AboutBuffalo Prairie Dental
Buffalo Prairie Dental is a Quincy based family dentist practice that treats patients of all ages. We are committed to delivering the highest quality dental care and do so using advanced dental equipment. We are a cosmetic dental office that offers services like checkups, teeth cleaning, veneers and more.
We also perform emergency dentist services that include bonding, root canals, crowns, and bridges. As a local dentist, we create lifelong relationships with our patients and their families and work to ensure that they receive treatments in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Dr. Shy, Dr. Ellauzi, and our team invite you to schedule an appointment by calling 217-334-4355 and experience why our patients think Buffalo Prairie Dental is the best dentist in Quincy.
Dentist
Shy McElroy, DMD
Shy was born and raised in Chicago, IL. Striving to be the first person in his family to go to college, Shy decided to attend the University of Iowa. After completing under-grad, and being indecisive as to what field of medicine to go into, he attended a conference for pre-med. That is where he learned about dentistry and the true impact it makes in someone's overall health. In hopes of helping others take pride in their oral health, he chose to attend the University of Louisville for dental school and graduated in May of 2021.
Shy joined Buffalo Prairie in 2021. He now co-owns the practices with K.J. Sturhahn, DMD, and Rick Wright, DDS. He is a member of the Illinois and Iowa Academy of General Dentistry. Shy currently resides in Quincy, IL with his dog, Cash. Outside of work he enjoys traveling, going to concerts, and spending time with friends and family.
Dentist
Asil Ellauzi, BDS
Dr. Asil Ellauzi was born and raised in Amman, Jordan. She obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2015 , and pursued a Master's Degree in Prosthodontics at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Ellauzi has advanced training focusing on treatment planning of complex cases, complete oral rehabilitation, cosmetic dentistry, digital smile design, and implant rehabilitation. Dr. Ellauzi enjoys working as a team with patients for optimal results, because everyone is coming from a different position in life and has different needs and goals.
Asil currently resides in Quincy, Il , with her Husband and children. She enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors with her family.
Founder
K.J. Sturhahn, DMD
K.J. founded Buffalo Prairie Dental in 1996 in Pittsfield, Il. with current locations in Quincy, IL and Keokuk, IA. He is now partners with Richard J Wright, DDS and Shyheme T. McElroy, DMD. K.J. graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in Alton, IL in 1996. He has had advanced training and Continuing Education at Pacific Aesthetic Continuum, Rondeau Functional Orthodontics, Invisalign, Osteo Ready Implantology, Dr. Michael Tischler's Prettau Zirconia Implant Bridge Course and International Academy of Sleep.
K.J. is married with three wonderful children, 2 daughters and 1 son. He enjoys hunting, skiing, boating and spending time outdoors. Even though KJ no longer practices clinical dentistry he still enjoys supporting the practices and helping others grow in dentistry.
Britany
Hygienist
Britany joined Buffalo Prairie in August 2005 as a Hygienist. She is a 2005 graduate of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL. Britany grew up in Mendon, Il and currently resides in Camp Point, Il with her husband, Tracy and two boys, Brody and Bradyn. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Maggie
Hygienist
Maggie joined Buffalo Prairie in 2004 as a hygiene assistant before graduating from Carl Sandburg as a Dental Hygienist. She currently resides in Warsaw with her husband, Casey, daughter, Sydni, and son, Hugh. Outside of work, Maggie enjoys shopping, gardening and spending time with her family and friends.
Morgan
Financial Coordinator
Morgan joined Buffalo Prairie in October of 2021 as Financial Coordinator, at our Broadway location. She was born in Clovis, New Mexico and currently resides in Quincy, IL with her Husband, Lukas, and her two sons, Nash and Westyn. Outside of work Morgan enjoys spending time with her family, sporting events, and traveling.
Erica
Dental Assistant
Erica was born and raised in Quincy, IL and still resides there with her husband and three children. She joined Buffalo Prairie in 2018 after being a long-time patient. Outside of work she likes to spend time outdoors with her family and friends camping and boating.
Jordin
Dental Assistant
Jordin was born in Putnam, Connecticut. She currently resides in Clayton, IL with her Husband, Justin and their two children, Willow and Blaze. Jordin joined our team in 2023 as a dental assistant and hygiene assistant. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, jeep riding, and spending as must time outdoors as possible.
Stacey
Financial Operations Manager
Stacey was born in St. Louis, MO. She currently resides in Quincy, IL with her two daughters, Gracie and Stella. Stacey joined Buffalo Prairie in 2018 as an insurance coordinator. Before joining us she spent 10 years in the Army followed by full time employment at Blessing Hospital. In her spare time, Stacey likes baking, scrapbooking, traveling and spending time with family.
Roni
Business Operations Manager
Roni was born and raised in Kahoka, Mo. She currently resides in Fort Madison, IA with her husband Cole, and 2 dogs, Koda and Ginger. She joined Buffalo Prairie in January of 2020. Outside of work Roni enjoys gardening, painting and spending time with family.