Doctor
Yudong Xu DMD
Dr. Xu obtained his DMD degree from University Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine. He also holds a masters degree in Microbiology from University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign.
Certifications:
Certified Invisalign Provider since 2005
Certified Lunineer Provider since 2006
Certified Laser Dentistry Certification
Advanced Endodontic (root canal) Training
Advanced Implant Dentistry Training
Advanced Orthodontic (braces) Training
Six-months Smile Certification
Oral Sedation Certification
Memberships:
American Dental Association
American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry
International Congress of Implant Dentistry
Academy of General Dentistry
Illinois Academy of General Dentistry
Ryan Javier DMD
Dr. Ryan obtained his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine in 2005. Before moving to the state of Illinois, Dr. Ryan had been practicing dentistry since 2006 in North Virginia. His goal is to restore oral health, improve function and appearance of patients teeth in a stress free and cost effective manner. Dr. Ryan is also an avid skier and novice gardener!
Meet our Team
Alyssa - Dental Hygienist
Ashley- Business/Dental Assistant
Ashley- Business/Dental Assistant
Alyssa is a graduate of Parkland College Dental Hygiene. She enjoys seeing patients time after time and forming those relationships with them. Outside of work she enjoys reading, golfing, making memories with her friends and family, and caring for her two dogs.
Ashley- Business/Dental Assistant
Ashley- Business/Dental Assistant
Ashley- Business/Dental Assistant
Ashley is excited to start her career in the dental field. She is bilingual and ready to help everyone in the office. Fun fact -she is the second oldest of 5. Outside of work Ashley Enjoys spending time with family and making memories with her son. She also loves to spoil her Puppy Draco.
Candace- Dental Assistant
Ashley- Business/Dental Assistant
Candace- Dental Assistant
Candace has been a dental assistant since 2019 and has loved every minute of it! She enjoys the nitty gritty of dental assisting and being hands on. She has excellent patient care. She is a new mama to a baby boy and is very thankful!
Colie - Dental Hygienist
Colie - Dental Hygienist
Candace- Dental Assistant
Colie is from the Gibson City area and she has four sisters with her being the youngest! Colie is laid back and has a humorous personality and is a perfect fit for our office. She enjoys helping patients achieve their perfect smile. She loves spending time with her family and friends. Her favorite past times are boating with her friends and playing with her dog.
Kirra- Dental Hygienist
Colie - Dental Hygienist
Kirra- Dental Hygienist
Kirra is a graduate of the Parkland College Dental Hygiene program. Kirra enjoys connecting with her patients and making them feel comfortable in her chair. Outside of work you can find her chasing her son around, gardening or crafting!
Samantha- Orthodontics
Colie - Dental Hygienist
Kirra- Dental Hygienist
Samantha has been in orthodontics since 2021. She loves watching our patients smiles change and the joy it brings them. She has two children, one boy and one girl . She is a firm believer in potatoes being in their own food group. She urges you to follow our ortho department on TikTok! @IlliniOrtho
Taylor- Business Assistant
Taylor- Business Assistant
Taylor- Business Assistant
Coming Soon!
Courtney - Orthodontics
Taylor- Business Assistant
Taylor- Business Assistant
Courtney has been in the dental field since 2014. Doing orthodontics here at Illini Smiles gives her the opportunity to change lives and smiles. In her free time she loves to be with her husband, 2 kids and farm animals! She loves anything outdoors, including boating and all her kids' sporting activities. Courtney also admits to having a -slight- shoe obsession.