In dentistry, as in life, knowledge is key. Therefore, constant learning and changing with todays world of procedures and technologies is essential to providing the best that dentistry has to offer for my patients.
Dr. Maria Gracias graduated from the Northwestern University Dental School in 1990, where she went on to teach as a clinical instructor from 1993 2001. Today, after twenty years of practice, Dr. Gracias remains at the forefront of her rapidly evolving industry.
Her experience and loyalty to patient care sets the standard of customer service far above the rest. Dr. Gracias began studying anti-agingrejuvenation therapyafter her extensivedentistryexperience revealed the need for a clinical approach to aesthetic care. Inspired by her patients needs, she endeavored to fuse the latest developments indentalandfacial aestheticsinto a comprehensive treatment solution.
Today, Dr. Gracias passion seems to grow at the pace of the industrys progress, ensuring her clients the level of expertise they deserve and have grown to expect. As devoted proponent of ongoing post-graduate study, she attends conferences, enrolls in continuing-education courses, and maintains affiliation with an array ofprofessional organizations, including:
Dr. Kalliath graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry at the top of her class. She then went on to complete a general practice residency in Chicago at Advocate Illinois Masonic where she gained experiences in surgical extractions, implant placement and restoration, advancedcosmetic cases, sedation dentistry, pediatric dentistry, invisalign, and endodontics. Dr. Kalliath remains up to date with the latest technological advancements in dentistry and strives to provide state of the art dental care in a comfortable environment.
Dr. Kalliath brings with her a unique expertise in sleep apnea andTMJ disorders. She has been personally mentored with the worlds leading clinicians in this field and completed over 500 hours of CE focused in this area. She is double board-certified with the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine and is a fellow with the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. Through her training she learned how to effectively treat sleep apnea, snoring, and TMJ disorders. Additionally, she is an associate professor at Rush University Medical Center and participates in weekly meetings in their Sleep Department. Her experience in TMJ and sleep disorders allows her to treat patients in a more comprehensive manner that has positive impacts on their overall health and wellbeing.
Dr. Delfs graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemistry. She then continued her education at Northwestern University Dental School where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree.
She loves being a dentist, because she gets to combine her technical and scientific knowledge with her artistic skills. Her passion in her profession is maintained with constant reading and learning to be a leader in her profession. Her favorite part of being a dentist are the relationships that are built with patients with trust and loyalty.
Along with practicing dentistry, Dr. Delfs also is a National Speaker and Faculty Member of Align Technology, the makers of Invisalign. She teaches dentists and their team members how to do Invisalign and help benefit their patients with straighter teeth. She has also taught and done public speaking onTeam Workand Leadership Development.