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 Campaign.
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
Meet our Team
Alyssa - Dental Hygienist
Alyssa - Dental Hygienist
Alyssa - Dental Hygienist
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.
Colie - Dental Hygienist
Alyssa - Dental Hygienist
Alyssa - Dental Hygienist
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
Alyssa - Dental Hygienist
Annette- Dental Assistant
Kirra was born and raised in Paxton, IL. She is a graduate from Parkland College’s Dental Hygiene program. She loves to educate her patients on how to achieve and maintain a healthy smile. In her free time she enjoys cooking with her husband and snuggling her two cats. She also enjoys reading, painting, and any competitive outdoor activity.
Annette- Dental Assistant
Ashley- Business/Dental Assistant
Annette- Dental Assistant
Annette has been a dental assistant for over 20 years and her love of dentistry and patient care shines through every day. She enjoys spending time with her amazing husband and her two doggies. She is also an excellent painter and a very skilled crafter. Annette is a rockstar in the office and is very knowledgeable and helpful with any of your dental question
Candace- Dental Assistant
Ashley- Business/Dental Assistant
Ashley- Business/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!
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.
Machayla- Business Assistant
Machayla- Business Assistant
Machayla- Business Assistant
Machayla is from tiny village in Ohio named Plymouth. She recently moved to Rantoul for a previous position. She has been in the dental field since 2022 and is excited to grow. She has loved every part of being in this office so far! Outside of work, she has a pitbull named Nemmi who is her world.
Kaitlyn- Business Assistant
Machayla- Business Assistant
Machayla- Business Assistant
Kaitlyn has been in the local area her whole life. She has been in dental since 2020 and has loved every minute of it! She can’t wait to grow with this company and get to know each patient. Outside of work she is a mother of two beautiful babies. She also loves going camping and being with family.
Courtney - Orthodontics
Machayla- Business Assistant
Courtney - Orthodontics
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.
Samantha- Orthodontics
Samantha- Orthodontics
Courtney - Orthodontics
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