Dr. Meghan Crisham was born and raised in Dixon, Illinois. She attended Newman Central Catholic High School where she was the president of her senior class as well as captain of the tennis and basketball teams. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2001 with a bachelors degree in Arts & Letters Pre-Professional & History.
Dr. Meghan Crisham was born and raised in Dixon, Illinois. She attended Newman Central Catholic High School where she was the president of her senior class as well as captain of the tennis and basketball teams. Dr. Meghan Crisham graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2001 with a bachelors degree in Arts & Letters Pre-Professional & History. Dr. Meghan Crisham was involved in various activities at Notre Dame including the Sophomore Literary Festival & Appalachia Service project. Dr. Crisham studied abroad in London for a semester during her junior year. Sports have always been a source of enjoyment for Dr. Crisham as she participated in Notre Dames Womens Boxing Club and Notre Dames legendary Bookstore Basketball Tournament.
Dr. Crisham is a 2005 graduate of the University of Illinois School of Dentistry. While in dental school, Dr. Meghan Crisham was a four-year class elected representative to the Chicago Dental Society. During her fourth year, she was awarded the Stanley Tylman Award for providing dental care of the highest caliber to her patients.
In 2006, Dr. Crisham was awarded and completed a one-year post-graduate residency program in Boston, Massachusetts with Lutheran Medical Center. Dr. Crisham then relocated to practice dentistry in New York City. Dr. Crisham is married to Dr. Patrick King who is currently a post-graduate Endodontic resident at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry.
Dr. Hey was her family dentist, and it was in his office as a patient that Dr. Crisham was able to experience first-hand how multi-faceted dentistry can be. By observing Dr. Hey complete complex restorative and cosmetic cases, Dr. Crisham noted the artistic aspect of dentistry that must go hand in hand with the science.
Dr. Crisham is pleased to be a part of the Exceptional Dentistry Team and looks forward to helping the practice continue to grow. Dr. Crisham is impressed by the focus of Dr. Hey and his staff to stay current and knowledgeable about the constant and exciting changes and advances in dentistry.
Dr. Brechon is the eldest of three children. Dr. Michael Brechon Jr. attended grade school in Belvidere and graduated from Belvidere High School in 2002. He graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI in 2006, where Dr. Michael Brechon Jr. met his wife Lindsay Brechon. Dr. Brechon earned his Master of Science in Biological Sciences from Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, IL, as well as his Master of Science in Oral Biology from Creighton University in Omaha, NE. Dr. Michael Brechon Jr. earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Creighton University where he was the President of his dental class all four years. During his final year, Dr. Brechon was awarded the Dr. David A. Reinsch Humanitarian Scholarship Award for embodying the spirit of humanitarianism, believing in the equality and welfare of others demonstrated through community service, advocacy, and leadership. In fact, Dr. Michael Brechon Jr.s recognition caught the eye of the Creighton Dentist, which features Dr. Brechon in their Scholarship Spotlight.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 325 reviews
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a year ago
I have been very pleased with my dental care at Exceptional Dentistry. The friendly staff has shown great concern for my comfort and expertise care.
John Gehrke
a year ago
Chipped tooth/ got in fast / first time there/ all employees pleasant and procedure was great/
Robyn Stewart
a year ago
2nd time going to Exceptional Dentistry. Was just as warm and friendly as the 1st time. They honor my wishes to never have a male dentist or hygienist (sorry bad experience with one). Everyone there is so friendly and pleasant! I look ...
Monica Hermes
a year ago
I am continuously impressed with the best in class experience at exceptional dentistry in Dixon! Prior to being a patient, I only went to top dentists in Chicago, for the last 14 years! I am grateful that Megan is my dental hygienist; she ...
Haley Inboden
a year ago
Very nice place, great staff!
Becky Patterson
a year ago
The name "Exceptional Dentistry" is spot on! The entire staff is amazing! My hygienist is the bomb! Highly recommend. 10/10
Eileen Lamb
a year ago
The staff is very helpful and friendly. I especially appreciated Dr. Patel's attention to detail. She explained everything we were about to do and answered questions afterwards in a courteous and friendly manner. Would recommend 100%.
