About Us

Our Team Serves Aurora, Franklin Park, and Channahon Area Patients

Mark Kaschube, the Magic Dentist

Dr. Mark Kaschube is an experienced general dentist, the founder of Grand Dental Associates, and believe it or not, a professional magician. Performing has been a part of his life for as long as he can remember. Born and raised in the Midwest, he embraced his local roots, attending Holy Ghost grammar school and Marist High School. When it came time for higher education, Loyola University in Chicago and Loyola Dental School were his choices.

"Excellence is never an accident; it’s the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution, and vision." Dr. Mark continues to gain knowledge by exceeding the annual requirement for continuing education and staying active in professional organizations, such as the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Illinois State Dental Society, CEREC Study Club, and The International Brotherhood of Magicians

Service is a way of life…

A natural extrovert and performer, Mark found his niche in life at an early age. He was active in school, church, community, and scouting activities where he earned the honor of Eagle Scout. To this day, he’s still extremely active in community service projects. He regularly puts on magic shows at preschools, participates in parades, and he’s the driving force behind the annual Halloween Magic Show, seen by thousands.

Keeping Magic Alive…

Dr. Kaschube’s love of magic isn’t limited to his patients and local community. For ten years, he helped promote National Children’s Health Month by appearing with Bozo the Clown on WGN-TV’s syndicated television show “Bozo’s Circus.” He’s also performed in Las Vegas and Europe. Dr. Mark is always looking for a way to put a little “magic” in your smile!

Dr. Steve Napier

Passionate

Dr. Steve Napier has two passions, music and dentistry. His music career began with guitar lessons at an early age and led to a high school band. When he realized he wasn’t going to be a rock star, he turned his attention to dentistry. An avid music buff who continues to play guitar, he satisfies his need to appear before for an audience by speaking and performing magic tricks at local pre-schools and by participating in the annual Halloween show the group puts on for thousands of people in the surrounding communities.

Committed

A graduate of the University of Illinois, Dr. Napier attends continuing education courses in excess of the annual required amount. He feels one of the best ways he can serve his patients is to stay current with all of the latest technology, techniques, and materials. He maintains active memberships with the American Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Illinois Dental Society, and the CEREC Study Club. Dr. Steve likes being part of a progressive group practice that offers general and specialty care to patients of all ages, in state-of-the-art facilities.

Dedicated

Service is not just a vocation; it’s a way of life. Dr. Napier is active in community, church, school, and sporting events. For seven years, Dr. Steve coached the Leyden Bears football team, and recently he started coaching soccer. He approaches everything he does with enthusiasm, which exemplifies his personal philosophy: “It can be done!”

Joseph R. Balice, D.D.S.

A Strong Foundation…

Dr. Balice feels passionately about learning and new technology. He graduated from Loyola Dental School in 1989, and then completed a two year residency program at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago. He strives to expand his knowledge of new materials and techniques through continuing education and attends courses beyond the annual requirement.

Committed to Excellence…

Dr. Balice believes staying active in professional organizations gives him a chance to share ideas with colleagues and keep current on new developments in dentistry. His affiliations include the American Dental Association, the Chicago Dental Society, the Illinois State Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry.

A Local Boy…

Growing up on the northwest side of Chicago helps explain why Dr. Joe is a Cubs fan and a hockey enthusiast. Dr. Joe and his wife Caterina live in the suburbs with their three children. He loves photography and is involved with a variety of kids’ activities and sports.

Dr. Lars Johnson

Raised in Schaumburg, Illinois, Dr. Johnson attended Schaumburg High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He then attended the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry where he received his DDS degree.

Dr. Lars follows a comprehensive treatment philosophy. He takes pride in spending quality time with each of his patients, allowing them to make informed decisions about their treatment. His interests include snowboarding, golf, fitness, and ice hockey.

Dr. Kevin Breen

Scholarly

Dr. Kevin Breen grew up in rural Hebron, Illinois close to the Illinois – Wisconsin border. He started college at St. Mary's University of Minnesota, where he played baseball and joined the Jazz band. He transferred to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Biology in 1999. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in 2004.

Sports Enthusiast

He has been practicing at Channahon Family Dentistry since December of 2004. His hobbies include skiing, softball, and attending Chicago sporting events. (He's a Cubs fan!) When time allows, he likes to travel. So far, his favorite destination has been Ireland.

Dr. Megan Davis

Committed to compassionate, excellent patient care, Dr. Megan Davis joined Farnsworth Dental Group from a family of four generations of dentists. She studied interpersonal communication at Wheaton College and completed her degree in dentistry at Indiana University. Dr. Davis is an Illinois board certified, licensed practitioner in general dentistry and member of the Chicago Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Association, and American Dental Association. Dr. Davis enjoys all areas of dentistry, particularly cosmetic work, children's dentistry, and building relationships with patients.

Passionate about dental care for everyone, Dr. Davis has traveled multiple times to the Amazon jungle villages of Peru, to Belize, and to Haiti to provide dental care to area villagers. In her free time, Dr. Davis likes outdoor sports, volunteer work, and creating many types of art.

B. Bruce Abdullah, DDS, MS

Periodontics & Implants

A board-certified periodontist, Dr. Abdullah has lectured nationally and internationally on cosmetic enhancement with periodontics and advanced surgical procedures with implant dentistry. He graduated from Loyola University School of Dentistry in 1987 and received his master’s of science degree and certificate in periodontics from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1989.

Dr. Abdullah is a diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology and a clinical assistant professor of Periodontics and Implantology at the University of Illinois Post Graduate Periodontics Program. Married to Kathleen, Dr. Abdullah and his wife have two daughters, Isabella and Elyssa.

Brian James Diemer, D.M.D., M.S.

Committed to Education

Dr. Diemer graduated magna cum laude from Illinois Wesleyan University and Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. He received his specialty degree in Orthodontics from Oklahoma University Heath Sciences Center. Dr. Diemer’s academic experiences have not been limited to those of a student; he has helped educate others in a variety of areas. His most recent teaching experience was at Oklahoma University where he taught courses in Didactic and Clinical Orthodontics. Dr. Diemer is a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics and active in numerous professional organizations including the American Board of Orthodontics and the American Association of Orthodontists.

A Variety of Interests

Tennis has been a big part of Dr. Diemer’s life. In addition to playing, he has coached a boys’ high school team and been involved with the United States Tennis Association’s leagues and tournaments.

Other activities and interests include golf, chess, mountain biking and rollerblading.