About Your Dentist
Jim Yu, DDS
"It is important to me to treat each patient as a real person, not just as a set of teeth. I want my patients to leave the office feeling like I was gentle empathetic and I took the time to listen to them, answer their questions and calm their fears."
My Mission
"To improve the quality of life of my patients by restoring function and beauty to their teeth while also relieving pain and giving them a pleasant dental experience."
Background & Education
Dr. Yu received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois. He earned his Doctorate Degree from Northwestern University Dental School in Chicago. He completed his dental residency at the Illinois Masonic Medical Center.
- Dental Boot Kamp
- Heartland Doctor Leadership
- Heartland Experience
- Invisalign Certification
- PAC-Live Aesthetic Continuum - Dentisty's premier, hands-on, live-patient cosmetic training
- ViziLite Certification
Dr. Yu is an active member of the Champaign Chamber of Commerce.
Personal Attention Professional Excellence
"It's very important to understand what a patient needs, that is why I constantly push forward to better my career. I work hard to provide exceptional dental care in a caring and personal manner. I will dedicate myself to my patients and do all I can to help them and enhance their quality of life through gentle, skillful dental care."