Jane Thomas
2 years ago
Hygienist Brook (or Brooke?) performed my semi-annual dental cleaning during August, 2022 at the Dixon, IL Exceptional Dentistry office. She presented as temperamental, agitated and less than a professional throughout the process. A few minutes into the cleaning, with a condescending tone, I was lectured: 1) 'You never brush your teeth!'; 2) 'You don't know how to brush your teeth!'; 3) 'You brush your teeth sideways!'; 4) 'You need to brush your teeth up and down!'; 5) 'You need to brush your gums!'; Following these statements, when no tools were in my mouth, I replied, "I use a WaterPik (a brush and floss machine) multiple times each day. The WaterPik was highly recommended a few years ago by a prior, different Exceptional Dentistry hygienist. Ms. Brook (Brooke?) continued with her tirade, as if talking down to a 3 to 5-year old: 6) 'You need to use a manual brush, not a WaterPik!'; 7) 'You're not brushing your teeth hard enough!'; additionally, 8) Hygienist Brook (Brooke?) was so rough with the flossing process it created excess gum bleeding, necessitating a lot of irrigating and suctioning. Not wanting to readily answer this invitation about "how was your experience today?" when it was first text to me (due to the negative feedback the visit warranted), I re-visited (in person) Exceptional Dentistry and spoke privately with Maddy (front-line staff). I relayed the preceding information to Maddy, requesting to put on my chart that Brook (Brooke?) never again be assigned as my hygienist. Maddy replied that Brook (Brooke?) was no longer with Exceptional Dentistry. Brook's (Brooke's?) last day with them was the day after my cleaning! Maddy stated Brook (Brooke?) had been with them for a year and is a 'traveling hygienist'. After relaying the foregoing to Maddy, there's been no acknowledgment from Exceptional Dentistry's hierarchy concerning my experience with their then-employee, hygienist who performed the dental cleaning. Thus, per their invitation, I'm herewith submitting my review as an unacceptable Exceptional Dentistry experience of my recent semi-annual dental cleaning.
John Gehrke
2 years ago
Chipped tooth/ got in fast / first time there/ all employees pleasant and procedure was great/
Ken Asbury
2 years ago
Great environment! Very knowledgeable and understanding
Beth Etheridge
2 years ago
I was scheduled to have surgery, but had a tooth bothering me. I called my dentist, who is about 40 minutes away, to get in and I could that afternoon. Well later that morning, I received a call back saying he had an emergency and would be out of the office the rest of the day and scheduled me for the next morning. My surgeon told me if I had an infection, my surgery would be canceled. Later that afternoon, my dentist's office called again and said he wouldn't be in the office the next day either. I was panicked!! I called my friend who works at Exceptional Dentistry, even though it was her day off and asked if she thought I might be able to get an appointment. They got me an appointment the next day. I was treated like I'd been their patient forever. Nothing against my dentist, but I will be a regular patient at Exceptional Dentistry from now on. Great people and closer for me to go. I give them an A++++
Patty O
2 years ago
I can't say enough good about Exceptional Dentistry. Everyone there is kind, polite and most importantly, gentle!
Cyndi Starr
2 years ago
Dr. Patel is a true professional. I have had lots of work done by her and her staff. They are all very happy to see you when you come in. Your time is valuable to them. They are all willing to help make you feel comfortable.
Mike Brady
2 years ago
Everyone is awesome, they're very friendly and helpful.
Steve Lawson
2 years ago
Always great care
Pat Gaumer
2 years ago
My services for my most recent appointment were EXCEPTIONAL!!! I know that was corny but it was true!
Julie Hoak
2 years ago
Everyone is great especially my hygienist. MEGAN! Very thankful to go to a caring dentist as well.
Mary Finney
2 years ago
They did an excellent work! Everyone is very friendly and professional.
April Sourdif
2 years ago
They are very professional!
Shayann Bartelt
2 years ago
So friendly and great job on my teeth
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