Dr. Yaa McDonald
Dr. Yaa McDonald received her undergraduate degree in the biological sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and then completed a Doctorate in Dental Medicine degree (DMD) at Southern Illinois University. Following her doctorate degree, she completed a two-year residency in Pediatric Dentistry, obtaining both a specialty certificate and a Master of Dental Science from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. During residency, Dr. McDonald was awarded the Graduate Student Research Award for her outstanding master’s thesis research on the periodontal ligament stem cells of human deciduous teeth.
Dr. McDonald is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She is adjunct faculty at Marquette University School of Dentistry, where she teaches pediatric dentistry to undergraduate dental students. Dr. McDonald is also currently a staff member at Children’s Hospital of Milwaukee, WI.
Dr. McDonald is a community advocate and enjoys volunteering. She has participated in activities such as Convoy of Hope, Jamaican Dental Missions, and in other local organizations. In 2010 was honored by Metro Achievement Center with the “Woman of Character Award.”
In her spare time, she enjoys trying new recipes, baking, exercising, hanging with family, friends and her dog Sophie. Dr. McDonald looks forward to giving your child a great dental experience!
Dr. Shilpa Joshi
Dr. Shilpa Joshi is a native to the Chicago Suburbs, growing up in Wheaton, IL. She completed her undergraduate training from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (GO ILLINI!) with Bachelor’s degrees in Pyschology & Integrative Biology, minoring in Spanish. She went on to attend Midwestern University in Downers Grove and received a Masters of Arts in Biomedical Sciences followed by a Doctorate in Dental Medicine (DMD). Following her doctorate degree, she completed a two-year residency in Pediatric Dentistry at Case Western Reserve University & earned a specialty certificate. Dr. Joshi has a passion for preventative care, nutrition and finding a balanced lifestyle for your children!
With her spare time, Dr. Joshi can be found trying out new restaurants/coffee places & farmer’s markets, playing tennis, hanging with family or relaxing at home with her furry cat, Alinea.
Dr. John Crawford
Dr. Crawford has many academic achievements including his Bachelor of Science, Doctor of Dental Surgery and Master of Science in Dentistry with Certificates in Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, all from the University of Chicago Illinois. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and fellow Trustee of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Crawford is known for his special care with patients and having the philosophy to provide children with gentle and compassionate dental care during their visits. Over the years he has helped hundreds of children achieve healthy smiles. When Dr. Crawford isn’t practicing, he works on the farm where he lives and enjoys cooking new foods and entertaining his friends.
Dr. Sara Day
Dr. Sara Day grew up in rural, northwestern Illinois. She attended Lewis University as an undergraduate and then attended Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine to receive her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. Following graduation, she completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency, where her favorite rotation was pediatric dentistry! Dr. Day is an active member of the American Dental Association.
Dr. Day loves to travel and try new foods. Some of her favorite activities include cooking, various arts & crafts, golfing, hiking, and reading. She is proud of the Little Free Library she built to share her love of reading with her community.
As a parent and a dentist, Dr. Day understands the importance of encouraging and creating healthy smiles for children and wants to help make the process as comfortable and fun as possible!
Dr. Diamond Grady-Williams
Dr. Diamond Grady-Williams was born and raised in Chicago. She earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biomedical Sciences from Grand Valley State University in Michigan, her Master of Science (MS) in Biology from Roosevelt University in Chicago, and her Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD), from the University of Illinois at Chicago where she also recently completed her residency in pediatric dentistry.
While working in Hawaii after college, Dr. Diamond further developed her love of working with special needs children. During her free time she enjoys traveling, and spending time with her husband and son.
Dr. Diamond is a proud mom of a 2.5 year, wild, adventurous, baby boy who keeps her on her toes and doesn’t like to go to bed at night! Dr. Diamond is excited to continue following her passion in the city she calls home.
We know your children will receive the highest standard of care with Dr. Diamond and are so pleased to welcome her to our growing team!
