Meet the Doctors
Anthony Lombardi, D.D.S., B.S.
Dr. Lombardi graduated from the prestigious Loyola University in 1982. He later graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago Dental School in 1986. His philosophy of practice is to provide the highest quality of care for our patients. Dr. Lombardi is a Joliet native & over the last two decades, he has built a stellar reputation in the dental community. Dr. Lombardi and his wife Sheila live with their 5 boys in Coal City. Dr. Lombardi practices with state of the art procedures & equipment. The practice he has built over the past two decades has set new standards for excellent quality of care. The facility offers televisions & stereo equipment for your relaxation & viewing during dental visits.
Zaid Atarchi, BDS, MSc, MS
Dr. Zaid Ramzi Atarchi is a Board Certified Periodontist, he graduated in 2001, obtaining his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the College of Dentistry, Baghdad University. He was selected to complete a prosthodontics residency at the same school. This residency provided him with advanced training in restorative dentistry, he earned his Master’s Degree and Certificate in Prosthodontics in 2005. He also held a faculty position as a full-time Clinical Lecturer at the College of Dentistry, Baghdad University. He spent several years in private practice and volunteering in community clinics, serving and educating oral health for people in need. Helping people and improving their smiles energizes him. He feels fortunate to be rewarded emotionally every day for what he does, who he helps, and who he gets to work with. His interest in education compelled him to pursue another specialty training program, he enrolled at Saint Louis University Center for Advanced Dental Education, where he earned his Master of Science in dentistry and Certificate in Periodontics in 2016.
Dr. Atarchi is an active member of American Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society and the American Academy of Periodontology.
Dr. Atarchi and his wife Israa are heavily involved with the raising of their four daughters. They all enjoy reading, travelling and numerous other outdoor activities.
Dr. Mohammed Almandalawi, D.M.D.
Dr. Mohammed Almandalawi is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with extensive training in dentoalveolar surgery, IV Sedation, dental implant placement, wisdom teeth removal, facial reconstruction, and the diagnosis and management of a variety of maxillofacial cases ranging from pathology to TMJ disorders. Dr. Almandalawi graduating from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and Harlem Hospital Center affiliated with Columbia University where he was Chief Resident. Dr. Almandalawi is a member of the American Associate of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the UPENN SDM Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Society.
Dr. Omar Shalash
Dr. Shalash graduated from Columbia University school of Dentistry. After finishing dental school from Columbia University College of Dental, he went for an extensive three years of dental residency where he received an advance education in general dentistry. This included the highest standards of teaching and learning in Prosthodontics, periodontics, endodontic, oral surgery, implant dentistry and pediatric dentistry. Dr. Shalash then completed his general practice residency at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine affiliated with New York – Presbyterian Hospital where the dental service included heavy training on oral surgery with hospital base programs.
Dr. Shalash wants to deliver professional dental care in a friendly atmosphere in a manner we would want our family, friends and ourselves to be treated. He believes smiles are always in fashion. Dr. Shalash is always trying to expand his knowledge and is eager to learn new skills. He has recently taken continuing education courses for placing and complication of implants, socket prevention, and received his Invisalign certification.
In his spare time, Dr. Shalash loves being active and exploring the city. He is a huge foodie and is always looking for new restaurants and rooftops to try. Dr. Shalash also enjoys watching the Chicago Bears, St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis blue and will jump at any chance he gets to visit a new destination.
Dr. Matthew Manious
Dr. Matthew Manious grew up in Naperville and attended the University of Illinois where he studied biology and obtained his masters in biotechnology at Rush University. Dr. Manious earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL. Afterwards, he completed a general practice residency at Miami Valley Hospital where he completed his certification in intravenous conscious sedation and placement and restoration of dental implants. Dr. Manious offers a variety of dental services including, but not limited to sedation dentistry, dental implants, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, dentures, root canal therapy, oral surgery, and Invisalign. Dr. Manious is continually learning and expanding his skills to better serve his patients with the most up to date technology. Dr. Manious believes every patient should be treated like family. His biggest priorities are patient comfort, patient education and providing the highest quality of care while having patients leave with a bigger smile. He takes pride in being able to make a difference in patients lives through dentistry. During his free time, Dr. Manious enjoys running and exploring the city.
Dr. Diyana Yonadim, DMD
Dr. Yonadim is a native Chicagoan and received her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Afterwards, she completed a Masters in Biomedical Sciences and then obtained a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Yonadim’s mission is to provide her patients with the highest standard of care and strives for perfection in her dental work. She treats her patients with compassion and care while achieving maximum aesthetics, health, function, and comfort. Dr. Yonadim believes that open communication and flexible solutions add up to a positive patient experience. To achieve these goals, she regularly attends continuing education seminars which help keep her up to date on the latest advances and technology dentistry has to offer.
Dr. Yonadim is a passionate advocate of maintaining proactive oral health. As a General Dentist, Dr. Yonadim practices all aspects of the field including cosmetic dentistry, crowns/bridges/veneers, fillings, root canals, extractions, and dentures. Dr. Yonadim also holds certifications in Invisalign and laser dentistry. Dr. Yonadim is a member of many dental organizations including the American Dental Association, the Chicago Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society, and the American Dental Education Association.
In her spare time, Dr. Yonadim enjoys cooking delicious new meals, working out, exploring the city, traveling, and spending time with her fiancé and family.