1136
S Delano Ct b202,
(312) 766-0995
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Pay OnlineWhat is Your Mission: Dr. Desai loves working with children and their families every day to achieve healthier smiles. Going to the dentist can sometimes seem scary, but Dr. Desai wants to foster a comfortable environment that helps put patients and families at ease by providing comprehensive oral healthcare in a fun way. From the start, Dr. Desai knew she wanted to work with children. Pediatric dentistry was a natural fit - allowing her to facilitate positive formative experiences of oral healthcare and instill positive lifelong habits in children.
Board Eligible Pediatric Dentist — South Loop · Chicago, IL
Get to Know Dr. Desai
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
Dr. Desai earned her dental degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and then completed her pediatric dental training at the University of Illinois Chicago, where she also earned her Master of Science in Oral Sciences and a certificate in Health Disparities Research.
She currently works full-time within the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at UIC, showing dental students and residents the ropes when it comes to pediatric dentistry. She enjoys fostering a love for pediatric dentistry in the next generation of dentists.
Why Did You Become A Dentist? Why Pediatric?
From the start, Dr. Desai knew she wanted to work with children. Pediatric dentistry was a natural fit - allowing her to facilitate positive formative experiences of oral healthcare and instill positive lifelong habits in children.
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
Dr. Desai loves to cook and runs a food blog with her sister. When she isn't cooking, you can usually find her out for a run or reading a good book in the sun. She loves being outside and exploring all that Chicago has to offer.
