Our Team

As a team, our vision is to be the preeminent pediatric dental practice in Chicago, known for excellent patient care, honesty, rolling out the red carpet for every patient, and treating every patient and parent who comes through our doors like family.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Yummy Dental and Orthodontics!

-The YDOK Team

Dr. Yum  

Dr. Grace Yum
Pediatric Dentist

 
  • On-staff at Children's Memorial Hospital
  • Other dentists and pediatricians refer their most challenging cases to her
  • Kids love her!
    Dr. Keerthi Golla
Pediatric Dentist
 
  • Ivy League educated and selected as Chief Resident during her pediatric dental training.
  • Very gentle and has a heart for non-profit dental organizations
  • Kids love her!
    Dr. Michael Higgins
Dental Anesthesiologist
 
  • On faculty at University of Illinois Medical Center
  • Former president of the American Society of Dental Anesthesiologists
  • Kids love him!
    Dr. Keyur Shah  Orthodontist
 
  • Graduated #1 in his dental school class at the University of Toronto
  • One of the most talented and gentle people we've ever met
  • Kids love him!
    Rocio Pearson
Office Manager
 
  • Gets mentioned in Yelp reviews of Yummy Dental!
  • Works hard to keep our office running like a fine Swiss watch
  • Kids love her!
    Marla Reyes
Dental Concierge
 
  • Always eager to make patients feel at home
  • Loves kids and has three of her own
  • Kids love her!
    Megan Sampson
Dental Hygienist
 
  • Loves working with children and teaching oral hygiene!
  • Has a great sense of humor and makes visits fun!
  • Kids love her!
    Mary Sturgeon
Dental Hygienist
 
  • Is very detail-oriented and has a calming personality!
  • Selected as a dental school instructor.
  • Kids love her!
    Teresa Bae
Dental Assistant
 
  • Has a calming influence on many kids
  • Extremely detail-oriented
  • Kids love her!
    Juana Morales
Dental Assistant
 
  • Loves kids and has two of her own
  • Has years of experience and is passionate about her work
  • Kids love her!
    Diana Puente
Dental Assistant
 
  • Knows how to make dental visits fun
  • Has built up years of experience
  • Kids love her!
    Martha Martinez
Dental Assistant
 
  • Has a sweet and bubbly personality and put kids at ease!
  • Is a mother and loves to be around children!
  • Kids love her!

 


Chicago Dental Society

Illinois Society of Pediatric Dentistry

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Illinois State Dental Society

American Association of Orthodontist

Illinois society of orthotdontics

Midwestern Society of Orthodontists