Dr. Arif, DDS, MSD
Dr. Mohammad Arif (pronounced “a reef”) was raised in Southern California. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology with honors from University of California at Riverside. Following in his mother’s footsteps, Dr. Arif pursued dentistry.
He completed his doctorate of dental surgery (DDS) at Columbia University in New York and was recognized for his clinical excellence with the Divisional Excellence in Prosthodontics Award.
Dr. Arif started his career in corporate dentistry, working in both West and East Texas. He then developed his own private practices in Tyler and Austin. Though he loved the breadth of scope during his years of general practice, Dr. Arif decided to further his studies by completing a masters’ degree in endodontics at the University of Louisville.
Dr. Arif is thrilled now to be serving the Champaign-Urbana community as an endodontist.
Dr. Arif is happy to perform his exams in English, Arabic, or Spanish — just ask!
While he specializes in endodontics, Dr. Arif generalizes in hobbies. He’s dabbled in Harley Davidsons, remote-control airplanes, griddles, bicycles, golf (regrettably), tennis, and classical guitar. Above all, he loves spending time with his wife and sons. They love traveling, trying new foods, venturing outdoors, and listening to podcasts.
Dr. Heath Grote, DMD
Dr. Heath Grote is from central Illinois. He earned a B.S. in Biology from Purdue University in 1991, and his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in 1995. During dental school, he was selected for membership in the dental honor society OmicronKappa Upsilon.
Dr. Grote then completed a General Practice Residency (GPR) at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis in 1996, followed by a year of practice in general dentistry, also in St. Louis. In 1999 he earned his Certificate of Specialization in Endodontics from the University of Iowa and has been in private practice since that time.
He is licensed to practice endodontics in Illinois, as well as having earned certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. Dr. Grote is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS), Illini Dental District Society (IDDS), and Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU).
In his spare time, Dr. Grote officiates high school football, and enjoys hiking and spending time with his wife, Kathy, and their daughters Abby and Rachel.
