Meet the Artists

Dr. Tanya L. DeSanto
A Northwestern University alum and Chicago, IL native, Dr. DeSanto has been creating beautiful smiles for adults and children for almost 20 years now.
Dr. Julie Nathanson
Dr. Nathanson has joined the Prairie Dental Group after practicing cosmetic dentistry in Chicago for 10 years. Dr. Nathanson is a New York University alum and has been calling Springfield home for over two years now.

Dr. Elizabeth Knoedler
After graduating from the University of Illinois, Dr. Knoedler attended Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine.  She is a native of Springfield and excited to be back serviing her community and her home town.
Dr. Sheetal Sharma
Dr. Sharma is a University of Illinois at Chicago alum and joined the Prairie Dental Group team in May of 2011 .  Well versed in general dental care as well as cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Sharma is excited to begin her career serving the people of Springfield, IL.

Together, with more than 60 years of experience, they are actively involved in the following organizations and academies:

  • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
  • Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
  • Chicago Dental Society (CDS)
  • Illinois State Dental Association (ISDA)
  • American Dental Association (ADA)
  • American Association of Women Dentists (AAWD)
  • Dental Organization For Conscious Sedation (DOCS)

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