About the Doctors
Unique qualities of our orthodontists
American Board of Orthodontics certification required additional written and clinical examination and signifies the highest standard of orthodontic treatment , and is only granted to 30% of all orthodontists in the United States. To date, we are the only practice in Illinois with three board certified orthodontists.
Bailey N. Jacobson D.D.S., M.S.
This team represents a wealth of orthodontic training and experience!
Dr. Bailey is a native Chicagoan who knew he wanted to be an orthodontist from the time he was 12 years old. His Dad was a dentist on the north side of Chicago on the same corner for 50 years.
He spent all of his college years at Northwestern University, first undergrad, then dental school (Doctor of Dental Surgery), and then graduate school in Orthodontics (Master of Science in Orthodontics). He began teaching in Northwestern's dental program even before his graduation. Afterward, he continued teaching and eventually became a clinical full professor of Orthodontics a few years before the school was unfortunately closed in 2000. As an alumnus, he received Northwestern University's Service Award and, later the Merit Award.
Dr. Bailey continues to teach as a visiting professor of Orthodontics in the graduate Orthodontic Department at the University of Detroit/ Mercy in Detroit, MI.
He became a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics in 1968 and a Fellow of the American College of Dentists in 1973. He was honored by the Illinois Society of Orthodontists as Outstanding Teacher of the Year in 2001, and reached the pinnacle in 2004, when he received the Earl H. Shepard Award for Distinguished Service from the Midwestern Society of Orthodontists.
He has been a member of the Craniofacial Habilitation Team at Children's Memorial Hospital since 1960 and has lectured and published extensively, especially in the field of cleft lip and palate. He is a member of numerous professional organizations and has held offices in the past, including, serving as president of the Midwest component of the prestigious Edward H. Angle Society.
Dr. Bailey's pride and joy are his children Shari, a family therapist and his son and partner, Ron. But, what really turns his head are the words "Grandpa Bailey!" His four grandchildren are the real loves of his life next to, of course, his wife Ruth, to whom he has been married since 1955. In his free time, he's thinking about fishing.
Ronald S. Jacobson D.D.S., M.S.
Dr. Ron officially joined his Dad, Dr. Bailey in the practice in 1989, though he spent plenty of time there while he was going to school. As a little boy, he used to sit and watch his Dad prepare lectures on Orthodontics and cleft lip and palate and he made his mind up early to follow in his father's footsteps. Now he's pretty much leading the way.
Dr. Ron spent his undergraduate years at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He attended Northwestern University Dental School (Doctor of Dental Surgery) where he finished with a Master of Science in Orthodontics.
He taught in Northwestern's graduate Orthodontic Department as an associate professor until 2000 when the school unfortunately closed.
Dr. Ron still teaches as a Visiting Associate Professor in the Graduate Orthodontic Department at University of Detroit/ Mercy Dental School.
He became a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics in 2005 an is a member of the Craniofacial Team at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. He has published and lectured extensively, especially in the fields of cleft lip and palate, surgical prediction in Orthodontics and practical use of the computer. He even designed the wonderful orthodontic software that we use in the office.
Dr. Ron belongs to numerous professional organizations, including the prestigious Edward H. Angle Society. He is a past-president of the North Side Branch of the Chicago Dental Society and a trustee on the board of the Illinois Society of Orthodontists.
An accomplished musician, he plays drums, piano and guitar. In his free time he writes, arranges and records music in his professional recording studio in the basement of his home, where he serves as chief engineer. His children, Tyler and Rachel are its junior engineers. His wife, Mary, is an optometrist.
Isaac C. Yue D.M.D., M.S.
Dr. Isaac grew up in Midland, Michigan and began his education at the University of Michigan, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. He then moved to Boston to attend the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 2002. Missing the warm and friendly Midwest atmostphere, he came to Chicago to attend the University of Illinois, where he obtained his Master of Science in Oral Sciences and Certification in Orthodontics after engineering, and piano performance.
Dr. Isaac became a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics in 2006. He is currently serving as clinical assistant professor at University of Illinois in the Department of Orthodontics.
Over the years, he has received numerous awards in math, science, and engineering. Dr. Isaac received the Dental and Orthodontic Excellence award at Harvard While studying at Harvard, he developed a new antibiotic delivery system to fight gum disease. This system has been patented!
In June of 2005, Dr. Isaac married his college sweetheart Maureen and a few weeks later he joined our practice fulltime.
Matthew Israel D.M.D., M.S.
Dr. Matt grew up in the northern suburbs of Chicago and is really excited to be practicing in the city he loves. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences from the University of Michigan, he returned home to complete his Dental education and Orthodontic specialty training at the University of Illinois. Dr. Matt is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and recently became a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Last spring Dr. Matt married his Dental School classmate, Dr. Barbara Siargos, who is also an Orthodontist. Together, they live downtown with Jack, their 2 year old Pug/Jack Russell mix. Jack, incidentally, could really use braces! Dr. Matt's interests include talking sports, golfing and hiking. We're delighted to have him join us and we know you'll enjoy working with him.