Dr Brendan D. Graham

Dr. Graham is a LaSalle County native. Growing up, Brendan attended Grand Ridge Grade School and was a 2003 graduate of Marquette High School in Ottawa, IL. Dr. Graham is a very proud past 4-H member in LaSalle County. Dr. Graham completed his undergraduate studies at Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville in 2006 graduating ‘Summa Cum Laude’ with a B.S. in Biological Sciences. While a student at SIUE, Brendan was awarded the ‘Rising Sophomore Award’ and was presented the ‘Chancellors Award for Academic Excellence’ at graduation. Dr. Graham graduated ‘Cum Laude’ from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in Alton, Illinois in 2010. While a student at SIU-SDM, Brendan was the class representative to the American Student Dental Association (ASDA). As a member of ASDA, he lobbied in Washington, DC to increase access to care for underserved populations. Dr. Graham was also very involved in community outreach, speaking to dozens of schools and eldercare facilities on oral hygiene and the importance of routine dental check-ups. In 2010 he was the recipient of the American College of Dentists ‘Outstanding Student Leader Award’ for scholastic performance, leadership, ethical and compassionate patient care, and potential to impact the profession of dentistry in the future. Dr. Graham is an active member of organized dentistry having served as ‘New Dentist Liaison’, ‘Dent-IL-Pac’ representative, and currently as President of the Illinois Valley Dental Society since 2018. Dr. Graham enjoys helping his patients get past their apprehension with dentistry. One of Dr. Graham’s favorite parts of his profession is getting to help patients transform their smile! He thoroughly enjoys forming strong relationships with his patients and being able to recognize and visit with them outside of the office. An avid guitar player, Dr. Graham enjoys attending a variety of concerts and shows. In his free time, he also enjoys sports and outdoor activities. Dr. Graham resides in the country south of Ottawa and enjoys his time away from work with his wife Amy, and their children, Emily and Benjamin.