University Dental Professionals
5549 S. Cornell
Chicago, IL 60637
1660 E. 56th St
Chicago, IL 60637
773-684-5702
Lou Graham, DDS
Dr. Graham has always approached his practice of dentistry with a progressive yet conservative methodology.
Dr. Graham is an internationally recognized lecturer extensively involved in continuing education for dental professionals, focusing on incorporating current clinical advancements through “conservative dentistry”. He emphasizes in his teachings the same things he practices: dental health diagnosis, treatment plans for medically compromised patients, conservative treatment, cosmetic dentistry, and customized approaches to periodontal care, implants and laser dentistry.
Dr. Graham is a graduate of Emory Dental School. He is the past Dental Director and holds a part time faculty position at the University of Chicago. He enjoys providing dental care at his private practice, University Dental Professionals, in Chicago, IL – Hyde Park.
Rauf Yousuf, DDS 
Dr. Yousuf is a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine in 1995. After completing a one-year hospital fellowship in general dentistry at Illinois Masonic Hospital, he received his specialty training in periodontics at Indiana University School of Dentistry. He holds a Masters Degree in Oral Biology from Indiana University as well.
Dr. Yousuf has been a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Illinois of Chicago, College of Dentistry. Dr. Yousuf specializes in all aspects of periodontics, including soft tissue grafting, bone grafting, implants, crown lengthening and reconstructive periodontal surgery.
He is a member of the American Academy of Periodontics, Midwest Society of Periodontists, American Dental Associations, Illinois Dental Society and the Chicago Dental Society.
Sheila Vacendak, DDS
Dr. Vacendak is a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry, where she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1997 and was inducted as a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a dental honorary society. Dr. Vacendak went on to complete a one year general dentistry residency program, also at MCV.
Dr. Vacendak has recently relocated from Virginia where she practiced dentistry for the past ten years. She has completed over 450 hours of continuing education focusing on conservative and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Vacendak is especially interested in implant restorations, root canal therapy and treating medically compromised patients with customized treatment plans. She is committed to providing compassionate, quality care for the entire family.
Dr. Vacendak is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, Chicago Dental Society and the Illinois Dental Association.
Samantha Chou, D.D.S.
Dr. Samantha Chou is American Board Eligible in the dental specialty of Prosthodontics and is honored to be apart this dental specialty. She was accepted into the accelerated program at the acclaimed Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on an academic scholarship where she obtained both her Bachelors in Biology and her Doctorate of Dental Medicine in seven years. Her dream to become a Prosthodontist was finally fulfilled when she moved to Chicago for her Prosthodontic residency, where she completed a three year Advanced Prosthodontics program at University of Illinois in Chicago, during which time Dr. Chou received critical specialty training in restoring aesthetically challenging cases involving full mouth reconstructions of natural teeth and implant supported prosthetics utilizing the most current techniques and cutting edge industry innovations. Her clinical training and academic research focused on advances in bone grafting, sinus/ridge augmentations, and implant placements utilizing various CAD-CAM technologies. She has presented the results of her research at national meetings of the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics.
Currently, Dr. Chou uses comprehensive treatment techniques and strategies supported by research evidence to address patients esthetic concerns, while improving their overall oral health. She maintains active memberships in the American college of Prosthodontists, the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the Chicago Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society and the American Dental Association.
Dr. Chou’s goal is to help patients experience the confidence and peace of mind a beautiful smile can make. “My patient’s smile is my top priority, and I am committed to creating beautiful smiles and maintaining them for a lifetime.”