At Anderson Dental, our gentle and compassionate dentists, Dr. Scott Anderson, Dr. John Anderson, and Dr. Cesar Alburez, are known for their painless numbing before dental procedures and their unwavering commitment to patient care. They also have fantastic reputations when it comes to providing quality dentistry to generations of families near Champaign, Urbana, Savoy, Mahomet, Monticello, St. Joseph, and beyond.
The people of Champaign and the outlying communities are important to us, so much so that our dentists make time for emergency dental care even if you are not a regular patient. They also work hard to bring the latest techniques and modern dental technologies into our dental office. For them, dentistry is all about patient care and great outcomes.
The Anderson name in dentistry, established in 1961, is synonymous with legacy dentistry, and our dentists continue to uphold the values put forward by the Anderson doctors who came before them. They have also selected a team of dental professionals and support staff who share their commitment to patients and the community.
If you’re looking for quality dentistry from a caring and professional team, we invite you to schedule an appointment for yourself and your family members today. We welcome you to give our dentist office a call at (217) 356-7334 if you have additional questions!
Meanwhile, check out the biographies below to learn more about the team at Anderson Dental.
Dr. Scott Anderson
Dentist
Dr. Scott Anderson graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1981 with a BA in Chemistry and the University of Illinois School of Dentistry in 1985. He has been a practicing dentist since 1985.
He enjoys interacting with his patients daily at Anderson Dental and helping them improve their health. As a multi-generational practice, Dr. Anderson has developed friendships with many of his patients over the decades, which makes his job fun and rewarding. He feels that the constantly evolving technology of dentistry keeps him focused and helps him grow as a dental care provider. He also loves working with the great team at Anderson Dental, including his fellow dentists–one of which is his son.
"Working side by side with my son is one of the greatest blessings in my life," Dr. Anderson says.
When Dr. Anderson is not at work, he enjoys travel, exercise, golf, reading, and, most importantly, playing with his grandchildren!
Dr. John Anderson
Dentist
Dr. John Anderson graduated from Miami University in 2012 and the Southern Illinois School of Dental Medicine in 2016.
He loves to develop relationships with his patients and their families, some of which have been part of the Anderson Dental family for 40 years or longer. By utilizing state of the art technology and techniques, he enjoys making dentistry painless, efficient, and predictable.
When he is not expanding his dental knowledge, Dr. Anderson likes spending time with his wife, Whitney, and dog, Blue. He enjoys golf, Illinois athletics, and mentoring his church’s youth group.
Dr. Cesar Alburez
Dentist
Dr. Cesar Alburez has been with Anderson Dental since 2015.
He loves the people he gets to know through his job and that he can transform someone's life by giving them back their smile and functionality. He also loves the fact that every day is different, and he's able to work with talented people.
"I love that we are always looking for ways to improve, and it shows with the technology that we have," Dr. Alburez says.
When he is not working, Dr. Alburez enjoys spending time with his wife, Gaby, and their two children, Lucas and Sabrina, who keep him busy! He also likes playing golf, softball, and being outdoors.
Jeri
Office Manager
A Philo, IL native, Jeri is one of Anderson Dental’s long-time employees. She has been with us since 1986 and is responsible for the smooth operation of the practice on a daily basis.
“I love all of the people that I work with every day. We have hands-down the best dentists and the team that anyone could want!”
When she is away from the dental practice, you will often find Jeri boating, sailing, camping, and enjoying life on the water!
Lisa
Dental Receptionist
Lisa has been with Anderson Dental since 1999.
She loves being part of the team and helping and interacting with patients.
When Lisa is not at work, she enjoys traveling, the beach, being outdoors, working in her yard, and visiting garage sales and flea markets.
Brenda
Office Support Staff
Brenda received her education from Parkland College in 1978 as well as through the years of experience as a dental assistant and treatment coordinator with Anderson Dental. You can find her behind the beautiful waterfall at her desk. She is also one of the first friendly voices that you will hear on the phone when calling our office. She is celebrating her 32nd year with the Anderson Dental team.
She enjoys assisting all patients with coordinating and achieving their dental needs and goals. Her goal is to make all visits to the office as seamless as possible. She truly likes the diversity of her job and especially working with such a top notch team of doctors and staff.
Brenda is married with two grown sons. She enjoys hanging out at home, gardening, reading or just relaxing in her pool. She also likes to travel and will go just about anywhere at a moments notice if it includes shopping and dining out. She is looking forward to daughter in laws and grandchildren someday.
Jeff
Dental Assistant
Jeff has been a part of the Anderson Dental team for 5 months now. He has many years of healthcare experience, including; management of operating room materials, in-home medical care, and orthodontics.
Jeff is married and he and his wife, Beth, have 4 cats and a bearded dragon. He enjoys traveling and experiencing new places. His hobbies include kayaking, hiking, and golf.
Angie
Dental Assistant
Angie has been a dental assistant with Anderson Dental for 1.5 years. In her spare time she loves to travel, go to concerts, and spend time with family and friends!
Megan
Dental Hygienist
Megan has been with Anderson Dental since 2018 and she has a degree in dental hygiene.
She loves to educate patients about their oral health.
When Megan is away from work, she likes to golf, go to the movies, spend time with her husband and friends, and watch her stepdaughters cheer and dance.
Kim
Dental Hygienist
Kimberly was born and raised in Chatsworth, IL. She attended Parkland College for her degree in dental hygiene and joined the Anderson Dental team in 2005.
“I develop strong, loving relationships with patients and enjoy helping people. I get to work with some of the greatest people, who I consider family.”
When Kimberly is away from the dental office, you will most often find her living life to the fullest. She enjoys traveling, going to sporting events, concerts, and hanging out with family and friends. When she’s not adventuring, you can find her doing home improvement projects. Kimberly also dedicates her free time to her church.
Tina
Dental Hygienist
Tina has been with Anderson Dental since 2021. She graduated from Parkland College with a degree in Dental Hygiene.
"I enjoy the whole team here at Anderson Dental. Everyone works well together and has the 'patient first' mentality."
When she is not working, Tina enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors with her wife, two adult children, and friends.
Christy
Front Desk Coordinator
Christy has been with Anderson Dental since 2021. What she likes best about Anderson Dental is the family atmosphere, and working with the incredibly talented Doctors and her coworkers. She has two adult daughters, a son in law and a cat. When not at work she enjoys: baking, woodworking, kayaking and spending time at home.
Nathalie Santafe Zambrano
Dental Hygienist
Nathalie has been with Anderson Dental since April, 2022. She graduated from Parkland College with a degree in Dental Hygiene.
She loves how Anderson Dental is a family that helps the community and tries to be up to date with advances to offer the best services to all patients.
Nathalie is originally from Bogota, Colombia, speaks Spanish, and has been in the U.S. since 2014. When she is not working, she enjoys traveling around the world, going for bike rides, playing ultimate frisbee, and being with her family.