Meet The DoctorsDedicated To Providing You With The Same Kind Of Smile They Give To Their Own Families
At Bend Family Dentistry, our diverse, highly skilled doctors unite around a shared commitment to oral health, each bringing unique specialties and experiences. Our team is dedicated to continuous academic and professional growth, staying current in a rapidly evolving field. This, along with our core values of health, wellness, comfort, and a ‘family-first’ philosophy, ensures patients feel valued, receive exceptional care, and experience a welcoming environment that fosters a lifelong relationship with us.
- Dental Office: Chandler Ave
- Home: Palos Heights, IL
- Education: Creighton University School of Dentistry
Dr. Mary Kate Grady
Dr. Mary Kate Grady comes by dentistry naturally; her dad is a dentist and her mom is a dental hygienist. She was born and raised in Palos Heights, a small town southwest of Chicago, Illinois. She went to Marquette University for undergrad and graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, Nebraska in 2017. She completed her Advanced Education in General Dentistry with the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic in Spokane, Washington. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Oregon Dental Association and the Central Oregon Dental Society.
When she is not working, she loves spending time with her husband, Jed, out on the golf course. She also enjoys taking their dog, Marv, on runs and hikes, and cooking up new dishes.
- Dental Office: Chandler Ave
- Home: San Diego, CA
- Education: Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health
Dr. Nicole Tasooji
Dr. Nicole Tasooji grew up by the beach in San Diego, where most of her time was spent splashing in the waves or hunting for sand crabs. Dr. Tasooji devoted her teenage years to excelling at both academics and sports. At 5’11, she was a towering force on both the basketball and volleyball court. She traded the ocean for the deserts of Arizona, where she attended the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health and graduated among the top of her class. Dr. Tasooji then continued her education at the prestigious University of Utah hospital in Salt Lake City. She has been blessed to work in unique places from the rural hills of Mexico, to the jungles of Jamaica, to the eastern shore of Maryland, and now back on the west coast. She is confident in all aspects of dentistry, with special interests in cosmetics, surgery and working with individuals with special needs.
In her free time, you can find Dr. Tasooji out exploring with her husband and Sheltie-Terrier mix, Odysseus (Ody). She loves to rock climb, practice yoga, and enjoys iced lattes. Dr. Tasooji loves to be be front row at concerts, theaters and comedy shows.
Dr. Tasooji believes a healthy and beautiful smile is important to a person’s overall health and well-being. She is fulfilled by helping people understand and take control of their own oral health.