Recognition, media coverage & community impact
Dr. Shalini Mohan is the founder and lead dentist of Downtown Dental & Implants of Oswego, where she has served the Fox Valley community for two decades. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston and has built her practice around advanced CAD/CAM restorations, implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and sleep apnea treatment — care delivered with a personal, compassionate touch.
A Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI), Dr. Mohan pairs clinical expertise with a deep commitment to Oswego: free dental screenings for local seniors, oral-health seminars for area preschools, and free comprehensive care for veterans in need. Her work has been featured in local media and recognized repeatedly as among the best dental care in Kendall County.
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From local “best dentist” honors voted by Kendall County residents to fellowship in one of implant dentistry’s leading bodies, Dr. Mohan’s recognition spans patients and peers alike.
Voted 2025 Best Dentist in Kendall County through the Best of the Fox community awards, as featured on the practice’s homepage.
Recognized by the Oswego community as a top local dental provider across five consecutive years, a distinction featured prominently across the practice’s branding.
FICOI fellowship recognizes advanced training and continuing education in implant dentistry — a credential earned through demonstrated clinical excellence.
Graduated with high honors from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, a top-tier dental program.
Verified American Dental Association member dentist listed on the ADA’s official Find-a-Dentist directory, alongside state and regional society memberships.
Dr. Mohan leads a recognized clinical team — including Dr. Caroline Cwiek, DMD, FICOI, honored with an “Excellence in Patient Care” award — delivering consistently top-rated care.
Dr. Mohan’s community work has drawn regional press coverage — most notably her program providing free dental care to local veterans.
Shaw Local reported on Dr. Mohan and Downtown Dental & Implants of Oswego providing free comprehensive dental work to retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mike Wilson — a 21-year veteran who had gone years with broken and missing teeth. The story highlighted her “Give a Veteran a Smile” day, offering free exams, cleanings, fillings and extractions to local veterans in need, coordinated with the Kendall County Veterans Assistance Commission.
The practice’s Best of the Fox recognition is featured across downtowndentalandimplants.com, naming Dr. Mohan among the area’s top dental providers.
Coverage noted the launch of an in-house discount plan (“Dental Net”) to help veterans, seniors, and uninsured neighbors access affordable care.
Dr. Mohan shares patient smiles, community events, and practice news across Instagram and Facebook under the Downtown Dental & Implants of Oswego brand.
Patient stories and procedure walkthroughs from Downtown Dental & Implants of Oswego.
How Dr. Mohan restores a full smile in a single day with implant-supported teeth — one of the signature procedures behind the practice's Fox Valley reputation.
A behind-the-scenes reel from the practice. Facebook Reels can't be embedded, so this opens the video on Facebook. Watch it →
More patient stories and reels are shared on the practice's Instagram and Facebook.
Much of Dr. Mohan’s recognition stems from service. Her practice invests directly in the health of Oswego’s most vulnerable residents.
Donated comprehensive dental treatment and a recurring “Give a Veteran a Smile” day for local veterans in need.
Annual complimentary dental screenings at the Oswego Senior Center for older residents in the community.
Oral-hygiene seminars at area preschools and daycare centers, plus ongoing support for local food pantries.
DMD — Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston (Magna Cum Laude)
BDS — Bachelor of Dental Surgery
FICOI — Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Clinical focus: CAD/CAM restorative dentistry, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, and dental sleep medicine / sleep apnea treatment.
Dr. Mohan and Downtown Dental & Implants of Oswego are listed and reviewed across dozens of healthcare directories and platforms. Explore her verified profiles below.
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