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I was born and raised in Chicago (the best city in the world—Go Bears!). After graduating from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, I went to Marquette University for dental school. After receiving the prestigious National Health Service Corps Scholarship while in dental school, I served the underserved in downtown Indianapolis as a general dentist. After working 8 years as a general dentist plus 2 young children, I had this crazy idea to finally pursue my true passion which was to be a pediatric dentist! I was so blessed to match at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, who is known for their expertise in special needs and medically compromised children.
After pediatric residency, I came back to my hometown of Chicago with my forever souvenir from Detroit (my 3rd baby) and finally started working my dream job as a pediatric dentist!
As the owner of Once Upon A Smile, pediatric dentist and mama of 3 young kids, I designed this pediatric dental office because I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming a visit to the dentist can be—not just for kids, but for their parents too. I wanted to create a space where children actually look forward to their appointments and where parents feel at ease knowing their child is truly cared for. Every part of the design—from the storybook themed rooms, Nintendo/Xbox gaming section, reading nooks—was inspired by my desire to make dental care a positive experience for the whole family. This isn’t just a dental office—it’s a place built with heart, understanding, and a whole lot of love.
I was born in the Midwest but spent most of my life among desert landscapes, hiking tall mountains under the Arizona sun. After graduating from Arizona State University, I traveled to Michigan to earn my DDS from University of Michigan (where I spent many weekends visiting the Windy City) and then completed my Pediatric Residency in Maryland in 2022. After becoming a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist in 2023, I knew I wanted to return to the contagious energy, culture, and charm of Chicago.
Most weekends, you can find my husband, puppy and I exploring new neighborhoods, trying out local restaurants, indulging our love for sushi and soaking up the sunshine at a park.
I am passionate about making every child feel safe, seen, and cared for at the dental office. My motto is to treat each patient like a member of my family—providing fun, warmth and empathy at every visit. I cannot wait to see all the smiles—big and small—that come into the office and hope to make each patient look forward to visiting us at Once Upon a Smile
I only like to eat the tops of muffins and cupcakes (but I promise I brush and floss after!)
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