Joyful Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, formerly known as Fredric Tatel and Associates is one of the oldest established pediatric dental practices in the southwest suburbs. Dr. McDonald was an associate at Fredric Tatel and Associates and the practice was transitioned to her in February of 2017. Dr. McDonald was selected because of her ability to provide patients with the same level of care.
Few people have a perfect smile naturally, but they can seek the help of a cosmetic dentist to achieve the smiles they desire. Advances in dental technology, techniques, and materials have made it possible for nearly anyone to have a near perfect smile. A wide array of services is available at Joyful Smiles Pediatric Dentistry Tinley Park, IL to create gorgeous smiles.
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, 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 masters 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. She is on staff at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and Tinley Woods Surgery Center.
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 her husband, Joseph, her little girl Bella, and her dog Sophie. Dr. McDonald looks forward to giving your child a great dental experience!
Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, he studied at the University of Toronto obtaining his degree in Industrial Engineering and Applied Mathematics. He went on to complete his dental education at New York University where he graduated amongst the top of his class and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. During his training, Dr. Chong was concurrently involved in research that was presented at national conferences where he gave award-winning presentations on accelerated orthodontic tooth movement and critical thinking in dental education. His passion to educate has led to giving presentations at conferences, study clubs, and at dental institutions.
Dr. Chong went on and completed his orthodontic residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he was a winner of a national Invisalign award. He also obtained a Masters degree for his research involving the development of a novel method for analysis of tooth movement in 3D.
Dr. Rory Chong is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Illinois Society of Orthodontists, and Chicago Dental Society.
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 369 reviews
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a year ago
We have been seeing Dr McDonald and her team for a few years now. They have calmed my child's anxieties about having dental work done, and every single person in that office is a sweetheart. We love coming here. Thanks for all you do and have done.
Dina M
a year ago
We love Dr. MacDonald and Mariah!!
Kimberly Schroeder
a year ago
Absolutely love this dental office! Everything about the staff and the office itself is wonderful!!!! Our girls have actually loved going to the dentist thanks to Joyful Smiles! They are so special and are excellent with handicapped children! 10 stars!!!!!!
Delicia Santana
a year ago
Beautiful staff all around. Wonderful, professional, and patient. My daughter is Autistic and was giving me a hard time. The staff were incredible with her and got the job done!!
Tyron Hickman
a year ago
The entire process from beginning to end was amazing. My son does not enjoy the dentist at all. The doctor made him feel so comfortable and calm that it amazed me. Well done guys.
Valerie Pace
a year ago
As a parent of a first time patient, it was a great experience from the beginning to the end of the appt. Warm, friendly atmosphere. Awesome staff! Dominique was great with keeping my child calm through the entire process. Glad I found Joyful Smiles!
Melissa Bryant
2 years ago
My children always have a wonderful experience with compassion at Joyful Smiles!!!
Jerlicia Hobson
2 years ago
Kid friendly, very clean, polite receptionists . My daughter loves it here!
A Google User
2 years ago
Came in with my daughter Liliana and the visit was amazing from start to finish! Made us feel super comfortable, did not feel judged at all. They are all so kind and very patient with the little ones. So happy I found this office.
Efren Aguilera
2 years ago
Excellent staff and doctor
Nancy Dwyer
2 years ago
Everything everyone has written is true. My experience to share that might help someone else is that I am raising my 2 grandchildren. One who is a "big guy" (almost 6ft in 6thgrade) and autistic and EXTREMELY mouth sensitive and previously required anesthesia and a hospital setting for oral care. Dr. McDonald continues to work with him for the past year with patience and caring I've never seen in any other medical person we've ever dealt with. My husband and I live paycheck to paycheck and I only say this to explain we have to pay for his care out of pocket and saving enough money weekly for the yearly plan they offer is far from easy for us but the sacrifices are truly worth it for this practice. It is THAT excellent.
Sue Tleib
2 years ago
I sincerely love this place staff doctor my son is nonverbal and is very comfortable they're so good with him. I couldn't ask for a better place I appreciate all of them. thank you so much Dr Mcdonald
Jillian Ferguson
2 years ago
I was nervous for the first visit with my rambunctious 2 year old, but Ms Mariah and Dr McDonald are amazing and he left with a HUGE smile on his face. He left with a lot of goodies, and he was very excited for the "poofpaste"
Kristi Hicks
2 years ago
Dr. Yasi and Dr. McDonald were phenomenal! My daughter is autistic, and they took their time to make sure she was comfortable. I highly recommend them both.
Joe M
2 years ago
My 3 children have been going to Joyful Smiles for a very long time. They are specialist in kids. There office looks like a place for kids and the staff including the dentists are great. I think my kids are lucky to have a dentist office where kids aren't scared to go to. Great job guys.
Stacie Thorpe-Burnett
2 years ago
Excellent service and care. My son has autism and they ensure that he is aware of everything. I love them all!
Kayla Heyward
2 years ago
Great experience. Very sweet and helpful and made my son feel comfortable during his visit.
Daisy Lopez
2 years ago
Dr. McDonald and all her staff were very friendly and informative.
Laura Popovics
2 years ago
We've always had a good experience here, until today. Parents waiting in area without masks, while people in the front did nothing to enforce until I mentioned I was going to wait with my young child in the lobby. Come on, it's still required to wear masks in a medical facility, and especially one specializing in pediatric care with kiddos who clearly aren't vaccinated yet. The doctor was great and apologetic, but it's really disappointing that this conversation even had to happen. The assistant doing X-rays couldn't even keep her mask up. It was just so stressful and unnecessarily so. I gave 2 stars for past experiences and the care of the doctor, but I would give 0 stars for safety today.
Brittany Page
2 years ago
Dr McDonald and her assistant were amazing. My son had to have a tooth pulled and a baby root canal with a cap. I was so nervous for him but they did such quick and amazing work!
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