Dr. Derek Bock received a Bachelor of Science as a double major in biology and chemistry at Stonehill College in Easton, MA. He ranked at the top of his graduating class and received Doctorates of Dental Medicine from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Medford, MA. He also received post-graduate training in orthodontics at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He then completed a one-year fellowship in craniofacial orthodontics at the University of Illinois Craniofacial Center.
Dr. Anokhi Bock received a Bachelor of Science from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. She then earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine with high honors and was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon (national dental honor society) at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She then continued her studies at Riley Children’s Hospital through Indiana University School of Dentistry where she obtained a Master of Science in dentistry and received a Graduate Student Research Award through the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry for her research on fluoride’s effect on bone.
Dr. Shiloh Golden grew up in Skokie, Illinois. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois – at Urbana Champaign. He then attended Rush University and completed an M.S. in Biotechnology while applying to dental school. Dr. Golden earned his D.M.D. from the University of Illinois – at Chicago College of Dentistry, and went on to complete orthodontic residency at the Marquette University School of Dentistry, earning an M.S. in Orthodontics.
Dr. Jessie Zhu is originally from Lexington, Kentucky. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky where she studied violin performance and biology. Dr. Jessie earned her DMD from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Afterwards, she continued her studies at Saint Louis University where she completed orthodontic residency and graduated with a Master of Science and Certificate in Orthodontics.
Dr. Jessie is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists. She is passionate about combining art and science to create healthy, beautiful smiles. She is committed to patient education and providing the best possible care through cutting edge technology and individualized treatment plans.
In her free time, Dr. Jessie loves spending time with her friends and family. She enjoys exploring new restaurants and coffee shops, trying new recipes, and travelling. Additionally, she loves new book and tv show recommendations! Dr. Jessie is thrilled to be joining the team at Forest Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Vidhee Shah is a Chicago native who grew up in the northwest suburbs. Go Bears!
Dr. Shah completed her Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Neuroscience from University of Illinois Chicago. From there, she earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from Marquette University: School of Dentistry in Milwaukee. Coming full circle, Dr. Shah came back to University of Illinois Chicago to complete her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry and earning an additional Masters (M.S.) in Oral Sciences.
Dr. Justin grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and attended nearby Loyola Academy. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Santa Clara University in California, he moved to Boston to pursue a master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences at Tufts University School of Medicine.
While applying to dental school, Dr. Justin worked as a dental assistant for a school-based fluoride and sealant program for the Boston Public Schools, where he first gained experience working with children. He learned the importance of making an impression on children at an early age in order to establish healthy lifelong dental habits.
Dr. Darin Chokdee grew up in Morton Grove, IL where she obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She then attended Roosevelt University and completed an M.S. in Biotechnology and Chemical Sciences and worked in cancer research at Northshore University Health Systems prior to dental school. Dr. Darin earned her D.M.D. from A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, completed a general practice residency program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and went on to complete a pediatric dental residency program at the University of Texas-Houston.
Dr. Dhwani Joshi is a native of the Chicagoland area and grew up in the northeast suburbs. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan (Go Blue!). She then went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from A.T. Still University – Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health where she discovered her passion for pediatric dentistry. She completed her two-year specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Montefiore Medical Center in New York.
Born and raised in Houston, Texas. Dr. Priyal Mangrola obtained her Bachelors in Microbiology at Texas Tech University. Dr. Priyal opted to further her education by obtaining her Masters in Public Health before being accepted to Midwestern University, College of Dental Medicine in 2013. After completing her doctoral studies, Dr. Priyal completed a one-year general practice residency at Mercy Hospital in Saint Louis. She then completed her pediatric dental residency at Saint Louis University where she worked at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Priyal wants each office visit to be fun and educational for both patients and parents- the end goal being preventative dentistry. A firm believer in making the dental experience enjoyable and comfortable, you might catch her singing and dancing badly.
In her spare time, Dr. Priyal enjoy playing golf, playing video games, travelling with her husband and son, Reyansh, and following her favorite sports team. She is a die-hard Texans, Astros, and Rockets fan, no trash talk needed, but still loves all Chicago sports teams